Hotel Diamant

  • The Dolomites, Italy, San Cassiano

  • 4.5

    4.5 Rating

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If you’re after an authentic South Tyrolean experience, then Hotel Diamant could be perfect for you. The Rudiferia family will always give a warm, friendly welcome and their personal touches make you feel like you’ve found a home away from home. They're always happy to help and know the area like the back of their hand so be sure to get some tips from them about what to see and do.

The Dolomites are built for walking and cycling and the trails around the hotel and San Cassiano are some of our favourites. They start right at the hotel so you can step out the door and set off straight away. The hotel even does three guided walks a week, which is a fantastic opportunity to check out all the best trails!

After a busy day exploring the mountains, Hotel Diamant is a lovely place to come back to. It's very cosy with an Alpine feel. The rooms are more modern with Swiss pine floors and lots of space. Our favourite part of the hotel is the wellness area. There’s a gym, sauna, whirlpool and indoor pool. It’s perfect for resting your legs after walking up the mountain. Dinner deserves a special mention too. There’s a good variety of local food on the menu which is delicious washed down with a glass of local wine!

Transfer time: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes by coach from Innsbruck airport. From mid- September guests will fly into Verona airport, transfer time approx. 3 hours.

Added value

Inghams rep based in resort

Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 44
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 3
  • Official rating: 4.5

Local Fees and Taxes

Tourist tax of €2.50 per person per night payable locally.

Rooms

Superior Rooms are around 30m² and can sleep up to three people (extra bed is a double sofa bed). They have been finished in a modern style. These rooms are north facing, and have a balcony, bathrobes and slippers, shower, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe.

Clean Air Rooms are around 40m² and sleep up to three people (extra bed is a double sofa bed). These rooms are south facing with a balcony and are furnished in 100% natural materials - ideal for those suffering from allergies. These rooms have a shower, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe.

Comfort Rooms are around 30m² and sleep two people, and are south facing. These rooms have a balcony, bathrobes and slippers, bath or shower, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Junior Suites are around 60m² and can sleep up to four people, and are south facing. They have a double bedroom with lounge area with a double divan bed. The room facilities include a bath with showerhead, shower, mini infrared sauna, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, TV, minibar and safe. These rooms are available on request, please call to book.

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • No. of steps into property: 9
  • Access ramp: No
San Cassiano

The mountain village of San Cassiano lounges between the Lavarela and Conturines peaks of the Alta Badia – a lively ski region that transforms into a laid-back hikers’ haven in summer. Active folk pilgrimage here from all over the world to spend their days walking, cycling, rock climbing and practising yoga in the crystal-clear mountain air. Come evening, you don’t need to look further than the town centre, where restaurants range from no-nonsense trattorias to Michelin-star eateries. This is also where you’ll find the ski lift that whisks you up to the mountain plateau for an aperitivo with a view.

Introducing: San Cassiano

At barely a kilometre long from top to toe, it’s easy to get to know San Cassiano (or San Ćiascian, in the local language of Ladin). Its roads smooth out along the green valley floor, leading between timber inns and eateries. San Cassiano church seems to mirror the mountains around, with its limestone cap, snow-white walls and finery-filled insides. There’s a Wednesday market too – check out the salami and olive oil stalls – and the summertime concerts.

Larches, lakes and limestone peaks

For an easy walk, head for the Path of the Larches, which loops around the – you guessed it – larch forests just north of San Cassiano, passing by water mills and stone-walled farms. It’s an easy route to some spectacular views. The neighbouring Fanes-Senes-Braies Natural Park is also best seen from its footpaths. From here, you can walk to peaks and high mountain meadows, or you could do a more moderate walk to the mirrored waters of Lago Lagazuoi or the slab-like peaks of Brunecker Turm; both of which can be reached by cable car. Alternatively, swap boots for bikes on one of the many cycling routes.

Mountain cuisine with a Michelin twist

San Cassiano might be small, but the food scene is mighty. Farmhouse restaurants and trattorias cook up rich mountain dishes like spinach ravioli (cajincí te ega) and apple pancakes (pössl da pom). The bakeries and delis are the best place for a cappuccino and the Dolomites’ signature bomboloni alla crema doughnuts. There’s even a Michelin-star restaurant, St Hubertus, that makes magic out of local mountain ingredients. The sommeliers here can pair your plates with rare wines from small vineyards in the Tyrol. “Bun pro!”, as they say in Ladinia.

Ursus ladinicus: the bear bones

You never know what you might find while walking in the mountains around San Cassiano. In 1987, a local hiker exploring Conturines Cave made the headlines by stumbling across the remains of 12 prehistoric bears. The reconstructed skeletons are now at home in the Museum Ladin Ursus ladinicus in San Cassiano. Over three floors, discover how archaeologists pieced together this previously unknown species of cave bear, while learning more about the intriguing geography and geology of the Dolomites.

Why book a summer holiday in San Cassiano with Inghams?

At Inghams, we do walking holidays differently. With no fixed itinerary, you have more time in your destination and the freedom to walk as much or as little as you like, discovering some of San Cassiano's best walking routes and activities at your own pace.

With over 85 years of outdoor travel experience, our holiday packages to San Cassiano include flights, transfers, and accommodation, so you can relax and leave the small details to us. Our experts can help you choose the best holiday for you, and our team in resort can give you the inside scoop on how to spend your time away with us.

Facilities
  • Spa with indoor pool, whirlpool, saunas, steam room and a relaxation area
  • Fitness room
  • Free hire of trekking poles (subject to availability)
  • Three free guided walks a week
  • E-bike hire (bookable & payable locally)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free outdoor parking
Family Facilities

Cots are available on request for approx. €30 per day, payable locally.

Meals

The breakfast buffet is open from 7.30am to 10am and has homemade pastries, cereals, yogurts, fresh breads, freshly-squeezed juice and a large tea corner. For your evening meal you'll have four courses, with a choice of dishes. Once a week the hotel hosts a typical Ladin dinner as well as a gala dinner with an aperitivo.

Every afternoon between 2pm and 5pm you can also enjoy a delicious buffet with soup, cold dishes, salads and sweet treats.

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Vegetarians

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Longitude: 11.933087
Latitude: 46.571433

  • Resort centre location
  • 500 metres to the chairlifts
  • 70 metres to the nearest bus stop

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£4095
per person from £1365
Includes £70pp discount
15/06/2024 - 7 nights
3 adults
From London Gatwick
Half Board
Hotel Diamant
The Dolomites, San Cassiano
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