San Martino di Castrozza

A bright jewel among the coral rocks of the Dolomites: San Martino di Castrozza reveals its exclusive charm to the guests of the Edelweiss Residence in Primiero.

On the slopes of the high plateau of the Pale, San Martino di Castrozza enchanted travellers from the Belle Époque years, when the village was the pride of the Habsburg Empire. The magic of these places has remained the same: the care and respect of those who live in this area have preserved all its natural wonders intact, enriching them with a network of innumerable paths and comfortable ski slopes which, in harmony with the environment, allow you to discover its precious secrets.

Reach the highest peaks with the Colverde, Rosetta, Colbricon Express and Tognola lifts, lose yourself in the lush Paneveggio Forest, experience exciting prestigious events such as the San Martino International Rally, the Transalp mountain bike race, the King of Dolomites and the Trekking of the Legends, are just some of the unique experiences that you can live in the heart of the most spectacular Trentino.

A bright jewel among the coral rocks of the Dolomites: San Martino di Castrozza reveals its exclusive charm to the guests of the Edelweiss Residence in Primiero.

On the slopes of the high plateau of the Pale, San Martino di Castrozza enchanted travellers from the Belle Époque years, when the village was the pride of the Habsburg Empire. The magic of these places has remained the same: the care and respect of those who live in this area have preserved all its natural wonders intact, enriching them with a network of innumerable paths and comfortable ski slopes which, in harmony with the environment, allow you to discover its precious secrets.

Reach the highest peaks with the Colverde and Tognola lifts, lose yourself in the lush Paneveggio Forest, experience exciting prestigious events such as the San Martino International Rally, the Transalp mountain bike race, the King of Dolomites and the Trekking of the Legends, are just some of the unique experiences that you can live in the heart of the most spectacular Trentino.

Paneveggio Natural Park - Pale of San Martino

The exclusive base camp for all excursions to discover the most majestic mountain in Trentino, the Edelweiss Residence in San Martino di Castrozza is the ideal home for those who want to discover the secrets of nature hidden the Paneveggio – Pale di San Martino Natural Park.

Starting from the Dolomites and the ancient marine lagoon of the Plateau of the Pale, a lunar landscape of pink rock dominated by spectacular and very high peaks, which in past geological times formed a coral atoll. We pass through the Lagorai, a mountain range of volcanic origin, one of the wildest and most unspoiled places in the Alps, that can be explored on the paths of Colbricon, between brilliant glacial lakes and rugged rocks. To then reach one of the most precious forests in Europe: the Paneveggio Forest, with its splendid spruces up to 40 meters high, a much sought after wood by master luthiers. In this magnificent setting you will meet roe deer, ibex, chamois, marmots, foxes, squirrels and many other animals, to the joy of children and to experience a holiday discovering the pleasures of knowing and respecting the environment.

Tradition and culture

Go back in time without losing the best contemporary cultural events. This too can be experienced with a holiday at the Edelweiss Residence in San Martino di Castrozza in Trentino.

In a place that has gathered endless stories of those who travelled through these magical mountains: prehistoric hunters, great Roman armies, travellers and medieval pilgrims in search of sustenance in ancient monasteries, even travellers on the Grand Tour and mountaineers of the early twentieth century, who were the first to fall for the charm of the Dolomites.

Discovering the enchanting villages of Primiero, the testimonies of the past are varied and fascinating. There is the Romanesque bell tower of San Martino and the traditional lime kiln, Castel Pietra and Villa Welsperg summer residences of the homonymous Tyrolean counts, the splendid frescoes of the “Cycle of Christ” in the Church of San Vittore in Tonadico and of the “Mystic Hunt of the unicorn” in the arcipretale church of Fiera di Primiero. And again, the authentic agricultural village of Mezzano, considered one of the “most beautiful villages in Italy”, with the typical architecture of barns, wall paintings, the water system and precious vegetable gardens. Or the well-kept museums and the rich collection of cultural events accompany you on an educational journey, enriching an unforgettable holiday for the whole family.

The flavors of Primiero

Immersed in the brilliant green of the woods, between fields and gentle meadows dotted with mountain pastures, the Edelweiss Residence in San Martino di Castrozza is the ideal starting point for food and wine tours to discover this pristine area, where nature offers its tastiest and healthiest fruits.

The centuries-old culture of the mountain pasture in the Dolomites, together with the pure mountain air and the crystal clear waters of the glaciers, bring exquisite dairy specialties: Tosèla, a cheese with a fresh and genuine flavour, the Primiero, a stronger and more mature cheese, the Trentingrana, the Botìro of Primiero, an unpasteurized cream butter, which with the recognition of the Slow Food Presidium is the flagship of local production. Appetizing cold cuts such as Lucanica Cauriota or Carne Fumada di Siror are the prelude to a universe of sweetness based on honey and small fruits.

The products of the valley are the simple elements and combined with the culinary skills of the inhabitants give life to delicious typical dishes such as Polenta and Tosèla with its delicate aroma of milk, nutritious Canederli with Butter, Gnocchi with smoked ricotta, Strangolapreti with seasonal herbs and to finish in style you cannot miss the traditional Strudel made with apples from Trentino. The ingredients for a holiday, where the taste for simple things wins over the whole family, are all there.