Luxury holidays in South Tyrol

When to go

The ski slopes open from December to February. From May through to autumn the upland pastures are popular for walking, biking and riding. The turn-of-season shutdowns are in March and November.

Getting there

• Planes

  Verona and Innsbruck airports are two hours away by car. Lufthansa and Air Alps (www.airalps.com) fly to nearby Bolzano in four hours from London Heathrow. A stopover is required.

• Trains

  It’s possible to travel from London to Innsbruck, just over the Austrian border, via Brussels. See www.europeanrail.com for more details.

• Automobiles

  A car is ideal for getting to your next activity appointment on time | and scoping out hillside hamlets | but be prepared for frequent snowfalls and icy road conditions in the winter.

• Taxis

  It’s best to book ahead; ask your hotel for details of local firms.