Una grande Casa di montagna nel cuore delle Dolomiti. Spirito ladino in stile tirolese
La Casa
Intimità e calore si rispecchiano nei dettagli che contraddistinguono l’Hotel La Perla di Corvara, in Val Badia nel cuore delle Dolomiti, dichiarate dall’UNESCO patrimonio mondiale dell’umanità. Cordialità e allegria qui regnano sovrane perché sono qualità innate nella famiglia Costa e si tramandano di generazione in generazione, coinvolgendo in modo totale i figli di Anni ed Ernesto – Michil, Mathias e Maximilian e tutti i collaboratori che qui vivono e lavorano.
Cinquantaquattro sono le stanze, ognuna delle quali arredata con cura. Stube, legni, tessuti, arredi: nulla è lasciato al caso. Ogni ambiente ha un’alchimia precisa, frutto di un amore costante per i fiori, i frutti, la luce, gli oggetti semplici e preziosi. Al primo piano c’è una terrazza panoramica che nei giorni assolati permette agli ospiti di immergersi nella tranquillità più assoluta. La Spa è un inno alla natura, uno piccolo spazio rigenerativo in cui saune, bagno turco, Kneipp, idromassaggi, piscina sono a disposizione degli ospiti.
All’esterno si può godere di uno spazio verde e alberato e una casa sull’albero. Davanti alla Casa c’è una terrazza con tavoli per pranzare, gustare un aperitivo o semplicemente rilassarsi. D’inverno si scia sulla neve battuta e non, si pattina, si cammina, si scivola, ci si emoziona; d’estate si arrampica, si vola, si cavalca e scavalca, si corre, si cammina, si osserva si gioca a golf e soprattutto si va in bicicletta, sui passi e le strade che hanno reso mitico il ciclismo. Infine, la Casa è inserita nel circuito Leading Hotels of The Word, la più grande organizzazione di hotel di lusso presente in oltre ottanta paesi del mondo e che basa i suoi criteri esclusivamente su unicità, straordinarietà ed eccellenza delle strutture. Aperto da metà giugno a metà settembre e da dicembre a fine marzo.
La posizione
Corvara è uno scrigno nelle Dolomiti e la Casa è una Perla che rifulge proprio di fronte al monte Sassongher.
Qui si respira intatto il connubio fra materia e spiritualità. Le rocce, i prati, i pendii montuosi, i dolci declivi si amalgamano con l’animo concreto della gente ladina, il popolo autoctono di queste valli. Il frutto è un concetto di montagna inteso come sistema culturale, sociale in grado di sviluppare uno stile di vita che si sintetizza in un’unica parola: ospitalità. Le montagne infondono da secoli un senso di equilibrio che i ladini trasmettono con rinnovata spontaneità. Da questi presupposti, che sanno di aria rarefatta, raggi del sole che filtrano tra gli alberi, abbondanti nevicate, notti stellate e a volte burrascose, azzurri splendenti e grigi grondanti rugiada nasce l’Hotel La Perla.
Come raggiungerci
Grazie alla posizione geografica centrale nel cuore dell’Europa e alla vicinanza con le principali arterie del traffico da nord a sud, l’Alta Badia è facilmente raggiungibile dalla Germania, dall’Austria e dalla Svizzera. È possibile arrivare in Alta Badia comodamente in auto, in autobus, con il treno o in aereo. Le stazioni ferroviarie dell’Alto Adige più comode per raggiungere l’Alta Badia sono quella di Brunico (37 km), Fortezza (62 km), Bressanone (59km) oppure Bolzano (62km). Da alcune stazione ferroviarie sono disponibili collegamenti con i trasporti pubblici oppure con transfer privati. Per coloro che preferiscono arrivare in aereo, gli aeroporti più comodi sono quelli del Nord Italia (Treviso 180 km, Venezia 200 km oppure Verona 213 km) oppure di Innsbruck (130 km) e di Monaco di Baviera (330 km). Dagli aeroporti l’Alta Badia è comodamente raggiungibile con il taxi, con la navetta aeroportuale o con i mezzi pubblici.
Le camere
Mobili della tradizione locale, pezzi di antiquariato, collezioni di cappelli, bastoni da passeggio, chiavistelli, serrature, teiere, taglieri, coperchi, sottovesti antiche: il buon gusto e l’originalità pervadono ogni ambiente condiviso, ogni camera dell’hotel. La Casa attraversa secoli interi di pura tradizione, di storia, di cultura locale. Il legno, gli arredi, i morbidi cuscini, i fiocchi, i tessuti, le luci, i letti a baldacchino, l’attenzione al particolare creano un’atmosfera che si traduce in uno stile inconfondibile, riconoscibile appena si varca la soglia di una delle cinquantaquattro camere dell’Hotel. A disposizione degli ospiti c’è una linea di cortesia realizzata con elementi naturali selezionati in esclusiva da un’azienda di Dobbiaco e confezionata in supporti di alluminio al posto della plastica.
I ristoranti
Cinque sono i ristoranti che caratterizzano la proposta gastronomica dell’Hotel La Perla: la Stüa de Michil, il ristorante gourmet, Les Stües, il ristorante della mezza pensione, il Bistrot, autentico viaggio nel gusto
italiano, la locanda Ladinia, che propone una tipica cucina alpina e la birreria L’Murin, oasi di sapori e atmosfere locali a cui si abbinano oltre trenta etichette di birre europee artigianali. A coordinare il lavoro è
lo chef Simone Cantafio che alla selezione delle materie prime, accompagna una cura quasi maniacale dei dettagli. Nella sua cucina nulla è lasciato al caso. A proposito di cucina, quest’anno è stata completamente rinnovata, resa più funzionale grazie a una suddivisione razionale degli spazi di lavoro e dotata delle più moderne attrezzature
La Stüa de Michil
La Stüa de Michil è una piccola Wunderkammer in legno in cui gli oggetti si fissano come d’incanto in due stuben del 1600 fedelmente e sapientemente reinstallate. Grazie alla recente ristrutturazione, oggi la Stüa de Michil ha una stube chiamata Anna che offre uno sguardo panoramico su tutta la cucina e una Weinstube con tanto di pertica che scende direttamente in cantina. Altra novità riguarda la Casa sull’albero: si tratta di una piccola capanna di legno sistemata nel giardino della Casa che può ospitare due persone. Da lassù è possibile gustare un aperitivo a base di champagne e snack per poi scendere e cenare al tavolo riservato nella Stüa de Michil. A condurre le danze da dicembre 2021 è lo chef Simone Cantafio che, dopo aver collaborato con Cracco e Marchesi, è stato alla guida del ristorante due stelle Michelin Michel Bras Toya della famiglia Bras nell’isola di Hokkaido in Giappone.
Les Stües
Le Stües, il ristorante della mezza pensione, sono formate da una serie si stuben colorate collegate fra loro.
In ogni ambiente si respira autenticità fin dal primo passo che bisogna fare per entrare in questo mondo a parte. Cenare in queste stanze dalle pareti in legno, contrassegnate da diversi colori che battezzano la
sequenza delle stube, dai decori che disegnano l’atmosfera a colpi di pennellate leggiadre è puro piacere. Tra fiori, cristalli, tessuti, tovaglie, finestre incorniciate nel legno sembra di essere in un museo di arte abitabile in cui l’unica cosa da fare è lasciarsi andare. Nelle Stües si servono semplicità e tradizione tirolese, piatti di gusto intenso ma che catturano il palato senza troppe difficoltà. E difficilmente si dimenticano.
Bistrot Music Club
Intorno al bancone di legno piazzato nell’ampia sala sostenuta da lastre irregolari di gres, circondata da legni e finestre, illuminata da lampadari danzanti, ci sono tredici tavoli pronti a ospitare chiunque abbia
voglia di uno spuntino, di un pranzo veloce, di gustarsi un aperitivo, di bere un tè profumato, di un dolce o piccola pasticceria. Dal panino con il salume di Norcia allo spaghetto classico italiano, passando per la
cotoletta fiorentina dell’amico toscano, al Bistrot Music Club tutto parla italiano. E alla sera si accende di musica ed è un piacere gustare cocktail, shooters, champagne cocktails, drinks e analcolici a base di frutta e verdura accompagnati da piccoli benvenuti preparati dallo chef Simone Cantafio. Una vasta selezione di Rum pregiati, cognacs, whiskies e vodke, birre naturali anche non filtrate e analcoliche rendono le serate piacevoli e stimolanti.
Restaurant Ladinia
Una locanda nel mezzo del vecchio paese, una delle più antiche. Un pezzo di storia che ancora vive, con tanto di vista sul Sassongher. I legni scricchiolano, i pochi oggetti parlano, e la luce che filtra con delicatezza
dalle finestre incorniciate crea un’intimità contagiosa. Più che una casa, il Ladinia è un rifugio per il corpo e per l’anima. Il menù è strettamente legato alle Alpi, i prodotti provengono da una filiera corta che privilegia
lo sviluppo locale e alpino e la carta dei vini è all’insegna del piccolo è bello: piccole cantine, prevalentemente altoatesine, che producono vini di qualità nel rispetto del territorio e con un occhio di riguardo al biodinamico.
L’Murin
L’Murin ha due facce. D’inverno è un Après Ski molto frequentato, con tanto di musica a tutto volume e sciatori di ogni età che se la spassano alla grande. D’estate L’Murin è una birreria, un luogo d’incontro fatto
di musica, luci soffuse, veranda e sedute nel giardino che circonda la casa. Qui si può consumare l’aperitivo, si può cenare con panini e hot dog di qualità, o con piccoli piatti come le costine di maiale con tanto di
patata al cartoccio, ma la parte del leone la fanno le birre, artigianali e di ottima qualità provenienti da mezza Europa servite in bottiglia e alla spina.
La cantina Mahatma Wine
Nella cantina Mahatma Wine è possibile apprezzare la voce del vino in tutta la sua bellezza. È una voce che trascina con sé tante memorie del passato, ma anche tante speranze nel futuro. È una voce custodita in oltre trentamila bottiglie provenienti da tutta Italia, dalla Svizzera, dall’Austria e, ça va sans dire, dalla Francia. È una voce che si distende in mille sfumature, in un arcipelago di oltre tremila etichette selezionate con cura certosina. È una voce a volte scura e profonda, a volte luminosa ed effervescente che s’insinua all’interno di un labirinto ricco di sorprese in cui vino, musica, emozioni convivono in modo stupefacente. Scendere nelle cantine della Mahatma Wine è un’esperienza vera, per certi aspetti unica. In questi ambienti si respira passione, cultura, vocazione che è parte integrante di tutta la famiglia Costa. E il ‘tempio’ dedicato al Sassicaia vale di per sé la discesa in questi meandri in cui si capisce perché gli antichi chiamassero il vino il nettare degli dei. Sono 30.000 le bottiglie, 3.000 le etichette.
La colazione
La prima colazione è servita in due grandi sale che si affacciano sulle piste d’inverno e sui prati d’estate e sul Sassongher, la cima dolomitica che si staglia su Corvara. La cucina è aperta su una delle due sale e gli chef non aspettano altro che preparare uova e pancake. Le tavole sono imbandite con cura certosina, il dolce e il salato trovano una perfetta armonia, succhi e centrifugati biologici, burro di malga, miele di favo, pane e piccola pasticceria fresca, così come tè selezionati, caffè e cappuccini sono a disposizione degli ospiti che qui trovano un clima lieto e sereno per iniziare la giornata nel migliore dei modi.
Il centro benessere
La Spa dell’Hotel La Perla è uno spazio, una dimensione in cui mente cuore e corpo possono trovare il giusto equilibrio. L’intento è di aiutare gli ospiti a rilassarsi e seguire il suono armonico del corpo in perfetta
sintonia con la natura che ci circonda. Erbe, piante, fiori e frutti combinati in base alla loro identità energetica danno luogo a degli emozionanti rituali di bellezza e benessere. La natura con la sua energia, i suoi principi attivi, i suoi aromi è racchiusa nei prodotti utilizzati, la si respira nel caldo delle saune e della bio sauna, nei vapori del bagno turco, nelle acque della piscina in cui rigenerarsi dopo una sciata, una
camminata, una passeggiata.
Il matrimonio, una giornata indimenticabile
Celebrare il matrimonio in Alta Badia, a Corvara, in una casa ladina può essere meraviglioso. E in Hotel si fa di tutto perché ciò avvenga. Ci sono persone dedicate non solo ad accompagnare la coppia passo dopo passo
alla meta, ma in grado di risolvere ogni problema e soddisfare ogni tipo richiesta. Sono a completa disposizione per incontrare i futuri sposi, ascoltare le esigenze e consigliare diverse opzioni per il banchetto
nuziale. Si occupano di tutto: dalle pratiche per il rito civile o religioso, all’organizzazione dei trasferimenti per gli ospiti dall’aeroporto o stazioni ferroviarie e alla loro sistemazione nelle camere dell’hotel. In Casa nulla è lasciato al caso: l’obiettivo è di liberare la coppia da ogni tipo di preoccupazione o ansia e metterla nelle condizioni migliori per stare bene magnificamente con gli amici e gli invitati che verranno.
L’economia del bene comune
Dal 2012 l’Hotel La Perla stila un bilancio seguendo i parametri dell’economia del bene comune. L’intero processo di analisi è seguito dai collaboratori del Terra Institute di Bressanone, un centro di competenza per l’innovazione e l’ecosostenibilità delle imprese e della società. Cosa s’intende per economia del bene comune? Innanzitutto una nuova dimensione strategica: gli obiettivi primari di un’azienda non sono più il profitto e la concorrenza, bensì il bene comune e la cooperazione. Come strumento di analisi d’impresa l’economia del bene comune contrappone al bilancio sul profitto il bilancio del Bene Comune. Tale bilancio misura la responsabilità sociale, la sostenibilità ecologica, la cogestione democratica e la solidarietà di un’impresa. Quanto migliore è il risultato del bilancio, tanto migliori saranno le agevolazioni per l’impresa.
In questi anni di crisi non solo economica e finanziaria, ma ecologica, di suddivisione delle risorse, democratica e di valori, il disagio crescente sta generando nuove consapevolezze nel campo imprenditoriale,
compreso quello turistico.
La Fondazione
La Costa Family Foundation nasce nel 2007 con uno scopo preciso: proteggere e promuovere i diritti dei minori in tutto il mondo secondo la Convenzione ONU sui diritti dell’infanzia. Lo fa grazie alla
partecipazione diretta della famiglia Costa, dei collaboratori e di alcuni volontari. La Fondazione svolge la propria attività nel settore della cooperazione in favore delle popolazioni nei paesi in via di sviluppo,
dell’assistenza psicologica, sociale, pedagogica e socio-sanitaria e soccorso ai bambini che vivono in condizioni disagiate o di emergenza. Dal Togo all’India, dall’Uganda al Tibet all’Afghanistan, al Nepal,
all’Etiopia, sono numerosi i progetti conclusi e tuttora attivi. Scuole, adozioni, interventi per la sicurezza alimentare e idrica: la Fondazione lavora su più livelli perché crede fermamente in alcuni valori come
dignità umana, solidarietà, sostenibilità ecologica, partecipazione e trasparenza. Valori che sono veri e propri punti cardinali che orientano non solo la famiglia Costa, ma tutta la comunità’ del Perla.
Dolomiti da vivere in inverno e d’estate.
Il paesaggio dolomitico è una grande offerta. D’inverno e d’estate. Con la neve e il sole. Piste da sci e sentieri infiniti. Escursioni con le ciaspole e immersioni nella natura. Pattinaggio su ghiaccio e pedalate sulle strade
che hanno fatto la storia del ciclismo. Qui è possibile vivere la montagna in modo completo, qui è possibile contemplarla nella sua vera essenza. Colori, sapori, bellezza e incanto si rincorrono fra i tanti paesi e località
ladine disseminate lungo i pendii dando ancora senso a una parola di cui stiamo perdendo il significato: natura. Il Dolomiti Superski racchiude 1.200 chilometri di piste e 450 impianti, in particolare in Alta Badia
ci sono 132 chilometri di piste per lo sci alpino e lo snowboard e 36 chilometri per lo sci nordico, un campo da golf a 1700 metri di altitudine con 9 buche, club house, putting green, campo pratica con l’assistenza di
professionisti, centinaia di sentieri per tutti i livelli di escursionismo, scuole di arrampicata, scalate e vie ferrate, sentieri a tema e itinerari storici. In Casa d’estate c’è una guida che organizza ogni giorno escursioni di diversa difficoltà e accompagna gli ospiti alla scoperta degli itinerari più affascinanti delle Dolomiti. Qui passano due alte vie delle Dolomiti e qui gli amanti della bicicletta possono trovare pane per i loro muscoli.
Non c’è solo il Sella Ronda, il mitico giro dei quattro passi composto da Gardena, Sella, Pordoi e Campolongo, ma tantissime possibilità di pedalare itinerari indimenticabili.
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Strada Col Alt 105 · I-39033 Corvara (BZ)
Alta Badia Dolomites Italy
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If you are seeking where the spirit lies, realise that you are the spiritIf you are searching a crust of bread, realise that you are the bread,Look to understand that which I am saying:
Every single thing is there where you are.
Gialal al-Din Rûmî
Presentation
Welcome and hospitality. The traveler seeks simple pleasures. At times there may be ambitious goals as pushing back the boundaries, or adventurous dreams as crossing rivers and mountains However what we essentially seek is a place where body and mind are ateaseIn this sense we have our HouseHere there is a great extended family All working day after day to give vitality and purpose to one and allValues are cherished and there is much know-how Virtues we look to spread and share on an equal footing. And as the mystical Persian poet wrote more than eight centuries ago, ‘Travel as you are and take on the journey which is within you, And the gold of the land shall be yours.
’Michil Costa
Our location
„La posiziun Imacolada“
Located in Corvara in a mountain landscape of unsurpassed beauty the Costa family prides itself in the hospitality offered toclients. A mix of comfort, award winning cuisine, and Ladin culture contribute to a convivial and welcoming atmospherethat only a family run hotel can produce. The story began when Ernesto Costa, a ski instructor and plumber who was born in1931, built a six-room house. In 1957, when he sought a license for the hotel he was obliged to choose a name and flickedthrough a telephone book in the municipal authorities till his eye was attracted by the name – La Perla. Situated in the UpperBadia Valley, surrounded by the Dolomites, the Queens of the Alps, the La Perla Hotel is located in an extremely favorablegeographical position in the old core of the village where there was once the church and original Ladin style houses. It is only30 meters away from Col Alto, which was the first ski lift in Italy. Two generations of the Costa family have now run the hotel and they celebrate the Ladin tradition to the full and welcomethe guest into a family setting which in its tradition, welcome, culinary aspects is a true manifestation of hospitality. The sonsof Annie and Ernesto Costa, Michil, Mathias and Maximilian are all committed to maintaining this hospitality and togetherwith a loyal team of staff their focus remains clear.
The hotel „la ćiasa“
The La Perla Hotel is an example of a great Mountain Manor – Tyrolean style and with a lot of Ladin culture andtradition embedded. The fifty-four rooms have been designed in three different styles using delicate shades and softfurnishings that reflect the true character of South Tyrol. The property is surrounded by a garden area lined with trees,tree house, and solarium next to the vegetable garden. A green panoramic terrace on the first floor allows guests to enjoy time, space, and tranquillity in contemporary luxury. The “Salus per aquam” – spa waters – completes the area dedicated towell-being. Here you can find a range of regenerating treatments like the saunas, Turkish baths, Kneipp, hydro massage, swimming pool and last, but not least, our health and beauty experts will educate guests aboutregeneration using local cosmetics, natural products and mountain spa treatments. Right next to the hotel is one of the most important ski slopes of the Dolomiti Superski carousel and sport in thesummer is celebrated in a front wing of the hotel developed as the Pinarello Lounge, it boasting a display of bikes of pastand present which have been the landmarks of cycling. Pride of place goes to the Dogma F8, the most innovative of racingbikes. Guests have the chance to try out some of the most modern bikes the industry has to offer. As of May 2005, the La Perla Hotel is the first hotel in South Tyrol – Alto Adige to be a member of “The Leading Small Hotelsof the World”, a prestigious group that guarantees the highest standards of hospitality and luxury.Open from mid-June to mid-September and from December to March From 310 to 1.080 Euro per double room.The Dolomites „nosta Tera nosta Vita “Geographically our Ladinia, or Dolomite region, is a relatively small area. Yet, a whole lifetime does not seem to be enough toappreciate its beauty and richness. Not for nothing they have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Anyone who lovesnature and is captivated by the extraordinary human experiences that are associated with it will find their lost paradise here.Not only magnificent mountains but also a community of industrious inhabitants. People here have strived tomaintain their unique identity, traditions and harmony making this beautiful landscape look like a fairytale. It is easy tobecome lost in time but the essence of the Dolomites is that time does pass and that we are only travelers temporarily passingthrough and whilst we may reflect on our existence and the nature of time itself it is also clear the responsibility we have topreserve this land for future generations to appreciate and be inspired by the marvel that is mother nature. Casting our gazeare gaze wide we see that the flowers on balconies dominate the scenery of ever green meadows, the quaint wooden housesnever cease to amaze and the animals grazing on pastures land inspire sweet bucolic dreams among the young and the oldalike. Historically we find ourselves at the edge of a territory that had been part of Austria for four hundred years and, as aconsequence of the events of the First World War, has become part of Italy since 1919. The blend of Ladin, Austrian and Alpine traditions becomes a colorful and surprisingly unique deep-rooted melting pot. In sports, many among the leading mountaineers of all times have linked and continue to link their lives with these mountains where jagged peaks and walls of all shapes have offered and still offer memorable adventures at every level.
Our style „ladinité“
Each bedroom is elegantly furnished with antique local furniture and boasts, among precious pieces, severalcollections of hats, walking sticks, latches, locks, teapots, cutting boards, lids, antique vests, etc. all meticulously lookedafter by Anni Costa and excellently preserved over the centuries. Attention to detail and the use of reclaimed old wood arethe principles of the house: there are six authentic South Tyrolean “Stuben” dating back to 1700, and adapted by Ernesto in1976 to replace the conventional hotel dining rooms. As soon as you enter the hotel there is an air of something special asyour eyes fall on the floral arrangements and the materials used to adorn each and every corner. As you progress through thehotel your impression is confirmed as good taste and decorative flair are pleasant reminders of the loving care dedicated tothe ambience.Leisure activities „Ativitês“The Dolomite landscape entices visitors both in winter and summer. Ski slopes and nature trails abound. Choose asnowshoe excursion or a hiking adventure. Ice-skating or a bike ride on the roads which made legends.There is every opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and take in the colors and the smells, the beauty and themagnificence of the mountain landscape. Ladin villages are a delight, they are full of tradition and style.Dolomiti Superski has 1200 kilometers of slopes and 450 lifts, and in Alta Badia alone there are 132 kilometers of slopes forskiing and snowboarding. In summer enjoy a game of golf on the 9-hole course at 1700 meters of altitude, complete withclubhouse, putting green, driving range and the assistance of golf professionals. There are literally hundreds of paths forevery level of hiking, climbing schools, vie ferrate, themed routes and historical itineraries. Roads connecting to the highDolomite Passes are ideal routes for lovers of cycling The Sella Ronda besides there are many possibilities toexplore both on-road and off-road routes and discover memorable places and enjoy memorable days.
Romantik Comfort Standard Single
5 Dining Options led by a Special Chef „Cin’ restoranć y un n scef “We are proud to introduce the new head executive chef of Hotel La Perla and the La Stüa de Michil gourmetrestaurant. Son of a distinguished chef from Puglia and a Ladin mother keen to bring him up with anunderstanding of dumplings and all things good, facts which help us to appreciate the outstanding qualitiesof Nicola Laera.What delights emerge when the flavors and traditions of the south meet the delicacies and traditional menus of the Ladinvalleys. It is as if Italy is an open dish made up of the deeps of the sea and the highs of the mountains. The result is an arrayof simple, genuine, and delicious creations. Such is the expertise of Nicole Laera, still in his early thirties, and his attitudeand preparation are a lot to do with the fact of having as father a distinguished chef from Puglia and a Ladin lady determinedto show him all the goodness of canederli and Ladin traditions as mother. Nicola’s cuisine is not just vaguely attached to hisorigins as many chefs will dare to claim but it is all to do, body and soul, with his background, upbringing, and attitude. It isas if his creations are very much part of something deep-rooted and special: fertile earth; fantasy; respect; culture; and morethan just a touch of class. Nicola not only aspires to quality, but strives to understand what quality is made up of in all itsessential parts: a product may be considered excellent but if behind the product there is evidence of questionable practicesand treatment then there is certainly no space for it in his kitchen. No discussion, no deliberation, the approach is set instone. One hears a lot in the world of cuisine about direct distribution, local produce, and general respect for the environment. It ishowever one thing to dress speeches with grand sentiments but it is entirely another task to satisfy guests’ palates withcontemporary choices based on non-compromising criteria. Nicola is not one who speaks a lot or looks to put himself in thepublic eye. He is more concerned with facts, or should one say with the creation of dishes, and what splendid dishes they are,his track record as a chef speaking volumes for this skill and dedication.As a young chef, he served under the attentive eye of a real star chef – Norbert Niederkofler. Moving on from the glamour ofSt. Hubertus in San Cassiano he established himself at the bio hotel Hermitage in Madonna di Campiglio. And now thechance to shine in La Perla, a star location that shines brightly in its four distinctive restaurants. Passion and energy will beto the fore as Nicola leads his team in La Stüa de Michil – the gourmet restaurant of Hotel La Perla, Les Stües – the houseStube moving more and more to innovative choices free of animal protein, La Perla bistro – a journey through Italiandelights, the L’Murin tavern – a welcoming atmosphere with a touch of chic, and the Ladinia – a rustic and genuinehighlight. Right through from the selection of produce to the serving of the dish attention to detail is a feature of Nicola’sapproach – and nothing is left to chance. The guest is a discerning client, it only right to satisfy his or her expectations to thefull, and Nicola succeeds in this aspect without creating false expectations. Sincerity and attentiveness are fundamentals arepart and parcel of this chef’s philosophy. Nicola excels in producing distinctive and delicious dishes and for example his‘Canederli grigi’ (grey dumplings) are famous way beyond the Dolomites, they attracting an almost fanatical following! Andthere is of course no coincidence that canederli are a symbol of regional belonging and tradition. Nicola’s strength is hisdishes speak for themselves and he has no need to indulge in self-gratiating acclaim as he prefers the kitchen as his domain.The fortune is ours and we are duly grateful!
Les Stües „ L’restorant de ćiasa “
Style and comfort are the distinctive features of Les Stües, our half board restaurant, where the Ladin tradition and decorwill add to your eating experience. There is far more to enjoy than any simple menu can relate. The tables are exquisitely setand the choice of floral arrangement, crystal, and general decor is a joy to behold. It is true indeed that art and authenticsetting can add to the dining experience and this is certainly true here. The wood paneled rooms and the choice of colorcreate a wonderfully relaxing ambience where time is no longer of the essence but pleasure and indulgence are certainlyencouraged. A refined yet friendly service adds to the occasion and the cuisine itself is a treat for the palate. Simple and traditionalTyrolean dishes offer distinctive and memorable tastes.
La Stüa de Michil „L‘restorant Gourmet 1*Michelin“
The Stüa de Michil is in itself a celebration of art and life. One could imagine to dine as if it were 1600, such is the splendidambience afforded by the two Stuben of that time. Chef Nicola Laera’s cuisine has all to do with creativity, he is never tired ofcreating special pleasures for guests. At times, it is as if the seasons and the elements are an integral and essential part of themenu choice and each dish is prepared to a magnificent perfection. The Stüa de Michil was first awarded a Michelin starback in 2002, and the menu is distinctive in that it highlights and celebrates local produce in season, produce selected withan acute awareness of its characteristics and benefits, as well as embracing fair trade products, and bio ingredients ofoutstanding quality. The passion of the chef and his team finds its expression in the memorable occasion – a diningexperience indeed par excellence.
Bistro La Perla „ Ciasadafüch mediterana y südtiroleja “
The bistro area is indeed special in that it is positioned close to the main bar, an imposing yet elegant structure in fineprecious wood and the lighting arrangement provides for relaxation and the whole setting is nicely discreet. There arethirteen tables ideal for guests looking for a snack, a quick lunch, moments to relax over an aperitif, time to indulge and toenjoy an afternoon tea with a pastry selection. ‘Bistro’ is an Italian synonymous and we do our best in thisinstance to promote all that is good and genuine of the country, as for example the Norcia salami, the‘Gianni d’Amato’ spaghetti, or the famous steak from Florence. In the early evening and through to midnight theBistro comes alive with music and provides the ideal location to enjoy a cocktail, a shooter, a glass of champagne or even atantalizing long drink of fruit and vegetable mix. For your pleasure chef Nicola Laera prepares a selection of high qualityappetizers, they reach from the Mediterranean kitchen to South Tyrol. And for the after-dinner drink there is a fine selectionof rum, cognac, whiskey, and vodka. And for the beer enthusiasts there is a choice of draft beers or even some of a non-alcoholic variety.
L’ Murin „Ostaria“
The old village mill opposite the main hotel building is during summer time a rustic tavern offering guests a selection oftraditional dishes, some of which have taken on a legendary status, such as the bean soup and the sour baby ribs witharomatic herb potatoes. There are several levels to the tavern. On the ground floor near the entrance the bar assuresyou of a warm welcome and on the first-floor level there is an arrangement of tables and above again there is even asuspended platform on which company for two takes on a different meaning if you wish to experience elevated dining! The tavern offers a fine selection of local wines and a choice of beers, both draft and bottled. L’Murin is an ideal place topass an hour or two and relish the informal yet trendy ambience.
Restaurant Ladinia „Ostaria da Munt“
An alpine restaurant in the heart of the old village centre. One of the oldest, near to L’Murin, and with stunning view onSassongher. Ladinia represents the history of the village in many ways and stands proud in the sublime position. Theinterior is full of reminders of how life once was and every shaft of light and suggestive corner seems to tell a tale. Morethan a house it is a welcome retreat for body and mind and the guest is sure to feel the pressures of daily life melting away.The simple joys as expressed in the decor of the Stube, the tables set in pleasant but not elaborate manner. The menufocuses on Alpine produce, local food taking pride of place in respect of mountain traditions and the winelist stands out for the inclusion of many small and distinctive wine cellars, mostly from South Tyrol, which take pride inproducing eco-friendly wines of superb quality.The old family home „La ćiasa vedla“„La ćiasa vedla“ is the old house and birthplace of Ernesto Costa, which stands 80 meters from the hotel. The Ciasavedla dates from 1400 and portrays an ancient world that has remained intact, from the Stuben to the old stoves, fromthe manual tools and commonly used accessories of the time. Guests are carried back in time, observing old clothing,handmade games made by the Ladins of the Val Gardena, kitchen utensils, books, skis, boots, looms, basins… allrigorously original and antique. Wine tasting, country style dinners and aperitifs are organized. The old houseis the ideal location for photographic sessions in an authentic mountain atmosphere.
L’ Murin apres ski „Apres ski d’inver“
In the winter afternoons and occasionally on warm summer evenings L’Murin is transformed from the quiet and friendlyinn into the most vibrant bar of the Alta Badia. Host Mathias Costa is looking forward to provide our guests withunforgettable music, good mood, relaxation and unforgettable hours. Open from 3.45 pm to 9 pm. “Notte Bianca” 10.00pm to 2.00 amMahatma Wine „La ćianô“In the changing world of today where there is much uncertainty and not little consternation it is comforting to have referencepoints which tell us much of the past and promise good for the future. Mahatma Wine is our much-loved wine cellar. Withthirty thousand bottles and three thousand labels the cellar is the centre-piece in this labyrinth of surprises not onlyassociated with the world of wine, but of music, sound, senses, feelings. The patrimony is of more than thirty thousand bottles originating from Italy, Switzerland, Austria, andnaturally enough France. Stepping into Mahatma Wine is a special and memorable experience. In many ways, it reflectsthe story of the Costa family for it is all about passion, culture, commitment. It is also all about Sassicaia – in these cellarsthere is a collection which proves to us why in ancient times it was referred to the nectar of the Gods. As for the total stock of the cellars there are more than 30,000 bottles, 2.000 labels, and the percentage of winesfrom South Tyrol reaches 50%.
The Wellness Centre „Salus per aquam“
It was the great composer John Cage who noted that absolute silence does not exist in that the body itself gives out itsown pulsations and vibrations. Listening for silence in a certain sense listening to the sounds of rhythms of one’s own body– the heart beating, the blood circulating, the lungs dilating, muscles flexing. In our wellness centre we invite guests torelax and to feel in harmony with their own bodies, assisting them via treatments and massages ideal for both physical andspiritual wellbeing. Our range of skin beauty and health treatments is based on active ingredients such as grape, edelweissand arnica and we use cosmetics that are produced in Corvara. And of course, there is always the opportunity to relax in thepool after an invigorating day on the slopes or a healthy hike or leisurely walk.
Service and courtesy „Sorvisc y jintilëza“The tradition of hospitality is a guiding principle which leads us in our work day after day.A guide is available daily to take our guests on excursions and walks. Room service is available 24/7 and there is a welcomefrom our hotel patisserie on arrival, a selection of seven different pillows on request, duvets, in-room safe, robe and slippers,hairdryer, wellness-center basket and grape based bathroom products are part of the complementary range we havedesigned; floor service is available twice a day. All rooms are equipped with LCD, high-resolution, flat screen TV, and Wi-Fi. Concierge services: ski instructors, para-gliding, excursions, ski pass, babysitting, garage, laundry, dry-cleaning andironing, taxi transfers and restaurant bookings. Small pets are welcome.Note that there is no minibar in the rooms. We wish to avoid unwelcome and constant noise and not to waste energyunnecessarily. There is always a member of staff on hand to provide for your every need.
Leading Bike „Le sorvisc de roda “
The lounge itself, dedicated to cycling enthusiasts, came to life through the creativity of La Perla staff and theprecious cooperation of the Pinarello team, and is all about cycling – great respect for and a great show of all itmeans. The bikes hung on the wall or set down on specially prepared stands are amongst the finest examples of their type inthe whole world. Next to the Dogma Bolide used by Chris Froome at the Tour de France 2013 you can admire themythical Pinarello Espada on which Miguel Indurain set the new hour record in 1993. Then there is the totally yellow 101bike of Wiggins used on the last day of the Tour he won in 2012. What a memory of the Champes Elysee that day! Near to ityou can spot the original Bottecchia of Nani Pinarello, he the holder of the Black Shirt in the 1953 Giro d’Italia. And thenthere is the Pinarello Dogma 65.1 special edition created for the World Championships in Florence in 2013, of which only250 were constructed. And then again there is the spectacular Dogma 65.1, with Campagnolo EPS electronic gear change,and with which Rui Costa won his world championship. The lounge is the catalyst for all which has to do with the Leading Bike project, as conceived to respond to cyclistssearching for something truly special, and yet which can be a shared experience with family and friends. Our technical partner inGamba will take care of every necessary detail.Nothing is left to chance in this hotel choice dedicated to bikers. We are well aware that both the bike and biking represent adirect expression of all which has to do with the joy of living, and those who practice this pastime appreciate both the joys oflife and have a great sense of respect for others and for nature itself. As the philosopher, Marc Augév, reminds us ‘cyclingcan change your life, and lead you to discover a new humanism’. Clean, safe, healthy, and at times sweaty too! All aspects ofbike maintenance, cleaning, and setting up for your perfect day out are taken care of and we also pay particular attention tothe nutritional offer and provision of suitable meals and packs to make your stay a happy and healthy one. And last but notleast there is also specific provision made for the partners of bikers so that their Dolomite stay is also full of joy and pleasingpleasures and certainly not leaving them abandoned to their own devices! There is a rich and varied program runningparallel to the bike excursions and this includes walks and hiking excursions, golf, spa treatments, swimming, and muchmore.
Philosophy „Nosta filosofia“
“Strawberries in winter are not for us, or Californian wine. There will be no fruits of the forest on our winter menu, and apple strudel in summer is out – storing apples in cold roomsrequires high energy consumption. We follow a very precise scheme: our first choice are organic products from the Val Badia,our second choice are organic local products from the region. When organic products are not available we opt for organicproducts produced in Italy, Europe and so on. We avoid importing from overseas, with the exception of Fair Trade productssuch as coffee, chocolate, bananas. Organic apples from China will not be preferred to “conventional” apples from SouthTyrol. We do not offer actively meat of a Friday for the excessive consumption. It is important to dedicate a thought tothe animals themselves, after all they are an essential part of nature too!Going organic is not a trend, it is a lifestyle choice, a philosophy. It is essential to live in harmony with naturebecause we ourselves are NATURE. “Common Welfare Economy „CWE“In these years of crisis, crisis not only in economic and financial terms but also in the sense of ecology, of depleted resources,of concern about democracy and the lack of values generally, there has been a movement in creating a new interpretation ofentrepreneurial activity and consideration. The goal is a diiferent type of business organism which does not view profit as thesole indicator of performance, this reasoning because it has become clear that often improved financial results go hand inhand with labour cuts, with damage to the environment generally and the land in particular, not to mention greater poverty,criminality, and worsening of health care provision. In simple words the search for profit and the obsession withcompetition create undesirable behavioural patterns, and there is an absence of values, trust is missing, responsibility is not willingly taken on, and mutual help and cooperation are seen as a weakness.Selfishness, bitterness and irresponsibilty are the flaws the system produces. To attempt to right this wrong in 2011 a groupof pioneering companies chose to pursue the common welfare economy model. And today there are more than sixthousand companies all over the world which support this model of an alternative economic reasoning.Which are the fundamental principles of this system created by Christian Felber, an economist now enjoying an internationalreputation and author of the Common Welfare Economy? Above all there needs to be a new strategic dimension: the primaryobjectives of a company are no longer profit and financial competitiveness, but cooperation and the common good are placedat the top of the priority list. As an instrument of company performance the Common Wefare Economy replaces theemphasis on profit by a common welfare balance analysis. This indicator measures social responsibility, ecologicalsustainability, democratic shared management, and company solidarity. Self interest is avoided and money is no longer theobjective but the means necessary to enable that it is the person and persons who are at the centre of a new society based onecological dimensions.In 2012 Hotel La Perla, together with three other South Tyrol companies, Hotel Feldmilla, Hotel Drumlerhof and Lüsnerhof, developed a balance of activity following new parameters. The entire process ofanalysis is being followed by a team from the Terra Institute in Bressanone, it being a research centre for innovation andecosustainability of companies and society in general. The experience so far has been a very positive one. In the hotel one cannote a new form of energy which encourages and stimulates the development of this new approach based on anunderstanding of the Common Welfare Economy and that it is one of the ways forward which presents an alternative to thetraditional economic system and structure.Berghotel Ladinia „ dl 2014“A house in the middle of the old Corvara village. One of the oldest. It stands close to L‘Murin with a magnificent viewof Sassongher. It was 1930 when Cesco Kostner decided to transform the house into a small guest house. It was registerd asLicence number 1 in the village records. And today it has a new life but one which celebrates many aspects of the past. Theodd floorboard may creak, the suggestive corners speak for themselves, and the light which filters in from the windows setsthe mood nicely. A more intimate and welcoming place is difficult to find. It is as if in the present the past has found a trustedfriend and the two unite in harmony. These are some of the factors which convinced the Costa family to embarkon this new adventure.The bedrooms are few but welcoming and cosy. The bathrooms are small but have the advantageof pure Dolomite water! Here you will feel pleasantly at home, no trappings of luxury and excess but a place full of essentialpleasures. The wooden floors tell of a time passed by, the tables are set and decorated in a simple but elegant manner. It as ifthe mountain spirit permeates through and gives peace of mind and an air of content to all happenings. Breakfast is rich inhome-made produce, the speck served as a Tyrolean surprise is as fresh as any farmers could be, and dinner is a celebrationof local produce – all very much in keeping with the essential simplicity and vitality we wish to create.
Costa Family Foundation o.n.l.u.s „
La fundaziun dla gran familia“The Costa Family Foundation was set up in 2007 with a very clear aim: to protect and promote the rights of youngsters in allthe world in keeping with the UN convention on minor’s rights. It operates thanks to the direct participation of the Costafamily, of the hotel staff and various volunteers. Hard work, commitment and tenacity are necessary to take the work of theFoundation forward. Behind all is a knowledge which pushes us forward in our daily chore: too many are the stories we hearof political repression, cultural suppression, and language denial. In certain countries, the level of alphabetization does notexceed 8% of the population. Add to this the examples of human rights being denied, of violence and of rape and the pictureis not a happy one. The Foundation carries out its activity in the sector of cooperation in favor of the populations of countries in phase of development. Emphasis is on psychological, training and social servicesupport and with particular regard to support of children living in disadvantaged or dangerous situations.From Togo to India, from Uganda to Tibet there are many examples of projects completed and others in operation. We cancite as examples the construction of schools, support for nutrition and irrigation projects as examples of the work beingcarried out. The Foundation seeks to work on several levels as it believes in the values of human dignity, solidarity, ecologicalsustainability, active participation of the community at large and transparency of action. In taking forward the work of theFoundation it is not only the Costa family but the entire ‘La Perla’ community which is committed and involved.We are special,here in our areaand in our ‘Casa’.
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