We have known Fienile Monte for years as one of those special places you discover while skiing the Dolomites — a destination worth planning your day around, perched high above Passo Sella beneath the magnificent Sassolungo.
When we returned following its major transformation, however, we discovered something very different.
Now Mountain Club Fienile Monte, the completely renovated destination feels less like a traditional mountain refuge and much more like a sophisticated alpine club and chalet — polished, design-driven and still wonderfully connected to its extraordinary surroundings.
The interiors are contemporary yet warm, balancing mountain character with a more refined sense of style. Outside, the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites provide the kind of backdrop that no designer could ever improve upon.
And now, Fienile Monte isn’t only a winter discovery.
Its summer opening offers an entirely different way to experience this remarkable setting. The snow gives way to green alpine meadows, hiking trails and the brilliant summer light of the Dolomites, transforming a familiar winter landscape into something altogether different.
Food remains at the heart of the experience. The kitchen brings together Italian cuisine and the culinary traditions of the Dolomites, with carefully selected ingredients and an elevated but approachable mountain style.
Wine is equally important here. Fienile Monte has long been known for its impressive cellar, making this a place where lunch deserves to linger rather than simply serve as a break between adventures.
In winter, arrive on skis and settle in for a long mountain lunch before continuing your day.
In summer, make Fienile Monte the destination itself.
Walk through the mountains, arrive hungry, find a table outside when the weather allows and give yourself permission to stay awhile.
Because while the surroundings may change dramatically with the seasons, the pleasure of being here does not.