A touch of winter magic for your home

As winter gently sweeps across the landscape outside and soft candlelight fills the room with warmth inside, we invite you to bring a piece of Alpen Tesitin into your home.

Four lovingly curated highlights from our winter retreat in Tesido – inspired by the magic of the season, the tranquility of the Dolomites, and the soothing power of special moments.

Whether it’s gentle movement rituals, culinary winter delights, a touch of liquid Dolomite poetry, or excursions into the peaceful vastness of nature – our handpicked specials bring you a sense of comfort and alpine charm.

For your home. Straight from us. From the AT.

In the light of stillness – a small anchor in everyday life

When stillness sparkles and light touches gently, a space for the essential emerges – clear, calm, and comfortingly empty.
Such a moment is no coincidence. It can be cultivated.

Magdalena, our Spa Manager, calls them rituals for the inner light – small anchors in everyday life that guide you back to yourself.

We’d like to share one of them with you:
Nadhi Shodhana – Alternate Nostril Breathing.
A mindful breathing ritual from yoga that brings body, mind, and energy into harmony.
Through conscious breathing, alternating between the left and right sides, the nervous system calms, the mind clears, and inner stillness arises.

Three minutes. Anywhere. Just for you.

What is Nadhi Shodhana?

A proven breathing technique from yoga – also known as alternate nostril breathing.
You breathe alternately through the left and right nostril.
The breath becomes an anchor. The body finds stillness. The mind becomes clear.

This practice helps you to:

bring body and mind into harmony
cleanse the subtle energy channels (nadis)
find a state of deep inner balance

Effects on Body, Mind & Energy

Physical

Strengthens the heart and lungs through conscious, deep breathing
Activates the vagus nerve – supports digestion and relaxation
Reduces stress, overthinking, and inner restlessness

Mental

Enhances clarity and concentration
Calms the flow of thoughts

Energetic

Harmonizes the left and right sides of the body
Gently balances the energy system

When & Why to Practice?

This breathing technique is a small inner retreat – whenever you need it:

As a morning ritual for clarity and focus
In moments of stress – to quiet your inner world
Before important conversations, decisions, or tasks
As a daily practice to reconnect with your center

Tip: The more regularly you practice, the deeper its effects will be.

The scent of winter – a recipe from our AT gourmet kitchen

Made with lots of love and – of course – plenty of chocolate. Simple to recreate, even simpler to enjoy.

Crispy, warm, and with a touch of childhood: winter cookies to fall in love with.

Ingredients | Makes 10–15 cookies

170 g soft butter
150 g muscovado sugar
300 g flour
20 g starch
3 eggs
Vanilla & lemon (to taste)
1 tsp baking powder
500 g Alpaco dark chocolate, roughly chopped

How to create a delicious result
Using a hand mixer, combine all ingredients into a smooth dough.
With two teaspoons, place small spoonfuls of dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper – leaving enough space in between, as the cookies will spread during baking.
Bake in a preheated oven at 170 °C for approx. 9 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
The center should remain soft.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly – and then enjoy.

Our tip for the ultimate winter feeling
Dust lightly with icing sugar before serving – and savour the quiet magic of the Alps.

AT Cinnamon Choco Martini – the cocktail for cozy winter evenings

Our bar manager Manuel has captured winter in a glass: creamy chocolate meets warm notes of cinnamon, blending into a sweet and spicy companion for the cold season.
Whether as a festive accent to your dinner or for relaxed moments by the fireplace –
this cocktail brings the cozy AT flair straight into your glass.
To recreate. To savour. To dream.

Recipe: AT Cinnamon Chocolate Martini

For 1 drink

4 cl aged rum (e.g., Havana 7)
2 cl coffee liqueur
3 cl hot chocolate
2 cl homemade cinnamon syrup (recipe below)
Whipped cream, semi-stiff
Cinnamon for garnish

How to make the drink

Chill your cocktail glass beforehand – this keeps the drink especially fresh.
Prepare the hot chocolate and whip the cream until light and creamy.
Pour the rum, coffee liqueur, hot chocolate, and cinnamon syrup into a shaker.
Add ice cubes and shake vigorously until the flavors blend.
Double strain the cocktail – first through the bar strainer, then through a fine sieve – for a particularly smooth and clear texture.
Slowly pour the whipped cream over a spoon into the drink to create the perfect creamy layer.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top – with or without a pattern, according to your preference.

… and now: take some time for yourself, lean back, and let the AT Cinnamon Chocolate Martini melt on your tongue.

Recipe: Homemade Cinnamon Syrup

Ingredients

300 ml water
300 g sugar
6 cinnamon sticks
½ vanilla pod

Preparation
Place all ingredients in a pot and simmer gently over low heat for about 20 minutes.
Then strain the liquid through a fine sieve, let it cool, and transfer the syrup into a bottle.
Stored in the refrigerator, this syrup will enrich your winter moments in a special way.

Skier in front of snow-covered rocks and mountains under clear sky

Axls winter love – snowshoe hiking in the magic of the dolomites

A snowy enchanted trail leads you through silent winter landscapes, past frozen lakes and deeply snow-covered forests, all the way up to the Scoiattoli Hut – with a breathtaking view of the majestic Dolomites and the iconic 5 Torri.
This snowshoe hike is a true winter highlight: in about an hour and a half, you will experience the perfect combination of nature, silence, and panoramic views. Discover a dreamy route that circles a frozen lake, passes through a fairytale-like white enchanted forest, and stops at the best viewpoints in the Dolomites.
Start comfortably at the Baita Bai de Dones hut, which is not only an ideal starting point but also a small indulgence spot offering traditional desserts such as Sacher or Linzer torte – perfect for recharging your energy. From here, the path gently ascends along a forest road through the wintry mountain landscape to the Scoiattoli Hut, your destination with an incomparable panorama and hearty specialties like the famous “Ovetto in quota” or venison fillet.
For those who want to explore even more: from the Scoiattoli Hut, a detour to the Averau Hut (about 30 minutes) is possible – from there, you can hike up to the summit of Nuvolau at 2,575 meters and enjoy the full splendor of the Dolomite panorama.

Tour Information

Category: Snowshoe Hiking
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Start: 5 Torri Chairlift Parking / Baita Bai de Dones (1,889 m)
Finish: Rifugio Scoiattoli (2,255 m)
Elevation gain: approx. 400 m

Equipment | Snowshoes and poles, warm winter clothing, gloves, hat, and suitable footwear
AT | Snowshoes and poles can be conveniently rented at our AT reception – ensuring your winter adventure is all set
Best time | December to March