Sexten (Sesto) is a mountain village in South Tyrol, wedged between the Sexten Dolomites and the Carnic Alps. It lies in Sextental (Val di Sesto), a aspect valley of Hochpustertal (Alta Pusteria), stretching from Innichen (San Candido) to Kreuzbergpass (Passo Monte Croce di Comelico).
For the energetic traveler, Sexten is a dream vacation spot for mountaineering, by way of ferrata climbing, and biking in summer season and autumn and snowboarding, cross-country snowboarding, snowshoeing and winter mountaineering in winter. Blessed with dramatic alpine surroundings, a community of extraordinary trails and huts, and a very good ski resort, 3 Zinnen Dolomites Ski Resort, no journey to the Dolomites is full with out visiting Sexten.
The place to remain in Sexten largely will depend on whenever you’re touring, your mode of transit, and what you’d wish to expertise. Under, I’ve summarized the very best locations to remain in Sexten, based mostly on insights gathered from a number of visits in summer season, autumn, and winter over time.
Finest Lodging in Sexten
Finances-Pleasant Stays: Gesenhof, Villgraterhof, and B&B Grüne Laterne
3-Star Inns: Lodge Gruber, Lodge Schönblick, abd Lodge Royal
4-Star Inns: Alpenwellnesshotel St. Veit, Unhealthy Moos Dolomites Spa Resort, Lodge Dolomitenhof, Berghotel Sexten, and Lodge Alpinblick
5-star Inns: Lodge Monika – Adults Solely
Self-Catering Lodging: Villa Rainer, Im Wiesengrund Residences, Gamz Villa, Aparthotel Gamz, and Ariane’s Guesthouse
Bungalows and Chalets: Caravan Park Sexten, Alpenchalets Mair, and Stabinger Hof
If you’re vegan, or have a gluten or lactose intolerance, Alpenwellnesshotel St. Veit is the very best place to remain. Simply allow them to know prematurely.
The Hamlets of Sexten
Sexten is made-up of seven hamlets: Waldheim, Moos, St. Veit, Schmieden, Mitterberg, Außerberg, and Kiniger. In case you’re driving by means of the valley for the primary time, it’s unlikely that you just’ll discover that you just’re passing by means of totally different hamlets.
Most lodging are concentrated within the valley in Schmieden, St. Veit, Waldheim, and Moos. St. Veit is taken into account the middle of Sexten, although there’s no signage to point it.
The mountainside hamlets of Mitterberg, Außerberg, and Kiniger are made-up of scattered farmsteads. These increased hamlets supply budget-friendly lodging with sweeping views of the Sexten Dolomites like Reidenhof (flats) and Panorama (3-star lodge). Nonetheless, staying in these mountainside lodging presents much less comfort, since you need to drive up a slim, winding mountain street to achieve them.
There are additionally two fabulous lodging in Fischleintal/Val Fiscalina, a aspect valley of Sexten: Unhealthy Moos and Lodge Dolomitenhof.
In case you’re touring and not using a automobile, it’s finest to hunt out lodging in Waldheim, Moos, or St. Veit close to the bus stops: Lodge Zur Publish Sexten (4-star aparthotel in St. Veit/Sexten), Lodge Strobl (3-star lodge in St. Veit/Sexten), Aparthotel Gamz (4-star aparthotel in Waldheim), Lodge Alpenblick (4-star-superior in Moos), Lodge Royal (3-star lodge in Moos), Residence Königswarte (aparthotel in Moos), Paramount Alma Suites Sexten (aparthotel in Moos), Unhealthy Moos Dolomites Spa Resort (4-star lodge in Fischleintal), or Lodge Dolomitenhof (4-star lodge in Fischleintal).
The place to Keep in Sexten in Winter
Alpine Snowboarding
Sexten is the primary ski village within the 3 Zinnen Dolomites Ski Resort, which is a part of the Dolomiti Superski community. I like to recommend selecting an lodging that’s both ski-in ski-out, or near the Helmjet valley station. These are the highest ski lodges in Sexten, chosen for his or her proximity to the slopes and ski-focused services.
Alpenwellness Lodge St. Veit is a 4-star ski-in ski-out lodge with direct entry to the Helmjet ski raise. All visitors are assigned a private ski locker, every outfitted with heated boot racks. Visitors can join ski classes with the in-house ski teacher. We beloved gearing up within the ski locker room and snowboarding out of the lodge to the valley station. Discovering the way in which again to the lodge is a bit tricker, however potential. On the finish of the day, skiers can journey the shuttle bus again to the lodge at 3 pm or 4 pm. Don’t miss out on the in-house spa remedies (massages are wonderful)! Learn our Alpenwellness Lodge St. Veit Overview.
Aparthotel Gamz is an alpine fashionable aparthotel located throughout the road from the Helmjet ski raise. Breakfast is included. Their lovely villa flats, situated in St. Veit, supply ski-in ski-out entry to Helmjet.
Unhealthy Moos is a ski-in ski-out lodge on the Rotwand raise station in Val Fiscalina.This thermal spa lodge is the right selection for many who wish to stability outside actions with sauna classes and swims in mineral-rich thermal waters.
Berghotel Sexten is a 4-star-superior ski-in-ski-out lodge in Moos. From the lodge, you may ski right down to the Brugger Drag Carry, which supplies a connection to Helmjet. Private ski lockers can be found for all visitors. Moreover, visitors obtain reductions on ski rental gear on the close by Sport Level ski store.
Lodge Alpenblick is a 4-star superior lodge in Moos, subsequent to the Brugger Drag Carry, which connects Moos to the Helmjet ski space. Visitors should buy their ski passes straight on the lodge. Additionally they obtain particular charges on ski rental gear on the close by Sport Level ski store.
Rotwandwiesen Chalets is a self-catering ski-in ski-out lodging on the Rotwand meadows, accessible by cableway solely. The on-site restaurant is open for breakfast. For dinner, visitors can both order take-away meals from the restaurant, or benefit from the purchasing service offered by the lodging.
Some Sexten lodges supply a personal ski shuttle together with 3-star Lodge Gruber and 5-star Lodge Monika.
In case you’re staying someplace that isn’t inside strolling distance of the Helmjet ski raise, you may park freed from cost on the valley station automobile park. On the finish of the day, simply scan your parking ticket and raise move on the parking machine to exit with out paying. You may as well park on the Signaue, which has raise connections to each Stiergarten and Rotwand.
Tip | Earlier than renting ski gear, verify along with your lodging to see if they provide a voucher or companion with a ski store. so that you don’t miss out on any out there reductions.
Cross-Nation Snowboarding
The three Zinnen vacation area (Alta Pusteria) boasts 200 km of cross-country ski trails. In Sexten, many of the routes are concentrated round Waldheim, Moos and Fishleintal/Val Fiscalina.
These lodging supply ski-in ski-out entry to the cross-country ski routes of Waldheim – Mühlenhof – Fischleintal: ROCCA Residences (budget-friendly), B&B Grüne Laterne (budget-midrange), Ariane’s Guesthouse (boutique flats), and Lodge Monika -Adults Solely (5-star).
Lodge Dolomitenhof, situated at Fischleinboden in Fischleintal/Val Fiscalina, is a perfect start line for cross-country snowboarding as nicely.
Winter Climbing and Snowshoeing
Sexten is likely one of the finest, if not the very best, place to go winter mountaineering within the Dolomites. There are quite a few ready winter paths in addition to snowshoe routes to discover.
In case you keep in a companion lodging of the Alpinschule Drei Zinnen (Three Peaks Alpine Faculty), you may be part of their guided snowshoe hikes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays free of charge.
That is a rare supply, as a result of these group excursions are led by licensed guides who guarantee group security and supply all crucial gear (snowshoes, mountaineering poles, and avalanche security gear if crucial).
Throughout our keep in Alpenwellnesshotel St. Veit, we joined their snowshoe hike from Kreuzbergpass to Pfandleck. It was well-organized, stress-free, and extremely pleasant.
Associate Lodging of the Alpinschule Drei Zinnen for the Winter Season:
3-star companion lodges | Lodge Schönblick, Lodge Strobl, Lodge Gruber, Biovita Lodge Alpi, Panorama, Lodge Waldheim
4-star companion lodges | Alpenwellness Lodge St. Veit, Berghotel Sexten, Lodge Alpenblick, Lodge Dolomitenhof
5-star companion lodges | Lodge Monika
Self-catering companion lodging | Im Wiesengrund Residences, Rocca Residences, and Schuischta Mountain Residences, Reidenhof, and Ariane’s Guesthouse
Be taught extra: Sexten Winter Climbing Journey
The place to Keep in Sexten in Summer season & Autumn
Alta Pusteria (3 Peaks Area) presents 662 km of mountaineering trails. You could possibly spend weeks in Sexten and nonetheless not discover all of them. My favourite hikes are Torre dei Scarperi Circuit Hike, Val Fiscalina, Vallon Popera Hike, Gaisl Excessive Path, Hochalpenkopf Peak Hike, and Monte Specie Summit Hike for dawn, or sundown.
Discovering the very best place to remain in summer season or autumn will depend on how you propose to get round, the kind of lodging you favor, and the facilities and companies that matter most to you.
Inns that Supply Guided Climbing Excursions
A number of Sexten lodges like Alpenwellness Lodge St. Veit and Berghotel Sexten supply guided mountaineering excursions a number of instances per week with their in-house mountaineering guides, together with Alpenwellness Lodge St. Veit and Berghotel Sexten.
Lodging resembling Lodge Gruber, Im Wiesengrund Residences, Ariane’s Guesthouse, Lodge Schönblick, Lodge Alpenblick, and Lodge Dolomitenhof companion with the Alpinschule Drei Zinnen through the summer season, permitting their visitors to hitch guided group hikes a number of instances per week free of charge.
Lodge Dolomitenhof is situated in Fischleintal (Val Fiscalina) on the Fischleinboden trailhead, actually one of many dreamiest locations to remain, due to its unobstructed views of the Zwölferkofel (Croda dei Toni). We stayed right here one summer season a number of years in the past, and I nonetheless cherish the reminiscence of swimming within the panoramic pool and stress-free within the meadow, going through these majestic peaks.
Associated | Finest Hikes within the Sexten Dolomites
Tip | Many Sexten lodges supply a free rental service of trekking poles and mountaineering backpacks.
Lodging close to Bus Stops
Sexten and the Alta Pusteria area could be very simple to navigate by bus. In reality, I’d say it’s among the finest locations for car-free journey within the Dolomites.
These lodging are all located close to bus stops: Lodge Zur Publish Sexten (4-star aparthotel in St. Veit/Sexten), Lodge Strobl (3-star lodge in St. Veit/Sexten), Aparthotel Gamz (4-star aparthotel in Waldheim), Lodge Alpenblick (4-star-superior in Moos), Lodge Royal (3-star lodge in Moos), Residence Königswarte (aparthotel in Moos), Paramount Alma Suites Sexten (aparthotel in Moos), Unhealthy Moos Dolomites Spa Resort (4-star lodge in Fischleintal), or Lodge Dolomitenhof (4-star lodge in Fischleintal).
In case you’re arriving in San Candido by practice, you may take a bus to Sexten. Some lodges like Alpenwellness Lodge St. Veit present a complimentary pick-up and drop-off service from and to the San Candido Prepare Station.
Self-Catering Residences
Villa Rainer presents 10 shiny flats appropriate for 2-4 individuals with both balcony or direct backyard entry. Visitors of Villa Rainer can use the spa of the Household Resort Rainer Sexten at no further cost.
Up the street from the Sexten Parish Church, Im Wiesengrund Residences supply fashionable flats and breakfast (included within the fee).
Situated on the primary street simply throughout the Helmjet raise station, the boldly-designed Aparthotel Gamz options 12 flats, some with infrared saunas. Visitors take pleasure in underground parking and breakfast (included within the fee).
Ariane’s Guesthouse in Waldheim options fashionable boutique flats. A breakfast field will be pre-ordered.
Extra flats in Sexten | Residence Königswarte, Paramount Alma Suites Sexten, Gamz Villa, Lodge Zur Publish Sexten
Finest Spa Inns in Sexten
4-star Unhealthy Moos Dolomites Spa Resort is situated subsequent to the Rotwand raise on the entrance of Val Fiscalina. In winter, visitors take pleasure in ski-to-door entry, whereas in summer season the placement is completely positioned for hikes to the Rotwand meadows and as much as Drei Zinnen. Its standout characteristic is a pure sulphur spring wealthy in minerals, feeding the resort’s 2500 m² spa and thermal remedies to assist loosen up muscular tissues and help restoration. We stayed right here in summer season and beloved the candle-lit grotto, the placement, and the hospitality.
5-star Lodge Monika is an adults-only lodge (ages 14+) in Waldheim with a 2,200 m² wellness spa, comprising a number of saunas, swimming pools, lounges, and leisure zones. The lodge re-opened in December 2025, after in depth renovations. Breakfast and dinner are included within the room fee.
Extra Dolomites Journey Guides
Alta Pusteria:
San Candido
Sexten Dolomites:
Braies/Prags Dolomites:
