Hotel Boite, Borca di Cadore, Veneto, Italy

Nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, Borca di Cadore sits on the Boite mountain stream, which carves its way through the steep-sided, heavily forested valley. The setting caters to your every outdoorsy desire: if you yearn for adventure, there are miles of hiking trails at your disposal. Add a little extra skill to your outing with a spot of orienteering – there are 29 control points spread out around the hotel’s own park. For a more sedate pastime, relax under the dense canopy of trees with a spot of forest bathing, and immerse mind and mody in the soothing embrace of the forest. Climbers will ascend new heights of pleasure in this corner of Northern Italy, with the option for thrilling via ferrata tours (gear is available to rent and guides can assist you), simple to complex outdoor routes, indoor bouldering, and even tree climbing with an expert.

Whether you’re a bonafide downhill skier or a snowplough aficionado, the resorts around Cortina D’Ampezzo provide the ultimate wintry vacation destination, with a huge array of large and small options for all levels.

The valley is beautiful any time of the year: from the blazing blue skies of summer, to the quiet days of autumn when the leaves fall, and the white-blanketed beauty of winter and spring, when the area becomes a skier’s paradise.