To Isabella and Mike Rabensteiner, the creator couple behind publishing house Montamont A.T.C. (Alpine Travel Culture), South Tyrol is where you hike to a rustic mountain hut and order dumplings and, later, sip an aperitivo by the pool under palm trees. It’s that seamless shift of Alpine peak to poolside chic that makes South Tyrol unlike anywhere else to them; a deeply authentic experience, and sustainable in the most natural way. Here, the creative experts share their insights for a perfect trip through this beloved Alpine region.
“Come for UNESCO peaks and views that stay with you forever. Like Seiser Alm, the soft giant. You ride up, troll across Europe’s largest alpine pasture, and stop at Gostner Schwaige for the fluffiest Kaiserschmarrn, a caramelized pancake made to be shared (but not necessarily).
Because you want to stay for the exceptional food, the warmth, the way it all just works. For people who craft, eat, drink, and dress like they always did—and stay forever modern. You’ll feel invited to be part of it, to be touched by it.
You’ll be visiting South Tyrol at its quiet best: late autumn. Fewer crowds, quieter trails. The light turns gold, and so do the trees. It’s Törggelen time, the local harvest celebrated with hearty dishes and wines like Heuriger. You’ll see apples and grapes by the truckload, fresh from the Strada del Vino. And sometimes, a marron roaster by the roadside. Warm chestnuts, fresh air. South Tyrol at its best.” — Mike and Isabella Rabensteiner
Hear
German, Italian, Ladin (a Rhaeto-Romance language)
See
Drive up to the Auronzo Hut, situated at the southern foot of the legendary Three Peaks with a view of the Cadini Group. At the foot of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, park the car and just stand still for a moment.
Do
Ride up and stroll across Seiser Alm, the soft giant. Stop at Gostner Schwaige for Kaiserschmarrn. Afterwards, venture to Grödner Joch and the Jimmy Hütte, a picture-perfect pass and a cozy Tyrolean parlor.
Don’t miss
Alta Badia love story. Ride the gondolas, have a drink and eat mountain food under the blue umbrellas at Berghotel Ladinia, or lunch at Col Alt Hut. Add Pordoi and Sella Joch for an unforgettable drive.
Look out for
The blue aprons, South Tyroleans’ unofficial uniform. Where you see locals in them, you also find the best wine and Speck.
Try this
Join people at the counter of a tiny bar next to a gas station. Because the best coffee might not be where you expect it—and the more coffee a machine makes, the better it gets. Take a sip.
Drink
Vernatsch, Lagrein, Gewürztraminer. Also: local gin, apricot schnapps, chestnut liqueur.
Listen
Aperitivo, a playlist for slow afternoons and second glasses of Vernatsch.
Montamont A.T.C. (Alpine Travel Culture) is a publishing house run by expert creatives known for their trusted South Tyrol insights and high-quality, design-driven experiences. Follow their work on Instagram and discover their guide books on their website.
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