Mountain inn above Vipiteno, reachable by cable car, with direct access to the slopes, traditional restaurant and panoramic mountain-view rooms.
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Gasthaus Furlhütte is a mountain inn located on Monte Cavallo, above Vipiteno, in South Tyrol, with direct access to the ski slopes. The entirely non-smoking property is reached via the Rosskopf cable car, a detail that makes it particularly suited to those seeking a stay immersed in alpine nature.
The rooms, all with private bathroom and mountain views, are designed for families and small groups: options range from the double with balcony to the quadruple with bunk bed, with sizes from 14 to 18 m². Each room has a wardrobe, free toiletries and linen provided by the property.
Breakfast is buffet-style, with continental, Italian and gluten-free options, while the in-house restaurant serves Italian and Austrian dishes, with vegetarian and dairy-free menus on request. Garden, terrace, children’s play area and common room complete the offer, designed for those who want to experience the mountains through hiking, skiing and cycling, with the convenience of free private on-site parking.
Gasthaus Furlhütte offers three room types, all featuring a private entrance, wardrobe and private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The most evident shared feature is the view of the surrounding mountains, which accompanies every stay regardless of the room chosen, along with the parquet flooring found in the larger accommodations.
The range covers different needs: the Double Room with Balcony, the most compact at 14 m², is designed for couples and pairs the double bed with a private balcony overlooking the mountains. The Triple Room with Mountain View, at 15 m², adds an extra single bed for small groups, while the Quadruple Room, the most spacious at 18 m², is the only one that welcomes children thanks to the bunk bed paired with the double bed, making it the ideal solution for families.
The most compact of the inn’s rooms, designed for couples: it has a private balcony with mountain views, independent entrance, wardrobe and private bathroom with shower.
Slightly larger than the double, with parquet flooring and an extra single bed that makes it suitable for small groups or families with one child, in addition to the usual mountain views.
The most spacious room in the property and the only one with bunk beds, designed for families with children: it combines parquet flooring, independent entrance and the panoramic mountain view with capacity for up to 4 people.
Gasthaus Furlhütte relies on family-run management and services designed for those who come to the mountains to ski, hike or simply unwind. Private parking is free and direct access to the slopes makes the property convenient for ski enthusiasts, while the garden, sun terrace and picnic area offer outdoor spaces in the warmer seasons.
Inside there is a common room with TV area, a children’s play area and a luggage storage, useful for those arriving or departing by cable car. Pets are allowed and a bowl is even available for four-legged friends. Daily housekeeping is provided and internet connection is available on site.
On the dining side, the bar and in-house restaurant serve Italian and Austrian dishes, with menus for special diets on request, a children’s buffet and the option to enjoy wine or champagne. The buffet breakfast completes an offer designed for multi-day stays combining skiing, hiking and cycling.
Gasthaus Furlhütte is located on Monte Cavallo, the mountain overlooking Vipiteno, in an isolated and scenic position reachable by the Rosskopf cable car: in winter this is the only way to reach the property, while in summer it is also possible to drive via a forest road. This location provides direct access to the ski slopes and immediate contact with the hiking trails that wind along the ridge.
The centre of Vipiteno, with shops and restaurants such as Pizza Express Sterzing and Imbiss Angi (both approximately 2.6-2.9 km away as the crow flies), is easily reached by coming down from the Rosskopf. The Sterzing-Pfitsch and Gossensaß-Colle Isarco railway stations are approximately 3.9 and 3.6 km away respectively, while Novacella Abbey is 35 km away. For those arriving by air, Innsbruck Airport is about 37 km away, and Bolzano Airport is 50 km away.
Guests staying here can count on a wide range of activities close to home: the Skytrek Hochseilgarten adventure park is just 2.6 km away, ideal for families in summer, while in winter the Monte Cavallo ski area offers slopes for all levels with direct access from the property. In summer, the area is well suited to hiking and mountain biking on scenic trails, with the possibility of reaching Vipiteno’s historic centre, one of the best-preserved towns in South Tyrol, for a cultural or culinary break.
Reviews particularly praise staff, cleanliness and comfort, all above 9.7, a sign of very attentive family-run management. Value for money and location also score well, despite the more demanding access typical of a high-mountain property.
Gasthaus Furlhütte is located on Monte Cavallo, above Vipiteno, and can be reached by the Rosskopf cable car; in summer it is also possible to arrive by car via a forest road, while in winter access is only possible by cable car.
Yes, Gasthaus Furlhütte accepts pets, with a possible surcharge, and also provides bowls for animals.
Yes, breakfast is included at Gasthaus Furlhütte and is served buffet-style, with continental, Italian and gluten-free options.
Yes, Gasthaus Furlhütte offers direct access to the ski slopes of the Monte Cavallo ski area, ideal for those who want to ski without travelling.
Gasthaus Furlhütte accepts cash payments only.
Yes, Gasthaus Furlhütte has free private on-site parking.
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