A mountain hotel in Ovaro, at the foot of the Zoncolan, with a private park, small lakes and trails for hiking and mountain biking just steps away.
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Hotel Aplis is a family-run property in alpine style in Ovaro, in Carnia, about 10 minutes by car from the Monte Zoncolan ski area and 19 km from Tolmezzo. The property stands out for its large private park with jogging trails, two small lakes and even an in-house museum, features that make it suitable both for those seeking outdoor sports and for those who simply want to relax in nature.
The rooms and apartment are soundproofed, with wood flooring and furnishings that recall the mountain style, flat-screen TVs and private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms enjoy a garden view or mountain view, while others offer more space for larger families or small groups.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while the outdoor garden is equipped with a barbecue and a children’s playground. Hiking and mountain biking trails toward the Zoncolan begin just 1 km from the hotel, and Villa Santina can be reached in a few minutes by car. Pets are allowed for a surcharge of 10 euros per night.
Hotel Aplis offers a range of seven room types and one apartment, all featuring wood flooring and furnishings that echo the alpine style of the property. Every room has a private bathroom with hairdryer, flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls, ensuring a good level of privacy even in the simplest rooms. Sizes range from 20 sqm in the Single Room to 60 sqm in the Apartment, suitable for those traveling with family or in small groups thanks to its two separate living areas.
Among the available options, the Quadruple Room stands out, designed for larger families with a bunk bed and a double bed, along with several double and twin rooms with garden view or mountain view. The Single Room remains the most compact choice for solo travelers, while the rooms with a view offer added value for those who want to enjoy the Carnia scenery directly from their room.
The most compact of the hotel’s rooms, designed for solo travelers who still want a view of the surrounding mountains. Wood flooring and furnishings, private bathroom with hairdryer and a soundproofed environment.
The largest option in the property, with 60 sqm spread over two separate bedrooms: one with a double bed and private bathroom, the other with two single beds. Ideal for families or small groups wanting more space and independence.
A twin-bed configuration, convenient for friends or colleagues traveling together who prefer separate beds, with views of the surrounding mountains and natural wood furnishings.
A classic 25 sqm double room, with a large bed and wood furnishings that reflect the alpine style of the property, ideal for couples seeking simplicity and comfort.
The only room designed for larger families or small groups of up to four people, with a bunk bed and a double bed, private entrance and garden view. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries.
Similar to the standard Double Room but with a garden view and the ability to accommodate a child too, with capacity for up to three people. Private entrance and toiletries in the bathroom.
A single room without a panoramic view but larger than the Single Room with Mountain View, with private entrance, garden view and toiletries in the bathroom, suitable for solo travelers.
Hotel Aplis offers free private parking directly at the property, as well as free WiFi available in all common areas and rooms. The garden with a picnic area and outdoor furniture is the ideal gathering spot for those who want to relax outdoors, while the outdoor playground and board games make the property suitable for families with children.
Guests have access to a restaurant, a coffee shop and an in-house bar, with menus available on request for special diets and the option of packed lunches. Housekeeping is provided daily and the property is entirely non-smoking, with rooms and common areas accessible to guests with disabilities, including an elevator and bathrooms with handrails.
Pets are allowed for a surcharge, and for those traveling with children, bowls, dedicated meals and books or games are available. A safe, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are also present for guests’ safety.
Hotel Aplis is located in the hamlet of Applis, on the outskirts of Ovaro, a small municipality in Carnia set in the Val Degano, in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The area retains a rural and quiet character, with the hotel’s large private park, its small lakes and jogging trails set alongside the surrounding mountain landscape, offering a convenient base for those seeking both relaxation and outdoor activities.
The Monte Zoncolan ski area, among the most challenging in the Carnic Alps, is about 10 minutes by car, while the Zoncolan mountain itself is just 4.7 km away. Villa Santina can be reached within 11 km and Tolmezzo, the main town of Carnia, is 19 km away. In the immediate surroundings, within one kilometer, there are some bars and restaurants such as Al Feralut and Matoga Cafè, convenient for dinner or an evening drink without needing a car.
In winter, the Zoncolan attracts skiers and winter sports enthusiasts from all over Italy, thanks to its technical and scenic slopes. In summer, the same mountain becomes a playground for hikers and mountain bikers, with trails starting just 1 km from the hotel. The Parco Intercomunale delle Colline Carniche, about 9 km away, is a further option for nature walks, while the in-house museum offers a cultural option for rest days.
Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.2, and the location, appreciated with 9.1, particularly by couples. Cleanliness and comfort remain at high levels (9.0), while free WiFi is the weakest point noted in the reviews.
Yes, Hotel Aplis accepts pets for a surcharge of 10 euros per night.
Yes, Hotel Aplis has free private parking directly at the property.
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Hotel Aplis is about 10 minutes by car from the Monte Zoncolan ski area, while the mountain itself is just 4.7 km away.
Yes, Hotel Aplis includes a buffet breakfast with the stay.
Yes, Hotel Aplis has family rooms, an outdoor playground, board games and dedicated meals for children.
Hiking and mountain biking trails toward Monte Zoncolan start about 1 km from Hotel Aplis.
