Tirano Hotels

Il Grappolo is a former barn restored into a welcoming B&B. It offers free parking and rustic rooms with free Wi-Fi and LCD TV. The building is 329 feet from the bus stop to Tirano, which is 2.5 miles away. The rooms are equipped with terracotta or parquet floors. All rooms have a private bathroom, and some also offer a balcony. Breakfast is a sweet and savoury buffet. Set between vineyards, and apple trees, B&B Il Grappolo is 7.5 miles from the ski lift of Passo dell'Aprica. A shuttle to/from the Bernina Express Train Station in Tirano is available on request. Guests have free use of the sun terrace with panoramic mountain views. Free bike rentals are available. English, French and German are spoken at reception.

Situated in Bianzone’s picturesque hamlet in the Valtellina valley, Altavilla Locanda E Tipica Trattoria is surrounded by woods and vineyards. Facing the Orobie Alps, it offers a restaurant, panoramic rooms with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms at the Altavilla Locanda have natural wood furnishings, parquet floors and contemporary textiles. They come with a fully equipped bathroom and include a TV. Most rooms have a balcony or a minibar and electric kettle. The popular restaurant specialises in Valtellina dishes made with local produce. In fine weather meals are served on the wisteria-covered terrace. The owner can advise on tours around the Valtellina and Engadina valleys, and organise Nebbiolo wine-testing sessions. Guests can buy local products on site. It is a 5-minute drive to the Bernina Express Train and tickets are bookable at reception on advanced request. Guests enjoy discounts at the Bagni di Bormio thermal baths, set 28 miles away.

Hotel Arisch allows you more time for skiing with ski-in/ski-out access. Guests can visit the outdoor tennis court for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Gimmy's, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a sauna are other highlights, and rooms at this upscale hotel offer balconies and flat-screen TVs. Skiers will appreciate access to ski passes and storage.

With ski-in/ski-out access, Aprica allows you more time for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and sledding. After visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, guests who aren't on the slopes can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/café or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights, and rooms offer up nice touches like slippers and Select Comfort beds with Egyptian cotton sheets. Ski passes, storage, rentals, and lessons are also available.

Set in the Sondrio Pass, this Art Nouveau house offers unique rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Aprica town centre is next door and parking is free. Dating back to the 1900s, Relais Villa Brioschi was a favourite retreat of Nobel Prize winner Camillo Golgi. The property retains original features such as fireplaces and characteristic tiled floors. All elegant rooms come with a minibar and private bathroom. Some rooms offer a wooden balcony and a hot tub. Breakfast at the Brioschi is buffet style, and is served in the dining room with its hand-painted ceiling and views of the surrounding mountains. In the winter, ski storage is provided. The Baradello slopes are just 165 feet away. Buses to Tresenda Train Station leave from Aprica centre, a 10-minute walk away. Lake Como is 43.5 miles away, and Milan can be reached in under 3 hours by car.

When visiting Aprica, Residence Stella Alpina is a great choice to consider. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Rooms feature kitchenettes and LCD TVs.