MEA VIA: Alpine Farm and Boutique Hotel at the Foot of the Alpe di Siusi
22 Rooms | 1 Restaurant | Sauna
MEA VIA is a thoughtful design hotel and family-run farm. With its location at the foot of the Alpe di Siusi, it is a paradise for nature lovers, slow food enthusiasts and architecture fans. At over 1,400 meters above sea level, you will find peace and beautiful nature.
Precious local wood, natural stone, linen, and leather dominate the understated elegance of the 22 rooms and suites, which range from 25m² to 75m² in size. Here, timeless design meets a love of nature. Large window fronts let abundant daylight pour into the generously proportioned spaces, while rainforest showers, freestanding bathtubs, king-size beds, and private sun terraces create plenty of room for unforgettably restful days in magnificent surroundings.
A slow lifestyle is practiced by the entire family. Adjacent to the MEA VIA, the Pitschieler family runs a traditional farm that is committed to the preservation of rare breeds of farm animals. Tyrolean grey cattle, Pustertaler Sprinzen, Mangalitza pigs and Villnösser Brillenschafe (spectacled sheep) can be found here.
Much of what is offered in the Bulla restaurant comes from their own agriculture or from neighboring farms and small businesses. Aware that not everyone is an early bird, MEA VIA offers the luxury of a late breakfast in the room (at a small extra charge) for those who prefer to stay in bed a little longer. In any case, whether you come to the restaurant or not, you can expect hand-made breads and pastries, as well as eggs freshly collected from the farm.
In the afternoon, Grandma Barbl spoils the guests with homemade cakes. Then in the evening, the chef brings alpine cuisine interpreted in a modern way, along with the sunny taste of southern Italy, to the plate with a 4-course evening menu (salad buffet, a first course, main meal and dessert). Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request. Wednesdays are for seafood. All the ingredients come from small producers; for example, the fish are freshly caught in controlled, sustainable breeding waters. Fridays are for the slow food of the valleys from Trieste to Bulla, and on Sundays the best South Tyrolean cuisine is served. The wines at MEA VIA all come from small farms that are committed to preserving the environment and, of course, do not use chemicals.
Relax in the cozy spa area with its panoramic mountain sauna, organic mountain herbal sauna and mountain spring water steam bath, as well as a relaxation room with hay beds (with up to 80 different grasses, herbs and flowers) and rainforest showers. These 200 square meters of self-care are open daily from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Whether on skis, by bike (ask for their e-bike rental options) or on foot: the mountain landscape of the Alpe di Siusi invites you to be active at any time of the year. Three times a week the hotel offers guided mountain hikes free of charge. In winter, skiers can access Dolomiti Superski directly from Val Gardena. Here you will find wonderful powder snow and the largest ski circuit in the world.
In selected workshops and courses, the MEA VIA brings guests closer to traditional Val Gardena mountain farming life. Those who wish are welcome to look over their shoulders during the daily work on the farm.
Sustainability Criteria
- Mea Via is a family business with three generations working together
- Everything that is not directly available on their own farm is purchased from local companies
- Protection of biodiversity is encouraged
- Rare regional breeds of farm animals are kept on the hotel’s own mountain farm
- Pesticides are completely avoided, and cleaning products are also environmentally friendly
- Thanks to the in-house e-bike rental, you can reach everything wonderfully on foot or by bike
- Mea Via gets its electricity from Alperia, which supplies 100% green energy from South Tyrol
- At Mea Via, the Slow Food philosophy is lived through and through
- Most of the food comes from their own farm or from neighboring farms and small businesses
Features & Activities
- Family Friendly Hotel
- Hotel in a Historical Building
- Hotel in the Mountains
- Hotel Close to Nature
- Pet Friendly Hotel
- Rural Hotel
- Close to Skiing
- Spa Treatments Available
Location
The MEA VIA Slow Farm Hotel is located between Val Gardena and the Alpe di Siusi, in the village of Pufels near Ortisei. From there, skiers have access to the Sellaronda.
In winter there is a free shuttle service to the lifts of the Alpe di Siusi and Seceda in Ortisei.
