A VILLAGE OF HISTORIC CHALETS
AT 1,800 METERS
Close your eyes and imagine sleeping in an authentic, age-old Alpine location, enjoying the tasty local food and the silence of a stone village overlooking Monte Rosa, at an altitude of 2,000 meters. Now open your eyes and you’ll discover that the reality exceeds your imagination.
Life in the village is the real attraction for visitors, who become temporary inhabitants, discovering the way of life of our ancestors, with their everyday objects, their rural, pastoral life and the silent nature of the Alps.
THE VILLAGE
Originally a Walser village, the local population settled here, in the Ayas Valley, in the 1300s. The common thread uniting every Walser village is the type of architecture, Rascard-style chalets now restored to accommodate guests wishing to soak in the history of the Alps.
HISTORIC CHALETS
Hotellerie de Mascognaz comprises 11 historic chalets offering hotel-style services and restored down to the smallest detail, while maintaining their original construction and authenticity.
WELL-BEING
While preserving its authentic identity, the village offers all the services of a hotel, such as a spa with swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, Turkish bath and a wide range of treatments.
EXPERIENCES
To experience nature, our environmental hiking guide Nerinka is available for a weekly program of excursions or snowshoeing towards lakes, peaks, mountain pastures, historical trails, Walser routes, and hills.
FLAVOURS
Discover the typical flavours of these valleys, such as the butter and Fontina cheese made from the milk of the village’s very own cows. Our chef and his extraordinary crew complement Mascognaz’s extraordinary allure with their exceptional hospitality.
IN A DAY
Mascognaz deserves to be experienced, even if only for a day.
A village suspended in time, surrounded by alpine nature, where every experience becomes a cherished memory. We have crafted unique offerings for those who wish to embrace the magic of Mascognaz in just one day, focusing on wellness, exploration, or fine dining.
ALPINE SKIING
At Mascognaz, the magic of the mountains meets the thrill of skiing. Guests can experience the charm of our secluded alpine village without giving up access to the ski slopes. A dedicated transfer service takes them to the Monterosa Ski lifts, ensuring unforgettable days on the snow.
SKI MOUNTAINEERING
Mascognaz is the perfect starting point for ski mountaineering enthusiasts. From our chalets, extraordinary routes unfold, ready to be explored with climbing skins, surrounded by the tranquility of the mountains. The hotel provides an expert guide to lead guests through the most breathtaking itineraries.