Inside the ‘winter oasis’ nestled deep in the Italian Alps

By NBC Olympics

Published February 17, 2026 8:49 am

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In this frozen paradise tucked away in the Dolomites, residents use gondolas, horses and skis to get from one mountain to the next. Gadi Schwartz trekked through the snow to enjoy the picturesque mountain refuge.

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