There is a version of South Tyrol that few truly know. Not the summer one of crowded trails, nor the winter one of skiers. It is the South Tyrol of October, when the woods turn to amber and rust, the air finally becomes sharp, and the Dolomites seem clearer—almost closer.
It is in this interval between seasons, suspended between summer and snow, that Brunico launches its Golden Summit Weeks: a program designed for those who want to experience the mountains without haste, from October 1 to November 8, 2026.
Plan de Corones at 2,275 meters: the included cable car changes everything
The heart of the offer is simple and generous: the ascent and descent by cable car from Riscone to Plan de Corones are included in the package. A detail that appears logistical but in practice completely changes the relationship with the mountain.
When you don’t have to plan access, calculate times, or worry about the return, you begin to look at the landscape differently. The 2,275 meters of altitude at Plan de Corones become a starting point, not a destination—and the Dolomite Region that opens all around, with its peaks and valleys, can be explored with the calm it deserves.
In October and November, that view has something unrepeatable: the woods in the intermediate band lit with yellow, the Dolomite rocks that have no seasons, the sky that at these altitudes tends toward the almost unreal blue of clear days.
Moving without a car: the Kronplatz Guest Pass and slow travel
The Golden Summit Weeks are built around a precise idea of travel: slower, more flexible, more in harmony with the territory. The Kronplatz Guest Pass provides buses and trains in South Tyrol at no additional cost, allowing movement between the accommodation, the valley station at Riscone, and other destinations in the region without ever reaching for the car keys.
This is not a secondary detail. Traveling without a car in the mountains also means stopping where you want, getting off at a village that intrigues you, returning at a different time than planned. It is the kind of freedom that the car, paradoxically, does not always guarantee.
Via Artis and Brunico: art, history, and Dolomite panoramas
The Golden Summit Weeks program goes beyond the cable car. Among the included experiences is the opportunity to walk the Via Artis, defined as the world’s highest open-air gallery: an itinerary that interweaves physical movement, contemporary art, and views of the Dolomites in a balance difficult to find elsewhere. Walking on an alpine trail and finding yourself before a work of art—with those peaks in the background—is the kind of contrast you don’t forget.
In the valley, Brunico reserves an urban character that surprises those expecting only mountains. A guided visit through the alleys of the historic center reveals a city with its own identity, lively squares, and alpine architecture bearing the marks of centuries of history. The combination of the high altitude of Plan de Corones and the vibrant center of Brunico is one of this destination’s strengths—and the Golden Summit Weeks are built precisely on this balance.
The South Tyrolean table: where mountain meets Mediterranean
A vacation in South Tyrol without speaking of food would be incomplete. The cuisine of this region has a characteristic that makes it unique in the Italian panorama: it is the meeting point between the alpine tradition of Austro-Tyrolean origin and the lightness of Mediterranean gastronomic culture. Canederli and aromatic white wines, speck and olive oil, mountain cheeses and fresh pasta—everything coexists without contradiction.
After a morning at altitude or a walk in the city, sitting at the table here is not just nourishment. It is a moment that completes the day—and that tells the story of the territory perhaps better than any trail.
When to go and how to book
The Golden Summit Weeks run from October 1 to November 8, 2026. The package includes: ascent and descent by cable car to Plan de Corones, free mobility in South Tyrol with the Kronplatz Guest Pass, guided excursions between nature and culture, and access to one of the most beautiful seasons in the Dolomites.
All information and bookings at bruneck.com/autunno.
