Canazei, Italy

Located in Trentino’s incredible Val di Fassa.

This cozy ski village enjoys a privileged location near Marmolada, the highest peak in northern Italy’s snowy Dolomites range.

Hallstatt, Austria

When describing the experience of visiting Hallstatt, one of the phrases most used by travelers was “fairy tale,” and it’s not surprising.

Torla, Spain

If you’re looking to get away from civilization to the beat of mountains, glaciers, and UNESCO-recognized natural splendor, you can do no better than the village of Torla in the Spanish province of Aragon.

Cavalese, Italy

The tiny alpine village of Cavalese is another of Trentino, Italy’s most charming stopovers. Nestled high in the Dolomites, Cavalese is a nature-lover’s dream.

Olden, Norway

Let’s take a break from the Alps and Pyrenees and head north to Olden, a scenic town of around 500 inhabitants located on one of Norway’s longest fjords.

Notre Dame de Bellecombe, France

France’s Savoy region is full of impressive vistas and charming villages, but the tiny town of Notre dame de Bellecombe manages to combine all the things we love about villages in the Alps into one enchanting little package.

San Martino di Castrozza, Italy

This small village has historically been a resting point for weary travelers crossing the alps, but these days it’s a hotspot for those looking to hit the trails in the Natural Park of Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino and sample Trentino’s famous wines, honey, pastries, and cheeses.

Arties, Spain

Although Spain is more closely associated with sandy Mediterranean beaches than mountain villages, the stunning Valle de Aran region of northeastern Spain is a unique wonderland of sleepy villages, green meadows, and snowy peaks.

Le Chinaillon, France

Located high in the Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France, the tiny La Chinaillon has a reputation far beyond its humble size.

Grindewald, Switzerland

Although this small village in the Bernese Alps has been inhabited since before Roman times, it has undergone a well-deserved tourist boom in recent years.