AR Mountains Lodge - Branzi

AR Mountains Lodge is the ideal place to stay in the mountains and do outdoor sports, with rooms and apartments immersed in the tranquility of the Orobic Alps in front of a natural waterfall. The property's spa area with hot tub is ideal for relaxing after a day of outdoor activities.

The mountain

The Orobic valleys offer historical places and unique landscapes, which can be visited on foot or by mountain bike in spring and summer. In autumn and winter the snow of the Alps offers the possibility of snowshoeing, ski mountaineering and downhill skiing in the Foppolo/Carona area.

The wellness area

Accessible directly from the rooms or apartments, the wellness area is equipped with Finnish sauna, infrared sauna with aromatherapy, whirlpool with waterfall, foot massage and relaxation area with water beds.

What we offer

The building includes double/triple/quadruple studios, two-room apartments and suites on a bed and breakfast basis. In the structure, you’ll be provided with:

Wellness area;
Reading area with bookcase;
Winter shuttle service to the ski slopes;
Rental of snowshoes

How to reach us

AR Mountains Lodge - Villachiara is located in Via Roma 15, Branzi (BG), 24010. A 45-minute drive from the A4 motorway and 50 minutes from Il Caravaggio International Airport

External events

Discover More

Bergamo Jazz Festival
March

Bergamo Jazz is one of the best known jazz festivals in Italy. Born in 1969, great names in international jazz have performed on this stage. An appointment for all ages throughout the city. Find out more

Bergamo Scienza
October

It is a scientific dissemination event born in 2003 that every year involves the city and the province of Bergamo in a program full of initiatives that explore scientific and technological issues from the most varied fields. The main purpose is to make science accessible to everyone, especially young people and schools, by offering numerous conferences, exhibitions, workshops and shows for free. Find out More

Bergamo Film Meeting
March/April

It is one of the most important events in the calendar of Italian festivals: from 40 years to thousands in March of auteur cinema enthusiasts come together to participate in a great film event, together. Discover more Find out More

BAF - Bergamo Arte Fiera
January

Market exhibition of modern and contemporary art. A brilliant, refined and quality event that rightfully occupies a prominent position among the top events in Italy. In a few years Bergamo has confirmed itself as an economic and cultural center of art, able to compete with the Lombard capital. BAF combines the rich and elegant exhibition area with an equally significant calendar of collateral events. For all fans and experts in the sector, BAF represents an unmissable artistic and cultural event. Find out More

B2Cheese
September/October

A unique event where trade fairs, business, training and culture give life to an integrated and innovative format. The exhibition pavilions are served by a large restaurant area, a VIP lounge to meet customers and do relationship activities, areas for conferences and round tables. Find out more

BikeUp
April

BikeUp is the first international festival dedicated to e-bike, cycletourism and e-mobility (E-scooter and e-motorbike). Three days of exhibition, engaging activities for the visitors (kids area, shows and e-bike hiking). BikeUp’s aim are the promotion of the e-bike and e-mobility sector and the promotion of tourism boards, tour operators and travel agencies. Find out more

Experiences

Top Gun for a Day

Fly a 737 and a fighter jet under the guidance of a personal instructor.

Trekking for the Orobies

Guided walking routes

Night Snowshoe Hike with Aperitif

Discover the natural beauties of the Orobic Alps on a night walk

Daytime Snowshoeing

Discover the natural beauties of the Orobic Alps

Discover

This experience, lasting a total of 90 minutes, will start on the 737 800 NG Full Motion simulator for about 60 minutes where you will learn the main maneuvers for take-offs and landings with a personal instructor who will guide you through the various piloting procedures.

Afterwards you will become a Top Gun for a day on an F-18/A Hornet fighter simulator for an even more adrenaline-pumping test of about 30 minutes. During this flying session you will get familiar with a carrier takeoff for low altitude flights, basic acrobatic maneuvers and understand how a high performance jet aircraft flies like a fighter. The experience can be shared with 2 other people who will be entitled to sit in the passenger seats located inside the 737 cockpit and watch the Top Gun session by sitting in the flight lounge.

Package suitable for everyone, even for beginners. For more info, contact us by email.

Discover the unspoilt nature of the Orobie Alps through three routes, one at San Simone valley, another from the Foppolo area with a final stop at the Mirtillo Hut and lastly the Carona area with a final stop at the Calvi Hut.

Accompanied by a local tour guide, you will be able to admire the beauty of the landscape between the lights of the night and the snow of the mountains, all with the side of an aperitif.

Booking up to 1 day before the stay, ask for availability after booking the room.

Accompanied by a local tour guide, our snowshoe hike will make you experience a unique experience in the mountains of the Brembana valley.