Cultural treasure “Transhumance”
The sheep return to the valley ...

Package special services

• Return of the sheep to Vernagt on Saturday, 13 September: Every year, shepherds travel from the Senales valley in mid-June with their sheep over the Niederjoch to the summer pastures near Vent in the Ötztal valley and return in September. Patrizia welcomes the sheep with you on your return to the Tisental, and together you accompany them back to the valley. You will experience the ancient tradition first-hand and learn interesting facts about this unique spectacle (Date change possible!)
• Return of the sheep to Maso Corto on Sunday, 14 September: Every year, shepherds travel from the Senales valley in mid-June with the sheep over the Hochjoch to the summer pastures near Vent in the Ötztal valley and return in September (Change of the date possible!)
• Experience transhumance: The bleating of the sheep, the shepherds' feast at their beautiful festivals
• archeoParc Schnalstal: Ötzi, the man from the ice - who doesn't know him! One of the oldest mummies in the world, which was found on the Tisenjoch in 1991. Explore Ötzi's habitat in the archaeological open-air museum on 19.09.2025 with free admission
• Autumn hike on the theme of the 'Schnalstal Valley Sheep': Patrizia accompanies you into nature and tells you interesting facts about the historical & contemporary tradition
• Discover the most beautiful corners of the Schnalstal Valley with the hiking guide Richard
• Enjoy lamb dishes prepared by chef Andreas
• Easy travelling by public transportation: free pick-up and drop up service from Merano train station

Living in Tonzhaus

• "Nature" rooms with balcony, satellite TV, safe, telephone, sofa, bathroom with shower or bathtub, WC, hairdryer, wellness basket with bathrobe, towels and slippers
• Free WLAN
• Original "Stube", large sun terrace, hotel's pizzeria, lounge & bar with panoramic view and library
• Private parking at the hotel

Special 3/4 board

• South Tyrolean's breakfast with natural and organic products, selection of teas and herbal teas, cereal mill, homemade juices, smoothies, egg dishes and much more
• Every afternoon we spoil you with home-made cakes, juices, selection of teas and herbal teas
• Menu choice: regional and organic products with many local herbs, prepared by Andrea, the owner and chef
• Grander water throughout the hotel
• Every day, fresh spring water in the room

Alpine well being: rejoicing while admiring the view

• Swim in the new 31°C panoramic Infinity swimming pool with salt water
• Solarium with a view of the Schnalstal mountains & panoramic relaxation room
• Aromatic Turkish bath, hot whirlpool, Finnish sauna, organic sauna, infra red sauna
• Vitalbar with a wide range of herbal teas
• Loving hands: therapeutic massages, treatments, Waltraud peeling (surcharge)

Tonzhaus - the hotel for excursionists

• Weekly guided tours with the hostess and herbs educator Patrizia or with a certified hiking guide
• Free rental of Salewa backpacks, trekking poles, books, cartographic materials and information, Alpine Wellness
• Every evening, newsletter with weather forecast, suggestions for excursions, cultural visits, or interesting facts on medicinal and aromatic plants
• Fee shuttle bus for interesting starting points

Winter & Ski

• On-piste fun off the beaten track: The Senales Valley glacier ski area contains 35 km of sunny pistes, ranging from 2,000 m to 3,200 m in altitude. This means there’s something for everyone, without the mass hype, but with the best views and guaranteed snow!
• Ski room and ski boot drier
• Daily, real-time information about snow conditions, ski hire and ski schools
• Ticket advice
• Ski bus from the hotel to the ski area