Valle di Casies/Gsiesertal.
A well-kept secret.
Valle di Casies/Gsiesertal. 18 kilometres of wild, unmatched beauty. Right at the hear of it all: Brando, a place for anyone who wants to experience the real South Tyrol, the unspoilt one. Lush meadows full of medicinal herbs, ancient farmsteads with history in their walls, and paths that lead into untouched mountain country surround this quiet refuge at 1,400 metres. Brando is like a well-kept secret that you’d prefer to share only with the right people.
In harmony with nature
Wood, stone, glass, opening onto the south. Brando reflects the beauty of the valley.
The larch timber comes from the surrounding forests, the stone from the rugged mountains, and the water from the spring above the house. The result bears the family’s distinctive touch: a house full of character and warmth that does not seek to take centre stage.
Arriving at yourself
The first light appears over the eastern ridge. Just after five in summer, around eight in winter. The first rays fall through the window and wake you gently. You open your eyes slowly, get up, go to the window. Below you, the peaceful valley. Opposite, the mountains. You stand there and stare. Every day anew.
An afternoon in motion
Our gym is bright, minimalist and peaceful – designed for a workout that doesn’t feel like a chore.
When the afternoon light falls at an angle across the slopes, the rhythm of life in the house changes. A few focused reps, a cool fruit drink afterwards, a moment for yourself. Then water. Nothing after that.
Where nature echoes quietly within
Brando has this quiet, natural air about him – like a favourite item in the wardrobe, a late-morning espresso, or the valley bathed in warm morning light. Its character is one of easy, unforced being. Quiet, relaxed, effortless. For travellers with an eye for timeless style, beautiful details, and places that feel genuinely themselves. Nothing is over-staged. Everything has its place.
Brando is for people who want to experience the Gsies Valley with every fibre of their being. For people who step out onto the terrace barefoot in the morning, hike up to the alpine pastures during the day, and step outside once more in the evening to soak up the rhythm of nature.
It is the unique blend of reserve and strength of character that defines the Brando. Cool, but never cold. Elegant, but never distant. Personal, but never intrusive.
A hotel for people who love authenticity and know that the best places are hidden away.
