Hotel Arnika Wellness and Passo San Pellegrino roots and memories

The history of Hotel Arnika Wellness begins with Renato de Pellegrini who was born in Fuciade in 1926. Raised in a poor family, Renato contributed to the family sustenance from an early age, first by begging and then as a porter of food from Falcade to the Passo San Pellegrino. After a series of adventures, including a job in a bakery at the Brenner Pass, and a fortuitous escape from being shot by partisans for his membership in the Wehrmacht, Renato began his career in the hospitality industry during World War II. He worked in several prestigious hotels, gaining experience and knowledge of the industry.

Having married Iva in 1954, Renato began his entrepreneurial adventure by opening a flooring company and an appliance store. Then, in 1958, he undertook the management of a petrol station and a bar-restaurant, which later became the first Hotel Arnika. The de Pellegrini family grew with the arrival of their children Ivano and Renata, and later Igor. Renato eventually transferred the management of the Hotel Arnika to his son Ivano, and later to his grandson Giovanni. The hotel continues to thrive and expand, becoming a symbol of hospitality and tradition at Passo San Pellegrino.