Do places of genuine beauty and simple tranquility, where one can truly feel the sweetness of a healthy lifesytle, exist? Yes, if one finds his way to the graceful village of Collina, jewell of the alps of Carnia, discreetly famous for:

• It’s alpine tours. Several mountain shelters (“Rifugi”) offer short term accommodation and respite for the mountain traveller. These permit you to explore the marked tracks on foot up to Lake Volaia at 1970 mt on the Austrian border, or to the peak of the highest mountain in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Mount Coglians which at 2780 mt, imposes its elegant gerey streak with dominance upon the village below.
• It’s Mulgas where are produced on site delicious and unique specialities and cheeses of the region for you to sample or buy.
• It’s romantic walks. Amongst the tracks and forest closeby, the sounds of a pure and clear stream of natural mineral water, creating the perfect backdrop for your stay at Hotel Volaia. An exceptional family atmosphere with modern conveniences yet traditional homestyle cooking particular to the region offered in a warm welcoming manner. Here, the young. the not so young, couples, singles, sporting teams and those looking for a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, will find satisfaction guaranteed.

Lili. T. (Paris 2004)