mountain lodge
[/ˈmaʊn.tən lɑːdʒ/]
nounpl: mountain lodges
pousada de montanha
1. A small, rustic hotel or inn located in a mountainous region, typically offering accommodation and amenities for travelers, hikers, or tourists
We spent the weekend at a cozy mountain lodge in the Alps.
Passamos o fim de semana em uma aconchegante pousada de montanha nos Alpes.
2. A vacation home or retreat house situated in mountain terrain, often used for recreational purposes or seasonal stays
The family owns a mountain lodge where they ski during winter holidays.
A família possui uma pousada de montanha onde esquiam durante as férias de inverno.
3. A rustic structure serving as a base camp or shelter for mountaineers and explorers in high-altitude regions
The climbers rested at the mountain lodge before attempting the summit.
Os alpinistas descansaram na pousada de montanha antes de tentar o cume.
Mountain lodges are particularly popular in Brazil's mountain regions such as Serra da Mantiqueira, Serra do Mar, and in the state of Rio de Janeiro. They represent an important part of eco-tourism and rural tourism in South America. In the USA and Europe, mountain lodges are iconic vacation destinations, especially associated with skiing, hiking, and nature tourism. The term reflects the tradition of retreat and leisure in natural settings.
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