What to do in Cortina d'Ampezzo: the 20 best experiences

Horseback riding in Val Gardena from Selva will allow you to immerse yourself in the picturesque nature of the Dolomites in Trentino.

The excursion is suitable for everyone, even beginners. Upon your arrival there will be a short riding lesson in the riding stables to learn how to ride and then leave with the 1-hour walk.

The scenic route takes you through the green forests of Val Gardena until you reach the World Cup ski slope and then back to the riding stables.

Appropriate clothing with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the walks.

The Tschötsch Alm lodge offers you the choice of lunch or brunch in the beautiful mountain setting of the Alpe di Siusi, with a 360° view of the Dolomites and its peaks.

Hospitality and tradition only the key values of the lodge, which is ready to welcome you and let you taste dishes prepared with local ingredients and lots of passion.

The lodge can be reached on foot, via several paths accessible in both winter and summer. The fastest path is the one that starts at Compatsch and takes at least 40 minutes of walking.

The lunch menu offers two choices plus a children's menu. Variations of dishes can be requested from the facility, also on site.

Menu 1:

•    First course choice: Parsley root cream, sour cream bread; Potato gnocchi, Nettle, yellow tomato.
•    Main course: Bullaccia beef cheek with homemade egg dumplings and roasted onions.

Menu 2:

•    First course: Homemade ravioli, Alpine cheese fondue and wild spinach.
•    Second: Saddle of veal, date tomato confit, arugula and juniper jus.
•    Dessert: "Buchteln" (leavened pastry cakes) and vanilla sauce.

Children's menu (ages 4-12):

•    Tschötsch Alm burger with fries.
•    Farmer's ice cream; it will be possible to choose the flavors on site.

Brunch also consists of a variety of local and homemade delicacies: homegrown meats and cheeses, eggs, jams and yogurt, cakes and brioche.

In case of intolerances or special needs it will be necessary to notify the facility directly.

Enjoyable alpaca hike in Val Gardena in South Tyrol to share with family or friends.

Experiencing a walk with alpacas è an opportunity not to be missed. Before starting the hike, a short briefing will be given to familiarize you with these sweet animals. You will then hike from the farm to the waterfall and back.

For this experience:

•    Children under 10 years old must lead the alpaca with a double rope together with an adult. Maximum one accompanying person per child.
•    Accompanying persons without alpacas are not allowed.
•    Dogs are not allowed.
•    Appropriate clothing for mountain trekking is required, waterproof jacket if necessary.

What are you waiting for? Book this alpaca walk in Val Gardena, and have a unique experience that will allow you to lead the alpaca through breathtaking landscapes while admiring the natural beauty of the area.

The SPA day in Castelrotto will allow you to relax in the wellness area of a 4-star Hotel while enjoying the picturesque landscape of Alpe di Siusi.

Entry is valid from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm. You can enjoy the heated panoramic swimming pool for the entire duration, while the saunas will be available from 3 pm to 8:30 pm.

To provide you with maximum comfort, you will have access to several saunas including the panoramic sauna with a direct view of the Alps, Finnish sauna, biosauna and steam room. Also to offer you a full day of relaxation you will have access to the Relaxation Room.

Also included in the price is a wellness bag with towels, bathrobe and slippers, and you can use the locker room with lockers to store your personal belongings.

For those who want a complete wellness experience, once booked, they can later book a massage by calling the facility.

The Club Moritzino, at 2100 m in Alta Badia, offers the chance to enjoy an evening of fun, thanks to a dinner with music and disco.

The experience begins at 8 p.m. at the La Villa resort, also in Alta Badia, at the station of the Piz la Villa cable car, which will take you to the club.

On arrival at the Club Moritzino you will be greeted with a welcome buffet, accompanied by a glass of bubbly. You will then be escorted to your tables where you will be served a four-course dinner and, between one and the other, you will have the opportunity to get out on the dance floor thanks to the DJ set.

After the evening is over, you will be taken back to the meeting point with the snowcat, motolsitto or, for the more adventurous, there's a chance to ski down the freshly groomed red slope.

The menuù è established by the facility, in case of allergies or dietary needs è it is important to notify the facility directly.

The Piz Arlara hut is located at an altitude of 2040 m, above Corvara, Alta Badia, Bolzano province. In this restaurant, Ladin and Tyrolean food and wine culture meets Mediterranean flavors, creating unique dishes.

The refined and traditional establishment, with its wooden interiors, enjoys breathtaking 360° views of the surrounding peaks. In winter it can be reached by skis or chairlift, in summer by footpaths, bike trails or the ski lifts.

The Piz Arlara restaurant offers you a choice of different menù. Drinks are excluded from all of them.

Menù 1:

•    Antipasto: Spinach and ricotta Turtra
•    First course of your choice a la carte

Menu 2:

•    First course: Mother Berta's trio of dumplings with melted butter and parmesan cheese
•    Sweet: Apple fritters with sweet vanilla sauce

Menu 3:

•    Antipasto: Charcuterie and cheese board
•    Second course: Potato and beef country-style stew with caper salad

Menu 4: 

•    First course: Ladin barley soup with smoked meat and vegetables
•    Second course: Native beef goulash with speck dumplings

In case of allergies or specific dietary needs it will be necessary to contact the facility directly.