Things to do in the Dolomites, Italy: the 20 best ideas

The snowmobile dinner in Folgarida in Val di Sole is a unique opportunity to enjoy the snowy landscape of the Dolomites with a typical chalet dinner.

Departure is at 7 p.m. from Folgarida Alta where a driver will take you by snowmobile to the chalet along the snowy slopes that characterize the area. The duration of the ride is about 10 minutes.

You will be greeted with a welcome drink that you can enjoy while admiring the snowy peaks. Dinner will continue with a menu consisting of two first courses, main course and dessert. Water and house wine are included.

Among the dishes you will be able to find typical dishes such as polenta with mushrooms, shank or fresh pasta with local products.

At the end of dinner you will be taken back to the village to the meeting point with the snowmobile.

The carriage ride in Andalo will allow you to enjoy a unique experience as a family, a couple or with friends and admire the picturesque landscapes of the Dolomites, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everyone can participate, for children under 3 years old it is free and they must be held.

The tour has as its meeting point the riding center, where you can use the parking lot for free.

The outing is entirely in the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, skirting the Andalo karst lake and through the snowy forest, until you arrive at the Baita Tana dell'Ermellino hut for a stop of about 15 min. Then it will be back to the Center.

Dinner in a chalet nestled among soft snow and conifers in Lavarone in the province of Trento with snowmobile transportation.  

The chalet è built in rustic style, surrounded by the snowy forest, in a picturesque and scenic setting, è the ideal place to relax and enjoy a pleasant evening. Wait until dinner is served while enjoying the peace of these landscapes and warm yourself next to the falò.

The dishes are mainly centered on traditional Trentino cuisine, repurposed with the same natural and genuine ingredients as in the past.

The menuù consists of:

•    Antipasto: platter of sliced meats of our own production with sweet and sour pickles.
•    Single course: platter of the glutton with golden cannellone (breaded lasagna with a filling of local cheeses) potato polenta storo mushrooms and your choice of venison bites, gulash or grilled lucanica.
•    Dessert: berry panna cotta or apple strudel.
•    Drink: 1/4 Trentino merlot red wine and 1/2 water

During the horseback ride starting from Cavedine, just north of Riva del Garda, we follow trails at the foot of Mount Bondone entering a nearby forest.

The walk è suitable for and enjoyable for everyone, beginners and non-beginners; even those who have never been on horseback can participate, and will be able to take their first steps with the help of an equestrian guide.

Book a horseback ride in the Giudicarie forests, an experience in which the trails are developed on a loop route, characterized by ups and downs.

Step into the saddle and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the Giudicarie, in an experience that will make you feel in perfect tune with nature.

You can admire historic villages like Rango, one of the most beautiful in Italy, and enjoy spectacular views of the Dolomites that embrace the Giudicarie Esteriori.

Horseback riding è an activity suitable for both experts and beginners from 14 years old and up.

The forest walk in Val di Sole allows you to experience a relaxing moment surrounded by nature and away from the city chaos.

This experience is suitable for everyone, even beginners. The horseback ride is always organized in the company of an equestrian guide.

When booking you can choose between two options.

1-hour walk

Starting from the riding stables you take the path that between woods and countryside will take you to the outskirts of the village of Pellizzano.

It is a loop trail mostly at a walking pace. Depending on the level of the group, it will be possible to include stretches of leading at a trot.

2-hour walk

The 2-hour horseback ride will take you along forest trails to Ossana, at the foot of Castel San Michele. It is a pace and trot route, recommended for riders with a minimum of experience.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothing with long pants and closed shoes.

The snowmobile dinner in Folgarida in Val di Sole is a unique opportunity to enjoy the snowy landscape of the Dolomites with a typical chalet dinner.

Departure is at 7 p.m. from Folgarida Alta where a driver will take you by snowmobile to the chalet along the snowy slopes that characterize the area. The duration of the ride is about 10 minutes.

You will be greeted with a welcome drink that you can enjoy while admiring the snowy peaks. Dinner will continue with a menu consisting of two first courses, main course and dessert. Water and house wine are included.

Among the dishes you will be able to find typical dishes such as polenta with mushrooms, shank or fresh pasta with local products.

At the end of dinner you will be taken back to the village to the meeting point with the snowmobile.

The fat bikes tour with aperitif at Malga Valbiolo in Passo Tonale is a wonderful experience, you will have the opportunity to ride on the slopes of the area, admire breathtaking scenery and enjoy a delicious aperitif.

The electric pedal-assisted fat bike excursion to Passo del Tonale, can be done during the day (morning or afternoon) and lasts about 2 hours and 30 in total. The typical route goes to the Malga Valbiolo hut, where you can have an aperitif on site.

The first stop is the Valbiolo chairlift parking lot and then the Ospizio di San Bartolomeo, where you stop to enjoy the view.

You then proceed on a snow-covered dirt road, which is usually beaten by the passage of snowmobiles, to Malga Valbiolo where you can have a warm drink after riding through a unique snowy landscape together with skiers.

The driver is held personally responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle.

The carriage ride in Andalo will allow you to enjoy a unique experience as a family, a couple or with friends and admire the picturesque landscapes of the Dolomites, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everyone can participate, for children under 3 years old it is free and they must be held.

The tour has as its meeting point the riding center, where you can use the parking lot for free.

The outing is entirely in the Adamello Brenta Nature Park, skirting the Andalo karst lake and through the snowy forest, until you arrive at the Baita Tana dell'Ermellino hut for a stop of about 15 min. Then it will be back to the Center.

Dinner in a chalet nestled among soft snow and conifers in Lavarone in the province of Trento with snowmobile transportation.  

The chalet è built in rustic style, surrounded by the snowy forest, in a picturesque and scenic setting, è the ideal place to relax and enjoy a pleasant evening. Wait until dinner is served while enjoying the peace of these landscapes and warm yourself next to the falò.

The dishes are mainly centered on traditional Trentino cuisine, repurposed with the same natural and genuine ingredients as in the past.

The menuù consists of:

•    Antipasto: platter of sliced meats of our own production with sweet and sour pickles.
•    Single course: platter of the glutton with golden cannellone (breaded lasagna with a filling of local cheeses) potato polenta storo mushrooms and your choice of venison bites, gulash or grilled lucanica.
•    Dessert: berry panna cotta or apple strudel.
•    Drink: 1/4 Trentino merlot red wine and 1/2 water

During the horseback ride starting from Cavedine, just north of Riva del Garda, we follow trails at the foot of Mount Bondone entering a nearby forest.

The walk è suitable for and enjoyable for everyone, beginners and non-beginners; even those who have never been on horseback can participate, and will be able to take their first steps with the help of an equestrian guide.

Book a horseback ride in the Giudicarie forests, an experience in which the trails are developed on a loop route, characterized by ups and downs.

Step into the saddle and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the Giudicarie, in an experience that will make you feel in perfect tune with nature.

You can admire historic villages like Rango, one of the most beautiful in Italy, and enjoy spectacular views of the Dolomites that embrace the Giudicarie Esteriori.

Horseback riding è an activity suitable for both experts and beginners from 14 years old and up.

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.

Snowmobile ascent and sledding descent to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo starting from Misurina, the pearl of the Dolomites, in the province of Belluno.

Schedule

For this experience the selected time is only indicative. Just show up at the meeting point (communicated after booking) between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to get in line and wait your turn to get on the snowmobile.

You will then be transported through the woods to the Auronzo Refuge at 2300 meters where you will be handed your sled and can begin your descent down the slope.

A helmet is mandatory for this activity and is included in the price

The sledding descent is very easy, not dangerous and is also suitable for families.

Those who do not wish to toboggan down can return with the guides to Misurina comfortably by snowmobile, or even on foot.

A real Safari... but on the snow by snowmobile, from Lake Antorno, near Cortina and Misurina, to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo at the Auronzo refuge.

During the ride you will be driving the snowmobile for a length of about 20 km lasting 1 hour, going through stretches in the middle of forests and fir trees, until you reach the foot of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, the most famous mountains in the Dolomites with an incredible view of Cortina d'Ampezzo and the whole valley.

The serpentine of snowmobiles (maximum of 4) will follow a guide who will determine the pace and safety of the chosen route. You will first do a 3km loop around Lake Antorno and then the real climb begins, stop for 10 minutes at the Auronzo hut, just below the Three Peaks for photos and a short break and then return to the bottom of the valley.

Total activity duration 1 hour.

At the end of the experience it will be possible to add a tasting of wines and local products including D.o.c.g. wines from Trenitno, Veneto and Alto Adige and local cold cuts and cheeses or a snack.

Experience a fantastic snowmobile ride through the forests and spectacular scenery all over the snow-capped Dolomites in one of the most beautiful winter resorts in all of Veneto.

No previous experience is needed to ride the snowmobile and only the age of majority is required.

The use of a helmet is mandatory.

Passengers must be at least 8 years of age.

Duration and route may be subject to change or cancellation depending on weather and snow conditions

This is the closest snowmobile experience to Cortina d'Ampezzo, ascending the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. An unforgettable experience!

Horseback riding in the Zoldo Dolomites is an adventure that will remain in your hearts forever. The magic of the Dolomites, in the silence marked only by the steps of our docile horse friends, will captivate you, leaving indelible memories in your memory.

The trail is on a white road that follows the forest and the river, accompanied by an instructor who will help you to better understand the notions for horseback riding.

The walk is suitable for beginners and can be performed even if there is snow on the route.

A sleigh or carriage ride in the Zoldo Valley is an enchanting and traditional experience in Veneto. Through snowy landscapes and picturesque mountain villages, you can enjoy a leisurely ride pulled by horses or in a comfortable sleigh. You can admire the beauty of the surrounding nature and immerse yourself in the alpine culture of this fascinating region.

The departure of the sleigh or carriage ride is scheduled from Zoldo Alto in the province of Belluno.

The sleigh or carriage ride takes about 45 minutes.

In winter, the snowy landscapes will make this tour unforgettable!

Guided excursion combining snowmobiling, hiking and breathtaking views of the snow-capped Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Cadini di Misurina.

Accompanied by an experienced mountain guide, you will leave at 09.00 am by snowmobile from Lake Antorno to get to the Auronzo refuge, from there you will continue with snowshoes to Forcella Lavaredo.

At 15.00 is scheduled to return to the refuge Auronzo and you can continue to Lake Antorno with a toboggan along a beaten track of 5 km or always by snowmobile.

Horseback riding near Ponte di Legno, departing from Temù. The rides last about an hour, at the end of which we return to the stable and have an aperitif.

You will pass through forests and more sloping areas, and in winter you will have the opportunity to walk in the snow. The view è very beautiful and open to the mountains of the Brescia area.

At the end of the walk, if purchased, an aperitif of typical products will be served in the stable with the horses.

The aperitif è available from April 15 to October 30.

The fat bikes tour with aperitif at Malga Valbiolo in Passo Tonale is a wonderful experience, you will have the opportunity to ride on the slopes of the area, admire breathtaking scenery and enjoy a delicious aperitif.

The electric pedal-assisted fat bike excursion to Passo del Tonale, can be done during the day (morning or afternoon) and lasts about 2 hours and 30 in total. The typical route goes to the Malga Valbiolo hut, where you can have an aperitif on site.

The first stop is the Valbiolo chairlift parking lot and then the Ospizio di San Bartolomeo, where you stop to enjoy the view.

You then proceed on a snow-covered dirt road, which is usually beaten by the passage of snowmobiles, to Malga Valbiolo where you can have a warm drink after riding through a unique snowy landscape together with skiers.

The driver is held personally responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle.

The night Fat bike excursion on the Slopes at Tonale is a unique and adventurous experience that will allow you to admire marvelous landscapes while whizzing on the fantastic fat bikes.

Downhill on the snow for 2 1/2 hours, at the closing of the ski slopes at Passo del Tonale. The start will then be at a time after 5 pm, and you will return before dark.

After a short informational briefing on the proper use of the fat e-bike and riding techniques, we will set off from the central square of Passo del Tonale and ride up to altitude skirting the ski slopes.

Along the uphill route, which has high gradient in several sections, balance riding skills will be tested. Thanks to the bike's pedaling assistance, you will be able to overcome even the most challenging steeps with ease.

Arriving at the highest possible point, after a short break our guide will prepare you for the descent. From here, breathtaking descents on snow in groomed trails will begin.

The driver is held personally responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle.

Unmissable evening snowmobile tour in Ponte di Legno in the province of Brescia in Lombardy. After the lifts close, you will have the freedom to explore spectacular views along the valleys and trails of the area, accompanied by trained and experienced guides.

Snowmobiling as well as a sport is a new way to have fun as an alternative to skiing, easy to practice and open to everyone.

Approved helmets with visors are made available and can be worn optionally.

Night snowmobile excursion departing from Tonale Pass at about 7 pm. The snowmobile ride takes about 1 hour, after which we stop at a restaurant directly on the ski slopes for dinner.

At the end of dinner, around 11:00 p.m., we get back on the snowmobile and in about 15 minutes return to the valley.

The hut where you dine may be the Faita (Lombard side) or the Mirandola (Trentino side) depending on availability and customer willingness.

Included in the dinner are:

•    Appetizer
•    Bis di Primi
•    Second course with side dish
•    Dessert
•    Coffee
•    Water and Bottled Wine.

On the way back, the route is a little shorter (lasts about 15min).

The experience is guaranteed upon reaching the minimum number of snowmobiles for that date. In case it is not reached you will be contacted by the facility to change the date.

Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will set off on a snowshoe hike to discover spectacular snow-covered views and landscapes in Val Camonica. You will cross silent forests where the feeling of calm and connection with nature create a unique experience, while the slow pace will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the winter landscape.

Depending on the day and weather conditions you will follow an ad hoc route designed to suit the situation.

•    Group hikes can last from 3 to 6 hours and are of low to medium difficulty.
•    Private hikes can be day or half-day hikes with varying difficulty.

Snowshoeing can be turned into hiking if there is little snow.

Refuge lunches or dinners can be arranged by making arrangements with the guide in advance.

Suitable winter clothing with warm, waterproof clothing is necessary to make sure you enjoy the experience in rather harsh weather.