The 20 best experiences to have in Trentino-South Tyrol

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.

Horseback riding on the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni plateau in Asiago will allow you to have a unique experience riding a horse.

The excursions are also suitable for beginners, in fact, before the walk the guide will explain how to mount and teach you the commands to best ride the horse.

You can choose from 1- or 2-hour hikes in which you will immerse yourself in the peaceful forests and grasslands of the Plateau. The rides are available from April through November.

Sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the walk.

Rent a pedal-assisted e-bike and take your own tour, following the Ponale Trail from Riva del Garda, a very beautiful route.

The tour starts from the e-bike rental shop in Riva del Garda. The store is very well located as the starting point of the main MTB trails in the Upper Garda area.

You will be advised by a local guide, in particular, the suggested route (slightly strenuous but doable by all) is to follow the very famous Ponale Trail, with sheer views of the lake and rising in height.

You can follow the trail all the way to Lake Ledro, from which you can return to Garda, or stop earlier or take a detour to go to a refuge.

Saturday and Sunday rentals are available for the full day only.

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.

Walking in the woods in Val di Sole, suitable for beginners. The horseback ride is always organized in the company of a horseback riding guide.

1-hour ride

Leaving from the riding school, we take the path that between forest and countryside will take us to the gates of the village of Pellizzano.

It’s a loop trail mainly at the 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.

You will end the horseback riding experience with a delicious lunch at the farmhouse with a 4-course menu that includes an appetizer, a first course, a second course and a dessert and from which drinks are excluded.

Lunch is bookable only in one time slot per tour:

•    1-hour walk: 11 a.m.
•    2-hour walk: 10 a.m.

In the months of May and November, the lunch option is not available.

You will need to inform the facility directly of any allergies or special dietary needs.

Thanks to the organization of the self-guided vespa tour with rental on Lake Garda, you will be suggested a specific route that you can follow (also useful to avoid traffic), with many stops organized in local places, where you will have a reserved seat and special treatment.

By renting the Vespa you will be able to visit the most spectacular viewpoints of Lake Garda in only 5-6 hours! The route is over 50 km, starting from Salò or Riva del Garda and will allow you to explore the most beautiful part of the coast and see the lake from the most impressive perspectives. The Vespa ride will give you the opportunity to:

•    See one of the most beautiful roads in Italy and the world: the Forra road
•    Have views of the lake from a height of over 350 meters
•    Taste excellent cheeses and cold cuts from the Tremosine area
•    Taking a ride along the most picturesque stretch of coastline
•    Stroll along the spectacular Garda Cycle Route, suspended above the lake

Details:

•    Starting point: Riva del Garda/ Salò/ Torbole/ Malcesine/ Moniga del Garda
•    Distance: over 50 km
•    Duration: 6 hours (including about 1-2 hours on the scooter)

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.

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.

Walking in the woods in Val di Sole, suitable for beginners. The horseback ride is always organized in the company of a horseback riding guide.

1-hour ride

Leaving from the riding school, we take the path that between forest and countryside will take us to the gates of the village of Pellizzano.

It’s a loop trail mainly at the 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.

You will end the horseback riding experience with a delicious lunch at the farmhouse with a 4-course menu that includes an appetizer, a first course, a second course and a dessert and from which drinks are excluded.

Lunch is bookable only in one time slot per tour:

•    1-hour walk: 11 a.m.
•    2-hour walk: 10 a.m.

In the months of May and November, the lunch option is not available.

You will need to inform the facility directly of any allergies or special dietary needs.

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).

Book a horseback ride in the Giudicarie forests, an experience in which the trails are on a loop route, characterized by ups and downs. You'll pass through villages, including Rango, one of the most beautiful in Italy; forests; fields; and country roads.

The view is of the outer judicature surrounded by the Dolomites.

The horseback ride is an activity suitable for both experts and beginners 14 years and older.

The farmhouse è located in the heart of Val di Sole in Pellizzano between Dimaro and Passo del Tonale and è easily accessible by car.

The menù è consists of:

•    Antipasto
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Dessert

The restaurant's menù simple and genuine, linked to local traditions. There will be no shortage of spätzli, gnocchi, fancy orzotti, warm polenta from Storo with beef and pork, and stringy cheeses made in-house.

The meat è fed exclusively on hay from the fields and grain, without the’use of feed. The heifers spend summer, spring and fall free grazing in the alpine pastures and meadows in the village of Pellizzano.

Vegetarian or vegan options are available.

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.

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.

Maddy's Alpine Chalet is the new chalet of Rifugio Flora Alpina, located in Falcade, in the province of Belluno, on the border between Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige.

The chalet is nestled in the nature of Valfredda and canò accommodate up to a maximum of two people. It consists of a double bedroom with a large window with panoramic views of the surrounding area, bathroom with private sauna and a small living area with a table and everything you need for an excellent breakfast.

Overnight stay at the chalet also includes half board with a dinner with a set menu perfect for tasting the typical dishes of the area prepared and breakfast that can be made independently at the chalet for which you will be provided everything you need.

Maddy's Alpine Chalet, in addition to the sauna, è has a private outdoor tub accessible for the duration of your stay.

The meeting point will be the Flora Alpina Refuge, where you will check in and from there you will then be escorted to the chalet.

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

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.