The 20 best experiences to have in Trentino-South Tyrol

Walking in the woods in Val di Sole, suitable for beginners. The horseback ride è 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’ 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 youà 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.

È it is possible to 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.

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.

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.

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 Rifugio Bindesi "Pino Prati" è the perfect place to have lunch or dinner while enjoying a beautiful view of Trento and the entire Adige Valley. Here you can taste the typical dishes of Trentino cuisine in a quiet and relaxing environment.

The refuge is located at an altitude of 600 m and è can be reached either by car (20 minutes from Trento) or on foot (about an hour from Grotta di Villazzano). Near the facility è also present the historic climbing gym, used in the past by Trentino alpine troops to learn climbing techniques.

The menuù consists of 3 courses plus a house welcome and includes water and coffeeè.

•    House welcome that varies daily depending on the chef's imagination and availability of products.
•    Two convivial Appetizers: Grilled Radicchio Trevigiano, covered with a fondutina of Trentingrana and garnished with a red wine reduction and bread migole; Ox Tartare seasoned by the chef, accompanied by shallot mayonnaise and mountain ricotta
•    First course: Homemade Storo polenta gnocchetto with a nice sausage ragù sauce and Trentingrana fondutina.
•    Second convivial: Trentino heavy pork ribs, marinated for 24 hours and then cooked at low temperature, accompanied by potatoes from the Vigolana Plateau, sweet-and-sour Tropea onion and mustard and horseradish sauce

In case of food intolerances or allergies it will be necessary to contact the structure directly.

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)

Walking in the woods in Val di Sole, suitable for beginners. The horseback ride è 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’ 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 youà 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.

È it is possible to 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.

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 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 Rifugio Bindesi "Pino Prati" è the perfect place to have lunch or dinner while enjoying a beautiful view of Trento and the entire Adige Valley. Here you can taste the typical dishes of Trentino cuisine in a quiet and relaxing environment.

The refuge is located at an altitude of 600 m and è can be reached either by car (20 minutes from Trento) or on foot (about an hour from Grotta di Villazzano). Near the facility è also present the historic climbing gym, used in the past by Trentino alpine troops to learn climbing techniques.

The menuù consists of 3 courses plus a house welcome and includes water and coffeeè.

•    House welcome that varies daily depending on the chef's imagination and availability of products.
•    Two convivial Appetizers: Grilled Radicchio Trevigiano, covered with a fondutina of Trentingrana and garnished with a red wine reduction and bread migole; Ox Tartare seasoned by the chef, accompanied by shallot mayonnaise and mountain ricotta
•    First course: Homemade Storo polenta gnocchetto with a nice sausage ragù sauce and Trentingrana fondutina.
•    Second convivial: Trentino heavy pork ribs, marinated for 24 hours and then cooked at low temperature, accompanied by potatoes from the Vigolana Plateau, sweet-and-sour Tropea onion and mustard and horseradish sauce

In case of food intolerances or allergies it will be necessary to contact the structure directly.

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.

The horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow in Val di Sole is a wonderful and relaxing experience that will allow you to enjoy the views the area has to offer from the comfort of your sleigh and in the company of family and friends.

The experience lasts about 1 hour, and is available daily in the morning and afternoon.

What are you waiting for? Be amazed by the winter landscapes of Val di Sole on board a horse-drawn sleigh. Enjoy a relaxing moment among snowy forests and in the background the tinkling of horse bells.

Walk of varying length and duration, 1 to 2 hours in Canazei in Val di Fassa. The experience is suitable for everyone, including beginners.

The starting point of the ride is the riding stables. From there you will be shown some directions and advice on how to ride and behave with the horses.

Photos will be taken throughout the ride by the chaperones, so you will not have to worry about taking out your cell phone, this is to ensure a safe ride even for beginners. Helmets are mandatory and will be provided to you by the riding school.

The horseback riding tour route will take place around the riding school and features the beautiful Fassa Valley in the province of Trento: through forests, mountain trails and rivers you will be able to admire the scenery in peace and harmony with your horse.

All horses are recovered from mistreatment, they are very well behaved and thanks to this you will have the pleasure of riding horses that will follow your commands. It will be an authentic ride to be experienced in total harmony with the horse.

The horseback ride includes an aperitif to admire the beautiful views of the Fassa Valley. The duration of the walk is 1h and 30 minutes. Including the aperitif, the experience lasts about 2h and 30 minutes.

The horseback ride starts from the riding stables in Campitello di Fassa, very close to Canazei, in the heart of the Fassa Valley. You will be given some guidance and advice on how to ride and behave with horses. The tour is also suitable for beginners.

At the end of the ride the guide will lead you to a meadow near a hut where you can lie down and enjoy a local wine. In case of bad weather, you will be able to sit inside the lodge.

Photos will be taken the whole way (if you want), so you won't have to worry about pulling out your cell phone. Helmets are mandatory and will be provided to you by the riding school as well as all necessary equipment. Clothing, on the other hand, is not included; we recommend long pants and closed-toe shoes.

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.

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 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.

The Baita Checco, at 2000 m asl, in the Fassa Valley, offers a beautiful view of the Dolomites thanks to its heated panoramic veranda. 

The kitchen offers both traditional Trentino dishes such as canederli (dumplings), polenta or rosticciata di carne, and the chef's personal reinterpretations, the results of years of experience and study of flavors. There are two menù proposed menù the choice of dishes will be made on site personally:

Menù 1:

•    A la carte appetizer
•    A la carte starter

Menù 2:

•    A la carte appetizer
•    Secondo a la carte

Children can order a la carte directly at the facility.

The facility è can be reached from the Catinaccio cable cars in Vigo di Fassa or the chairlifts in Pera di Fassa.

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