The 10 best things to do in the Fassa Valley in winter and summer

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.

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.

Horseback riding in Colico, at the northern tip of Lake Como. The rides are 1 to 2 hours with American saddle, suitable even for those who do not know how to ride a horse. You get 5 min in the field to learn a little bit.

You start at the riding stables, go to the lake, go to the beach (unless it's unusable), go through the fields and back to the ranch. You can also do 2-hour ones: you go down to the lake and go up to the Valtellina doing some forest.

You can also take a dip in the river or lake with your horse in warmer weather. Winter walks in the snow are also very popular.

The rides are accompanied by an equestrian guide who will take you to the spaces of the farm’or the immediate surroundings. You can admire and discover new territories among nature, landscapes such as Lake Como (on the eastern side), rivers and mountains.

In case of bad weather, the moment the riding school deems the outing impractical, you will be entitled to move your reservation or receive full refund.

The ride is not allowed for children under 14 years of age.

Walking with alpacas in in Valdidentro between Bormio and Livigno is a whole experience to be enjoyed in the company of docile and curious animals, trained to be walked easily. Alpacas have a good temperament and a very sweet and friendly appearance.

In addition to getting to know your friendly new four-legged friends, you will come into contact with magnificent trails that crisscross the Stelvio National Park, and during the walk, your guide will tell you lots of interesting facts to give you a thorough understanding of these wonderful creatures and the landscape around you.

For children/youth under the age of 13 years the presence of an adult during the walk is required; all participants in the experience are considered paying regardless of the possession of the alpaca/lama.

No delays of more than 10 minutes are allowed and beyond that limit the guide will begin the walk with those present.

From Feb. 6 to Feb. 22, the area will be part of the restricted traffic area due to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. To reach the facility, it will be necessary to be provided with a car pass. 

A snowmobile ride in Livigno will allow you to experience a fun experience immersed in the Livigno Alps while riding a snowmobile.

The booking time è indicative: you will need to get in line and wait your turn. Departure è from Lake Livigno every 30 minutes and you can opt between a 15-minute ride or a longer 30-minute ride.

The route è is about 10 kilometers long and stretches all around Livigno Lake.Throughout the excursion you will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will show you unique landscapes in the valley of Alta Valtellina.

The experience è suitable for everyone, to ride the snowmobiles you need to be of age and children from 5 years old can also ride the snowmobile.

Ski clothing and gloves are recommended. Reservations è valid for a ride spendable throughout the day and during Christmas periods there may be 15 to 30 minute waits given the high demand.

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 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 dog sledding experience in Madonna di Campiglio will allow you to speed through snowy landscapes, wooded trails and picturesque valleys, guiding trained dogs along designated routes. It is an exciting experience that combines the adrenaline rush of the activity with the tranquility of alpine nature. 

Being a group experience we will take turns. Indicatively, the briefing will last 15 minutes and the actual experience about 20-30 minutes. The remaining time will allow you to interact with the dogs driving the sleds.

After an initial briefing with the instructor, you will drive the sled with 3-4 dogs first in the small track and then in the medium track we have in Nambino Plain, accompanied remotely by our instructors.

This activity can also be done in 3-4 people together and even in larger groups, and it is a fun and active way to approach the world of dog sledding. Warm snow clothing with hiking shoes is recommended to have better control over the sled's skates.
The Alaskan Malamute is a large dog with a brave and friendly spirit, friendly with other animals, always wise and caring. It is one of the oldest sled dogs, mighty with a muscular and robust body. Its elegance is proverbial, both in its thick coat and plush movements.

The head is large and well proportioned to the body. He is a friendly, affectionate dog and a devoted companion. Playful and willing to help in any circumstance, he is very dignified.

The clothing we recommend bringing is as follows:

•    thermal clothing
•    cap
•    warm, waterproof shoes
•    sunglasses

Discover the winter landscape of Madonna di Campiglio with a cabin dinner with snowcat transportation.

The meeting will be at the Patascoss parking lot, where the manager will pick you up and take you to the lodge passing through snowy forests and trails. During the ride enjoy the spectacular views of the Brenta Dolomites. Once up, a cozy and comfortable environment will await you where you can warm up.

Menu

The menu includes dishes such as dumplings, spatzle, goulash, polenta and more. The lodge takes care to always use fresh produce, which is why they do not have a set menu, but varies according to availability and seasons. Drinks consumed during dinner are excluded.

We recommend appropriate winter clothing for the snowcat ride.

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.

Snowshoeing in and around Paganella in Andalo is a unique opportunity to discover the Dolomites in Trentino by walking together with a snow guide. The starting point of all hikes is Andalo and you can choose from 3 different activities.

Half Day

On the Monday walk, you will head into the snow-covered forests of the Dolomites in the Lava resort for a relaxing morning hike.

For the Thursday and Saturday afternoon hikes, your guide will take you for a high altitude hike in Paganella, specifically to Conca d'argento and Sant'Antonio.

The minimum age to participate is 8 years old.

Evening

On Tuesdays you will go up to high altitude with the lifts (not included in the price) where the experience will begin. The snowshoe hike will be at Sant'Antonio Pass and you will be able to watch the sunset at the "Croz del Rasàr" viewpoint. During the walk you will also have the opportunity to have an aperitif at the refuge (not included).

On Saturday the walk will be at Prati di Gaggia and you will reach a chalet where you will have an aperitif and a dinner of typical products (not included in the price and to be booked separately). At the end of the dinner you will return to Andalo with the lifts.

Minimum age to participate is 10 years.

Full day

On Wednesday morning, you will traverse the dense snow-covered forests and travel to the Pradel Molveno plateau in the Brenta Dolomites. Lunch will be at the refuge (not included in the price) or packed lunch. The duration of the activity is 7 hours.

The minimum age to participate is 14 years.

Appropriate mountain hiking clothing is required for all hikes and bring snacks and water.

Dog trekking with huskies in the Brenta Dolomites, departing from Pinzolo and in the company of fantastic Alaskan Malamute specimens.

The activity consists of a real snowshoe hike on easy, level trails, also suitable for children of any age, tied to the dogs via a harness and an elastic rope.

The ideal routes for this activity are Malga Ritorto, with departure and arrival at the Patascoss parking lot, or Malga Mondifrà, with departure and arrival from the Grostè parking lot. At the Malga you can have lunch or dinner, upon request (the cost of lunch or dinner is not included in the price).

The dogs, in addition to affection and companionship, will help you in reaching your goal through their pulling power.

Children under 10 years of age, for safety reasons, are paired with a parent, while toddlers can be carried in suitable backpacks by a parent or our guides to enjoy the affection of our Alaskan Malamutes during breaks.

The equipment we recommend is as follows:

•    backpack
•    thermal clothing
•    cap
•    warm, waterproof shoes (wide-fitting après-ski boots not recommended)
•    water bottle and snack
•    sunglasses

The use of snowshoes is subject to weather conditions; in case of ice, the facility may opt to use crampons.

Let yourself be transported by a snowmobile piloted by an experienced guide to a typical cabin in Val di Fassa, one of the most beautiful valleys in the Dolomites in Trentino.

The experience is scheduled at 7 p.m. in Campitello di Fassa where a guide will be waiting for you and will take you to the hut by snowmobile along snowy trails (about 20 min). The snowmobile will be driven by the lodge staff.

The lodge is located in Val Duron, one of the four Ladin valleys in the Fassa Valley area, nestled among the Dolomite rocks of Sasso Piatto and Catinaccio (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

The evening begins with a flute of prosecco accompanied by a greeting from the kitchen.

The full menu includes: appetizer, a first course or second course, and dessert. Beverages are excluded.

Dinner will be served with a choice at the table from a fine selection of:

•    2-3 first courses
•    2-3 second courses
•    2 desserts

There is a reduced menu for children up to 6 years old. In case of high turnout, the table may be shared.

For the return, the guide will take you back to the meeting point.

Small dogs may be transported by snowmobile.

If you are more than 20 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled without refund.

In case of little snow a part of the route can be done by jeep and then by snowmobile.

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 Las Vegas Lodge is located at about 2050 m above sea level in the hamlet of San Cassiano in Badia, in the province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige. The lodge is ready to host you for a tasteful and fun-filled dinner.

The experience begins with a beautiful snowmobile or snowcat tour that takes you from the Golden Eagle ski rental in San Cassiano up to the mountain, where you can enjoy a three-course dinner with a set menu, buffet entrèe followed by a choice of first and second course and dessert (drinks are not included).

The dishes offered are determined by the establishment based on seasonal products and are perfect for discovering South Tyrolean as well as Italian cuisine.

This experience is perfect for spending an evening in good company with good taste and fun, all in the beautiful setting of the Dolomites by moonlight.

On Wednesdays the facility organizes a DJ set to accompany dinner.

It is important to notify the facility of any allergies or specific dietary needs in advance.

Dinner at a mountain hut in Val di Fassa above Canazei at Passo Sella with transportation by snowcat through the mountains of the Dolomites.

Departure è planned for 7:00 p.m. from Passo Sella and with a snowcat or tracked quad you will reach the hut in about 10 minutes from which you can admire the snowy panorama of the Dolomites at over 2000 meters.

The evening begins with an open-air aperitif accompanied by a greeting from the kitchen. It will then be followed by dinner consisting of a 3-course menu with a selection to be chosen at the table of:

•    3 first courses
•    2 main courses
•    2 desserts

For children è there is a dedicated menù which includes a dish and a dessert or ice cream.

Transportation è always included, while drinks are excluded from the price.

Dinner ends about 10 p.m. and you will be escorted back to the meeting point.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è it is necessary to contact the facility following the reservation.

Let yourself be transported by a snowmobile piloted by an experienced guide to a typical cabin in Val di Fassa, one of the most beautiful valleys of the Dolomites in Trentino.

The start of the snowmobile excursion is then from 11:30 a.m. onwards in Campitello di Fassa, where a guide will be waiting for you and will take you to the hut by snowmobile along the snowy trails (about 20 min), just sit back and enjoy the ride.

The lodge is located in Val Duron, one of the four Ladin valleys in the Fassa Valley district, nestled among the Dolomite rocks of Sasso Piatto and Catinaccio (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

For lunch you can choose 2 menus:

•    basic menu: main course + dessert
•    classic menu: appetizer + first course or second course + dessert

You can choose from a variety of dishes and drinks are not included.

In case of high turnout the table may be shared. For lunch you can make reservations on one of 2 shifts. From 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. or from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

If you book the first round the table must be cleared by about 1:20 to 1:30 pm ( for 12:00 reservation)

For the return, the guide will take you back to the meeting point. In case of high turnout, the table must be vacated at 1:30 pm (for 12:00 reservation). The return time will be decided by the facility.

For children, there is a dedicated menu that includes a main course and dessert.

Small dogs can be transported by snowmobile.

With a delay of more than 20 minutes, the reservation will be cancelled without refund.

In case of little snow a part of the route can be done by jeep and then by snowmobile.

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 the Alpe di Siusi.

Entry is valid from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm. You can enjoy the heated panoramic swimming pool for the entire duration, while the saunas will be available from 14:00 to 20:30.

To offer you maximum comfort you will have access to several saunas including the panoramic sauna with a view directly of the Alps, Finnish sauna, biosauna and steam bath. 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.