The 10 best experiences to do in Madonna di Campiglio and Val di Sole

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the west shore of Lake Garda from Toscolano Maderno, on trails surrounded by nature.

Hikes are suitable for beginners who are going horseback riding for the first time. You ride through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

To participate sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is necessary.

Minimum age: 14 years old. Maximum weight: 95 kg.

1-hour excursion

The’excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

2-hour hike 

Trip of about 12 km along the hill between Gargnano and Toscolano, crossing historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

1-hour excursion with lunch or dinner (Sunday evening dinner not possible due to closing shift)

The excursion includes a tour of about 5/6 km around Gaino passing through historical places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience a lunch or dinner with 3-course tasting menu are included, dessert and coffee, drinks included (dishes with seasonal and local ingredients).

Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, is thus preceding the walk. Dinner, on the other hand, is prepared for 7:30 / 8:00 p.m. (Sunday evening excluded due to closing shift) and is held after the walk.

Lunch and dinner include:

•    3 courses
•    Dessert
•    Coffee
•    Drinks

This option is only available from March to September.

2-hour excursion with lunch

Trip of about 12 km along the hillside between Gargnano and Toscolano, passing through historic places and opening the heart to the views of Garda Bresciano.

In this experience lunch is included (available all year round). Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, is then following the walk.

Lunch includes:

•    3 courses
•    Dessert
•    Coffee
•    Drinks

Mini cruise on Lake Garda with lunch on board a boat. Departure from Peschiera del Garda allows you to visit the entire southern part of the lake.

During the cruise, the boat will head to the following points of interest: Lazise Castle, Rocca di Garda, Villa Canossa, Punta San Vigilio, Garda Island, San Biagio Island, Baia Verde, Rocca di Manerba Nature Park, Jamaica Beach Sirmione, Grotte di Catullo.

Depending on the weather, the boat can go clockwise or counterclockwise around the lower lake. There will be a guide on board who will explain the various points you are going to see.

A light lunch (usually a pasta dish) and a soft drink during the boat ride is also included in the boat tour.

A stop for swimming will be made for those who wish. The use of a life jacket is mandatory. No other stops are planned during navigation.

Small-medium sized dogs with muzzles are allowed on board. There is a bathroom and there is a bar where snacks or drinks can be purchased.

Sunset aperitif sailing on Lake Garda will give you a romantic and picturesque experience.

This event is ideal for celebrating an anniversary, birthday or simply to surprise someone with a special gift, providing a relaxing atmosphere that will make your moment unforgettable.

Departure is scheduled from Riva del Garda at 6:30 p.m., guaranteeing a view of the sunset over the lake. The return is scheduled for 8:30 pm, allowing you to enjoy the lake in its evening hours. Throughout the entire experience, you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will make your trip carefree and full of curiosity.

The aperitif on board the sailboat will consist of a selection of savory snacks, Trento DOC bubbles and non-alcoholic drinks. This will allow all participants' tastes to be satisfied.

The boat can accommodate up to 11 people, but smaller boats are available for couples or smaller groups.

Picnic among the beautiful vineyards of Lake Garda, on a farm in Padenghe. Ideal for those who want to relax while being with friends and enjoying an excellent glass of wine.

After a short walk among the vineyards you can enjoy a Picnic. The package includes (each two people):

•    Focaccia stuffed with local salami or Mortadella, Asiago cheese, seasonal salad, tomato and mayonnaise
•    Mini tasting of locally produced cheeses and jams
•    Sablè with Grana Padano cheese
•    Black cracker with cereals and buckwheat flour
•    Amaretto Bonnet
•    The Apple
•    Water
•    A Bottle from the Opera Roses Winery Selection.

Glutenfree and lactose-free available. Dishes may vary according to seasonality.

Guided winery tour with wine tasting and lunch of typical local products on a farm in Padenghe sul Garda offers several possibilities:

Visit and wine tasting

Experience includes winery tour includes tasting of a selection of 4 wines accompanied by a board of local products.

Lunch

This option begins with a guided winery tour and continues with a tasting of 4 premium wines. The tasting is accompanied by a sampling of local products.

The experience continues with lunch, which includes.

•    1 appetizer of your choice from the menu
•    1 main course of your choice from the menu
•    Water
•    Coffee

Wines and extra drinks are excluded.

Deluxe Lunch (From 2 to 10 people)

In addition to a guided tour of the winery, a 5-course tasting menu paired with locally produced wines is included. The menu changes according to seasonality (you can contact the winery after booking to receive information about this).

This tasting itinerary includes four premium wines paired with as many local dishes, prepared using raw materials and products from the Bottega Contadina line.

The experience concludes with a tasting of one of the local spirits, accompanied by a homemade traditional dessert.

In warm weather, the premium experience takes place on the patio.

In case of food intolerances, please notify the property at the time of booking. Vegetarian options are available, which must be notified at least 72 hours in advance to the facility.

Deluxe tasting takes place along with lunch.

Languages available: Italian and English.

A taste experience immersed in the tranquil olive groves of Lake Garda, with a visit to the Oil Mill, oil tasting and full lunch of grilled meat.

The tour begins with a guided tour of the olive mill, discovering the stages of EVO oil production: from olive processing to the birth of the precious “green gold”. This is followed by a guided tasting of Venturelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mostolio and Garda D.O.P. Oil will allow you to recognize its distinctive aromas, characteristics and qualities.

The experience continues with lunch in the mill's open-air restaurant, overlooking the olive groves.

The tasting menu includes appetizer with cured meats, cheeses, sottoils and jams, mixed grill of meat (Tagliata or Asado de Tira) with potatoes and vegetables, dessert of the day, coffee and a glass of wine of your choice from Groppello, Lugana or Chiaretto (or non-alcoholic beverage).

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.

A fantastic horseback ride along the banks of the Mera River in Valchiavenna, at the foot of the mountains.

The horseback riding routes along the banks of the river in Valchiavenna, above Lake Como, vary in duration. They can last 1h, 2h or 3h and are suitable for everyone, including beginners.

Children over 6 can ride a pony, but if they are younger they will not be able to participate.

For the horseback riding excursion you will be provided with all the equipment you need to ride a horse, including helmet. The price is inclusive of insurance

Recommended clothing includes closed shoes and long pants.

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Agriturismo Ristorante Raethia è is ready to welcome you to its renovated 1700s chalet, offering a warm, family atmosphere perfect for savoring typical Valtellina dishes. The products are km0, coming from the farm of the same name that gave birth to the agriturismo.

A 20-minute drive from Bormio, in the municipality of Valdidentro, the agriturismo's conveniently accessible by car and has parking.

The menuù that is offered è perfect for those who want to discover the culinary culture of Valtellina, with authentic tastes guaranteed by local products.

•    Antipasto with a selection of cold cuts and cheeses
•    Sciatt with salad from the garden
•    Handmade Pizzoccheri
•    Locally produced meats with polenta or side dish
•    Sweet Raethia and coffee

Drinks are not included.

In case of intolerances or specific dietary needs please contact the facility directly

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Discover the Sorsasso Farm with a farm-to-table lunch or dinner overlooking Lake Como accompanied by a tasting of their own wine.

Lunch with tasting

For lunch with tasting the menù includes:

•    Mixed sliced meats and bruschetta
•    Homemade ravioli
•    Sagliere of local cheese with baked potatoes
•    Braschino (typical dessert)
•    Blueberry schnapps and coffee
•    3 wines, water and bread

Dinner with tasting

For the dinner with tasting the menù includes:

•    Mixed sliced meats and bruschetta
•    Homemade ravioli
•    Sliced meat with baked potatoes
•    Braschino (typical dessert)
•    Blueberry schnapps and coffee
•    3 wines, water and bread

In case of allergies or food intolerances you can contact the facility following the reservation.

Enjoy lunch or dinner with friends, family or couples.

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. 

Wine tasting at a Lake Como winery, with the opportunity to walk outdoors among the vineyards and production areas of a local farm.  

The tour includes the historic family-owned wineries and a tasting of 3 selected home-produced wines. The tastings are accompanied by platters of local cheeses and cured meats to enhance the flavors of the wines offered.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful views of the upper Lake Como's mountains.

The tour can be conducted in both Italian and English.

Sunset aperitif sailing on Lake Garda will give you a romantic and picturesque experience.

This event is ideal for celebrating an anniversary, birthday or simply to surprise someone with a special gift, providing a relaxing atmosphere that will make your moment unforgettable.

Departure is scheduled from Riva del Garda at 6:30 p.m., guaranteeing a view of the sunset over the lake. The return is scheduled for 8:30 pm, allowing you to enjoy the lake in its evening hours. Throughout the entire experience, you will be accompanied by an experienced skipper who will make your trip carefree and full of curiosity.

The aperitif on board the sailboat will consist of a selection of savory snacks, Trento DOC bubbles and non-alcoholic drinks. This will allow all participants' tastes to be satisfied.

The boat can accommodate up to 11 people, but smaller boats are available for couples or smaller groups.

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.

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.

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.

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.