The 20 best experiences to have in and around Brescia

Horseback riding in the hills overlooking the western 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 walk through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire beautiful views, and you can stop for short breaks. 

1-hour hike

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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 

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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.

When the walks return, the reception can continue with a lunch or dinner with a 3-course tasting menu, dessert and coffee, drinks included (dishes with seasonal and local ingredients).

Lunch is prepared for 12:30 / 13:00, è thus preceding the walk. Dinner, on the other hand, is held after the walk. For the one-hour walks, lunch and dinner are available only from March to September, while for the two-hour walk it is possible to add only lunch, which is available year-round.

To participate è sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required.

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

Horseback riding among the hills of Valpolicella, departing from San Pietro in Cariano, along routes immersed in nature. The experience allows you to immerse yourself, on horseback, among the vineyards of the renowned and picturesque area also known for the production of Valpolicella wine.

The excursion is also suitable for beginners who have never ridden a horse. Depending on the length of the ride, the route varies in length. You ride through the countryside among glimpses of typical villages and wineries. The views are always beautiful and the perspective certainly unusual.

Horseback riding at the foot of Mount Baldo departing from the locality of Prada, on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, in the province of Brenzone and San Zeno di Montagna. The’experience traverses the lower part of Mount Baldo, in trails surrounded by greenery.

The’excursion è suitable for beginners who are going for the first time on horseback (older than 10 years). Depending on the length of the walk, the route varies in length. You walk through the countryside and woods and reach high ground from where you can admire a beautiful view, the ’environment è cooler, and you can’stop for short stops.

General Information:

• It’ mandatory to wear long pants and comfortable closed shoes (ankle boots or sneakers).
• You must arrive at the site about 15 minutes before the agreed upon time for the outing.
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• In case of bad weather, the walk will be postponed to another date agreed upon with the client.

Enjoy a typical lunch at a refuge with snowmobile transport in Lessinia Park on Mt. Tomba.

Your guide will pick you up by snowmobile until you reach the hut by crossing a path of about 1.5 kilometers.

The proposed menu includes 3 courses:

• First course of your choice (gnocchi, fettuccine, ravioloni or soup)
• Second course of your choice (polenta with mushrooms and cheese, polenta soppressa with mushrooms, polenta with stew or shin with potatoes)
• Dessert

Included are 1L of water, 1 medium beer or 1/2L of house wine and coffee.

For the return trip, you will be taken by snowmobile back to the meeting point.

Snowshoeing with lunch in Lessinia from Bosco Chiesanuova will allow you to enjoy a unique experience immersed in the nature of the Natural Park in Veneto.

You start from Bosco Chiesanuova and to accompany you there will be a CONI accompanist who will make you discover the park by walking on fresh snow.

When you arrive at the summit hut you can enjoy a hearty 3-course lunch to be chosen directly on the spot:

• First
• Second
• Sweet

Coffeeè, 1 Lt of water and 1/2 Lt of wine per person are included.

On site it will beà necessary to pay the membership card of 5€ per person.

The route è fully customizable with the guide who will bring you back to the meeting point at the end.

È layered clothing with hiking boots (no moonboots) and backpack with water and snak.

Llama and alpaca hike of about an hour in the Moraine Hills. The trail is 3-4km and will last about 1 hour.

You will walk with docile and soft alpacas and llamas along trails, dirt roads and short sections of roads with little traffic.

Through forests, peat bogs, meadows and cultivated fields you will have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty offered by the Morenic Hills and the municipalities of Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lonato del Garda and Solferino.

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.

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.

The sled dog excursion is a beautiful experience lasting 1 hour. You get to drive a dog sled yourself.

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.

Theclothing we recommend bringing is as follows:

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

Fat bike ride between Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo along the trails of Val Genova among the snowy nature.

In the saddle of a pedal-assisted fat bike equipped with studded snow tires you will ride exclusive routes immersed in the Brenta Dolomites.  

The route è very beautiful and scenic, and è it is necessary to have a good balance since the roads will have an icy or snow bottom.  

The ’equipment we recommend è the following:

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• backpack
• thermal clothing
• helmet (possibility of rental)
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• waterproof shoes
• water bottle and snack
• sunglasses
• gloves

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.

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.

Snowshoeing on the Asiago Plateau in Tonezza del Cimone will let you discover the mountains in winter from a different point of view. Tours are private but you can participate in exclusive night events to snowshoe by moonlight or under the starry sky.

Group tours

The start of night snowshoeing is at 3:30 or 4:30 pm in Tonezza del Cimone. Your guide will lead you through the snow-covered forests and grasslands of the Tonezza and Fiorentini Plateau, while in the sky the moon and stars will accompany you for this evocative experience. Up to 15 people can participate and the duration of the night activity is 4 hours, and at the end you will be able to have dinner at a local restaurant or pizzeria.

Private Tour

The departure of the private tour is at 10 a.m. from Tonezza del Cimone ad together with the mountaineering guide you will enter the snowy forests and grasslands of the Tonezza Plateau. Groups can be a maximum of 10 people and the duration of the hike is about 6 hours, ideal for a day with family or friends in close contact with nature.

Clothing with heavy gloves, wool cap and warm socks is required for night snowshoeing, while a ski suit or winter hiking outfit and waterproof hiking boots are necessary for all types of activities. A small backpack and head flashlight are recommended, and snowshoeing equipment will be provided by the facility.

Take a friendly alpaca walk on the Serio River in Romano di Lombardia in the province of Bergamo.

Before starting the walk there will be a short briefing to learn about these docile and curious animals.

The walk begins at the ranch and continues through the landscape of the Serio River Park, before arriving at the river, a protected natural area rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

During the experience you will be able to take souvenir photos with your new friends.

One alpaca per adult couple will be delivered.

Experience a unique fun-filled experience with an alpaca walk in Val Camonica from the farm on Lake Iseo in Pisogne, Brescia province.

The trail is 2 hours long and enters characteristic woods behind the farmhouse. You will walk side by side with alpacas, accompanied by rope.

Sportswear is required for the hike, with long pants and some comfortable boots.

There will be an opportunity to have lunch or dinner at the farm with a tasting menu: cold cuts, 1 first course, 1 second course, dessert and water. Wine is excluded and is paid separately.

On midweek days, the outing is guaranteed only when the minimum number of participants is reached. Also, it is necessary that the reservation includes at least one participant with alpacas.

Discover the mountains of Foppolo with a snowmobile tour in the province of Bergamo. An experienced guide will take you through the magnificent landscapes of the Orobian Alps starting from Foppolo and ending the tour in Carona.

Depending on your preferences, you have the possibility to choose between 2 types of excursions:

Snowmobile tour with sunset aperitif

Leaving from the Belfud Hut for 5:00 pm or 6:30 pm, you will ride your guided snowmobiles up to an altitude of 2,200 meters to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Alps at sunset and take photos. Afterwards, you will reach a mountain hut to have an aperitif at high altitude together with your guide and the rest of the group.

In addition, once the excursion is over, you will be able to ride your snowmobile around a flat snowmobile track available to everyone at no additional cost.

Snowmobile ride with dinner at the lodge

Departure is scheduled at 8:30 pm from the Belfud Hut. Riding the snowmobiles you will ascend to Passo della Croce and Val Carisole, which will offer spectacular views. Finally, you will enjoy a typical multi-course dinner that includes appetizer, first course, main course and water. Extra drinks will be excluded.
If you have special needs for dinner, you must communicate directly with the facility.

Choose the excursion that suits you best and enjoy this adventure to be experienced among friends, family or as a couple.

It is not mandatory to drive the snowmobile, you can book the excursion and be transported as a passenger.

Suitable winter clothing with waterproof clothing is recommended.

Excursions will be guaranteed when 3 snowmobiles are reached, otherwise the reservation may be subject to change. Excursions are also subject to change due to weather conditions.

Discover the mountains of Foppolo with a snowmobile tour in the province of Bergamo. An experienced guide will take you through the magnificent landscapes of the Orobian Alps starting from Foppolo and ending the tour in Carona.

The departure è scheduled at 8:30 pm from Baita Belfud. Riding the snowmobiles you will ascend to Passo della Croce and Val Carisole, which will offer you spectacular views. Finally, you will enjoy a typical multi-course dinner that includes appetizer, first course, second course and l'water. Extra drinks will be excluded.
In case of special needs for dinner è you need to communicate directly with the property.

It is not è mandatory to drive the snowmobile, è it is possible to book the excursion and be carried as passengers.

È suitable winter clothing with waterproof clothing is recommended.

Excursions will be guaranteed upon reaching 3 snowmobiles, otherwise the reservation may be subject to change. The excursions are also subject to change due to weather conditions.

Horseback riding among the vineyards in Franciacorta near Lake Iseo from Corte Franca will provide a unique activity immersed in the tranquility of nature.

Available rides are 1 or 2 hours and extend through local vineyards passing through villages and some of the most renowned wineries such as Berlucchi.

The walks are suitable for all levels of experience, and the instructor will teach you the basics of riding as well as accompany you throughout the itinerary.

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

The Maso Zambo, in Cassina Valsassina, in the province of Lecco, wants to offer you a relaxing experience in a bucolic setting that will make you forget the city chaos.

The Maso è has two double rooms and is tailor-made to guarantee relaxation for up to four people per night. There are three overnight opportunities offered by the facility, all in double rooms.

• Full overnight stay, with private access to the spa with a one-hour sauna and half board with dinner and breakfast.
• Overnight stay with spa access with sauna and breakfast.
• Half board accommodation, double room accommodation including dinner and breakfast.

On arriving by car at the facility's parking lot you will be greeted by the staff who will show you the way to the Maso, a short 200 m path that you can walk or take a shuttle. 

Buffet breakfast è while dinner includes a 4-course tasting menu, excluding drinks. For private access to the spa, the facility will provide a courtesy kit consisting of a bathrobe, sauna towel and slippers. The facility offers specific treatments such as detoxifying, energizing and massage. It will beà possible to purchase them by agreeing directly with the facility once the reservation is made.

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