Snow experiences: the 50 best in Italy

The Magnabò chalet, with its wooden furniture and stone walls, is capable of creating the perfect environment for savoring Trentino cuisine.

In the Adamello-Brenta Natural Park, 1 km from Pinzolo and 11 km from Madonna di Campiglio, the chalet is easily accessible by car and allows you to enjoy a quiet moment in the company of good traditional food.

The menu consists of four courses:

•    Appetizer: platter of local cured meats.
•    Bis di primi: cheese-filled dumplings with melted butter and reginette with game ragout.
•    Second course with side dish: Polenta, salamella, sauerkraut and venison stew.
•    Trio of desserts: Strudel, grandmother's cake and walnut cake.

The menu also includes a quart of wine, water and coffee.

In case of dietary intolerances or needs, you should contact the facility directly.

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.

Dinner in a chalet nestled among soft snow and conifers in Lavarone in the province of Trento with snowmobile transportation.  

The chalet è built in rustic style, surrounded by the snowy forest, in a picturesque and scenic setting, è the ideal place to relax and enjoy a pleasant evening. Wait until dinner is served while enjoying the peace of these landscapes and warm yourself next to the falò.

The dishes are mainly centered on traditional Trentino cuisine, repurposed with the same natural and genuine ingredients as in the past.

The menuù consists of:

•    Antipasto: platter of sliced meats of our own production with sweet and sour pickles.
•    Single course: platter of the glutton with golden cannellone (breaded lasagna with a filling of local cheeses) potato polenta storo mushrooms and your choice of venison bites, gulash or grilled lucanica.
•    Dessert: berry panna cotta or apple strudel.
•    Drink: 1/4 Trentino merlot red wine and 1/2 water

The Rifugio La Montanara, at 1,600 m, è located on the Pradel Plateau, in the Paganella - Brenta Dolomites tourist area, a UNESCO heritage site since 2009.

The proposed typical dinner è perfect to taste the dishes of Trentino cuisine and includes:

•    First course to choose from: Gnocchetti with mountain herbs seasoned with melted butter; Fresh tagliatelle with house sauce (sausage, mushrooms and tomato).
•    Second course with choice of side dish: Polenta with storo flour and Beef stew; Baked ribs and Forest mushrooms.
•    House dessert.

Children up to 10 years old can order a la carte directly at the lodge, paying for their food directly on site. They will only pay for snowmobile transportation when booking.

Snowcat transportation è perfect for admiring the evening or night snowy panorama. The departure time è indicative, you will be confirmed directly by the facility after confirmation. 
The meeting point will also be communicated to you directly by the partner after making the reservation. There are two possible meeting points (Val Biole parking lot or Pian dei Sarnacli) both easily accessible by car from Andalo.

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

Transportation may not be individual, but group with moreù people who have booked the same time slot.

Carried by snowmobile you will cross snowy landscapes and reach the lodge where you will be served a typical dinner.

You will be able to arrive by car to the meeting point, and then you will travel an approximately 10-minute stretch by sleigh bus up to the lodge.

The menu for these occasions includes:

•    Speck asiago with polenta flan with walnuts and cheese
•    Dumplings with butter and sage or in broth
•    Cigars of tosella and grilled bacon
•    Water
•    1/4 wine per person
•    Coffee
•    Sweet

You will be enchanted by the large windows of the lodge from which there is a stunning view of the valley and immersed in the darkness of the night you can admire the stars.

Dinner is available only on weekends (Friday through Sunday) and reservations can be made for 2 people or more.

In case you prefer a less strenuous experience, it is available every day to go up to the hut by sleigh bus and enjoy an aperitif with the typical "sandwich onto" and medium beer.

Winter clothing is recommended for the snowmobile ride.

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

embark on an adventure with a snowmobile excursion in Limone Piemonte. Guided tours can be one hour or one hour and 45 minutes starting from Limonetto, and will give you an experience immersed in the beauty of the Maritime Alps.

The tour è perfect for immersing yourself in the snowy landscapes, allowing you to savor the adrenaline rush as you pass through silent forests and admire breathtaking views.

Snowmobiles are designed for a maximum of 2 people and please note that è a B driver's license is required to ride them, ensuring a safe and immersive experience among alpine wonders.

Ambark on an adventure with a snowmobile excursion in Entracque. Guided tours in the Gesso Valley can be 45 minutes or an hour and a half with departure from Entracque. 

Both tours are a wonderful opportunity to admire the snowy landscapes of the Marettime Alps, allowing you to have an adrenaline-filled and fun experience driving a snowmobile or as passanger.

Snowmobiles are designed for a maximum of 2 people, and please note that è a B driver license is required to drive them. The partner will provide you with the safety equipment and it is very important to follow the guide opener.

Enjoy a’snow experience with a fantastic snowmobile ride in Prato Nevoso, reaching Chalet il Rosso amid snowy landscapes and breathtaking views.

The snowmobile ride lasts about 1 hour on a 10km route with incredible views.

The departure è scheduled near the Rosso Panoramica chairlift on Corona Boreale street, from which you will depart by snowmobile and reach the Chalet il Rosso. From the chalet you will have the opportunity to see a suggestive sunset, accompanied by an aperitif. At the end of the aperitif, the guide will lead you to the meeting point.

During the snowmobile-guided excursion, the landscapes of Prato Nevoso will be explored from a’different perspective.

È important to wear snow clothing (gloves and clothing that keeps warm recommended). Helmets willà be provided by our staff. It will beà possible to request photos and videos of your experience from the staff entirely free of charge.

The snowmobile tour will take you through the snowy landscapes of the Maritime Alps by moonlight. Departure is from Limonetto, in the Piedmont province of Cuneo, at 8 p.m. and allows you to combine adventure and taste, offering a stop for dinner at high altitude.

Dinner will be at a local hut and will consist of 3 courses depending on the seasonal ingredients available: appetizer, main course and dessert. Water and coffee are also included.

Throughout the experience you will be accompanied by an experienced guide opener who will set the speed and show you the way. At least 2 snowmobiles are required to participate, and a B driver's license is required to drive them.

In case of allergies or specific dietary needs, it is important to contact the partner directly in advance.

The snowmobile ride to Prato Nevoso è a perfect experience to discover the famous mountain resort in Piedmont with a little extra adrenaline.  

The departure è at 8 p.m. near the Rosso Panoramica chairlift on Corona Boreale Street. From here you will depart, accompanied by an open-air guide along a very scenic route until you reach Chalet il Rosso.

The chalet will host you for dinner giving you the opportunity to enjoy dishes prepared with local and seasonal products. The menuù includes an appetizer, a first course and a second course, while drinks are not included.

Among the hut's offerings you can find chopping boards, polenta, gnocchi and much more. At the end of the dinner, the guide will lead you to the meeting point.

The snowmobile canà be driven only by those who have a type B license.

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

The La Grogia Chalet è set in the context of the Maritime Alps, in the resort of Panice Sottana in Limone Piemonte, in the province of Cuneo. 

The hotel's kitchen pays great attention to the selection of raw materials, offering seasonal dishes capable of enhancing the flavors of the territory.

The experience includes, in addition to dinner, a dinner show with music and entertainment. It will be possible to choose one of the two fixed menù proposed by the chalet.

Menù 3 courses

•    Antipasto
•    First course
•    Dessert

Menù 4 courses

•    Antipasto
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Dessert

Both menusù include water. Children can pay locally according to what they want to order a la carte.

The chalet can be reached by the lifts of the Riserva Bianca ski area, or by the road from Panice Sottana to Tetti Gherra.

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

A night in a cabin with snowmobile or snowcat transport in Thumel will give you a unique experience in the Rhèmes-Notre-Dame Valley. The lodge offers a choice of two experiences.

Scheduled departure times are 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m. or 6:40 p.m. at the Bruil snowpark. Once at the facility, it is possible to dine at the adjacent restaurant (with prior reservation at the facility). Transportation is included in the price of the stay.

Available rooms are standard, premium and family. The first two can hold up to 2 people, while the family room can hold up to 4. All rooms are equipped with all amenities (Wi-fi, kettle, mini-bar, double bed, towels).

The rooms have a unique view of the surrounding Alps with the premium and family rooms also having direct access to the green relaxation area (if on the ground floor) or a balcony (if on the second floor).

Through snowshoeing at the foot of Monviso, you can explore the breathtaking natural landscapes that the Piedmont valleys have to offer. You will have the choice between a group tour and a private tour.

Group Tour

Departure is planned for 9 a.m., with the exception of a few cases in which the snowshoeing is in the evening (December 22, January 5 and 26). The guide will assess the destination of the excursion based on the weather conditions and will notify you a week in advance.

Private tour

Departure time can be planned with the guide based on your needs. The guide will estimate the destination of the excursion based on the weather condition and will notify you a week in advance.

The hikes last about 6 hours and possible destinations are the Chisono and Germanasca Valleys, Pellice Valley, Po Valley, Varaita Valley and Maira Valley. They are all hikes of medium/low difficulty, and from all valleys it will be possible to admire some extraordinary landscapes.

Equipment (snowshoes and poles) is not included and can be rented on site for 10€.

Snowshoe hikes in Gran Paradiso National Park will offer you breathtaking views on both sides of the Orco Valley, with the opportunity to admire the glacial origin of the surrounding valleys.

You will have a choice of 4 different hikes with meeting point at Hotel Bianchetti in Ceresole Reale.

Walloon of the Dipper

At 8:30 am from the meeting point you will reach Chiapili di Sotto at 1685m, where the experience actually begins. The outing of about 7 kilometers total, continues by heading to the lovely Alpe Trumajet at 1890m across the head of the Orco Valley.

Alpe Cà Bianca

At 8:30 a.m. from the meeting point you will reach Borgata Montone at 1538m, where the experience actually begins. The approximately 5.5-kilometer hike continues by heading to Alpe Cà Bianca at 1942m through a magical snowy larch forest.

Drès Lake

At 8 a.m., from the meeting point you will reach Borgata Garsines at 1584m, where the experience actually begins. The hike of about 10 kilometers continues by heading toward Lake Drès, crossing the "Pian della Regina." It is one of the most beautiful trails in the entire park.

Pian del Nel

At 8 a.m. from the meeting point you will reach Chiapili di Sotto at 1665m where the experience actually begins. The outing, about 6 kilometers long, continues by heading to the Jervis Refuge at 2260me during the snowshoeing you can admire the majestic Three Levanne.

Group tours

Destinations will vary among those mentioned above and tours will be guaranteed to reach 8 participants.

The experiences end around 3/16 p.m., and upon return, with prior reservation, you will have the opportunity to have a typical "Sinoira snack."

Equipment consisting of: Backpack, warm footwear with carved soles, jacket, cap, gloves. Snowshoes and poles (not included in the price) are mandatory and can be rented on site for 15€ (the fee includes the ARTVA, Shovel and Probe kit).

Restaurant Schönblick in Fiè allo Sciliar, in the province of Bolzano, è is ready to welcome you for a dinner prepared with ingredients from carefully selected local producers.

The establishment offers a choice of two menù one consisting of 4 courses and one of 5, perfect for sampling traditional local dishes. For each menù it will be possible to choose whether or not to accompany the experience with a wine glass per course, able to enhance the flavors of the dishes.

The restaurant è can be easily reached by car and thanks to its location enjoys a breathtaking panoramic view of the valley.

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

The Malga Panna Restaurant, awarded since 1993 by the Michelin Guide, would like to host you for a dinner that will make you discover the tastes of the cuisine of Trentino and beyond thanks to the tasting menù prepared by the chef.

The restaurant is located in Moena, in the province of Trento, in the heart of the Fassa Valley and offers a beautiful view of the Conca di Moena and the Dolomites. From the town you canò reach the facility by car, è there is a stretch of road uphill but feasible for all cars.

The tasting menù proposed by the structure are two.

Menù Persuasion:

•    Small Welcome from the kitchen.
•    Trout, white butter, salad d’citrus.
•    Cavatelli, porcini, pink shrimp and parsley oil.
•    Rice, hazelnut and rosemary.
•    Hamburger with cotechino and truffle.
•    Cervo crusted with quinoa and strawberries.
•    Predessert.
•    White chocolate, raspberry and mojito.

Menù Alpine Flavors:

•    Small Welcome from the kitchen.
•    Rabbit, foie gras, bacon and tangerine.
•    Ramen with Garda scents.
•    Lamb with hay, roots and roasted dandelion.
•    Predessert.
•    Tiramisù caramelized forest.

Drinks are not included in the listed price and will be chosen and paid for on site.

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

Dine at Baita Pra Valentini, just outside the town of Selva di Val Gardena, in the province of Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige.

The chalet's kitchen offers traditional South Tyrolean dishes, prepared with carefully selected local ingredients, served in an intimate and quaint setting.

There are three menus for you to choose from, none includes drinks, which will be paid for on site.

First menu

•    Appetizer: Beef rump steak topped with egg yolk, dried anchovies and homemade pan brioche.
•    Primo: Acquerelli risotto with red turnip, veil of lard and rosemary cream cheese mousse.
•    Dessert: "Heiße Liebe" (vanilla ice cream with warm raspberries).

Second menu

•    Appetizer: Bis of bruschetta with whole wheat bread, one with baked pumpkin and mint and one with parmesan cream and venison carpaccio.
•    Main course: Pork knuckle in "Monpier de Gherdeina" beer sauce, brewed in-house, with roasted potatoes and cooked sauerkraut.
•    Dessert: Classic tiramisu.

Shared menu.

•    Homemade cheese fondue with homemade bread variation and boiled mixed vegetables.

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

The Franzin Alm mountain restaurant is located in Carezza, in the autonomous province of Bolzano. Easily accessible by car, it allows you to taste authentic, seasonal cuisine while admiring the UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of the Dolomites.

In a modern facility, the wood of the furniture and the aroma of the cuisine will be able to give you a perfect South Tyrolean-style experience.

Both traditional and innovative dishes are prepared with local and seasonal ingredients from local farms. It will be possible to taste them by choosing one of two menus, which may be subject to some variation depending on seasonal products.

Menu 1:

•    Native beef steak with homemade bread.
•    Red turnip ravioli filled with alpine cheese on apple cream.
•    Saddle of venison in walnut crust with celeriac puree and vegetables.
•    Almond and mascarpone cake with homemade banana ice cream.

Menu 2:

•    Bacon and cheese rolls on capuchin salad.
•    Potato gnocchi with venison ragout.
•    Braised beef of the day with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
•    Apple strudel.

For the little ones there is a choice of children's menus:

•    Pasta with tomato sauce or meat sauce.
•    Milanese schnitzel with chips.

In case of allergies or dietary needs please contact the facility directly.

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 7:30 p.m. in Campitello di Fassa, where a guide will be waiting for you to take you to the hut by snowmobile along snowy trails (about 20 min).

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).

You can choose from two different options (Drinks not included):
- Single Dish: one dish from a first or second course chosen from the menu and dessert.
- Full Menu: an appetizer, a single dish between first or second course chosen from the menu and dessert.

Among the specialties of the lodge you can choose first courses such as tagliatelle with venison ragout or porcini mushrooms, the trio of dumplings (spinach speck and cheese). Otherwise we recommend polenta prepared on a wood-burning stove as in the old days and accompanied by rabbit or other condiments such as melted cheese, goulash or mushrooms.

There is a reduced menu for children up to 6 years old.

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

Savor typical Venetian dishes with dinner at a refuge with snowmobile transport in Falcade at an altitude of more than 2,000m, nestled in a fairy-tale setting with breathtaking views of the Dolomite landscape.

You will reach the refuge aboard a snowmobile driven by an experienced person. This experience is ideal for relaxing and enjoying a pleasant evening in the snow.

Wait for dinner to be served while enjoying the peace of these landscapes and warming yourself by the bonfires. The food is mainly focused on traditional cuisine, with homemade pasta and natural, wholesome ingredients.

The menu includes appetizer, first course, main course and drinks. Wine and desserts excluded.

Live an authentic experience in a typical refuge in the Belluno Dolomites in Veneto.