Snow experiences: the 50 best in Italy

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.

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

An ideal winter outing to enjoy the scenic beauty and enjoy outdoor activities in the snow. You will have the opportunity to take a fantastic snowshoeing trip in the woods of Madonna di Campiglio, surrounded by breathtaking views. Both group and private snowshoeing tours are available.

Private Tour

The 2-hour private tour allows a walk around Malga Ritorto and possibly lunch (not included in the snowshoe hike and to be booked by phone). Departure is at the patascoss parking lot. Once there, you will have lunch while the guide returns. You will return independently.

For the day snowshoeing, the route will be decided with the guide, who will organize the excursion in the best way according to your needs.

Group tours

Group tours are available daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm and last about 3 hours. The start is in Madona di Campiglio and based on snow conditions the location of the excursion will be decided a week in advance. Among the destinations we can find the hike on Mount Spinale or on the slopes of Pradalago, which gives an impressive view of the Brenta Dolomites and Madonna di Campiglio.

For snowshoeing you need sportswear and hiking boots ( NO MOON BOOTS). We also recommend that you bring a backpack with everything you need to best tackle the snowshoe hike (cap, water bottle and snack).

Fat bike ride to the Ritorto refuge in Madonna di Campiglio. Fun guaranteed if you choose this excursion!

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

The route is very beautiful and scenic, and you will need to have good balance as the roads will be icy or snow covered.

The equipment we recommend is as follows:

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

The fat bike tour to the Ritorto refuge in Madonna di Campiglio is an adventurous and adrenaline-pumping experience that will take you on a discovery of snowy landscapes and enchanting views.

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

The chalet is built in a rustic style, surrounded by snowy forest, in a picturesque and scenic setting, and is ideal for relaxing and enjoying a pleasant evening. Wait for dinner to be served while enjoying the peace of these landscapes and warm yourself by the bonfires.

The dishes are mainly focused on traditional Trentino cuisine, re-proposed with the same natural and genuine ingredients as in the past.

The menu consists of:

Appetizer:
Chopping board of our own cold cuts with sweet and sour pickles.

Main course:
Gourmand's platter with golden cannellone (breaded lasagna with a local cheese filling) potato polenta storo mushrooms and your choice of venison bites, gulash or grilled lucanica.

Dessert:

Panna cotta with berries or apple strudel.

Drink:

1/4 Trentino merlot red wine.
1/2 water.

A wonderful panoramic snowshoe hike that will take you through the picturesque snowy landscapes of Prato Nevoso in the province of Cuneo.

You will walk on soft white snow with views of pristine winter scenery, the colors of winter and the tranquility of the mountains. A unique experience that will repay the effort (not too much) of snowshoeing! There are several ways to perform the snowshoe outing:

Panoramic snowshoeing
You will meet the guide and once you have your snowshoes on, you will set off on the approximately two-hour hike that will run along fresh snow in the Trucca Sape' forest. Thursday through Monday, start in the morning or afternoon.
The total elevation gain of the walk is approximately 300 mt.

Snowshoeing with Aperitif
If you prefer instead a shorter hike and end with an aperitif in the fresh air among the snow, you can choose the pre-summer outing "apericiaspola" starting at 5 p.m. and lasting 1 h 30 min (snowshoeing about 1 h).

Snowshoeing with lunch at the Refuge
A fantastic snowshoeing experience to Chalet il Rosso in Prato Nevoso with lunch included. Once lunch is finished you will then descend from the lodge back to the starting point.

If there is a lack of snow, the snowshoeing can be moved to higher elevation by adding the cost of the gondola.

Snowshoe in Prato Nevoso, one of the most beautiful winter resorts in Piedmont.

Enjoy a fantastic snowmobile ride in Prato Nevoso, reaching Chalet il Rosso amid snowy landscapes and breathtaking views. You have a choice of two different experiences.

Aperitif Tour

The tour takes about 1 hour. Departure is at 5 p.m. near the Rosso Panoramica chairlift on Corona Boreale Street, from where you will depart by snowmobile and reach Chalet il Rosso from where you can enjoy an evocative sunset with an aperitif. At the end of the aperitif, the guide will take you to the meeting point.

Tour with dinner

Departure is at 8 p.m. near the Rosso Panoramica chairlift on Corona Boreale Street. The guide will take you on a very scenic route until you reach Chalet il Rosso. Here you will stop to enjoy a dinner of local products. The menu includes an appetizer, a first course and a second course, while drinks are not included.

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

This is a super fun opportunity to explore Snowy Meadow from a different perspective. Rent a snowmobile and you can drive on the snow and reach places where it is difficult to get to on foot or even by lifts.

A snowshoe hike in Limone Piemonte will allow you to immerse yourself in pristine snowy landscapes while walking gently on a deep blanket of snow.

You can decide between the longer 6-hour day tour or the shorter half-day tour of about 3 hours. Based on weather and snow conditions, your guide will determine your snowshoeing destination a week in advance.

The easiest destinations, but without losing the beauty and scenery of the Maritime Alps, proposed by the guide are the Forts of the Colle di Tenda, the centuries-old Beech Forest in Palanfrè, the Capanna Chiara tour, the tour in the Vallone di San Giovanni, and the tour to the Alpe di Papa Giovanni.

Winter clothing is recommended. Snowshoes and wands will be to rent on site for 10€ for groups of more than 4 people.

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

The tour lasts one hour and offers an experience through snow-covered landscapes, allowing you to savor the adrenaline rush as you traverse silent forests and admire breathtaking views.

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

Embark on an adventure with a snowmobile excursion in Entracque. Guided tours in the Gesso Valley can be 45 minutes or two hours starting from Entracque. At the end of the 2-hour excursion, you can also add a dinner at a mountain hut with typical products.

45-minute tour

The 45-minute tour offers an intense experience in the snowy landscapes of the Marettime Alps, allowing you to have an adrenaline-filled and fun experience driving a snowmobile.

Tour with dinner

During the weekend, at the end of the evening excursion, you will have the opportunity to further enrich the experience with a typical dinner at a local hut consisting of an appetizer, main course, dessert water and coffee.
At least 2 snowmobiles are required to participate.

Snowmobiles are designed for a maximum of 2 people and please note that a B driver's license is required to drive them.

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).

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).

Dinner at a mountain hut in the Fassa Valley is an unmissable experience of a mountain vacation in the heart of the Dolomites.

Departure is planned for 7 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.

The lodge offers a choice of a 3- or 4-course menu consisting of both traditional and more elaborate dishes, while drinks will be excluded.

Among the dishes offered you can find beef carpaccio with arugula and potato chips, tagliatelle with venison ragout and berries, or tagliata with wedge potatoes and crispy vegetables. Suggestions for the little ones are also available.

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

Enjoy a snowcat dinner at a mountain hut in Corvara in Alta Badia in the Dolomites. Departure is from the "Col Alto" gondola, where a snowcat will be waiting to take you to the refuge.

You can opt for a 3- or 4-course menu, with the option of deciding on your favorite dishes directly from the menu. In particular, you will find an offering that tries to reconcile traditional dishes with more original and creative ones.

Specialties include focaccia with lightly smoked Osvaldo ham, tagliatelle with venison ragout and veal bitok.

At the end of dinner, the facility will arrange for you to return to take you back to the gondola departure point.

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.

Depending on your needs, lunch can start at 12:00 or 1:30 pm. The start of the snowmobile excursion is then at 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. in Campitello di Fassa, where a guide will be waiting for you and will lead you to the hut by snowmobile along the snowy trails (about 20 min).

The lodge is located in Val Duron, one of the four Ladin valleys in the Fassa Valley ski 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, the guide will take you back to the meeting point. In case of a high turnout, the table must be cleared at 1:30 pm (for 12:00 reservation) or 3:00 pm (for 1:30 reservation). The return time will be decided by the facility.

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.

Snowshoeing in Val di Fassa in Trentino from Canazei will allow you to discover snowshoeing routes with snow-covered landscapes and breathtaking views of the Dolomites. This excursion canò be developed according to three different modes:

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Evening with aperitif (Wednesdayì)

Easy snowshoeing in the Fassa Valley immersed in a fantastic winter landscape after sunset. An’exciting snowshoe walk suitable for everyone, colored by the last lights of sunset! After the sun has gone down behind the mountains, we will use our headlamps for an evocative snowshoe hike through the snowy forests! After the snowshoeing is over, there will be a stop at the hut or restaurant where a relaxing aperitif will be waiting for us. The walk will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes, return for 19:00.

Half day (Saturday)

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Beautiful half-day snowshoe hike in one of the iconic places of the Dolomites. The hike takes place at Passo Pordoi, at the foot of the Sella massif and in front of Marmolada. The hike will be about 2 hours, return è scheduled for 1 p.m. The snowshoe hike è suitable for everyone. After the snowshoe hike, those who want to can take advantage of it to go up by cable car independently to the top of Sass Pordoi on the Terrace of the Dolomites at an altitude of 2950m, where the 360° panorama will leave you breathless.

Full day with lunch (Tuesdayì-Thursdayì-Sunday)

The Alpine Guides offer a’full-day snowshoeing excursion, so you can reach the most characteristic and scenic refuges in the Fassa Valley safely. Snowshoeing includes a well-deserved lunch break at typical Dolomite refuges where there will be no shortage of traditional local dishes (lunch not included and pay on the spot). Snow trails are chosen according to weather conditions and require basic physical preparation. Areas with the most scenic and picturesque routes in the Fassa Valley include Fedaia Pass, Sella Pass, Gardeccia and Ciampedie, Monzoni Valley, San Pellegrino Pass and Costalunga Pass. The snowshoeing will be about 4 hours plus time for lunch, return è scheduled for 3:30 pm.  

During these snowshoe tours you will be accompanied by mountain guides in total safety. The snowshoeing tours are suitable for beginners, however, the full-day outing requires a minimum of physical fitness.

(Snowshoe rental is not è included but è always to be paid extra (cost 5€) even at the evening hike with aperitif.)

Ride the gondola lift and toboggan down from Monte Cavallo to Sterzing via Italy's longest snow-lit toboggan run. Start at the Monte Cavallo gondola and toboggan down about 10 km and with almost 900 meters of elevation gain.

Every Friday there is also an evening downhill run available, with unlimited runs from 7 to 10 p.m. The slope will be lit until midnight.

The ascent at the starting point is by gondola that will take you to the start of the slope at 1860m. The toboggan ride takes about 30 minutes.

There is no fixed time, you can decide to arrive whenever you want during the opening hours. There is also the option of purchasing a day package that allows unlimited ascents and descents from the slope.

The minimum age to participate is 8 years old.