Snow experiences: the 50 best in Italy

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

The Club Moritzino, at 2100 m in Alta Badia, offers the chance to enjoy an evening of fun, thanks to a dinner with music and disco.

The experience begins at 8 p.m. at the La Villa resort, also in Alta Badia, at the station of the Piz la Villa cable car, which will take you to the club.

On arrival at the Club Moritzino you will be greeted with a welcome buffet, accompanied by a glass of bubbly. You will then be escorted to your tables where you will be served a four-course dinner and, between one and the other, you will have the opportunity to get out on the dance floor thanks to the DJ set.

After the evening is over, you will be taken back to the meeting point with the snowcat, motolsitto or, for the more adventurous, there's a chance to ski down the freshly groomed red slope.

The menuù è established by the facility, in case of allergies or dietary needs è it is important to notify 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 è ready to host you for a tasteful and fun dinner.

The experience begins with a beautiful snowmobile 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. The dishes offered are determined by the facility based on seasonal products and are perfect for discovering South Tyrolean 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 hotel organizes a DJ set that accompanies dinner. 

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

Get ready for an exciting ride down the Maranza or Valles toboggan run in Val Pusteria, an ideal choice for families, couples or groups of friends looking for fun. Your ticket is valid for 5 lifts for the Valles slope or 4 sled rides for the Maranza slope.

Brimi Winter Run (Maranza Slope)

The Brimi Winter Run, on the Gitschberg mountain, is almost 7 kilometers long, one of the longest in South Tyrol. It is the perfect run to challenge your friends and have fun together.

Valses Racetrack

The Valles slope, on the other hand, is a natural toboggan run about a kilometer long, ideal for a quiet day out with your children.

With two different toboggan runs in the resort, you can choose the route that best suits your needs, and ensure that even the little ones can enjoy an unforgettable toboggan ride.

The ticket for the toboggan runs is named/non-transferable and children under 3 years old accompanied by an adult get in free.

For children under the age of 18 helmet use is mandatory.

Sleds are not included in the price and are to be rented from on-site facilities.