What to do in Valtellina: activities for an unforgettable vacation

Mountains from another perspective: snowmobile snow ride

When you say mountain, the first thought is snow-capped peaks with fairy-tale scenery shining under the light of a shy winter sun. The footsteps in the snow, the silence... What if we told you that you can experience a mountain where the silence of snow is broken by the roar of engines?

Valtellina offers tourists the opportunity to go snowmobiling in the mountains, combining natural beauty with the thrill of speed for breathtaking experiences!

Starting from Passo d'Eira, you can snowmobile to Crap de la Parè, a vantage point overlooking Livigno, the lake and the entire valley.

From the summit in winter, the scenery that will present itself to your eyes will seem to come straight out of a fairy tale of yesteryear, drawing soft, sinuous shapes, with snow covering what are lush pastures in summer. At the bottom of the valley, Lake Livigno shines like a gem set in a jewel of nature and reflections.

A river of adrenaline: thrill sports on the Adda River

The mountains are not just snow and glaciers, and the Valtellina is an area full of activities for those who want to challenge themselves even in summer.

The Adda River originates in the mountains between Bormio and Livigno and runs from north to south through the territory of Lombardy, diving first into Lake Como and then into the PO River.

It is precisely on this river that adrenaline lovers will be able to find bread for their teeth: from rafting through the rapids for a fun and playful experience with a group or family, tohydrospeed, a discipline in which your body will be in direct contact with the currents and the power of the river.

You will glide carried by the majestic force that pushes enormous amounts of water from the mountain downstream, in a group or alone, to test your courage and nerves; all while traversing breathtaking natural landscapes.

For those who enjoy a more leisurely experience, river kayak trips will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the forests bordering the river from a vantage point that will give you dreamy vistas and unparalleled views.

Horseback riding activities to relive the mountains of yesteryear

Before cars and motorized vehicles, in the mountains and valleys people moved only on foot or on horseback.

Rediscover the tradition of yesteryear with a horseback ride through the woods and pastures to breathe in the fresh mountain air and explore the trails that draw thousands of visitors from all over Italy and beyond each year.

In summer, you'll cross meadows in the midst of the wild blooms that dot the vast green expanses with color; in winter, you'll immerse yourself in landscapes that muffle the landscape, where the angular shapes of trees and rocks disappear, making way for the soft, sinuous forms of the snowy vastness.

If you prefer an even more relaxing activity to sit back and fully enjoy the vistas that will open up around you, you can choose a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh ride, to experience even more intensely the experiences of yesteryear, when The noise of the engine was replaced by the sound of hooves, and life went on at a slower pace, in harmony with nature.