The 10 best experiences to do in Madonna di Campiglio and Val di Sole

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.

The Viote Hut, in Trentino Alto-Adige, at the foot of Mount Bodone, è the perfect place to enjoy a lunch or snack break, sampling dishes typical of the Trentino area.

Lunch

For lunch, the facility offers two menù from which drinks are excluded. For children up to 12 years old there'è the possibility of a reduced menu. In all cases, dishes can be chosen locally a la carte. 

• Menù basic: Appetizer, First course, Dessert.
• Menù full: Appetizer, First course, Second course, Dessert.
• Children: First or Second.

Merenda

For the snack you can choose between two proposals, one sweet and one savory.

• Sweet snack: Homemade cake and hot chocolate.
• Salty afternoon snack: mixed platter and soft drink.

The Viote Hut è conveniently accessible by car and has ample parking

In case of specific dietary needs or intolerances will beà necessary to contact the structure directly.

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.

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.

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.

Unmissable evening snowmobile tour in Ponte di Legno in the province of Brescia in Lombardy. After the lifts close, you will have the freedom to explore spectacular views along the valleys and trails of the area, accompanied by trained and experienced guides.

Snowmobiling as well as a sport is a new way to have fun as an alternative to skiing, easy to practice and open to everyone.

Approved helmets with visors are made available and can be worn optionally.

Discover the unique thrill of a snowmobile tour in Livigno, one of the most fascinating destinations for winter lovers. Located in picturesque Lombardy, Livigno offers a breathtaking experience: a snowmobile tour that will take you to the top of the Eira Pass, up to the Crap della Parè. This vantage point offers spectacular views of the entire Livigno valley, a true winter paradise.

The tour takes about 45 minutes and departs from Trepalle, just a 10-minute drive or 15-minute bus ride from the center of Livigno.

With prices starting at €40 per person, it is an affordable adventure for everyone. Each snowmobile can accommodate up to two people, with one driver and one passenger. The price per snowmobile is 80€, making it an ideal experience for both single adventurers and couples.

Included in the price you will find an experienced guide, snowmobile and helmet, as well as winter clothing and gloves needed for your safety and comfort.

With free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance, the Livigno snowmobile tour is a must-do experience for those seeking the adrenaline rush and beauty of winter nature.

Night snowmobile excursion departing from Tonale Pass at about 7 pm. The snowmobile ride takes about 1 hour, after which we stop at a restaurant directly on the ski slopes for dinner.

At the end of dinner, around 11:00 p.m., we get back on the snowmobile and in about 15 minutes return to the valley.

The hut where you dine may be the Faita (Lombard side) or the Mirandola (Trentino side) depending on availability and customer willingness.

Included in the dinner are:

• Appetizer
• Bis di Primi
• Second course with side dish
• Dessert
• Coffee
• Water and Bottled Wine.

On the way back, the route is a little shorter (lasts about 15min).

Dinner at a mountain hut with snowmobile transport in Livigno is a unique opportunity to spend a relaxing evening in a mountain setting nestled in the Alps.

Your guide will pick you up by snowmobile at the Carosello 3000 parking lot and guide you through the picturesque snow-covered slopes to the mountain hut where you will have dinner.

Upon arriving at the hut you will be welcomed in a typical rustic mountain setting where you will savor local products. You will have a choice of 2 menus:

Full menu 

• Platter of cold cuts
• Bis of first courses
• Pioda with vegetables

Reduced menu 

• Selection of cold cuts
• Bis di primi

Wine and water are included, while coffee, drinks and extra courses are excluded.

At the end of dinner, around 10 pm, the guide will be responsible for taking you back to the meeting point by snowmobile.

Walking with alpacas in in Valdidentro between Bormio and Livigno è a’whole experience to be enjoyed in the company of docile and curious animals, trained to be walked easily. Alpacas have a good temperament and a very sweet and friendly appearance.

In addition to getting to know your friendly new four-legged friends, you will come into contact with magnificent trails that crisscross the Stelvio National Park, and during the walk, your guide will tell you lots of interesting facts to give you a thorough understanding of these wonderful creatures and the landscape around you.

È mandatory the presence of one adult for every 3 children.

Enjoy a typical Valtellina dinner on the ski slopes with an incredible view of the city of Bormio.   

Departure è scheduled at 7:30 pm from Bormio 2000 (where you will find free parking for cars and reachable without any problems but with mandatory snow tires or chains on board) and the transfer of about 10 minutes will take place by snowmobile (2-3 participants)  or snowcat (moreù participants).

È you can choose three two menù consisting of local dishes:

Menù 1 (full €75)

• Antipasto of cold cuts and sciatt
• Bis of first courses: Pizzoccheri and Malfatti
• Bis of main courses: Tagliata di manzo and Salamino alla griglia
• Side dishes: Polenta and French fries
• Dessert: Apple pie and apple fritters
• Caffè and water

Menù 2 (without appetizers €65)

• Three first courses: Pizzoccheri, Malfatti and Sciatt
• Bis of main courses: Scaloppina with porcini mushrooms and Braised beef
• Side dishes: Polenta and French fries
• Dessert: Apple Pie and Apple Fritters
• Caffè and water

Menù 3 (without seconds €56)

• Antipasto Salumi misti sciatt
• Three first courses Pizzoccheri, Malfatti and Sciatt
• Dessert Apple Pie and Apple Pancakes
• Caffè water

Menù reduced children (€33)

• Primo (Pasta with tomato Ragù, Lasagna)
• Cotoletta milanese chips
• Sweet
• Transportation

Transportation è included and is by snowcat from Bormio 2000 round trip (groups over 10 people) or snowmobile (under 10 people booked at the restaurant)

In case of intolerances please notify the facility to have variations in the menuù. Children under 4 years old go up for free.

At the end of the dinner you will be escorted back to the meeting point.

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.