Things to do in the Prosecco area: the 7 best experiences in Valdobbiadene

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.

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.

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.

The Malga Lessinia is located at an altitude of 1616 m in Erbezzo, in the Veneto province of Verona. It is a former barracks for financiers used during World War I, now converted into a hut capable of creating a warm and familiar atmosphere.

The structure offers a beautiful view of the pastures of the Lessinia Natural Park and offers simple dishes capable of telling the story of tradition. The two menù proposed have just this goal.

Menù 3 courses

• Light appetizer with cheese and salami boards to share.
• First course bisque with alpine gnocchi and pappardelle or lasagnette with game or tomato sauce.
• Tagliere with sweet morsels (mix of homemade tarts).
• Water, house wine or beer, coffee.

Menù 4 courses

• Antipasto: Great Alpine Chopping Board with local cold cuts, cheeses and appetizers.
• First course to choose from: Malga gnocchi; Pappardelle with game or tomato sauce; Proposal of the day.
• Second course to choose from: Polenta, soppressa, cheese, mushrooms; Salà cooked meat with vegetables; Melted cheese with mushrooms and soft polenta; Out menu of the day; Assortment of seasonal vegetables with monte veronese cheese.
• Dessert of the day of your choice.
• Water, wine Valpolicella classico Cantina di Ettore, coffee.

During winter the Malga can only be reached on foot. Snowshoes are recommended if there is too much snow.

Snowshoeing with lunch in Lessinia from Bosco Chiesanuova will allow you to enjoy a unique experience immersed in the nature of the Natural Park in Veneto.

You start from Bosco Chiesanuova and to accompany you there will be a CONI accompanist who will make you discover the park by walking on fresh snow.

When you arrive at the summit hut you can enjoy a hearty 3-course lunch to be chosen directly on the spot:

• First
• Second
• Sweet

Coffeeè, 1 Lt of water and 1/2 Lt of wine per person are included.

On site it will beà necessary to pay the membership card of 5€ per person.

The route è fully customizable with the guide who will bring you back to the meeting point at the end.

È layered clothing with hiking boots (no moonboots) and backpack with water and snak.

The horseback ride between Vicenza and Padua, in Montegaldella, can take an hour or two, depending on your preference, and is ideal for a relaxing experience in excellent company.

It starts at a local ranch and continues into the Vicenza wilderness, with the option of ending the experience at sunset by choosing the 4 p.m. tour.

Your guide will also teach you how to clean and prepare your horse, before you mount.

The tour is organized exclusively and can be either 1 hour or 2 hours long. It is suitable for everyone, including beginners.

Participants should send ID and social security number to the facility following booking.

Kayak tour in Dolo, a quaint little village with a beautiful mill. The river has a very gentle current and is therefore suitable for everyone, even beginners and children from 12 years old and up.

During the itinerary you can admire the most picturesque areas: from the well-known Venetian Villas to the unspoiled nature of the Brenta Riviera. The instructor will not only explain how best to paddle, but also provide you with trivia and anecdotes to learn more about little Dolo.

Remember to bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes with you.

The facility will provide you with all equipment, including a life jacket.

Wine Tasting in the Berici Hills between Padua and Vicenza can be developed, depending on your preferences, according to four different options:

Interlude Tasting

You will be offered 4 excellent labels specially selected for you accompanied by pan biscotto. The experience lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and costs €20 per person.

Raixe Grixe Tasting.

You will be offered 4 excellent labels selected especially for you accompanied by pan biscotto and Asiago cheese, which are typical local products that are an integral part of the history of our area.

Edgard Tasting

You will taste the winery's most distinctive wines. From the highly prized Sior Marco 2020 to the winery's Arcadia. All accompanied by fragrant appetizers made up of products closely linked to the territory, both because they have been part of traditional Veneto gastronomy since time immemorial, and because during the tastings, materials produced in the Veneto are preferred if not directly in the Vicenza area, so as to offer an experience that immerses itself as much as possible in local life.

Picnic

The picnic is composed of 1 bottle of Costalunga wine for every two people, and the menu consists of Asiago Fr Nerone DOP (Caseificio Sociale Ponte di Barbarano), Sopressa Veneta (variable - Trentin) Pan biscotto (variable - Panificio F.lli Crescenzio), small bottle of water (choice of natural or sparkling).

Before the tastings, you will be offered a tour of the vineyards surrounding the winery, the historic villa, the small church and the fountain: a setting steeped in history that will remind you of your roots.

During the tours with tasting you will have the opportunity to taste different wines, paired with typical products of the local gastronomy, such as cured meats, cheeses and artisan-made bread.

At the end of the tour and tasting, you will have the opportunity to purchase products from the winery.

Wine tasting in the Euganean Hills takes place in the estate vineyard, surrounded by greenery. It is available from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

During the experience, you will taste a selection of wines accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses, with detailed information about each wine, the soil of origin, grape variety, winemaking processes and organoleptic characteristics. The approximate duration is one hour.

The three tasting options are:

• "Arquà": 3 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats.
• "Colli Euganei": 4 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats and cheeses.
• "Vulcanica": 5 wines and cicchetti with local cured meats and cheeses.

These experiences provide an opportunity to explore local wines and discover the region's food and wine culture.

A guided winery tour in Vo', outside Padua, will immerse you in the wine culture of the Veneto region. You will taste historic Veneto wines on the winery's panoramic terrace, overlooking the Euganean Hills, or inside the barrique cellar.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the wine laboratory where you will learn about the winery's traditional production processes and aging techniques. Afterwards, you will taste 3 or 5 local wines, depending on the option you choose, paired with a charcuterie board.

Overview (1 hour 30 minutes)

The tasting takes place on the winery's panoramic terrace, which offers a beautiful view of the Euganean Hills. The tasting includes 5 wines:

• 2 white wines
• 2 red wines
• 1 sweet wine

The tasting is accompanied by:

• Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
• 1 type of local cured meats
• 1 type of cheese
• Bread and water

A complimentary bottle of wine offered by the winery is provided for couples.

In the barrique cellar (2 hours)

The tasting takes place inside the winery's barrique cellar and includes 3 Riserva wines, paired with:

• Bread crostini with extra virgin olive oil DOP
• 2 types of local cured meats
• 2 types of cheeses
• Bread and water

Complimentary 2 bottles of wine offered by the winery are provided for couples.

The visit to the winery is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the production of the historic Veneto wines and to taste excellent wines in the company of friends, relatives or your partner.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery visit.

Horseback riding in the Euganean Hills is an exciting opportunity to explore scenic trails and enjoy breathtaking views.

Horseback riding in the Euganean Hills is available by reservation Tuesday through Sunday and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The activity begins with a half-hour lesson, followed by a 1-hour walk.

The walk is suitable for everyone, including beginners, and the minimum age requirement is 14 years.

Kayak tour in Dolo, a quaint little village with a beautiful mill. The river has a very gentle current and is therefore suitable for everyone, even beginners and children from 12 years old and up.

During the itinerary you can admire the most picturesque areas: from the well-known Venetian Villas to the unspoiled nature of the Brenta Riviera. The instructor will not only explain how best to paddle, but also provide you with trivia and anecdotes to learn more about little Dolo.

Remember to bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes with you.

The facility will provide you with all equipment, including a life jacket.

Discover the Venetian Lagoon by double or single kayak from Cavallino Treporti.

You can rent a kayak for 2 or 4 hours. During the tour you will sail along the Lagoon, observe rare species of birds and enjoy sports in the park of Cavallino Treporti.

Before departure, you will receive life jackets and, upon request, a waterproof bag for your belongings. In addition, you will be provided with a detailed map of the routes with stopping points for lunch in the Lagoon.

Good swimming skills and athletic and mental/physical fitness are required.

The Doss Alpine Style è a chalet that combines mountain and local culture with modernity and attention to detail. It is located at the arrival of the chairlift Doss Del Sabion, above Pinzolo, in the province of Trento.

His location allows it to offer a beautiful view of the Brenta Dolomites and Val Rendena. In addition, the structure's architecture and furnishings allow it to offer a true experience of peace and comfort.

The facility offers 4 tasting menù to choose from. Each includes water and cover charge, while additional beverages are excluded.

Menù del Brenta 3 courses

• Antipasto: L'alpeggio (Rendena breed crudi and sua Maestà deer salted zabaglione with herbs and cranberry compote).
• First: The fettuccine (“Laboratorio Doss 2101” alpine game, fresh butter and mountain scent).
• Sweet: The cloud (yogurt with berries cloak of crunchy almonds).

Menù del Brenta 4 courses

• Antipasto: L'alpeggio (Rendena breed crudi and sua Maestà venison salted herb zabaglione with cranberry compote).
• First: Le fettuccine (“Laboratorio Doss 2101” alpine game, fresh butter and mountain scent).
• Second course: The slow food presidium (Rendena breed meat long cooked with Teroldego Rotaliano DOC and delicate soffritto polenta from Storo).
• Dessert: La nuvola (yogurt with berries cloak of crunchy almonds).

Menù of the Sarca 3 courses

• Antipasto: The Sarca River (Variation of trout and char from the mountains fennel salad, pink pepper, raspberry dressing).
• First course: The stuffed pasta (homemade storo char white style buttons with river eggs, fish stew and cherry tomato confit).
• Sweet: Semifreddo (grappa Trentina istituto tutela with gelè and brulè figs).

Menù of Sarca 4 courses

• Antipasto: The Sarca River (variation of trout and mountain char salad fennel, pink pepper, raspberry dressing).
• First: The Stuffed Pasta (homemade buttons to the white storo char with river eggs, fish stew and cherry tomato confit).
• Second course: Alpine Lake (char with red beet, celery apple gel,  dandelion, legume, Evo oil).
• Dessert: Semifreddo (grappa Trentina istituto tutela with gelè and brulè figs).

The tasting menuù must be the same for all participants.

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

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.

Fat bike ride between Madonna di Campiglio and Pinzolo along the trails of Val Genova among the snowy nature.

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

The route è very beautiful and scenic, and è it is necessary to have a good balance since the roads will have an icy or snow bottom.  

The ’equipment we recommend è the following:

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

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.

The Natalia chalet, in Madonna di Campiglio, in the province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige, offers one of the best panoramic views of the Brenta Dolomites. The chalet, in fact, is located on the Adamello Presanella group, in the Adamello Brenta Natural Park.

The family-run lodge retains its traditional charm and decor, offering a cozy atmosphere and typical Trentino cuisine. In particular, there are two menù to choose from.

Menù single (for 1 person)

• Antipasto: Tortino di erbette with sweet gorgonzola cream and toasted walnuts.
• First course: Braised beef cheek with mashed potatoes.
• Dessert: Linzer cake with cream.

Menù sharing (for 2 people)

• Antipasto: Selection of alpine cheeses with homemade red onion compote to share.
• Second course: Strangolapreti with alpine butter and sage.
• Dessert: Linzer cake with cream.

Both menù menus do not include drinks. Shared menù can only be booked with an even number of participants, while for single menù there are no constraints.

To reach the lodge you can use the 5 Laghi Express gondola that from Madonna di Campiglio takes 8 minutes to reach the lodge.

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

The Rifugio Bindesi "Pino Prati" è the perfect place to have lunch or dinner while enjoying a beautiful view of Trento and the entire Adige Valley. Here you can taste the typical dishes of Trentino cuisine in a quiet and relaxing environment.

The refuge is located at an altitude of 600 m and è can be reached either by car (20 minutes from Trento) or on foot (about an hour from Grotta di Villazzano). Near the facility è also present the historic climbing gym, used in the past by Trentino alpine troops to learn climbing techniques.

The menuù consists of 3 courses plus a house welcome and includes water and coffeeè.

• House welcome that varies daily depending on the chef's imagination and availability of products.
• Two convivial Appetizers: Grilled Radicchio Trevigiano, covered with a fondutina of Trentingrana and garnished with a red wine reduction and bread migole; Ox Tartare seasoned by the chef, accompanied by shallot mayonnaise and mountain ricotta
• First course: Homemade Storo polenta gnocchetto with a nice sausage ragù sauce and Trentingrana fondutina.
• Second convivial: Trentino heavy pork ribs, marinated for 24 hours and then cooked at low temperature, accompanied by potatoes from the Vigolana Plateau, sweet-and-sour Tropea onion and mustard and horseradish sauce

In case of food intolerances or allergies it will be necessary to contact the structure directly.