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Types of Skiing Explained: Alpine, Nordic, Touring & SkateTrip Guide
Four new activities across seven days in one of the most dramatic corners of the Italian Alps. Hiking through Stelvio National Park, a via ferrata route steeped in history, whitewater rafting on one of Italy’s most respected rivers, an eBike ride through alpine lakes, and a final morning at Italy’s largest thermal park to recuperate. This guide covers everything you need to show up ready for your adventure.
Fly into Verona (VRN). Our group transfer will meet you at the airport and drop you back at the end of your adventure, making the approximately two hour journey to the hotel in Val di Sole and back again. Full transfer times are available in your customer portal.
Nearest Airport: Verona Villafranca (VRN)
Meeting Point: Verona Airport
Transfer time: approximately 2 hours to the hotel
Transfers run on a fixed schedule and can’t be delayed. Your travel must align with the transfer times – if it doesn’t, you’ll need to arrange your own way to the hotel. A private transfer can be arranged at an additional cost, please contact the bookings team in advance if you’d prefer this option.
A group transfer is included on both the arrival and departure days. This is a shared transfer, running at fixed times to and from Verona Airport.
There is one transfer each way, and your flight must match the timings. If it doesn’t, you’ll need to make your own arrangements.
Transfer times:
Fly into Verona (VRN). A group transfer is included from Verona Airport, and the journey is approximately two hours to the hotel.
You can book any flight that fits the transfer times. Not sure if yours works? Drop us a message.
If you miss the transfer, you’ll need to arrange your own transport to the hotel. We’ll support you with local information on the day, and your host will be on hand to support you. However, comprehensive travel insurance covering delays and missed connections is essential so that you’re not left with an unexpected dent in your finances.
Yes, private transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Contact the bookings team in advance to organise this.
If you have time, it’s worth it. Verona is a stunning historic city with a Roman amphitheatre, medieval streets and excellent restaurants. More information at visitverona.it/en.
This trip is rated moderate and all five activities are beginner-friendly, so you don’t need prior experience for hiking, via ferrata, rafting or eBiking. You do need to be able to ride a bike for the eBike day, and you must be able to swim 100m and feel confident around water for rafting.
You also need a solid base fitness. You’ll be active every day across five consecutive days, with 4-6 hours of activity each day. The activities use very different muscle groups, from your legs and cardio one day, to upper body and grip the next. Come in good shape and you’ll get the most out of your adventure.
Cardio: Regular cardio three times a week, such as running, cycling or anything that raises your heart rate.
Strength: Building up your leg strength before the hiking and via ferrata days will pay off.
Other considerations: Val di Sole is known as the “Valley of the Sun” and temperatures typically range from 20–28°C in the valley. At altitude it’s always cooler, but be aware that the sun is powerful and sun protection is essential every day.
A solid base fitness is required. You’ll be active every day across five consecutive days, each involving a different activity on varied mountain terrain. You don’t need to be an elite athlete, but show up underprepared and you’ll feel it.
No prior experience is needed for any activity. You do need to be able to ride a bike for the eBike day, and you must be able to swim and feel confident around water to take part in the rafting.
Yes. The via ferrata runs at around 3,000m above sea level with genuinely exposed sections. A real head for heights is essential, so if heights significantly affect you, be honest with yourself before booking.
Let your host know in advance if you plan to skip anything. There are no discounts, refunds or alternative activities offered however for missed sessions.
Your base for the entire week is a family-run three-star hotel in the heart of Val di Sole. It’s comfortable and unfussy, rooms have valley and mountain views and there’s a small wellness centre with a sauna for post-activity recovery. There’s also a restaurant, bar, terrace and reliable WiFi.
The hotel makes a solid home for the week, but it’s not a luxury spa. Think good beds, friendly staff, great views, and a sauna that will be really appealing after a day out in the mountains.
All meals are included, from arrival dinner to departure breakfast – six breakfasts, five packed lunches and six dinners. The exception is lunch on departure day at the thermal park, which isn’t included.
Breakfasts are a hot and cold buffet, lunches are packed for the trail, whilst dinners are three-course meals at the hotel restaurant, leaning into regional Trentino cooking with local produce.
One note: drinks at meals are not included unless specified.
Dietary requirements: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets can be catered for with advance notice, although options may be more limited than you’re used to. Let us know when you book – if you tell us on arrival, we may not be able to accommodate you.
Please also let us know if there’s anything you don’t want to eat or can’t stomach as it may be included in the set menu. The team can’t offer an alternative if we don’t know one is necessary.
A family-run three-star hotel in the Val di Sole, with comfortable rooms with mountain views, a small wellness centre with sauna, restaurant, bar and terrace, and reliable WiFi throughout. It’s clean, comfortable and no-frills, but has everything you need after an active day.
Towels are provided. Hairdryers may be shared, so bring your own if you prefer easy access.
There are no laundry facilities, so pack travel wash or soap flakes if you want to hand-wash anything during the week.
The hotel has a small wellness centre with a sauna. It’s included in your stay and available most evenings after activity days. On departure day, you’ll also visit Italy’s biggest thermal park. Entry ticket, a towel and robe are included in your trip cost.
Four-course dinners at the hotel each evening, using local ingredients and dishes. There’s also buffet breakfasts to fuel the day, and packed lunches for the trails.
Yes, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets can be catered for with advance notice. However, be aware that options may be more limited than you’re used to. Tell us when you book if you have any dietary requirements as if you wait until arrival, we may not be able to accommodate you.
No, drinks at meals are not included unless specified.
Lunch on departure day is not included. Budget for this separately. There are restaurants at the thermal park or you can buy your own lunch elsewhere.
Val di Sole in July is warm and generally sunny. Daytime temperatures in the valley typically range from 20–28°C, although at higher elevations, including on the via ferrata, it’s considerably cooler. Afternoon mountain weather can shift quickly, so a light waterproof jacket is worth having every day regardless of the morning forecast.
Sun protection at altitude is also non-negotiable, even on days that feel overcast. UV exposure increases significantly the higher you go so always take a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen.
It’s warm and sunny in the valley, with temperatures typically 20–28°C. The mountains are cooler, particularly at altitude on the via ferrata. Afternoon showers and mountain weather changes are also possible. Pack a light waterproof for every day and sun protection regardless of conditions.
Yes. Mountain weather is unpredictable, so guides adjust daily plans accordingly. You’ll still get all five activities where possible, just potentially in a different order depending on conditions. Safety comes first.
Money: Italy uses the Euro. Cards are accepted at the hotel and most places in town, but mountain rifugios often can’t process card payments due to connectivity. Bring small denominations of cash in euros for anything you want to buy on the trail such as snacks or drinks.
Tipping: Tipping is not compulsory on our adventures, but if you’ve had a great trip and brilliant service, a tip for your guide or host is always appreciated. We recommend giving €20-€30, or whatever you can or feel is the right amount.
Communication: The hotel has reliable WiFi, but signal in the mountains and at altitude may be limited on activity days.
Yes, mountain rifugios often struggle with connectivity and can’t process card payments. Bring euros in small notes for the trail days and any personal extras across the week. The hotel and many of the shops in town accept card.
Guides adjust daily plans where needed as safety always comes first. Alternative options are always in place and you’ll still get all your activities where conditions allow, just potentially in a different order.
We work with the best guides available, male or female. There are fewer women in technical outdoor guiding and instructing roles, so we prioritise expertise and guest experience. We vet every guide carefully and monitor feedback closely.
As soon as you book, not just before you travel. Your policy must cover all activities on this trip, including via ferrata and whitewater rafting, as well as medical emergencies, evacuation, travel delays and lost luggage.
Footwear: Hiking boots with good grip and ankle support are mandatory for the via ferrata and hikes. You will not be permitted to join these activities in flat trainers. For the eBike day, comfortable trainers are fine. For rafting, bring water shoes or old trainers that you don’t mind getting wet.
Layering: Quick-dry layers are essential across all activities. Pack a waterproof and windproof jacket for the altitude and a light insulated or down jacket for cooler mornings and evenings.
Fabric choices: Merino or synthetic fabrics are your best option, and try to avoid cotton as it absorbs sweat and then stays damp which can be uncomfortable and cause chafing.
Sun protection: Val di Sole is known as the Valley of the Sun. High-factor sunscreen, SPF lip balm, a sun hat and sunglasses are non-negotiable every day. Rehydration tablets are also worth packing if the weather is hot.
Rafting: Wear swimwear under a rash vest or t-shirt, worn under the wetsuit provided. Bring a microfibre towel and old trainers or water shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
Daypack: A 15–20L backpack is enough to carry your packed lunch, water, layers and any extras you need on the trail. Small dry bags inside are also useful to keep things organised and dry.
Cash: Many rifugios do not accept cards, so bring cash in euros.
Quick-dry layers, hiking trousers or leggings, and hiking boots or trail shoes with good grip. The harness, helmet and via ferrata kit are provided. Also pack a waterproof and windproof jacket for the altitude and warm layers for early morning – it can be cold at 3,000m even in July.
Swimwear under a t-shirt/rash vest, worn under the wetsuit provided. Also wear old trainers or water shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and bring a microfibre towel.
Hiking boots with good grip are mandatory for the via ferrata and hikes – high-cut boots are preferred. You will not be permitted to join these activities in flat trainers. For the eBike day, comfortable trainers are fine. For rafting, bring water shoes or old trainers that you don’t mind getting wet.
15–20L. Enough to carry your packed lunch, water, layers and any extras you need on the trail. Small dry bags to use inside are useful to keep things organised and dry.
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