Val di Sole

Multi-Activity Adventure

6 nights from £2050 • €2355 • $2770

Activities

5 days of guided adventures

Accommodation

6 nights in a 3* hotel

Level

Moderate

Food

Delicious restaurant and packed meals

Difficulty

Group Size

Moderate

Transfers

12 new friends

Dates

Fly into Verona, Italy

September

  • Explore the Dolomites

    Get away from the crowds and into the quieter part of this adventurers paradise

  • Hiking

    Trek ancient trails, past crashing waterfalls and towering rock walls

  • E-Biking

    Discover the freedom of eBikes as you explore the mountains

  • Via Ferrata

    Challenge yourself along a historic route

  • Whitewater rafting

    Tackle stretches of rapids with the Dolomites as a backdrop

  • Mountain hotel

    Stay in a comfortable, unfussy base with wellness facilities for daily recovery

  • Local food

    Enjoy four-course dinners packed with local Italian flavours

Try five different activities across seven days in one of the most dramatic corners of the Italian Alps. Every morning brings another new adventure, from hikes through ancient waterfalls and past centuries-old larch trees one day, to a via ferrata trail that follows where World War 1 soldiers marched the next. Add to that river rafting and an eBike ride through lake side forest tracks and you’ve got yourself a trip as packed with variety as it is with adventure!

Each day we’ll also head to a different mountain area with expert local guides who know the landscape inside out, before heading back to our family run hotel in the evenings. Our home of the week is clean and comfy, with incredible four-course dinners and a small wellness centre to help ease any achy muscles.

Location

Val di Sole runs through the heart of Trentino province in Italy. It’s flanked by three of the Alps' most striking mountain groups and the kind of valley that serious outdoor people know about. With the Stelvio National Park on the doorstep, the Noce River carving through the valley floor, and the Brenta Dolomites rising up to the south, it’s the perfect playground for anyone looking for a mountain adventure.

The base for the week is a basic family-run hotel tucked in the valley, close to civilization, but far enough from the tourist trail to feel like you’re exploring completely new territory. 

Hiking

It’s no secret that the Dolomites is a hiker’s paradise. However, where certain sections involve crowds and queues, we’ll take you off the beaten path for two hikes through ancient forests, past towering spires and along rocky gorges. 

One hike drops you into the heart of Stelvio National Park for a forest hike past crashing waterfalls and larch trees that have stood in place for centuries. Your second takes you through dramatic landscapes dominated by towering rock walls and spires, and past historic mountain refugios, all with views for days. 

Via Ferrata

Follow over 50 m of suspended walkways, tunnels blasted through rock, granite staircases and wooden paths, tracing a route used by the Italian army during World War 1 to move between ridgelines. As well as the adrenaline that comes with navigating a Via Ferrata at around 3000m above sea level, this route is also soaked in history, nature and incredible landscapes. 

Rafting

Get the heart rate up and the adrenaline pumping with a rafting trip down the Noce river, one of Italy’s most respected white water routes. After a proper  safety briefing and talk about paddle technique, you’ll hit the river to pass unspoiled alpine scenery before tackling stretches of rapids. 

eBiking

Explore the scenery on two wheels with a 35km ride through a valley, into the mountains and around alpine lakes on eBikes. Although you do still need to peddle, change gear and negotiate different terrains, eBikes help add a bit of extra power when you need it most, leaving you free to enjoy the views.

Activities

  • Hiking

    It’s no secret that the Dolomites is a hiker’s paradise. However, where certain sections involve crowds and queues, we’ll take you off the beaten path for two hikes through ancient forests, past towering spires and along rocky gorges. 

    One hike drops you into the heart of Stelvio National Park for a forest hike past crashing waterfalls and larch trees that have stood in place for centuries. Your second takes you through dramatic landscapes dominated by towering rock walls and spires, and past historic mountain refugios, all with views for days. 

  • Via Ferrata

    Follow over 50 m of suspended walkways, tunnels blasted through rock, granite staircases and wooden paths, tracing a route used by the Italian army during World War 1 to move between ridgelines. As well as the adrenaline that comes with navigating a Via Ferrata at around 3000m above sea level, this route is also soaked in history, nature and incredible landscapes. 

  • Rafting

    Get the heart rate up and the adrenaline pumping with a rafting trip down the Noce river, one of Italy’s most respected white water routes. After a proper  safety briefing and talk about paddle technique, you’ll hit the river to pass unspoiled alpine scenery before tackling stretches of rapids. 

  • eBiking

    Explore the scenery on two wheels with a 35km ride through a valley, into the mountains and around alpine lakes on eBikes. Although you do still need to peddle, change gear and negotiate different terrains, eBikes help add a bit of extra power when you need it most, leaving you free to enjoy the views.

Fitness and Experience Level

  • This trip is rated moderate.

    You'll be moving your body every single day across varied mountain terrain and in various ways that use very different muscle groups. You don't need to be an elite athlete, but you do need to show up in good shape, ready to tackle a new activity and potentially challenging terrain each day. All activities are beginner friendly, so if you’ve ever wanted to give something a go, now's your chance!

  • Duration: Expect 4-6 hours of activity per day. There will be time for breaks and lunch, but you’ll be moving and outdoors the whole time. The weather may also be hot, even in the mountains.

    Terrain: Forest trails, rocky ridgelines, alpine pastures, and river bank paths - the terrain changes throughout the week.

    Heights: The via ferrata runs at around 3,000m above sea level with exposed sections. A genuine head for heights is essential. 

    Consecutive activity: Your trip will be back to back active days. Come prepared and you'll make the most of every one of them.

  • If you regularly hike, run, cycle, or do any kind of cardio, you're in the right territory. The via ferrata is the most physically demanding day, the rafting is the wildcard. Come ready to be active and get stuck in and you'll love every bit of it.

  • A basic but comfortable three star hotel in a small village, with well appointed rooms, a small wellness area for post-activity recovery, a restaurant, bar, terrace and reliable wifi. There’s not many frills, but it's a solid base that offers everything you need after a day in the mountains. Good beds, friendly staff, great views.

  • The food here is great. The hotel restaurant leans into regional Trentino cooking; hearty, well-made, and built around local produce. You’ll start the day with a buffet breakfast, followed by a packed lunch which you’ll eat whilst out on the trails. Dinner is a four-course meal, served at the hotel each evening.

    All dietary requirements are catered for, but you need to let us know when you book. Options for vegans and vegetarians may be much more limited than you’re used to.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Afternoon: Meet the transfer, drive to your hotel, check in and take in the view.

    Evening: Meet your guide over dinner. Time to ask any questions and get to know your group.

  • Day 2

    Morning: Breakfast then head into Stelvio National Park for the first hike of the week. Dense forest, a climbing trail, and the Saent Waterfalls crashing into a rocky gorge below you. A strong opener.

    Afternoon: Continue to the Percorso dei Larici Monumentali - a trail dedicated to the ancient Larch trees that characterise the valley; ancient trees, open meadows and big views across the Ortles-Cevedale peaks.

    Evening: Stretch and recuperate in the spa, then dinner. 

    4h30 / 9km / +640m / -640m

  • Day 3

    Morning: Today the hike takes you to the Brenta Dolomites. Pass historic mountain rifugios on the way up, each one with its own story.

    Afternoon: Descend alongside the scenic Vallesinella Waterfalls, then there’s free time to explore the town of Madonna di Campiglio. 

    Evening: Spa, dinner, rest up.

    6h / +925m / -775m 

  • Day 4

    Morning: Breakfast, then explore one of Europe's best rafting rivers. Quick safety briefing, then you're off.

    Afternoon: Free time. Explore the valley or make the most of the hotel spa and terrace.

    Evening: Dinner and rest up before tomorrow’s adventure.

  • Day 5

    Morning: Discover the area from the saddle with eBikes. Start in the valley, before following a winding route up to an alpine lake. 

    Afternoon: Loop the lake, cycle through an open alpine plateau, then it’s a long satisfying downhill back to the end point, with San Michele Castle dominating the skyline. 

    Evening: Spa, chill or a drink on the terrace, then refuel at dinner.

    3h30 / 35 km / +650m / -650m

  • Day 6

    Morning: Breakfast, get your kit and tackle the via ferrata along the ridgelines. Serious terrain, serious history.

    Afternoon: Continue the via ferrata route, then finish up with a lift back down the mountain.

    Evening: Celebratory last dinner of the trip at the hotel. 

    5h / 11km / +750m / -740m 

  • Day 7

    Morning: Check-out, then catch the transfer to the thermal park for a chance to recuperate.

    Afternoon: Take your final soak, then shower, find the transfer and head to the airport.

Dates

    • Sunday 6 September - Saturday 12 September (guaranteed)

Price

Private Room: £2050 (approx. €2355 / $2770)

Twin Room: £2250 (approx. €2585 / $3040)

  • Gutsy Girls is a UK-based adventure company welcoming women worldwide. Prices are in pounds (£) with estimates in euros (€) and US dollars ($). The final amount is dependent on your card provider’s conversion rate at time of payment and may fluctuate.

  • Secure your spot with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before the trip.

Included

  • 6 nights in a 3-star hotel

  • All meals - 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners

  • Expert guides

  • All equipment hire - eBikes, helmets, rafting 

  • Via ferrata equipment rental

  • 1 lift ticket for the descent (day 6)

  • 1 rafting descent

  • Ticket to Aquardens (towel and robe included)

  • Daily transfers to and from the hotel

  • Return private transfer from Verona airport

  • Gutsy Girls host throughout

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    • Flights to / from Verona

    • Departure day lunch at Aquardens

    • Personal travel insurance (required)

    • Drinks at meals

    • Personal clothing and equipment

  • Cancellations are effective from the date we receive your written notice via email. The following fees apply:

    • 100% of the trip cost if cancelled 44 days or less before the trip.

    • 30% of the trip cost if cancelled 45 days or more before the trip.

    Full terms and conditions are available for review before you book and make payment

  • Every date on this adventure is locked in and happening. Book your flights, we're going.

Travel

  • Flights aren’t included, but we’ve listed some options that align with the group transfer times to make planning easier.

    Women join us from all over the world, so this isn’t a complete list — just a helpful starting point. You’re welcome to book any flights that work with the transfer times.

    Transfers run on a fixed schedule and can’t be delayed, even if your flight is listed. You’re responsible for arriving on time.

    We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers delays, cancellations, and missed connections.

    London to Verona - Easyjett

    • Arrival Day: LGW 12:55 ✈ VRN 16:00 | EZY8337

    • Departure Day: VRN 18:35 ✈ LGW 19:40 | EZY833

    Flying from elsewhere? Get in touch — we can help you work out the best connection.

  • Transfers run on a fixed schedule and can’t be delayed, even if your flight is listed. You’re responsible for arriving on time.

    We include one shared transfer on both the arrival and departure days of your trip.

    Arrival Day: Pick up at Verona Airport at 17:15

    Departure Day: Drop off at Verona Airport at 16:35

FAQs

Packing List

    • E-bikes and helmets

    • Harness, helmet, kit for ferrata, crampons if needed

    • Wetsuit, water jacket, helmet, paddle

  • Find our detailed packing list here.

Questions?

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