Italian Alpine Adventure
£950pp
8th - 11th July 2027
11th - 14th July 2027
Exciting mountain adventure in Bormio & Santa Caterina
Enjoy some of the best & most picturesque thermal baths in Europe
Visit a local vineyard and try delicious Alpine wines
Explore the mountains on an E Bike with lunch at a mountain refuge
Get out with a local guide for an adventurous equipped hike
Eat delicious Italian cuisine and stay in a beautiful mountain village
Overview
We are heading to the home of the 2026 winter Olympics in Bormio and Santa Caterina. This is an exciting short break where you discover all the mountains have to offer. We will take a guided equipped hike, this is similar to via ferrata with some area where you will wear a harness and helmet to cross bridges, climb stairs and make your way through this amazing Alpine landscape. You will also head out for a 2 hour E Bike adventure, heading through the alpine area to the beautiful Cancano Lakes, we will stop at a mountain refuge for lunch. We will also be taking advantage of the Tenuta de Gatta vineyard to taste some of their delicious alpine wines along with a 3 hour Thermal Bath session at Bagnio de Vechio - this is one of the most amazing thermal baths in the Europe with a network of thermal caves, roman churches and outside infinity pools overlooking the mountains. Bormio is known as the ‘Wellness Resort’ for this reason.
Accommodation
We will be staying at Al Baitin Bed & Breakfast in Santa Caterina, a pretty little guesthouse which is a family run business. All the rooms are ensuite, there is WiFi, a sun terrace and a delicious Italian breakfast buffet each morning.
Santa Caterina is appox 3 hours drive from Milan Bergamo airport. Dinners each evening will be a set menu at one of the local restaurants close to the accommodation.
Activities
EQUIPPED HIKING an opportunity to explores the mountains on foot with a guide. This is an adventurous hiking route at altitude where you will be required to wear a harness and helmet to navigate some bridge crossings, exposed areas and ladders. Although aimed at beginners, a good level of fitness is recommended to enjoy this activity.
THERMAL BATHS Bormio & Santa Caterina are home to a number of thermal baths which are often prescribed by doctors for wellbeing. The Bagnio Vecchio has a number of natural baths both inside and outside and we will use these for around 3 hours. An aperitivo drink & snack is included during the session too.
E MOUNTAIN BIKING top quality front suspension electric mountain bikes will be provided along with a helmet. You will follow your guide on a marked mountain trail for around 3 hours with breaks and a stop for lunch at a mountain refuge. Expect ascents and descents along with mountain and lake views. The biking is at altitude and a good level of fitness is recommended to enjoy the activity fully.
WINE TASTING Italy is home to delicious wines and the vienyard we visit is particularly special as the vines are grown at altitude in mountainous conditions. You will explore the vineyard and its processes and taste a number of wines made on site along with some local snacks. A relaxed gourmet activity to enjoy at a slow pace.
Who is this trip suitable for?
The Italian Alpine Adventure is perfect for those travelling solo or with friends and those who are looking for an exciting short break with a combination of adventure activities combined with wellness and local culture. The equipped hiking and e biking are aimed at a low technical level, however due to the mountainous area with altitude, a good level of fitness is required.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2pm - pick up from Milan Bergamo (BGY) airport 5pm - arrive in Santa Caterina 6.30pm - dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2 - from 8am - breakfast 9.30am - Meet Guide Alpine Bormio to go through equipment and head out on our equipped hiking adventure 1pm - picnic lunch on mountain 4pm - wine tasting at Tenuta de Gatta vineyard 7pm - dinner at a local restaurant
Day 3 - from 8.30am - breakfast 10am - meet our guides at Gasi Academy and collect our E Bikes & Helmets for a 2 hour e bike adventure 12.30pm - lunch at a Mountain Refuge 2.30pm - 5.30pm Bagnio Vechio Thermal Baths 7pm - dinner at a local restaurant
Day 4 - from 8.30am - breakfast 10am - depart for Milan Bergamo (BGY) Airport
Itineraries & timings are subject to change depending on weather conditions and local supplier opening hours.
What’s Included
3 nights twin share accommodation at Al Baitin Guesthouse in Santa Caterina
3 hour E Bike adventure with guides, bikes & helmets
1 lunch at a mountain refuge & 1 picnic lunch on mountain
Half day equipped hiking adventure with guides, harnesses & helmets
3 hour Thermal Bath experience at Bagnio Vechio
3 nights set menu dinners at local Italian restaurants & Pizzerias
Wine tasting at a local Alpine vineyard
Transport to all activities
Return transfer to and from Milan Bergamo (BGY) airport
Getting There
Included is ONE return group transfer to and from Milan Bergamo (BGY) Airport. The transfer will depart the airport on arrival day at 2pm, journey time is approx 3 hours. The return transfer on departure day will leave Santa Caterina at 10am, please book flights for 2.30pm onwards.
Prices & Dates
£950pp. A £350 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking.
Accommodation - there is 1 triple, 2 twin and 1 single room available. All ensuite.
8th - 11th July - 8 spaces
11th - 14th July - 8 spaces
Dietary Requirements - all of our food is made from fresh and is designed & created with a varied, gourmet vegetarian menu which is a combination of healthy meals and treats. Please let us know if you have any allergies and we will do our best to accommodate you, however please be aware that the kitchens we use can’t always be 100% allergen free.
Any questions, please don’t hesitate to email info@emmasdale.co.uk