Italian Alpine Adventure

£950pp

8th - 11th July 2027

11th - 14th July 2027 FULLY BOOKED


  • 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 adventure hike on the High Glaceological trail

  • 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 adventure hike, exploring the High Glaceologicial Trail above Santa Caterina, with a little stop for a picnic. 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 delicious alpine wine this area has to offer with a wine tasting with wine cellar in the town of Bormio. To help you wind down with all this, 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 and a night in a pizzeria close to the accommodation.

Activities

ADVENTURE HIKE with a guide from Bormio Guides, we will head up from Santa Caterina to explore the High Glaceological Path, bringing us close to the Forni Glacier and taking us across river and over Tibetan Suspension Bridges. The hike is approx 5 miles and will take around 3.5 hours, hiking boots or hiking trainers area required, and you must be a confident hiker.

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 2 hours with breaks and a stop for lunch at a mountain refuge. The trail is mostly on tarmac and we ascend a steady mountain pass before getting to Cancano lakes where the trail is gravel, we will then descend the same trail after lunch. 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 we will have the opportunity to try 4 local wines 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 9am - Meet Guide Alpine Bormio and head out to the High Glaceoligical Path for our hike 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


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