Italian Alpine Adventure

£850pp

9th - 12th July 2026

12th - 15th July 2026


  • 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 equipped hike - a less extreme version of via ferrata

  • Eat delicious Italian cuisine and stay in a beautiful mountain village



Overview

A BRAND NEW adventure for 2026 where we are heading to the home of the next 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 but less extreme, 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, you 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 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 also 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 twin share ensuite, there is WiFi, a sun terrace and a delicious Italian breakfast buffet each morning.

Santa Caterina is appox 3 hours drive from Milan Malpensa airport. Dinners each evening will be a set menu at one of the local restaurants close to the accommodation.

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 beginner level, however due to the mountainous area with altitude, a good level of fitness is required.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 2pm - pick up from Milan Malpensa 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 Malpensa Airport

Itineraries & timings are subject to change depending on weather conditions.


What’s Included

  • 3 nights twin share accommodation at Al Baitin Guesthouse in Santa Caterina

  • 2 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

  • Wine tasting at a local Alpine vineyard

  • Transport to all activities

  • Return transfer to and from Milan Malpensa airport



Getting There

Included is ONE return group transfer to and from Milan Malpensa 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 3.30pm onwards.

Prices & Dates

£850pp. A £350 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking.

Accommodation is on a twin share basis, all rooms are ensuite.

9th - 12th July - 8 spaces

12th - 15th 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