Activities and Pursuits
Adventurers ahoy! Here we will discover some fantastic Activities and Pursuits in Italy. From climbing to Paragliding and much more.
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Via Ferrata – Simone Contessi (Lecco)
One fantastic sport that I personally enjoy is via ferrata. The combination between trekking and climbing is something that I think you can struggle to find anywhere else. Being outside in nature but doing more than just walking and trekking gives more excitement and a sense of adventure. This is one of the more difficult routes that I have completed with a section that made me very uncomfortable. However it’s possible to complete a via ferrata as a complete novice. All of the different routes are graded in difficulty and there are some fantastic groups on the internet such as ViaFerrata365. When completing this particular route you get fantastic views…
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Gardone Val Trompia – Stunning waterfall walks
We’ve previously written about some other stunning walks like this near Bergamo and I was surprised and excited to find some very similar and equally as beautiful. Situated near Brescia and Bergamo in the north of Italy are these beautiful waterfalls which you can follow up and easy to navigate path. The scenery and the different pools of water are gorgeous and breathtaking. If you want to get out in nature then this is a highly recommended stop and something fantastic to put on your itinerary when traveling around the north of Italy. Depending on season I would definitely recommend wearing long trousers in any forest areas or near wet…
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Ski Resorts and skiing in the Dolomites
If you love Italy, and you’re a big fan of getting out on the slopes then we can’t recommend enough that you head to the Dolomites. In northern Italy, there are many small ski resorts, some isolated, and some with better snow cover during the winter than others, but if you’re looking for a multi-resort, impressive and well supported ski area, then look no further than DolimitiSuperski. The Dolomite Super Ski area is a huge collection of impressive ski resorts and slopes covering a huge geographical area that is similar to places like Chamonix in terms of being well supported by free ski buses to take you from accommodation and…
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February half term (Uk) Ski Holiday vibes 🎿
As a young family or at least with young children, we love to get out on the slopes at half term. Coming from the UK. This is the unique and most appropriate holiday where we can take our young children skiing and would highly recommend other young families try this activity too. We’d love to help you plan an itinerary so that you can enjoy the slopes with peace of mind and simplicity. Why not plan ahead for 2024! Destination Italy for us, and some incredible skiing in the Dolomites. But in the valleys of France and through into Italy, there’s many fantastic results to explore and we’ve got some…
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Autumn Dolomites and Ponte di Legno Experience – Via Ferrata
With the summer over and winter slowly creeping in, there are still many fantastic experiences to be had up in the north of Italy. October and November are typically very quiet periods in the tourist areas with the summer holidays long gone and the ski season still some distance away. Prices of accommodation and activities can be lower and you can find yourself some real bargains travelling during this period. Our latest excursion takes us through the Dolomites traveling on the wonderful scenic roads through the mountain passes. There is a lot to see, and for those that enjoy trekking and the great outdoors there is a myriad of things…
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Pisa to La Spezia – Porto Venere
On this particular trip, La Spezia (on the northern part of the west coastline) was 100% on the cards to visit. With it’s charming villages, buildings and beautiful waters, this has become a haven for expensive boat charters, a home for superyacht builders and a wonderful playground in the sun for people of all budgets. From the spring through to the end of the summer, the sun-kissed waters of this area are an incredible site. There’s lots of industrial and naval activity close to La Spezia which I personally found interesting to see and this is best viewed by boat. If you do hire a boat you can moor up…
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Pisa
As a child, when someone mentioned Italy I would immediately think “Leaning Tower of Pisa”. I’m sure I was not the only one! So with memories like this, it’s always been a dream to visit and see this wonder for myself, and of course to share this experience with others. The tower is set with the cathedral in Piazza del Duomo which is stunning. These historic building are an incredible representation of architecture and capabilities back in this period. The tower of 56m took an incredible 200 years to build! The city of Pisa itself is relatively “normal” with the highlight being the Piazza del Duomo and this being the…
