8 Days
The Paganella plateau, a true gem of the Brenta Dolomites. Let yourself be captivated by its history, the peaks and the imposing rock faces, its nature in the truest form and colours. Smile at the wolf and the brown bear in the Animal Park, enjoy the Molveno lake and the facilities designed for children, walk along the paths and streets, while discovering the hospitality and friendliness of the locals. Discover Paganella and its magical atmosphere. Here you can feel at home.
Arrival on your own at Paganella resort Check in, dinner and overnight.
Hotel breakfast. Discovering ANDALO: between the Brenta Dolomites and the pine forests of Paganella mountain, Andalo is a mountain village located at 1.040 m, a group of scattered farmsteads and a residential area. The settlement dates back to the Middle Ages: the first settlers came from Banale and Giudicarie valleys.The so called "Anderlesi", the inhabitants of Andalo, are hard workers and enthusiastic people. A bronze monument displayed in the main square celebrates everyone who passed through here their work: a woodcutter in a dynamic pose, with an axe in one hand and wood in the other.
After the breakfast, departure to Molveno. You are at the entrance gate of the Brenta Dolomites: in front of you the mountain peaks look in the deep blue waters of Lake Molveno.
Hotel breakfast. What are you waiting for? The brown bears in the Spormaggiore Animal Park live in very similar conditions to their wild counterparts. Their fence extends for about 7000 sq mt in a quiet and wooded area. Next to them there are wolves, in an forest that spans 3,500 sq m.Two large strategically placed observatories will let you to get a closer look to them in semi-natural conditions. Within the two fenced off areas, there are large trees like beeches, spruces and larches, as well as bushy areas interspersed with open areas and even a small stream with pools and small waterfalls, in order to recreate their typical environment. There is a 30 sq. mt. aviary housing eagle owls, but you can also see wild cats, lynxes and foxes. To complete the Park's offer there is also a petting farm, refreshment areas, an Alpine lake, a playground for young children and a video room with 20 seats, so that you can watch documentaries about the Adamello Brenta National Park and the brown bears. The Animal Park is also a clinic which looks after unfit animals coming from zoos, so that they can recover and live in decent conditions. In Trentino the Park is unique in its structure and philosophy: it has long-term projects aiming to preserve the Alpine fauna. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon you can visit the “Bears House”, the interactive museum of the Bear. The Beekeeping farm at Castel Belfort is one km away from the bears house: high quality honey of acacia, linden, sunflower and others are producted here. possible honey tasting. Dinner and overnight.
Hotel breakfast and free time. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, the horse riding Centre in Andalo gives you the opportunity to enjoy horseback riding, learning or improving your skills. English or American horse riding technique? Instructors are there just for you! You can ride in the countryside, on a horse riding field, in the horse riding arena measuring 40x80 m or on trails suitable for horses. All the equipment necessary for horse riding can be rented. And now change of clothes! You’ll have dinner in a mountain hut, with the transfer by jeep. A culinary experience, with a choice of local Tortei de Patate, Canederli, Polenta and many other typical dishes. Return to the hotel and overnight.
Hotel breakfast. Today you’ll discover the territory on two wheels, a sport but also a way of life. Mountain biking is the perfect summer activity for those who want an active but risk-free holiday. Suitable for all ages, beginners and experienced with a variety of different disciplines. One of the paths is completely nestled in the wood, reaching Tana dell’ermellino hut. Here a snack is awaiting you! Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel. it’s canoeing time! The crystal-clear waters of Lake Molveno reflect the peaks of the surrounding Brenta Dolomites and cultural treasures, such as the local water mill (still working!) or the 13th century San Vigilio church, waiting to be discovered. Lunch on you own. free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, check out and departure.
