TrentinoWINTER ACTIVITIES
Filippo Frizzera
In the Paganella Dolomites, winter continues allowing you to try many types of adrenaline-pumping activities and experiences thanks also to the days that get longer, the milder climate and the snow that still resists on the slopes.
Friday 11 March 2022 9 minutes reading time
From skiing to paragliding through skating and Fat Bike and Go Kart racing, Dolomiti Paganella suggests 8 sports activities to try and experience in the area in this period.
Skiing and snowboarding, for adults and children Part of the "Skirama Dolomiti", that is the set of the most beautiful ski resorts in the Trentino mountains, the Paganella Skiarea includes 150 ski lifts and 380 kilometers of slopes, all accessible with a single skipass and livable from November to the end of March, when milder temperatures and longer days allow you to enjoy even more descents on skis or snowboard. Furthermore, the first weeks of spring, whether you ski or not, are the ideal time to enjoy the sun and the beauty of the views on the terraces of the refuges. For those looking for adrenaline-pumping activities, there is also the opportunity to try ski mountaineering, an experience that can also be enjoyed at dawn together with mountain guides, or night skiing, possible thanks to the illuminated track. To these is added cross-country skiing, for those who prefer to calmly admire the landscape and immerse themselves in nature. Furthermore, on the slopes, younger children can find modern school camps and equipped baby parks where they can spend the day and have fun.
Ice skating, indoor and by the lake Not only ski slopes, the territory of Dolomiti Paganella also offers three skating rinks: on the one hand the outdoor ones of Fai della Paganella, in Capannina at the Black Ice Bar, and of Molveno, along the lake beach, on the other the Ice Stadium of Andalo.
Fat Bikes, panoramic rides on the snow On the Paganella Plateau you can also ride on the snow thanks to Fat Bikes, bicycles with wide tires, resistant and also suitable for snow-covered routes at least partially beaten. In addition to the standard Fat Bikes, Semi Fat Bikes and E-Fat bikes are also available, bikes with pedal assistance to allow even the less trained to enjoy the excursion and the view. Bicycles can be rented on site, where it is also possible to book personalized excursions, different in difficulty and length, with expert guides.
Snowshoeing in the snow, immersed in nature Lovers of nature and silence can experience the winter landscapes also through excursions on the snow with snowshoes, snowshoes that attach to the feet and allow you to walk along the snowy paths reaching the most hidden corners of the area . The experience can be lived independently, following the maps, or by booking an excursion with the Paganella Alpine Guides, who will not only show the most beautiful views, but will also teach you to recognize the vegetation and animal footprints. Depending on the snow conditions, some sections can also be covered with trekking boots.
Paragliding, to fly among the snow-covered Brenta Dolomites Paragliding lovers will find on the plateau a natural setting of incomparable beauty: on one side the blue sky that frames the Brenta Dolomites and Cima della Paganella, the starting point, on the other the Molveno lake, for years awarded as the "Most Beautiful Lake in Italy", where the landing takes place. Suitable not only for adventure lovers, but also for children from the age of 8 thanks to the two-seater solutions and tandem flights, paragliding, which can also be tried in winter, allows you to experience an adrenaline-pumping experience of about 15 minutes and to admire the territory from above thanks to the winds that caress it all year round.
Go Kart, to experience the thrill of the track For those who prefer speed at the height, Dolomiti Paganella has created the Go Kart track: an opportunity to challenge friends and family on four wheels, improve their times and experience the adrenaline of the track . Also open in winter, the Andalo Ice Racing Kart is a medium power circuit with zero-emission cars equipped with the latest generation safety devices, powered by electricity and with excellent performance both on the natural icy surface and on the synthetic one of the season. summer.
Tobogganing, sliding with a sled through the snowy woods The latest arrival among the numerous winter experiences to live in the Paganella Dolomites is the new Meriz toboggan run, a path of almost one kilometer and with an average gradient of 10% suitable for the whole family. The route can be reached using the Santel-Meriz chairlift, which starts from Fai della Paganella, and then the two-seater chairlift from the Rolly Marchi school camp. Private sledges and sledges can be used on the slope or can be hired locally, while the descent with bobsleighs or plastic sleds is not allowed; as on the ski slopes, the helmet is mandatory up to 18 years.
Climbing, in contact with the Dolomites Thanks to the numerous natural gyms, Dolomiti Paganella is the ideal destination to test yourself by living an adrenaline-pumping experience in contact with some of the most beautiful mountains in Trentino. From the small cliff of Lake Nembia to that of San Lorenzo Dorsino passing through the Sant''Antonio natural gym, the medium or high level routes of Cavedago or the "I Sasedei" crag of Spormaggiore, the opportunities to touch the rock and feel its vibrations are not lacking. For the less experienced or for those approaching the discipline for the first time, there are also artificial gyms, such as that of the Andalo Life Park or Fai della Paganella, also suitable for children.
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