TourismSan Valentino
Yet another tax holiday or day of the year for excellence to devote to their beloved or loved exchanging promises of eternal love? What is certain is that few atmospheres are so romantic as a winter evening in an isolated cabin in the mountains, surrounded by snow and illuminated by the flame of burning wood in the fireplace, toasting with a glass of fine wine at the slopes of the morning.
Saturday 8 February 2014 9 minutes reading time
Friday, February 14th seems to fall to the brush to enjoy a weekend out of town in good company, and of course the snow that falls from weeks abundant in our mountains. This leaves only one question: where to go? Here are some ideas.
In Valle d'Aosta, Cervinia, the Italian-Swiss renowned ski with a ski area of ​​360km which is a certainty in terms of fun in the snow, there is an igloo-bar along the track Ventina made entirely of ice, open even at night thanks to a snowmobile service. It may be an original idea for a toast and a dinner at high altitude with their partner or partner after a day spent skiing.
For a real romantic getaway consider the Chalet Fogajard of Madonna di Campiglio. It is an isolated farmhouse only be reached by foot along 2 km in the woods, or for the lazy, becoming withdraw in Madonna di Campiglio by the owners. There is no television in the room but only relaxing music to enjoy the spectacular view of the Brenta Dolomites. During the day you can ski in the vast ski area which links the town Pinzolo, Folgarida Marileva for a total of 150km of pistes or walk with snowshoes.
Even in Valtellina operators have some interesting offers. For example, the area of ​​Aprica, in the province of Sondrio, promotes the Happy Valentine's Day, a promotion that offers a ski pass to the couple who buys two daily on the day of St. Valentine.
 A Chiesa in Valmalenco, will conclude the day instead of Valentine's Day with a striking snowshoeing in the moonlight. On 15 and 16 February, will in fact participate in the "Ciaspoluna," a walk at night in the magical setting of the lake Palu in Valmalenco, accompanied by mountain guides and experienced guides who will reveal the secrets of the mountain showing unique and unforgettable panorama. For all couples who want to try this experience, Valmalenco reserve a special package that includes lodging, guide night hike, equipment hire and one day ski pass in ski area Alpe Palu. For more information www.sondrioevalmalenco.it
A Valdidentro Finally, for those who want to test their strength on skis, here is the "24 hours of cross-country skiing" to be held February 15 at the fifth edition of "Together to Win", an event that combines sports and entertainment solidarity. '' The agenda includes several competitions eventful cross-country skiing, ski alp of a race, a snowshoe and a giant slalom race. For more information on the event'' and to find nearby accommodation, please click here.
Some interesting proposals also from Madesimo, in Chiavenna, location a short drive from the Swiss border and a couple of hours from Milan. Here, mountains rise to almost 3000 meters above Lace Groppera and more experienced skiers can descend from the Gully, one of the most scenic routes in the Alps Italian. The official page of the locations are grouped specials active during the period.
Live in the Center-South and do not want to put you in the car for long trips? You might consider the possibility of spending Valentine's Day in Roccaraso. It is a small town in Abruzzo who has made his fortune and snow which has 160 km of slopes and 36 ski lifts in addition to a modern ice rink that hosted the 2006 Italian Championships in figure skating. To view information on the structures and current offers please visit the district http://www.roccaraso.net/.
You are not skiers but nevertheless intrigues you spend Valentine's Day in the mountains? Then you will surely appreciate the enchanted air and quiet of the countryside of the Forest of Violins in Paneveggio, in the Sexten Dolomites, Trentino. It is part of a spectacular natural park of about 197kmq in the area of ​​the Pale di San Martino, which houses, among the diverse flora and fauna, a large spruce forest with specimens up to 40m in height. The visitor centers to access the park is located in the town of Paneveggio Walsperg and Villa San Martino di Castrozza and the park offers a myriad of activities and trails with or without a guide. For more information www.parcopan.org
The imperative is still to amaze. Hotel Monika in Sesto (www.monika.it), in the Dolomites, offers hot air balloon rides for guests to admire during which the most famous peaks of the Dolomites: the Three Peaks, the emblem of South Tyrol The Three Scarceri and Sesto Mountain Sundial, a true spectacle of nature. It is the largest sundial in the world, formed by the five peaks of the Dolomites of Top Nine, Ten (Croda Rossa), Eleven, Twelve and One. Seen by Moos, the sun, moving on these peaks, indicating the time. Among the activities available there is cross-country skiing or hiking in the Fischleinvalley fabulous edges sled reindeer. The coachman illustrates the landscape and covers guests with very warm blankets where it wraps like a dream. And for the love skiing in the immediate vicinity is the district of Monte Elmo and Croda Rossa, even if in the area dominates cross-country skiing, with over 100 kilometers of trails for every level.
And after a day on the slopes, there is nothing better than relaxing in a hot tub, a turkish bath or unwind with a massage. The offer in all the mountain resorts is now transverse and quality, you will not have trouble finding a spa in the chosen destination.
If you have not had enough, other interesting ideas to organize a San Velentino dream in the snow, and not only can come from Groupon (www.groupon.it) that has several bids at prices generally very competitive.
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