WINTER IN THE DOLOMITES: MORE THAN JUST SKIING

The countdown has begun for the opening of the 2024-2025 winter season at Madonna di Campiglio, the largest ski area in Trentino: 156 km of slopes with 100 ski runs and 3 snowparks. In a few days, the Grostè area will be ready for an exclusive pre-opening scheduled for 23rd and 24th November, while the ski lifts of Madonna di Campiglio will officially open on 29th November, followed by Folgarida Marilleva and Pinzolo on 5th December.

While you’re waiting to put on your skis, take a moment to appreciate the incredible beauty of the mountains in winter. They’re at their very best and offer an enchanting adventure that goes far beyond skiing.

In fact, the area is becoming increasingly popular for its “wellness” concept, offering a range of activities dedicated to those who are looking for a moment for themselves, in full contact with nature. It could be either a physical well-being, achieved by practising one of the many outdoor winter sports (walking, hiking, cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering), or a more intimate and inner well-being, gained from an experience that stimulates the regeneration of the mind and soul. Under the snow, nature is alive: the gentle sounds of the forest, the murmur of the streams, the scents of the conifers, the softness of the mosses and lichens, the unusual shapes of the snow-covered trees and the whiteness of the clearings, all contribute to soothe the thoughts. Time slows down and the inner self connects to the beat of the Earth.

Moreover, being out in nature at this time of the year leads us to move in a different way: snowshoeing, for example, is an aerobic activity that burns a considerable amount of calories and effectively strengthens and tones the muscles of the buttocks and the legs especially, the quadriceps. These excursions, mainly when done in a group, also help to regain self-confidence, taking the person out of their comfort zone.

Folklore experiences are also encouraged during the winter season. Alpine villages with their distinctive architecture. All these suggestions invite you to enjoy the mountains in their most charming season, spending some time outdoors in the cold before entering the warmth of the Lefay SPA, the best way to start and end the day.

Discover our selection of winter excursions 2024-2025.