10 things to do in winter in Andalo
Plenty of time to have fun, ski, and relax with a view of the Brenta Dolomites
Andalo sits between the Brenta Dolomites and Cima Paganella at an altitude of almost exactly 1,000 metres. Surrounded by the World Heritage Italian Alps and barely more than 20 km from the closest motorway exit, it enjoys the perfect location. It’s the ideal destination for a holiday with kids.
If you love to ski or would like to learn how, Andalo is just the place for you! It’s part of the Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta ski park, with over 30 km of slopes and an altitude change of almost 1,100 metres, efficient ski lifts, and varying levels of difficulty. That’s in addition to the many ski schools and “baby parks” out on the snow.
You can also try out cross-country skiing, thanks to a centre with three tracks of varying lengths and difficulty. There’s no shortage of off-piste trails, ski mountaineering, and snowshoeing routes among the woods of Monte Paganella.
There’s so much to do in this mountain village. To make it easier and quicker for you to read all about it, we’ve made a list below of 10 things you can do in Andalo in winter!
Ski in one of the top ski parks
Andalo is part of the Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta ski park. Inside the park, a single ski pass allows you to ski 380 km of slopes and reach 8 resorts, thanks to 150 ski lifts.
Ski by night
The Dolomiti Adamello-Brenta area is one of Trentino’s best-equipped ski resorts and is part of the Skirama ski park. You can even go skiing by night along a roughly 3-km trail which remains fully lit, even during the evening.
Cross-country skiing around the lake
The cross-country skiing centre in Andalo, which winds its way all around a little natural lake, has a ski camp, a 2.5-km blue slope, a 3.8-km red slope, and a 5.5-km black slope. Ideal for anybody trying their hand at cross-country skiing for the first time!
Have fun at the Dosson Snowpark
Fun for all is guaranteed at the Dosson Snowpark! The Park has an easy zone for beginners and an expert area for those who are already well prepared. And for children, there’s a mini fun slope with 5 games!
Finding their feet on the snow
The Andalo Winter Park is an amusement park in the snow just a stone’s throw from the town of Andalo. Its slopes offer multi-lane snow-tubing, a snow-tubing slide with thrilling curves and a classic slope for bobsleighs and sledges. There’s even a special area for the youngest visitors!
Snowshoeing to a natural terrace in the Brenta Dolomites
If you like to walk and you’re not afraid of a climb, you can set out from the centre of Andalo and make it to an altitude of 1,500 metres. The trail mainly winds its way through the dense firs of the Adamello Brenta Nature Park as far as the natural terrace near the La Montanara mountain hut.
Relax with a view of the Italian Alps
In Andalo, you’ll find the Spa & Wellness Area at the ACQUAin centre. Saunas, steam baths, Aufguss — here, wellness has a decidedly Nordic twist! Pair the experience with some relaxing massages and beauty treatments.
Play sport in town
Andalo is the perfect mountain town for families and sports lovers. Between Paganella and the Brenta Dolomites, it’s in an environment of pure nature. The town centre itself is well equipped with sporting facilities, like swimming pools with water sports, rock climbing, and an ice stadium.
Visit one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages
San Lorenzo in Banale, officially recognised as one of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages, is just over 10 km from Andalo. The village itself is a merger of seven ancient feudal lands and offers lots to see, with churches, alleyways, and rural homes. Don’t forget to try ciuìga, a sort of pork salami with turnips, now a Slow Food speciality.
Visit Castel Belfort
To get a break from the snow, you can pay a visit to Castel Belfort, just a few kilometres from Andalo by car along the state road between Cavedago and Spormaggiore. Although it is currently in ruins, its crenellated tower and outer wall are still visible.
