Sports and leisure activities Italie - Alpes italiennes et Dolomites

A huge complex where all sports (or almost) are practised: Mountain biking, tennis, basketball, aerobics, fitness, football, volleyball, rink, climbing wall. Next to Mallen, No. 2 is the swimming pool with sauna.

This via ferrata is located in a splendid place, on a limestone rock. Three different courses of varying length and difficulty are possible on the same wall for all audiences, from beginners and the youngest to specialists. The easiest route, with anchors and steps close together, is route C, which takes about ten minutes. Route B is of a higher difficulty, the journey takes about an hour and a half. Finally, route A, which is difficult, will take a good two hours.

Scuola Sci Bardonecchia is a ski school located in Bardonecchia. It offers ski lessons for all levels, from beginner to expert. The school also offers cycling lessons at half price thanks to Voucher Servizi Regione Piemonte ESTATE 2023.

The beautiful Lago Verde, with its intense emerald green waters thanks to the presence of a particular algae, allows you to go for a nice walk in a kind of small paradise, which can also be done from the Narrow Valley. Follow the path that starts from the refuge, then turn right (the lake is perfectly indicated). From the refuge, there is less than 100 metres of difference in altitude. The return journey is the same way. It takes about three hours to walk at the foot of the Three Wise Men.

The guide office offers excursions on specific dates in summer: hiking, canyoning, via ferrata, climbing, week-long ascents of the Cervino, the Écrins massif or Monte Bianco (4,810 m), and courses for all ages. And in winter: freeride, downhill skiing, snowshoeing. Qualified guides share their knowledge and love of the mountains with you. A full list of excursions and prices is available from the guide office and on the website.

The course of this 9-hole golf course in the middle of the mountains was designed in the 1930s by the English architect Peter Gannon and redesigned ten years later by the great champion Henry Cotton. That is to say! Courmayeur being a posh resort, it needed a golf course to match its image. Golfers will be able to admire a unique landscape, between snowy peaks and shady forests. It is equipped with a driving range, a club-house, a bar and a restaurant.

Departure : Sant'Ambrogio, in the Susa valley. 640 m of difference in altitude, 3h for the ferrata alone. Altitude at the summit: 940 m. Here is a challenge to alternative tourism: climb to the abbey through the steep slopes of the Pirchiriano. A beautiful combination of sport and nature, culture and history. This via ferrata, very beautiful, very long and very panoramic, takes place on a gneissic rock of a beautiful red and polished by erosion. The view over the valley is breathtaking. At the top, the visit of the abbey is a nice reward. Restaurant near the abbey.

A outdoor swimming pool open summer only.

This ski school, for adults and children alike, offers downhill skiing and snowboarding lessons, in private or group lessons, for one hour, half a day or a full day. Two thirds of the instructors speak French, a real plus to learn the particular techniques of the board sport you have chosen. They are all very competent and will allow you to learn or improve your skills in sublime landscapes, in complete safety. Their watchword? The passion, which they will undoubtedly pass on to you!

It practices the most varied disciplines. Besides, the Palestra Olympika can complete the activities, with squash, gym, etc.

Equipped gymnasium for children and adults. Also ice cascades in winter.

This ice rink was inaugurated at the end of 2005: it was built to host the ice hockey events of the 2006 Turin Olympic Games. It can accommodate up to 2,500 seated spectators. Since then, the rink has been used for ice hockey matches between local teams, but it is also open to the public on weekends, allowing skaters to enjoy high-quality ice skating for a small fee.

The school provides specialized instructors to learn the different techniques or to improve their skills in downhill skiing or snowboarding. Courses for children and adults, in individual or group versions. For absolute beginners, it is advisable to start with individual lessons, as the support allows rapid progress. This is even more true for snowboarding, which requires a good start to master your balance.

It is the most important ski area in the world with 1 180 km of slopes, 460 cable cars and 1 100 km of hiking trails.

Circolo Golf Villa D'Este is a golf club located in Montorfano, in the province of Como, Italy. The club offers a top-quality golf course in magnificent surroundings.

Circolo Golf Torino - La Mandria is a golf club located in Fiano, in the province of Turin, Italy. The club has two 18-hole courses, the blue course and the yellow course. There is also a 9-hole pitch&putt course close to the driving range. The driving range has 200 open-air practice bays and 7 covered bays, as well as a vast 18-hole putting green and a large pitching-green area. Players must be members of the Italian Golf Federation or of their respective national federation if they are foreigners. The club also has a restaurant and golf store.

Located in Agrate Conturbia, Italy, Castelconturbia Golf is a renowned golf club. The course offers a magnificent setting with beautiful trees and a wide expanse. The club offers a variety of courses for all levels of player. Facilities include a secretariat, pro shop, caddie master and changing rooms. The club also organizes competitions and events throughout the year. The club's website provides detailed information on rates and services. The club also offers accommodation services for those wishing to extend their stay.

Circolo Golf Bogogno is a golf course in Bogogno. Designed by Robert Von Hagge, it features 18 holes with a par 72. The course measures 6485 meters and offers various difficulties with slopes ranging from 123 to 126. The club also has a club area where members can access free of charge to enrich the course cards.

Golf Club "Le Betulle" is a golf club located in Magnano. The 18-hole course, designed by English architect John Morrison, is considered one of the best in the country. It has repeatedly been ranked among the best courses in Italy and has hosted top-level golf competitions. The club features a Club House with restaurant, as well as a Foresteria, driving range and pro-shop.

The San Bernardo ski area links two border resorts: La Thuile on the Italian side and La Rosière on the French side, by means of two fast chairlifts on the Mont Valaisan sector installed in 2018. You ski with Mont Blanc in the background on the Italian side, and a breathtaking view of the Haute-Tarentaise on the French side. The area is suitable for forest skiing (fir trees on the French side, larches on the Italian side) and free riding (with a guide). The Rutor glacier is open for skiing in summer.

Near the Lingotto, on the southern edge of the city. Built by architects Levi and Rigotti for the centenary of Italian Unity in 1961, this strange building was restored for the 2006 Olympic Games by the great Gae Aulenti (architect of the Musée d'Orsay) to house the ice-skating competitions. It's called "la Vela", after its sail-shaped roof, under which Gae Aulenti placed an enormous square red block. Today, the structure hosts sporting competitions, shows, concerts...

A ski area of over 100 km (including 5 black runs), the scene of several competitions at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, and home to six ski schools. Colomion, Les Arnauds, Melezet and the Jaffereau slopes (2,800 m) offer runs for all levels, with some twenty ski lifts. Snowboarders and cross-country skiers will find plenty to keep them happy at the snowpark and on over 10 km of cross-country trails. There's even a skating rink! Various types of ski pass are available.

On the site of the 2006 Olympic Games, the upper Susa valley and part of the Pinerolo valleys form one of the largest ski areas in Europe. The Vialattea (the Milky Way) extends its 400 km of tracks between Sestriere, Sauze d'Oulx, Clavière, Cesana, San Sicario, Pragelato and Montgenèvre (the only French starting point 2 km from the Italian border). In a breathtaking landscape, the area also offers cross-country skiing enthusiasts a ring about 8 km long, departing from the town of Monterotta.

Designed by the great Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, the Pala Alpitour is a huge arena. Built on the occasion of the 2006 Winter Olympics, right next to the Olympic Stadium in the Santa Rita district, it hosted the ice hockey competitions for the occasion. Between 2021 and 2025, it will host the Masters Tennis Tournament, the last tournament of the season, where the world's top eight players compete every year. A multi-purpose structure, it also hosts concerts, conferences and various cultural events.

This beautiful minigolf course has been open since 1970, and is accessible on sunny days with a wide range of opening hours, so you can enjoy a fun (but also sporting) time with family and friends whenever you like, as it is open every evening until midnight. The course is progressive in difficulty, making it a real success. There's also a ping-pong table for enthusiasts, and a rather strange but highly entertaining game, calcio billardo (soccer billiards), in which you have to kick giant billiard balls!

Managed by the Municipality of Cuneo since 2007, the protected nature park covers an area of 4,500 hectares and more than 60 km of the Gesso and Stura rivers. Strongly supported by local residents, it represents an ideal natural haven for hiking and cycling. Several marked trails guide visitors (markers, signs, etc.). Mountain bikes can be hired inside the park.

The course you will find here is a 9-hole ring, surrounded by mountains, at an altitude that varies from 1,550 to 1,590 m. Even if you are not a member of the Pragelato Golf Club, you can play your favourite sport in a truly splendid, quiet and relaxing setting. But beware, it is only open in summer and when it is daylight! You are warned, you will have to leave the premises when the sun begins to decline. It will then be time to think about trying one of the good restaurants in the area...

Adjacent to the sanctuary of Oropa, in the heart of the Sacro Monte nature reserve, the Oropa Sport area is a reference point for all mountain enthusiasts, both in winter and summer. The ski lifts connect Oropa to a popular ski area, while in summer the whole area becomes the kingdom of hikers and mountain bikers, among others. An adventure park has even recently opened to satisfy even the most avid tree climbers. It is a real paradise for the little mountain people and their guides.

This area, enclosed between Monte Civetta and Monte Pelmo (3,168 metres), includes the resorts of Alleghe (at the foot of the majestic lake of the same name), connected to Palafavera, where the famous piste 2000 is located, which in turn is connected to the Val di Zoldo and Selva di Cadore (in the forest). Not to be missed: the illuminated Pecol trail at night and the Great War theme trail. We appreciate the view on the lake, its family dimension and a snowpark open even at night.

Baveno-Oltrefiume-Feriolo-Torre. 2h15 return. From the Villa Fedora park, turn left towards Oltrefiume. Continue along Via Lavarini and the Strada Cavalli which joins the main road. Then turn left and take the path that leads to the tower with picnic area.

Baveno-Roncaro-Campio-Campino-Alpinia-Mottarone. 2h15 on the way out and 1h25 on the way back. From the lake shore in Baveno, climb to Roncaro and Campino. The route, with views of Lake Maggiore, leads to the summit of Mottarone.

Along the coast, on the road between Dongo and Gravedona, this sailing school managed by a young and dynamic team offers sailing courses for all levels, adults and children alike. If you have time, you can also take your sailing licence here or rent a small sailing boat for a regatta on a beautiful sunny afternoon. The place is well situated for sports lovers, as there are regularly strong winds blowing around here. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, this is an ideal spot.

Born in Catania on 24 November 1924, Salvatore Furia moved to Varese on¹ October 1940. Fascinated by nature, he never ceases to promote this exceptional natural site and its quality sky (he is notably at the origin of a law protecting the night sky from light pollution in March 2000) and he founded the observatory in 1956 and develops it with passion. And it is a real success! Daytime visits are appreciated (even more so in the evenings), which allow visitors to enjoy a splendid view of the region.

This Como aviation club allows you to experience the thrill of flying over the lake and its mountains in a hydroplane (from 2 to 4 people per aircraft). Various tours are offered on Lake Como. It is the opportunity to discover the lake in a different way and to enjoy an incredible view of Bellagio, Como and the surrounding villages. It is located just outside the historical centre, along the lake. The staff is very friendly to advise you and direct you on flights according to your wishes and budget.

Since 1892, the nautical company Tasell has been taking tourists and the curious around Lake Como. For the curious who have always dreamed of knowing where the handsome George Clooney drinks his espresso, well Tasell takes you right in front of the star's villa! A little less glamorous but just as chic, you can enjoy guided and commented speedboat excursions to discover the most beautiful villas. The less adventurous can go for a ride on the water in small groups by renting a pedal boat. Ideal with family or friends.

A highly renowned sailing school on Lake Iseo. Organized and special courses and courses. Training for competitions and races. 

A beautiful equipped beach on green grass to swim and relax in the sun. The overall view of the lake is really special. You can relax here for hours, just chilling out. For those who prefer the swimming pool on the program: slide, dives and aquagym lessons. Deckchairs are available for lounging by the pool. Ideal for families, in the park there is a playground for children. There is also a sports area in the park with some weight training equipment and a beach volleyball court.

Not far from the centre of Iseo, Sassabanek is a campsite that opens its sports centre to the public. Many facilities are available: a beautiful equipped beach on the lake, three swimming pools with bouncy castles for the youngest, playground for children, tennis court... To take a break, you can eat at the bar-restaurant or enjoy one of the many picnic tables. The plus: possibility of water sports (kayak, canoe, windsurf and small sailboat rental, outing with skipper possible).

Iseo Bike offers you a very professional service for renting bicycles, scooters, but also canoes, kayaks, paddles and pedal boats. On the bike side, they are well equipped with both adult and children's bikes as well as an offer of electric bikes. They also provide a map with the most interesting routes and itineraries to make the most of the region - especially along the Franciacorta route, exploring the vineyards. Iseo Bike also offers guided excursions.

For sports enthusiasts, water sports fans and the curious! Thanks to its calm waters, Lake Varese is one of Italy's most famous venues for rowing championship training. An activity that this historic club has been developing for many years. If you spend a long time on the lake, you may be able to sign up for a series of courses. And for rowing enthusiasts, Varese is the venue for the 2021 European Rowing Championships.

Why not visit the lake in a different way, while still retaining its full independence? Close to the beach of Lecco, the Lido Orsa Maggiore allows you to rent motor boats to take a ride on the lake. 40 hp engines, nautical licence not necessary. If the idea can make you dream, it has however a high cost, but daily rates are possible. The boats can accommodate four people. Reservation is highly recommended.

To the north of Bergamo, this regional park is a green lung at the gates of the city. Visible from the ramparts of the Upper City, the wooded hills cover more than 4,700 hectares. Here and there villages and ancient churches are scattered throughout the territory. 15 km of footpaths for walking or cycling await those who love hiking. Ask for a map of the park at the tourist office to make the most of it. In summer, it is the perfect place for a picnic!

"The mountain of Belluno". This is the nickname of this high plateau (1,000-1,700 m) located 13 km from the city. The Nevegal area is a tourist resort that offers a wide range of activities in summer and winter: downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking and mountain biking are just some of the sports that can be practiced in this exceptional natural setting. A 6-hectare botanical garden and an accrobranche course complete the ensemble. On sunny days, from the highest peaks, the panorama extends to the Venetian lagoon.

A ski area in winter, with cross-country trails, snowpark and lifts, the "Merano Terrace" transforms into a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers in summer. Excursions to the San Pancrazio mountain lake, panoramic trails with views of the Dolomites, hut tours or summit climbs - there's something for every taste and level of difficulty. Merano 2000 is the ideal winter destination for families. Soak up the sun, enjoy the snow and explore the wonders of the Alps.

From the end of November to mid-April, you will enjoy the sport of skiing on the Kronplatz or Plan de Corones, with its thirties of ski lifts and 119 km of tracks all levels. In summer, the ski lifts leading to Ruis and the Kronplatz 2000 deposit you in the heart of the mountains. You can also climb on foot.

On the north-western slope of the Paganella, an exceptional ski area (2125 m) with constant snow cover and impeccable maintenance over 50 km. The pride of the ski area remains the "3-Tre" run, a descent that has been the scene of epic performances by the world's greatest ski champions. The black run "Olympic 2" has become the European training centre for the US international ski team.

This easy hike of about 10 km allows you to contemplate the Tre Cime, one of the most famous images of the Dolomites. From the refuge, take trail no. 101 to the Patternsattel Pass. The trail then descends and at a fork in the road you can continue to the Dreizinnenhütte or continue downhill along trail no. 105. The trail leads past the Lange Alpe hut to the Auronzohütte hut, where the loop around the Tre Cime ends.

One of the finest ski areas in the Alps. It lies at the foot of Monte Cristallo and the Tofane (a UNESCO World Heritage site). The site was used as a backdrop for the 1956 Olympic Games, as well as for some legendary scenes from the 1981 James Bond film, Nothing But Your Eyes. Over 1,200 km of downhill and cross-country trails... Twelve areas with a single ski pass, linked by a shuttle system. In summer, the area becomes an ideal playground for hiking and mountain biking.