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Weekly programme "Val Gardena Active" in summer

This weekly programme is designed to give you an overview of what you can find in the stunning Val Gardena area. We would be glad to create an individual programme for you in order to enjoy a perfect vacation. In addition to trekking and cycling, the experiences also include environmental education activities, broadening the knowledge of Ladin culture and customs. The programme is especially aimed at families and children.
All this always in maximum safety, in the company of highly qualified and certified local hiking guides and mountain bike guides, for an advanced hiking experience that becomes a complete experience and a stimulus to deepen awareness of the importance and value of contact with nature.

Not forget the pure excitement during the summer for children between 6 and 12 with the ‘Val Gardena Kids Active’ daily animation programme.

On our homepage you will find a list of all possible events during the week and you will find all the necessary information regarding meeting points and departure times for the various activities.
 

Val Gardena Active events

For the guests of Val Gardena Active's member accommodations (see special symbol) all events are free of charge or at a reduced price (except for the children's animation). For further information please contact the Val Gardena Active Point at the Tourist Offices of Val Gardena or the participating establishments.

We would be glad to make you discover the wonders of Val Gardena.

To the participating accommodations

Val Gardena Kids Active

Discover – be amazed – experience

It’s time for pure excitement during this summer for children between 6 and 12. The children taking part in the ‘Val Gardena Kids Active’ animation programme, from 1.07.2024 to 30.08.2024, will learn all there is to know about the Dolomites, a treasure trove bursting with adventure and small natural works of art. Five days a week, from monday to friday, children can dive into a world packed with incredible experiences! What do cows on a farm eat? Is climbing difficult? Why do the woods smell so good?
Children never stop asking questions as it is. The active weeks will provide them with all the answers they’re looking for, in the guise of fun. Meanwhile, the sporty guides will accompany them throughout the day. Bring on the summer!

Vie nce Tu pea cun nëus!
(come with us)

Monday: Brave mountain climbers and forest adventurers

Early in the morning our explorers try their hand at climbing during a trial climbing session under the supervision of the ‘Gardena Guides’ mountain guides: a first-hand experience with the rocky mountain walls.

In the afternoon the kids follow the signs of nature on the path of the eagle at the entrance to the Vallunga. They'll discover the new adventure world “Valtoi” with the adventure fence and feel the nature barefoot along the sensory path. The children will learn interesting facts about the forest and its inhabitants with our nature park guide.

 

Tuesday: Sports morning and creative handicrafts

Promoting motor skills is of great importance for children's development. Through interesting group activities, sports, games and lots of exercise in the great outdoors, motivated children learn to develop their mobility and their own body awareness. Special attention is paid to the perception of the body during the individual movements.

In the afternoon the kids discover how lots of natural materials can be used to create surprising things. Pebbles, moss, seeds, wood, leaves, pinecones and others are used to build small works of art which can then be taken home..

 

Wednesday: Exciting farm life and brave bikers

On an exciting guided visit to the Milan farm, the kids will experience how to live in the middle of nature. Of course, they can look over the shoulder of the farmers working! Children have the possibility to feed and pet cows and calves, to watch how cows are milked, and to taste homemade products.

The Bike Park Palmer is a place where children can prove their mountain bike skills! Beginners learn the first steps of cycling and experienced bikers can learn how to jump with their mountain bikes on different biking courses.

 

Thursday: Little hands, big builders

Pinwheels are loved by children all over the world. Building a DIY model is an activity that will enable them to acquire new skills and develop their fantasy. In the morning they will have fun creating a fun paper pinwheel and letting it rotate afterwards.

In the afternoon, the kids will go to the forest, where they can create dwarf caves and other mini-constructions, using only natural materials. In this way they will experience a creative day that will be exciting, adventurous and at the same time unforgettable.

 

Friday: Busy bees and little horse lovers

Children love honey: it’s sweet and yet still healthy. But how does honey get into the jar? Together with our guide Nadia, the children will visit a beekeeper in Selva, who will talk about the profession and the importance of honey bees. The kids will also have the chance to observe how bees work.

In the afternoon the children who are keen on horse riding can go on a journey on the back of a pony and experience that even small horses can bring great moments of joy

 

And if it rains?

Turning, handicraft work with clay, painting, climbing, visit to the museum…

Where to book?

Before 6.00 pm on the proceeding day at the tourist offices:

  • Active & Events Selva Val Gardena Tel. 0471 777 910
  • S. Cristina Tel. 0471 777 800
  • Ortisei Tel. 0471 777 600
  • info@valgardena-active.com

How old need the kids be to take part?

Between 6 and 12 years of age

Where’s the meeting point for activities?

9.30 am at the specified meeting point in Ortisei, S. Cristina or Selva.

How much is it to take part?

If a child takes part in the activities for the whole week, he or she will get a KIDS ACTIVE gift and his/her personalized certificate “Gherdëina Ranger”!

*If two children of the same family participate, there are price advantages!

What do you need to bring?

  • Mountain boots
  • Backpack
  • Packed lunch
  • Snack
  • Change of socks
  • Cap
  • Light widcheater jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain protection

NEW: Evening adventure discovering the forest

Enjoy a unique evening together with your parents!

On this special adventure, children and their parents will be guests of the countless inhabitants of the forest. Guide Roman will explore Vallunga together with the whole family, immersing all in a magical world. Here you will get to know the habitat of the animals, learn all kinds of interesting facts about the plant species of the Dolomites and can relax while listening to the enchanting evening voices of the forest.

When: July 12th and 26th and August 9th and 23rd from 7.00/7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Further Information:

Vie nce Tu pea cun nëus!