Carnival is a much-loved festival throughout the Alps and in Alta Valtellina the opportunities for fun in the snow are certainly not lacking: from CarneValdidentro to Carnevàl di Mat in Bormio, to Carnival in Livigno. The snow-covered Alps will be the perfect setting for a family holiday!
Skiing, snowshoeing, walks in the snow, tobogganing, fat biking, alpaca and llama activities and moments of relaxation are just some of the experiences to be had in the cheerful and lively atmosphere of Carnival in the mountains.
This is a special occasion, when the ski school uniforms give way to cheerful and colourful costumes, making skiing even more fun and exciting! In Bormio, for example, you can take part in the Carnevàl di Mat and experience all the thrill and adrenaline of the traditional night skiing in fancy dress.
Or you can opt for the fun events in the various Alpine villages, each with its own traditions and costumes. Among the various Carnival celebrations in the mountains, you can't miss the characteristic climbing of the “Palo della Cuccagna”, a tree specially limbed and debarked for the occasion: prizes are awarded according to the height reached and the time taken to climb it.
The float parade, especially in Livigno, is a real must! The inhabitants of the village, divided into groups on the basis of the contrada they belong to, during the period leading up to Carnival engage in the construction of allegorical floats that, on the festival day, parade along the central street of the village, literally leaving both young and old open-mouthed!
Carnival at high altitude is truly a unique event, amidst a thousand colours and exciting activities for the whole family, such as the bottle fishing, guess the number of candies in the jar, the most original mask: it really takes very little to make it so much fun! Inflatables, animation and much more, everything is designed to bring joy and light-heartedness.
If Carnival is a children's festival, could something tasty be missing? Absolutely not! Known in the rest of Italy as “Chiacchiere”, if you decide to spend Carnival in Valtellina, it would be better to talk about “Manzòle”: fragrant and tasty pancakes, covered with icing sugar and ideal for a totally satisfying snack.
In short, as you can see, in the heart of the Alps we have everything you need to spend a cheerful and surprising time, in the name of sport, tradition and, why not, taste! Valtellina awaits you. And we look forward to welcoming you to our Resort in Valdidentro, from which you can easily reach all the funniest events of the Alpine Carnival!
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