Top Veneto Active & Outdoor Classes

Partake in one of Italy’s most time-honored art forms during this two-and-a-half-hour small-group glass-blowing workshop on the island of Murano. Suitable for beginners, workshops include a live demonstration and hands-on instruction in shaping molten glass. Make an original art object to take back home as a souvenir, ready for pickup the next day. Your glass piece can also be shipped worldwide at an additional cost.

Discover the island of Murano, near Venice, with a small-group glass workshop and walking tour. See traditional artistry in action at Murano’s famous glass factories and visit the workshop of a local artist for a hands-on class. Complete the experience with a walk around Murano to see its churches, landmarks, and striking architecture.

Learn the secrets of glassblowing during this activity in Venice. Visit the Glass Factory Showroom near St Mark's Square to see examples of this highly specialized glass art, beloved by collectors the world over. Learn about this technique's origins in the Roman Empire from you guide, then watch a glassblowing demonstration by a Master Artisan.

Experience the world of Murano Glass in our Glass Factory and enjoy a demonstration with style! You'll live the authentic experience of the centuries old Murano Glass in one of the oldest Glass Factories of the island. You'll see a skilful Glass Master working the different techniques of the Glass Production, such as the famous Blowing Glass technique or the Sculpture technique. During the demonstration of the Glass production a member of our team will explain the different steps of the production, the techniques and the material used by our Glass Master, while you will enjoy a glass of Prosecco! The visit will then continue to the Glass Artworks Collection of the Factory, that houses masterpieces made by the most important Murano Glass Masters that collaborates with our Glass Factory.

Ski through the spectacular winter scenery of the Dolomites on a 4-hour guided morning or afternoon ski tour of the Tofano area from Cortina d’Ampezzo. Depending on your skiing experience and with an expert guide, zoom down steep runs in the high Ravalles or Pomedes areas, tackle some of Cortina’s 1956 Olympic slopes, or go slower on the gentler runs on the lower slopes. Enjoy the stunning winter setting and views of the wide Cortina valley, and take rest and refreshment breaks in traditional mountain huts on route.

Turn a day around the Cinque Torri Ski Area into a cultural adventure with this local-led tour. With your ski instructor introducing you to the best vistas, the best slopes, and the best food—you’ll take lunch at a terraced chalet, enjoying homemade Linzer torte and more—you’ll get the most out of your day around the slopes of Mount Averau and Mount Lagazuoi.

Bring the whole family along and watch as your children learn how to safely hit the ski slopes in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Watch your little ones thrive on the slopes with an instructor by their side, nurturing their skiing skills and providing them with personalized attention. With patience and a passion for teaching, your children can have fun while learning at the same time. Plus, enjoy the convenience of private transportation.

Take in the grandeur of the Dolomites in winter with this Super8 6-hour ski tour from Cortina d'Ampezzo. Ski in a figure-8 shape through a spectacular landscape of famous mountain peaks, pristine valleys, icy waterfalls and traditional mountain refuges. Admire mountaintop views and varied scenery, including the Marmolada, Tofana, Civetta, 5 Torri and Pelmo.

The Sellaronda ski area is one of the most scenic in the Dolomites, but making your way through the complex network of pistes is a challenge. With this private ski tour, explore 16 miles (26 km) of spectacular red and black pistes without the hassle of following a map. Spend the entire day skiing above 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) across four different mountain passes, stopping for a chalet lunch (own expense).

Explore some of the famous sites of World War I during a 6-hour ski tour in the Dolomites from Cortina d'Ampezzo. Ski around the Col di Luna, a mountain that saw many bloody battles during the war. Scan the landscape for signs of the war, including trenches and gun posts. Stop for lunch in a mountain refuge at midday. Cover 49 miles (80 km) on this ski trip, enjoying the gorgeous winter scenery and learning about history at the same time.

The climbing gym, recently built (2017) offers the possibility of indoor climbing on over 80 routes from 3b to 8b + on a maximum height of 24 meters and up to 30 meters of development. The gym offers a valid alternative to outdoor climbing when it is not possible to climb outside, also the proximity to the center of Cortina d'Ampezzo and the ease of access allow you to be able to climb even with limited time available.

The numerous sport climbing crags located near Cortina allow enthusiasts of this discipline to count on around two thousand pitches. It is a true paradise for climbers, and not only for classic mountaineers who love to climb the beautiful Dolomite peaks; climbers will also find a fantastic playground in the Ampezzo valley, with the added value of the environmental beauty in which the numerous cliffs of the area are immersed.

The Via Alpinistica is dedicated to intermediate / expert climbers on different routes that offer a suggestive view at the end of each route. Once you have put on the harness, just follow the advice of our experts to conquer the top of the route!

The only water sports school in Lido di Venezia. At Blue Moon beach you can have fun and play sports on the beach. The Stand up paddle course takes place in two phases: the first level, with the flat sea; second level, with the waves where you will learn to ride the waves with the S.U.P. The Surf Course is practiced when there are storms, our qualified I.S.A instructors will inform you when it is possible to surf and you can enter the water safely with us, learn the main maneuvers and use surfskate as a training method outside the waterfall. In our school you will find all the courses available and the possibility of renting equipment. Sport and fun guaranteed!

Indulge in some of Europe’s finest winter sports with an action-packed day trip to Kronplatz, home to 32 state-of-the-art lifts. A guide will be on-hand to find the best slopes, with options for all ski and snowboard levels. Advanced skiers will have their pick of 5 black slopes. Break for lunch to taste a complimentary spread of traditional local dishes. You’ll also be treated to a tasty coffee break.

Hit the Italian slopes for a day with this 5-hour ski tour of the Sesto Dolomites region. Enjoy access to 56 miles (90 km) of varied tracks, including the 'Giro delle Cime' route that offers views of some of the area's most gorgeous scenery.

Voga veneta, or the traditional Venetian rowing, represents the essence and the spirit of Venice: there is no better way to discover the traditions, contemporary sports and everyday life of Venice. Join us and take a trial lesson to get acquainted with the Venetian rowing! We’ll introduce you to the rowing of a sandalo, the traditional boat historically used for rowing throughout the city, hunting and fishing in the lagoon. A sandalo can accommodate two to four people, so that you can learn the basic technique and then take a course if you want to go on and take to the next level your Venetian rowing skills.