Trekking and Yoga at Catinaccio with @donnedimontagna

Program

Friday, 16th of October

• 2:45 pm – Meeting at the Vajolet chairlift parking area in Pera (1,326 m) with Marzia, the Donne di Montagna yoga instructor, and the mountain guide who will accompany the group over the two days in the heart of the Catinaccio massif
• 3:00 pm – Departure through the centre of Pera Alta and then along the historic Via Crucis, surrounded by greenery, towards Muncion. Once you reach this small hillside village, offering one of the finest views of Pozza with Cima Undici and Cima Dodici rising into the sky on one side, and Mazzin with the Sella Group on the other, continue to La Regolina and from there enter the embrace of the Catinaccio peaks
• 3:30 pm – As you climb higher, an epic landscape unfolds before you, with the Vajolet Towers drawing ever closer until they seem within arm’s reach. Along the route, breaks are dedicated to observing the surrounding environment and practising conscious breathing. Elevation gain: 644 m, distance: 6 km
• 5:15 pm – Upon arrival at Rifugio Stella Alpina Spiz Piaz (1,960 m), settle into the shared rooms and, before dinner, enjoy a yoga session with the Donne di Montagna instructor
• 7:00 pm – Time to savour local dishes and the aromas of autumn colouring the surrounding landscape
• 9:00 pm – Relax after dinner with a guided tasting of Trentino Grappa. An expert will lead this narrated tasting, rich in aromas and flavours, paired with a specially created dessert prepared by the refuge chef. In collaboration with Strada dei Formaggi delle Dolomiti and the Trentino Grappa Protection Institute.
• Afterwards, share a few thoughts about the day’s experiences before heading to bed.

Saturday, 17th of October

• 7:00 am – Wake-up and meet outside the refuge for breathing exercises and mindfulness practice on yoga mats outdoors (weather permitting)
• 7:30 am – Breakfast at the refuge
• 8:30 am – Departure for a one-hour trek to Vajolet (2,248 m), then return to the refuge to collect backpacks before descending to the valley along a nature trail. Elevation gain: 295 m, distance: 2 km
• Around 12:00 pm – Once back in Pera on foot, return to the parking area for the farewell and conclusion of the experience.