From walking to orienteering: experiencing the mountains with Mountain Bond

Walking in the mountains is much more than a physical activity: it is a way to reconnect with oneself, with nature, and with the history of places. Every path, every step, every panorama becomes an opportunity to learn something new – about the world around us and about who we are.

In Bormio and Santa Caterina Valfurva, in the heart of the Alps, you can have experiences that go beyond a simple hike. Activities designed for those who want to delve deeper, listen, observe… and grow.

Whether you want to improve your walking technique, learn to orient yourself, sleep under the stars, or reflect on nature's changes, you will find the right path for you here. 

Walking lesson: improve your mountain stride

Walking in the mountains is not just putting one foot in front of the other. With the right technique, every excursion can become safer, less tiring, and much more enjoyable.

During this experience, you will learn to work on posture, rhythm, the use of trekking poles, and energy management on different types of terrain. A valuable opportunity to tackle ascents and trails with greater awareness.

🕒 Duration: approximately 3/4 hours
👥 Min. 3 participants
📆 From late June to September

  

Orienteering and cartography: learn to orient yourself with a map and compass

Have you ever experienced the thrill of finding your way without a GPS? In this experience, you will immerse yourself in the basics of orienteering, learning to read a topographical map, interpret symbols, and use a map and compass.

Through practical and fun activities, you will develop new skills to move in the mountains with greater autonomy and confidence.

🕒 Duration: approximately 5 hours
👥 Min. 2 participants
📆 From late June to October

Bivouac night: the mountain under the stars

Experiencing the mountains at night is something magical. After a splendid hike, we will reach a bivouac together, where we will spend the night surrounded by the silence and essential beauty of the peaks.

We will admire the sunrise from a privileged viewpoint, far from the hustle and bustle, immersed in an authentic and unforgettable experience.

🕒 Half day + night + half day
👥 Min. 2 participants
📆 From June to September
🌄 Includes night in bivouac

In the footsteps of our great-grandparents: stories and trails of old on Gavia and Stelvio Passes

The mountains tell stories. Every path, every alpine pasture, every mule track carries the traces of those who lived in these places before us.

In this excursion, we will retrace the paths of our great-grandparents, amidst stories of alpine soldiers, smugglers, and ancient refuges. A true journey through time, to discover how the mountain has changed – and how, in the end, it has always remained true to itself.

🕒 Duration: approximately 4/5 hours
👥 Min. 3 participants
📆 From late June to September

Glaciers and climate change: a journey through time

Glaciers are living witnesses of the past… and of our present. In this experience, we will visit a glacial environment, observing up close the signs of climate change.

We will discuss science and sustainability, what is happening to the mountain, and how we can take care of it. An excursion that touches both mind and heart.

🕒 Duration: approximately 5/6 hours
👥 Min. 3 participants
📆 From late June to September

Meet your guide: Valentina Porro

Guiding you through all these experiences will be Valentina Porro, a Mid-Mountain Guide and Ski Instructor, with a passion for sport, nature, and personal growth. Valentina loves to propose excursions that are not limited to physical movement but invite you to slow down, listen, and learn. Her goal? To make you return home different from when you left.

Want to discover Valentina's proposals?

All activities are by reservation, to be arranged directly with the guide.
Discover the experiences at the link: http://bit.ly/4nURhOH

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