Child and family-friendly Mountain Breaks in Trentino Alto Adige

The mountains are a great destination for family holidays with small children. In fact, more and more families are taking their holidays or week-end breaks in the mountains and the trend has become so popular that mountain retreats in Trentino Alto Adige have adapted their facilities to suit families with children. Whoever books holidays in mountain retreats will have noticed that rates for rooms sleeping four are more frequent, however it is clear that families (and especially the children) would prefer two separate bedrooms rather than sharing one large room.

And what else is new? Sinks and, listen up, showers with running water all day! Depending on the amount of available water – at 2000m in altitude water availability is not always guaranteed – many of these retreats and campsites have adapted their facilities making accommodation as comfortable as possible.

And to add to comforts, duvets are set out on camp-beds and often Wi-Fi internet connection is available, where parents can connect online whether in the middle of the woods or mountain lakes and still enjoy their break.

However do pay attention to the dear old mountain rules and regulations! At 10pm it’s lights out until 6am, and until that time silence rules! Another regulation is that at the retreats guests are not obliged to purchase food and drink however more and more retreats apply a surcharge for those who bring their own food and drink....peace of mind for mothers who wish to prepare snacks and meals for little ones.

And how about excursions? Even these have been adapted for little ones, with shaded, quiet pathways where parents and children can walk and admire the landscape. However, an alpine guide is always required (just contact the tourist office) helpful in giving advice on suited pathways and routes.

Besides guides, parents should pay particular attention in evaluating the physical capacities of their children and take regular stops and bring plenty of water and energy snacks, suitable clothing and sun protection, as the Trentino Alto Adige sunshine is certain to give a tan!