When the mountains are blanketed in snow and many seek refuge in the warmth, the Euganean Hills reveal a more intimate charm, and the thermal spas are the perfect response to the bitter climate. It’s the season of calm, soft colors, and clear air: perfect for those who love to move slowly and rediscover the harmony between nature and well-being. These volcanic hills gently emerge from the Padua plain, offering landscapes usually reserved for the mountains, but at a more accessible altitude. In winter, they take on a special aspect: the light is softer, the air is stiller, and the chestnut, oak, and Mediterranean scrub forests offer an atmosphere of silence and introspection.
Just minutes from the AbanoRitz, the Euganean Hills Regional Park, which extends over approximately 19,000 hectares, offers trails, villages, and views that are even more breathtaking in winter. Here, sports are never so extreme, allowing for a profound connection with the landscape.
Winter trekking in the hills requires suitable footwear and a great deal of curiosity; the area’s trail network includes over 200 routes, some of the most pleasant:
- Monte Ceva and Monte Rua, above Torreglia: a short but intense panoramic route offering open views and the scent of the woods.
- A loop through the vineyards and woods around the village of Arquà Petrarca: less elevation gain with splendid winter views of now-barren vines and woods.
- A walk between Teolo and the northeastern slopes of the hills, perfect for Nordic walking or a brisk walk.
Wellness and nature are a perfect pairing for an off-season getaway. Winter is also the perfect time to combine exercise with the pleasures of spa treatments, especially for athletes. Away from mass tourism, yet close to your own well-being.
In the Euganean Hills, the cold season isn’t just a break, but a holiday to be experienced with awareness. Fascinating walks, tranquil views, the warmth of the spa: a unique balance between activity and quiet, movement and relaxation.
For those who stay at the AbanoRitz, it’s an experience to be savored step by step, a memorable part of a vacation that deserves to be shared: in photos, in sensations, in memories.
