It’s summer, an ideal time to enjoy a relaxing break in the mountains, when the meadows are dotted with colorful flowers and the woods are green and alive with the flow of streams. It’s time to for walking in green open vistas and enjoy breathtaking views to the highest peaks, still snow-covered. Here are the tips of Agriturismi.it to enjoy some of the finest mountain resorts, without forgetting the flavors and authenticity that only a stay at a farmhouse can offer!
1) Val d’Aosta
In the picturesque setting of the Gran Paradiso National Park, surrounded by green meadows, we find the Farmhouse Plan de la Tour, in the small village of Epinel, a cozy building in wood and stone, where the atmosphere is simple and familiar. 
Sweet awakening with a breakfast made of natural products such as yogurt, fruit juices and freshly baked cakes. A place where time seems to stand still and that gives the opportunity to discover wisely preserved scents and flavors. A lot of animals with which children can make friends: goats, rabbits, and a small dog. It is close to an old “Forte”, a historical monument of the twelfth century called “Tor Mugnes”.
2) Trentino-Alto Adige
For a few relaxing days in the pristine nature of Trentino, at the Farmhouse Ranch dei Lupi it is possible to find the true flavors of rural life and take a trip back in time. Warm and cozy rooms, apartments, and then long horseback rides along the trails, tastings of wine and food specialties of the area surrounded by the magical Lagorai chain. Among the dishes to try in the cool evenings, Spätzle, the Tyrolean dumplings, mushrooms, polenta, a natural menu in the dining room, furnished with stone, wood and objects of the farming civilization; a true delight is the cheese fondue, as well as the Crepes with radicchio. 
In the nearby Brenta river you can try canoeing, kayaking and rafting and a have refreshing swim surrounded by nature; and again, cycling and pony trekking.
3) Piemonte
Farmhouse La Tensa comes from the recovery of a mountain hamlet in the town of Domodossola along the road leading to the ski resort Domobianca, in a panoramic position above Sacro Monte Calvario. The village is located close to numerous hiking trails, ideal for hiking enthusiasts. There are many activities for guests: hiking, cycling, trips to the adventure park of Alpe Lusentino, and a little rest in the Ossola valleys. 
Osteria della Tensa offers traditional dishes, made by using local food. Mountain bike rides and walks are organized to explore the nearby mountains. There are also cooking classes. Among the finest dishes not to be missed: Strudel with leeks, ricotta cheese and onion jam, Smoked trout with raspberry vinaigrette cream and currant, Créme Brulee with vegetables and parmesan cheese with crispy bacon, lamb chops with raspberry vinaigrette.
4) Lombardy
In the park lies the Farmhouse Ca’ dla Pia, a farm in a forest of 50,000 square meters, which cultivates herbs to make teas, berries in a small plantation in Valtellina, fruit trees and vegetables in a kitchen garden in the Lake Maggiore area to prepare jams and chutneys, and even rows of grapes in the area of Grumello that produce wine of Valtellina, olive trees that give us the excellent heather honey from Valtellina. This is the realm of liqueurs, brandies and elixirs. You can make friends with the farm animals such as dogs, cats, parrots, owls, hawks, iguanas, geckos, royal pythons, turtles, goldfish, chinchillas, squirrels. All this in a wonderful greenery where you can find refreshment and meals for evenings to remember. From a trip on Lake Como to Lake St. Moritz, the thermal resorts of Bormio, the places to visit are truly endless.
5) Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The Farmhouse La di Anselmi is the ideal place for those who want to take a few days stay greeted by the warmth and simplicity. The farm produces wine, honey and liqueurs and offers a rich breakfast, and organize visits to the winery and wine tasting. Tasting of various wines DOC Friuli Latisana and various typical products: San Daniele ham, Montasio cheese and the traditional Friuli sausages. The farm is located not far from the Roman towns of Palmanova and Aquileia, a historic fortress town founded in the sixteenth century by the Venetians and the area of production of the great wines of Friuli Doc Latisana. Since 1928, the winery, set in 170 acres of vineyards where different varieties of grapes are grown, such as Refosco, Verduzzo and Ribolla, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Cabernet. Particularly important is the production of Prosecco sparkling wine bottled directly at the winery.
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