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Speed kings are coming
Any problems with a family tobogganing competition? Nope!
It’s been snowing outside for hours. Our little poppets have their noses pressed against the window and want to know when we can go tobogganing at last. We grown-ups still have to put them off, we have other plans for the day. On the morning of our third day at the Cavallino, we are kissed awake by the sunshine. When we look outside, we’re greeted by a spectacular, delightfully shimmering winter wonderland.
There’s no stopping the children now and we practically have to go tobogganing RIGHT NOW! Wrapped up warmly, we set out to the Rasciesa funicular railway. It takes just 8 minutes to get up to 2,200 m, which is where the 6-km-long toboggan run is. First, though, it’s time for some hiking, even if the kids aren’t so keen. But we grown-ups want to enjoy the magnificent panoramic view. We promise them a stop in the baita Rasciesa chalet and we can then toboggan straight down into the valley from there.
After a tasty bite to eat, it’s time to go: “On the toboggans, ready, go!” We zoom down into the valley at a scorching pace, loudly whopping, with tears of laughter and the occasional anxiously closed eyes. Once at the bottom, we still haven’t had enough. We take the train back to the middle station again and enjoy the adrenaline-packed tobogganing fun several more times. Finally, with cold hands and red cheeks, we trudge back into the warm interior of the Cavallino.
After a tasty bite to eat, it’s time to go: “On the toboggans, ready, go!” We zoom down into the valley at a scorching pace, loudly whopping, with tears of laughter and the occasional anxiously closed eyes. Once at the bottom, we still haven’t had enough. We take the train back to the middle station again and enjoy the adrenaline-packed tobogganing fun several more times. Finally, with cold hands and red cheeks, we trudge back into the warm interior of the Cavallino.
