Into the Italian alps
Six days of mountain peaks, dramatic via ferratas, and Alpine views. A challenge at altitude. Rest in a castle. A journey that pushes your boundaries and brings perspective. Italy in its most intense form. And you at a new level.
This is a real alpine adventure with a focus on climbing and via ferratas. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone?
Travel dates
18.09 to 23.09.2026
September 25 to September 30, 2025 (Never too late)
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You seek challenge, but not all day long. You want to push boundaries, but also enjoy them. You are ready for altitude, but also appreciate comfort. This trip combines intense via ferratas with a stay in an Italian castle. Physical challenge by day, peace and luxury by night. For those who consciously choose the best of both worlds.
Physical activities
- Via ferratas: multiple trails, varying degrees of difficulty, spectacular mountain walls
- Alpine hikes: through nature and over ridges overlooking the Dolomites
- Ice baths: cold mountain lakes that make you sharp
- Spa: relax with a view between the peaks
Mental reset
- Guidance: learn to regulate your tension and find control
- (Basic) Yoga: move, ground, recover
- Reflection: Campfire conversations and one-on-one
- Silence: moments without stimuli, just being
In Italy, the emphasis is more on via ferratas than on hikes, in contrast to the trip in Norway. You climb more often than in Norway. That requires different strength – both mental and physical. You learn that height is confronting, but manageable. That your body is stronger than your mind thinks.
Where are you staying?
An exclusive castle in the Italian Alps. Fully catered for our group, with various room options for every budget and preference.
The castle
- Authentic Alpine architecture
- Beautiful mountain view
- Shared spaces for group moments
- Privacy when you need it
Room options
Shared room (€1,950 base price)
- 2 single beds per room
- Bright, authentic rooms
- Perfect balance between budget and comfort
Private room (+ €100-150)
- Single or double bed
- More rest and privacy
- Own space after intensive climbing days
Suite (+ €250, only 1 available)
- King-size bed
- Extra space and luxury
- Unique view
- Those who book first, have first choice
You select your room preference directly when booking through our system.
What is included?
The trip is completely organized for you.
Included
- 5 nights castle accommodation (6-day program)
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- All activities including spa
- Professional guidance
- FYM hoodie
- Photos of the trip
- Transfer to/from Turin Airport (INCLUDED in price)
Not included
- Flight ticket Amsterdam - Turin (KLM)
- Travel insurance (mountaineering coverage required)
- Room upgrade (optional)
Practical information
Flight: KLM from Amsterdam to Turin.
Standard trip (Sept. 18-23):
- Outbound: Sept. 18, 09:35 (arrival late morning)
- Back: Sept. 23, 11:45 a.m. (arrival early afternoon)
Never Too Late (Sept. 25-30):
- Heading: Sept. 25, 09:35
- Return: Sep 30, 11:45 AM
Airport transfer from Turin included. The adventure begins there.
Conditioning & Preparation:
Good basic fitness required. Focus is more on via ferratas than hikes – you will be climbing regularly and working with heights. Less cardio-intensive than Norway, but mentally more challenging due to the vertical component.
If you're not comfortable with heights, this trip will be a challenge. But that's exactly where you grow.
Packing List
This packing list contains the minimum necessary items for the trip. Anything else you wish to bring is, of course, up to your discretion.
- Backpack minimum 20L
- Good walking shoes + socks
- Water bottle / drinking bag
- Hiking clothes (also for possible wet weather)
- Warm clothing
- Towel + toiletries
- Easy-fitting clothing
- Swimwear
- Optional: gloves for climbing
- Optional: headlamp
Pay
You reserve your spot with a deposit of €300. The rest you pay no later than 8 weeks before departure.
After your booking, log in to WeTravel.com where you'll find all payments conveniently arranged. Safe, simple, transparent.
Questions? Let us know.
Book your adventure
6 days and 5 nights of adventure. Full of personal growth, hikes, via ferratas, ice baths and connection with others.
€1950 Per person
Spread payment possible
Details
- Incl. guidance and all activities
- Incl. breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Incl. transfer from the airport
- Upgrade to a private room or suite (from €100)
- Excl. airfare (book yourself)
- Arrange good travel insurance (mountain sports)
A unique location in Italy
The Freeze Your Mind Community
As a Freeze Your Mind participant, you automatically become part of our tight-knit community, a place full of connection, inspiration and adventure.
- Group chat with all participants
- Exclusive discounts on future trips
- Discounts at partners and in our FYM webshop
- Personal discount code to share
The Never too late
A slower pace. The same experience. Because it's never too late to grow and adventure.
- Slower pace, more breaks
- Adjustments where necessary
- Small group of like-minded people
- Same adventure, your pace
