11th – 15th February 2026
FEBRUARY WHITE TRAIL RUNNING HOLIDAY IN ITALY
Our adventurous & authentic White Trail Running Holiday in Central Italy Rieti – Abruzzo consists of strengthening Trail Running, coffee & farm-to-table food, wine tasting, Cross-Country skiing / snowshoeing, exploring Roman ruins, night BBQ and packrafting. The 5 days consists of relax in the nature, meet the locals, learn local art & culture and enjoy the great views. We run in the morning, we lunch at a delicious and unique location, we then get back to our local accommodation to rest and shower. To then live and experience the surroundings and villages.
The retreat is for you who want to do something extra good during winter for yourself and your body. We stay at Rieti Valley, and the Campotosto Lake which is 1.5 hours drive from Rome’s Airport. The Abruzzo area is indulged with mountains, lakes and the forest. We sleep at Villa Relay and Amatrice Accommodation, practice Trail Running in the forest and Apennines mountains. Yoga will be also at Villa, but cooking, wine tasting and coffee experience will be in a different Villas from the area.
Following the success of the Active Holiday in June we are going to offer more dates in 2024 to enjoy the great training options that Italy has to offer.
Everyone with a Trail Running experience can participate.
Suggested flights
Athletes are expected to arrive the day before Day 1 or before 11:00AM on Day 1, with departures after 4:00PM on Day 5 or after Day 8 concludes.
The Airport Rome Fiumicino is 30 minutes from Rome, and the Villa in Rieti is approximately 1.5 hrs. We are happy to assist you before making your flight booking. We aim to put athletes in touch with each other prior to the event to allow you to arrange similar landing times to help you get on our transfer to the Villa. We offer airport transfers as part of the package to ensure smooth arrival and departure.
If you want help arranging flights or additional accommodation before or after the event, just get in touch at info@multisportsexperience.com — we’re happy to assist!
Itinerary
Day 1 – Wednesday, Feb 11
Welcome to Italy! We’ll pick you up at the airport and kick things off with a light 12km run through the heart of Rome. After lunch on the go, we’ll head north to Umbria to settle into our charming countryside villa, Villa D’Assio.
Evening pizza night at L’Antica Nord’Est — the perfect start to our winter adventure!
Day 2 – Thursday, Feb 12
After breakfast, we drive to Capricchia (Amatrice) where the mountains call! A scenic snow run up 5km +450m (plus return down hill) to the frozen waterfalls awaits, spikes or snowshoes ready for those who want to climb higher.
We’ll warm up over a delicious lunch at Zona del Gusto, then check into our cozy Agriturismo.
In the evening, join a hands-on Italian cooking class, where we’ll create a full 3-course dinner together.
Day 3 – Friday, Feb 13
A beautiful trail run or hike from Amatrice to Lake Campotosto (14km +780m) surrounded by pure mountain silence and snow-kissed views.
After lunch at Da Santino for a classic Pasta all’Amatriciana, we’ll dive into a local coffee-tasting experience with Marco ☕ — Italian energy guaranteed!
Dinner in a cozy local osteria to wrap up a perfect day.
Day 4 – Saturday, Feb 14
Time to strap on the snowshoes! We’ll explore the white trails of Terminillo Mountain, 10km +650m followed by lunch in a rustic mountain refuge.
Later, we’ll celebrate with a farewell BBQ dinner in Fonte Cerro, surrounded by good food, laughter, and friends old and new.
Day 5 – Sunday, Feb 15
A relaxed morning trail run and breakfast to end on a high note before transfers back to the airport.
Buon viaggio — until the next adventure!
Things to bring:
Winter running kit
Winter hiking boots (we have the poles)
Waterproof jacket
Sunglasses!
What is included?
- Group running focused on experiencing some of the local Villages and the Apennine.
- Local lunch and dinners with a drink.
- Snowshoeing equipment.
- Co-ordinated transfers from (and to) Restaurants.
- Co-ordinated transfers from (and to) Fiumicino airport
- Accommodation in Rieti and Amatrice with breakfast.
What is not included?
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Optional excursions not listed
- Personal gear and extras
Accommodation
Relais Villa D’Assio
Just 90 minutes from Rome, Relais Villa d’Assio is a restored Roman borgo nestled in the Umbrian hills — where olive groves, birdsong, and open skies set the pace.
Elegant rooms. Private gardens. A sandstone pool. Space to breathe, rest, and reconnect between swims.
Rooted in nature and slow living, this countryside sanctuary is la dolce vita done right.
Rooms
Each room at Relais Villa d’Assio blends timeless elegance with contemporary ease. Warm tones, natural materials, and historic charm create a peaceful, welcoming space to unwind.
Choose from spacious doubles or cosy singles, all with private ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning and serene countryside views. Whether you’re curling up with a book or sinking into sleep after a day in the water, your room is your personal retreat.
Ready to Book?
Payments – All prices are all-inclusive for this retreat
Single Occupancy €1145
Double Occupancy €985
Cancellation policy
For eligible bike tours plus triathlon, swimming, and trail running, choose between paying a cancellation fee or receiving a future trip credit/partial trip credit based on the chart below (fees are per guest):
*You can request a full refund up to 14 days after you book when you book 14 or more days before the final payment due date.
Full payment must be received 60 days prior to the event.
You may still cancel up to 40 days before the event. See Cancellation Table above.
If booking is made within 40 days of the event, the full balance is required at the time of booking.
Contact us to discuss further
info@multisportsexperience.com
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