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Mensa Italy was formally established as a national Mensa organisation in 1983, and currently has around 2600 active members.

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As a Mensa member, you can attend as many events & gatherings as you want. You can either go by yourself or bring along your family & friends. 

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⛷️ MENSA ON THE SNOW 2025
January 31st – February 2nd 2025

MENSA ON THE SNOW 2025

Dates: January 31st – February 2nd
Location: Ponte di Legno

Only for members and their guests!

Like last year, Mensa Italia is organizing a weekend on the snow: an opportunity to get away from the routine, enjoy the mountains and spend time in good company.

📣📣📣📣 ATTENTION: Reservations for accommodations for Mensa In Quota 2025 are open.

We are waiting for you in the dedicated topic to coordinate for the rooms occupation.
And hurry: those who arrive late get a bad place to stay!

Join our chat here

Silvia, Sabina, Gaia, Andrea. 🙂

Now, more about the event itself:

📢 At the northern end of Valcamonica, in the province of Brescia, lies the small and cosy village of Ponte di Legno. Located at an altitude of 1260 metres, it is connected via the Tonale Pass to the municipality of Vermiglio in the province of Trento. Built at the confluence of two streams that meet here to form the River Oglio, the village is crossed by numerous small wooden bridges, but its name derives from the medieval name “Dalania” that later became “Dalegno”. 

💡 A 20-minute cable car ride from the village takes you to the Presena glacier (2,700-3,000 metres), 4 kilometres from the Tonale Pass, a destination for both winter and summer skiing. From June to September, a rather demanding hike leads to Lake Aviolo in the Adamello Brenta Nature Park.  

Pictures from Italia.it

Shonan & Yokohama promise not just intellectual discourse and the facilitation of social connections, but a deeper appreciation of the world around you. Indeed, cultural, ecological, and environmental issues will all feature in the event program.

ACCOMMODATION

🇯🇵 🥋 🗻 🍣 🍱 🥢 ⛩️ 🎎 🌸 🍥 ☯ 🍜 🍵 👘 🍡

For skiers⛷️🏂 and non-skiers!🛷

Meals in the refuge, aperitifs with vin brulè and bombardini, nights of board games for insomniacs.

There are two options: apartment (cheaper) or hotel.
Both the hotel and the apartments are close to each other, close to the center of Ponte di Legno and the ski lifts.
The apartments will be available from Friday to Sunday.
For longer stays in the apartment, contact the staff.

Links: Bot, Telegram, Maps, Website

Pictures from Pohorje and Bohinj

Winter Ski Weekend at the luxurious Hotel Bohinj

Hotels

📢 The Bellavista and Cristallo hotels have various types of rooms. Breakfast is included.

🛌 For those who want to stay for more days, the Bellavista hotel allows reservations with a minimum of 3 nights stay in a double or quadruple room.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The cancellation policy is specified on the hotel’s website.

📅 HOW TO BOOK: fill this form to let us know you’ll be in the hotel, then finalize the reservation and payment by yourself directly on the hotel’s website.

LINK: Cristallo and Bellavista.

Pictures from Hotel Cristallo

Pictures from Hotel BellaVista

Apartments

📢 All apartments accommodations are with a kitchen area. The staff has previously booked some of them. For a better allocation and less dispersion, as these first accommodations are filled, others will be made available, slightly more expensive. So those who book earlier, pay less.

PRICES: we’ve chosen the cheaper places in the area, without getting too far from the city center. You can find all the prices in this document.

CANCELLATION POLICY: once payment has been made, it is NOT possible to request a refund of the amount paid. In this case, members are invited to find replacements for the booked accommodations or to agree with the other flatmates on the division of their share in case of impossibility of participating in the event.

📅 HOW TO BOOK: 

  • check the availability of the apartments, as we proceed with the reservations, from the last columns of this document
  • find your flatmates on the event chat and/or write your name in the last column of this document and use it to identify your potential roommates. 

  • fill in this form only when you have filled all the beds in the apartment.

  • contact the staff to proceed with the payment.

  • payments will be accepted and completed only after the desired accommodation has been completely occupied.

Filling out the form alone does NOT guarantee the booking of the apartment, which is considered completed only upon payment of the balance.

Check out this amazing video about Ponte di Legno from DiscoverVision

💎Nestled in the heart of Slovenia’s pristine alpine paradise, Bohinj offers breathtaking winter landscapes, crystal-clear lake views, and serene snowy forests.

🏞️The stunning Hotel Bohinj, one of the most luxurious hotels in the country, is the perfect retreat for a magical winter getaway.

From exploring ancient temples and shrines to experiencing the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity in Japanese life, the incredible experiences will just keep on coming.

Join us for an unforgettable journey in one of the world’s most captivating locations!

Further details about AMG 2025 Shonan & Yokohama will be published soon. 💙

🤩 When AMG 2025 draws to a close (or maybe before it even begins), many of you will want to explore other regions of Japan while you’re here, and you certainly won’t be disappointed!

From exploring ancient Mayan ruins to experiencing the colourful rhythms of Méxican life, the incredible experiences will just keep on coming. 

Join us for an unforgettable journey in one of the world’s most captivating locations!

Further details about GLAM 2025 Cancún will be published soon. 💙

  • ⛩️ Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and culture

    in Shonan and Yokohama, known for their scenic beauty, and for their rich and ancient history (and not so ancient history, too, as Shonan is the iconic setting of the world famous anime known as Slam Dunk).

  • 👘 Enjoy your stay

    at the Shonan Kokusai-mura Center, which offers exclusive accommodation and facilities designed to foster deeper friendships among Mensans.

  • 🚌 Take advantage of Japan Mensa’s transport assistance

    by hopping on the chartered buses from nearby stations and Haneda Airport, ensuring smooth, hassle-free travel for all the AMG attendees.

  • 🗻 Enjoy a variety of exciting activities,

    including a grand Gala Dinner, optional events, and immersive post-tours exploring the vibrant surroundings.

📷 Check out some photos from Japan

Foto: Žan Osim

See you soon in Italy!

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