ソンドリオの峡谷・トップ20

Open to traffic again mid-September 25

From the Marinelli-Bombardieri Refuge, the trail descends into the Scerscen Valley, initially through scree and scree, with a few short, more technical sections. After descending the rocky spur of the refuge, you enter the moraine area: here, you cross four bridges over the stream, then ascend to reach a fifth, necessary because further downstream, passage is blocked by rushing streams and loose debris.

The Forcola Valley is a wild Alpine canyon that opens just beyond Alpe Solena, traversed by ancient military mule tracks, now wide walkways. Follow trail N145 to enter this rocky valley, characterized by an unusual landscape of carbonate rocks, dominated by the silhouette of Mount Sumbraida. Along the route, you'll pass the Fornelle and Forcola mountain huts, until you reach a strategic crossroads: continuing straight ahead leads to the Bocchetta di Forcola, the Italian front line during the Great War; turning right along trail N146.1 leads to the Bocchetta di Pedenolo.

Currently fully closed road and cycle path

If you are heading towards Lake Livigno, the S1 trail in the valley is definitely more recommended. The S2 on the slope is sometimes more exposed and dangerous and you have to push your bike a lot. However, due to the remaining snow, we have to take this S2.

Beautiful gorge...the trail can be very slippery in wet weather...

Beautiful suspension bridge over the Mallero river, very high and panoramic both over Sondrio and the entrance to Val Malenco and its gorge carved out by the water. The passage is very wide and safe, and connects Ponchiera and Mossini without passing through Sondrio. It is worth stopping by if you are going towards Val Malenco or if you want to take a panoramic tour above Sondrio.

Bridge in the void with breathtaking views