ヴェルヴィオの天然記念物・トップ14

I was lucky enough to be part of the refuge team, it was like being with family, I was there for two months as a handyman and dishwasher, a beautiful place and an exceptional family

A very tough climb from any side you choose to do it.

Whichever side you pedal, the pass is always a spectacle of nature…

A challenge against oneself

Rest area with several tables, a place to light a fire and right next to the Pian di Gembro car parks. The tables are all in the sun and there is no fountain, so be prepared (although for those who are thirsty there are places on the road or in the flat area on the path a short distance away).

At an altitude between Aprica and Trivigno, it is a very beautiful plain from a naturalistic point of view. Also reachable by car and equipped with a car park, it can be a starting point for bike rides or a good panoramic stopping point equipped with tables and some places that offer refreshments in the summer. Point of passage for many tours involving the Aprica and Mortirolo passes.

The Visconti castle and the nearby Rupe Magna are an attraction worth visiting if you pass through Grosio. You can get there easily from a path that passes through the gorge just to the north and there are several benches for stopping and enjoying the view. Guided tours are available on certain days and times for both the castle and Rupe Magna (a gigantic rock full of prehistoric rock carvings). They are also the halfway point of the Sentiero dei Castelli.

It starts from Trivigno, above Aprica. The ascent is easy and offers a broad panorama: from Valtellina to Lake Poschiavo, passing through the Adamello and Orobie mountains. Sunrise and sunset are spectacular.