Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Corteno Golgi

Embark on the Sentiero Camilo Golgi dall'Aprica, a moderate hike spanning 9.4 miles (15.0 km) with an elevation gain of 1103 feet (336 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 15 minutes to complete. This scenic route winds through beautiful wooded areas, featuring a mix of dirt roads, asphalt sections, and natural paths. As you hike, you'll enjoy panoramic views of Aprica, the Baradello, and the majestic Adamello mountain group, along with sweeping vistas over the Valtellina and parts of the Camonica Valley. The path also takes you through coniferous forests rich with firs, Scots pines, larches, and birches, alongside an undergrowth abundant in bilberries.

This trail is well-suited for a wide range of hikers, including families, thanks to its generally accessible terrain. While no specific access details are provided, its designation as a thematic route and its monitoring as a "Mountain Fitness" trail suggest it is well-maintained and easy to navigate. You can expect a pleasant journey through nature, making it a great option for a day out without needing specialized gear or advanced planning.

The Sentiero Camilo Golgi is a unique thematic trail dedicated to Camillo Golgi, the first Italian Nobel laureate in Medicine and Surgery, who hailed from Corteno Golgi and spent his summers in Aprica. Along the route, you will find descriptive panels detailing his life and scientific contributions, as well as the local history and environment. Key points of interest include a well-preserved Venetian-style sawmill, the ancient 11th-century Church of San Martino Franco, and a museum dedicated to the Nobel laureate. The path itself follows a section of the historic "Valeriana," an old mule track connecting Corteno Golgi to Aprica.