Valtellina

An easy itinerary along the Cech Coast, amidst history, nature, and legend.



The starting point is already a site of great interest, the Church of Sant'Alessandro di Traona, above the village; an example of Gothic architecture, consecrated in the 17th century, with a portico that is a veritable photo opportunity

A short hike of great historical interest in Lower Valtellina. The ruins of San Pietro in Vallate are those of a priory built in March 1078.



The approximately 15-minute route is well signposted. The first stretch from the center of Piagno (Cosio Valtellino) is on a paved road, followed by a wide but slightly

The "Sentiero Città Alpina" (Alpine City Trail) is a trail that explores Morbegno and its mountain hamlets, passing numerous points of interest such as monuments, churches, and historic streets.



The "Sentiero Città Alpina" (Alpine City Trail) is a 30-km loop, and is even more recommended if split into

Sostila is a medieval settlement (16th century) located at an altitude of 821 meters in Val Fabiolo, a valley almost hidden at the bottom and devoid of a road.



The village was inhabited until the mid-20th century. The stone houses are a museum that continues to tell the story of a mountain community that

"Four Seasons" hike on the Cech Coast. The best approach is a slow pace to capture some interesting details, small or large, such as a barn built on a boulder.



The route alternates—almost regularly—through woods, vineyards, and stone villages with vegetable gardens and fountains, along with trails, mule

A long hike in Lower Valtellina: from the village of Talamona, on the valley floor, to its mountain, Monte Pisello (2,272 m), through woods, mountain pastures, and alpine pastures, a FAI (Italian National Trust) property.



The climb to Monte Pisello (2,272 m) is a significant one, a real climb: approximately

Hike to the panoramic Pizzo Berro (1,847 m), the symbol of Bema, on the ridge between the Bitto di Albaredo and Gerola Valleys.



The route is half on a mule track, through meadows and huts, and half on a trail through the woods.

Pizzo dei Tre Signori (2,554 m) is the highest peak in the entire Valgerola: a symbol of this Orobic valley.



When the weather is favorable, the view extends across the Alps, all the way to Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn; to the south, the Valsassina with the Grigne mountains, Milan, the Lombardy plain

A hike in the Bitto Valley of Albaredo, a truly Orobic valley, with a typical sequence: forest, mountain pasture, pasture, and ridge; here and there, examples of traditional architecture. A highlight is the refuge located about halfway.



The route is divided in two by environment and difficulty. The first

Hike on the grassy knoll between Valtellina and Valchiavenna. Monte Bassetta (1,746 m), though modest, is breathtakingly panoramic, with 360-degree views that include Lake Como.



The La Piazza - Monte Bassetta route coincides with a section of the much longer and more challenging Sentiero Bonatti, named