• Parks

Pyramids of Postalesio natural reserve

The reserve, on the sunny side of middle Valtellina, in an area between 700 and 800 meters above sea level called "Il Prato" in Postalesio, consists of a small moraine deposit with debris of different sizes. Here the phenomenon of the "Pyramids of earth" is manifested, it arises from the erosive action exerted by rainwater that, falling, erodes and crumbles the soil made up of debris, leaving intact only the compact boulders. This is the origin of these columns surmounted by boulders of different sizes. The process is still active today. Alongside the existing ones, some formations can be seen at the initial stage. The existence of small valleys dug between the pyramids creates a particular microclimate that allows the development of a dense forest with the simultaneous presence of species of cold climates, including larch, spruce, silver fir, scots pine; alongside species that prefer warmer climates.
In addition to the 7 main Pyramids, it is possible to observe new Pyramids in the formation phase and moraine deposits that lead to the formation of other Pyramids. It is also possible to see numerous boulders emerging from the ground, which, in the near future, will be able to act as "hat" of new Pyramids.

 

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Places

Rusina's Mill

  • Art & Culture
Rusina's Mill
1.7 km

Parravicini House

  • Art & Culture
Parravicini House
2.64 km

Negri House

  • Art & Culture
Negri House
2.67 km

Ranzetti House

  • Art & Culture
Ranzetti House
2.69 km

St. Peter's church

A Church of very ancient origin dating back to the end of the 10th century
  • Art & Culture
St. Peter's church
2.84 km

Piccioli House

  • Art & Culture
Piccioli House
2.95 km

Oberti Mill

  • Art & Culture
Oberti Mill
3.59 km

Parish church of St. Augustine

  • Art & Culture
Parish church of St. Augustine
3.61 km

Valtellina Golf Club

Valtellina Golf Club is surrounded by beautiful nature to the north of Lake Como and near Sondrio.
  • Golf
Valtellina Golf Club, Caiolo (SO)
3.75 km

Rural settlements in Colorina

Romito
  • Art & Culture
Rural settlements in Colorina
4.5 km

Rural settlements in Caiolo

Cà di Rosa - Cà Rosse
  • Art & Culture
Parrocchia S. Vittore di Caiolo
4.56 km

St. Victor's church

A nice mule track leads to this massive building, located on a promontory overlooking the creek Livrio
  • Art & Culture
St. Victor's church
4.59 km

House in via Roi

  • Art & Culture
House in via Roi
4.81 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Sassella

  • Art & Culture
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Sassella
5.21 km

Rural settlements in Berbenno

Maroggia - Motta Bassa (Monastero)
  • Art & Culture
Rural settlements in Berbenno
5.28 km

Rif. Bosio Galli 2086m

Alpe Airale
  • Mountains
Rif. Bosio Galli 2086m
6.38 km

Vintage motorcycles museum

  • Lifestyle
Vintage motorcycles museum
7.01 km

Paribelli Castle

A watch-tower that was turned into an austere noble palace, which now hosts one of the most beautiful stüe in Valtellina.
  • Art & Culture
Paribelli Castle
7.13 km

Churches in Albosaggia

  • Art & Culture
Churches in Albosaggia
7.22 km

Piazza garibaldi in sondrio

  • Art & Culture
Piazza garibaldi in sondrio
7.54 km

Activities

Hydrospeed Fun

  • Active & Green
Hydrospeed Fun
2.31 km

River Sup - Superhero

  • Active & Green
River Sup - Superhero
2.31 km

River Sup - Superman

  • Active & Green
River Sup - Superman
2.31 km

Kayak Fun - Boater Xtreme

  • Active & Green
Kayak Fun - Boater Xtreme
2.31 km

Kayak Fun - Survival X

  • Active & Green
Kayak Fun - Survival X
2.31 km

Kayak Fun - Into the Wild

  • Active & Green
Kayak Fun - Into the Wild
2.31 km

Hydrospeed Extreme: Are You Ready For a True Challenge?

  • Active & Green
Hydrospeed Extreme: Are You Ready For a True Challenge?
2.31 km

Hydrospeed Adrenaline: Upgrade to The Next Level

  • Active & Green
Hydrospeed Adrenaline: Upgrade to The Next Level
2.31 km

2RunDoubleFun: The Best Rafting Experience

  • Active & Green
2RunDoubleFun: The Best Rafting Experience
2.31 km

Adrenaline Rafting: Master the Waters

  • Active & Green
Adrenaline Rafting: Master the Waters
2.31 km

ExtremeFun Rafting Adventure

  • Active & Green
ExtremeFun Rafting Adventure
2.31 km

Where to sleep

B&B Il Vigneto

Castione Andevenno
B&B Il Vigneto
2 km

Casa della Canoa

Castione Andevenno
Casa della Canoa
2.39 km

SALYUT

Berbenno di Valtellina
SALYUT
2.52 km

B&B VALTELLINA

Castione Andevenno
B&B VALTELLINA
2.68 km

B&B LE RUOTE

Berbenno di Valtellina
B&B LE RUOTE
2.82 km

B&B IL GHIRO

Cedrasco
B&B IL GHIRO
3.58 km

RIFUGIO DORDONA

Fusine
RIFUGIO DORDONA
3.74 km

RIBUNTA'

Caiolo
RIBUNTA'
4.28 km

B&B MINOTTI

Caiolo
B&B MINOTTI
4.65 km

VILLA DEI TIGLI

Colorina
VILLA DEI TIGLI
4.7 km

Il Dosso Maroggia

Berbenno di Valtellina
Il Dosso Maroggia
5.31 km

B&B CA' MURADA

Albosaggia
B&B CA' MURADA
6.12 km

STELLA OROBICA

Albosaggia
STELLA OROBICA
6.23 km

RIFUGIO BOSIO GALLI

Torre di Santa Maria
RIFUGIO BOSIO GALLI
6.33 km

B&B IL TOCCO

Albosaggia
B&B IL TOCCO
6.43 km

B&B CA' VIRO'

Albosaggia
B&B CA' VIRO'
6.51 km

SCHENATTI

Sondrio
SCHENATTI
6.89 km

VITTORIA

Sondrio
VITTORIA
6.9 km

Appartamento Bertazzini Mariapaola

Sondrio
Appartamento Bertazzini Mariapaola
7.01 km

SCHENATTI DIPENDENZA

Sondrio
SCHENATTI DIPENDENZA
7.06 km