Trails between woods and peaks, snow-covered ski slopes ... come and discover all the outdoor activities in Val Brembana.

Nature, culture and gourmet delicacies. Valle Brembana is a valley that knows how to entice tourists wanting a holiday that is both sporting and relaxing

    At the foot of Mount Ubione where the two rivers Brembo and Imagna converge, a few kilometres from Bergamo, lies the village of Ubiale Clanezzo.   In this strategic position at the entrance to the three valleys of Brembilla, Imagna and Brembana, stands the imposing castle surrounded by a charming park of centuries-old pine trees. It is an excellent starting point to head for the medieval village, the impressive Attone rough stone bridge and the Tibetan bridge leading to the Val Brembana trail.

Local Pro Loco office where you can find trail maps, informational brochures on Valley opportunities, information of all kinds.   Seasonal Infopoint from June to the end of August, open during this period Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the rest of the year, open Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday evenings from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Brembilla Valley is an industrial valley at the mouth of the Brembana Valley. Rich in industrial and rural history, it offers hikes and itineraries for everyone, zero-mile agricultural products, and food and wine specialties with historic restaurants and trattorias.

Val Gerola (from 400 to 2554 m a.s.l.) - formerly a settlement of immigrants from Val Brembana and Valsassina for cattle breeding and iron mining and processing, it is the undisputed home of the famous Bitto cheese, a PDO brand, named after the stream that runs through it on its way to Morbegno.   The Valgerola-Pescegallo ski area offers slopes and itineraries suitable for fans of downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, ski mountaineering, snowboarding and snowshoeing. The environmental heritage included in the Orobie Valtellinesi Regional Park is rich. Worth visiting is the Ecomuseum of Valgerola, in Gerola Alta, and in Sacco in the Pirondini district, the "camera picta," a 15th-century fresco cycle with one of the most beautiful images of Homo Salvadego, the typical inhabitant of the valleys, a symbol of Alpine peasant culture. Also worth seeing are the church of St. Bartholomew, already known in 1307, and the Oratory of the Brothers (18th cent.). There are numerous churches and shrines scattered in the various hamlets. In summer, enjoy nature by hiking trails and mule tracks or experience the thrill of flying hanging from a steel cable with the Fly Emotion. Info: www.portedivaltellina.it / www.valgerolaonline.it Source: valtellina.it

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This itinerary starts from ValSeriana and ends in the most important centre of the Val Brembana, San Pellegrino. The passage through the town of Lenna takes you through the historic bridge on the Brembo, in stone, with the typical humpback shape. Then reach Camerata Cornello and visit the historic village of Cornello, which gave birth to the famous family of Tasso, the inventors of the modern postal system to which there is a museum is dedicated. Also in Cornello, there is the church of Saints Cornelio and Cipriano: located at the highest point of the village, it has a curious leaning bell tower. Take the bike back to San Giovanni Bianco, where Arlecchino's birthplace is located, then take the Val Brembana cycle path and cycle through the spectacular tunnel that leads you to the San Pellegrino mineral Spas. Here you have arrived in the small town of Liberty, where the Casino, the Grand Hotel and the spa are perfect examples of this style of the early 1900s. Take part in a very special visit is to the Grotte del Sogno, a karst complex that takes you down underground, to admire the natural spectacles created by water and limestone. To end the day well, allow yourself a visit to the Terme di San Pellegrino: you will leave feel regenerated.

In the mountains of the Upper Val Brembana, San Simone stands in a large valley, surrounded by the peaks of Mount Cavalle, the Cime di Lemma, the Cima dei Siltri, and Pizzo Rotondo.   Here the snow remains for long periods, protected by the wind and the shadow of the peaks, transforming the landscape in a white embrace that is perfect for exploring on snowshoes. In this setting, nature is the star, and every step is a different way to experience the magic of winter. The snow-covered slopes are safe, quiet spaces that are just perfect for snowshoeing and for people who want to explore the mountains at their own pace. Wide mule tracks and beaten paths take you up to extraordinary panoramic views, like the San Simone Pass or the Lemma Pass, which offer glimpses over the Val Terzera and the surrounding peaks. From the car park at the San Simone ski lifts, put on your snowshoes and follow the mule tracks into the valley. The tracks will take you to the Baita del Camoscio, where there are different possible itineraries to follow, from the shorter to the more difficult routes. Wherever you look, the scenery is stunning: the snow-topped mountains are reflected on the white slopes, while the evergreen woods and meadows create a smooth contrast of colours and lights. Snowshoe trails are suitable for everyone as well as being a simple way to experience nature in the winter. Accompanied by an alpine guide, you can walk safely from pine woods, to gentle ridges and panoramic points that offer different views over the Orobic Alps. And if you want to, then you can always end the day by tasting typical cuisine from the Val Brembana, adding the warmth of local tradition to your experience on the snow. 

Val Brembana, Valseriana, Val di Scalve and Valle Imagna: a family-friendly holiday in the valleys of the Bergamasque Alps 

Visit the Orobie Park: the largest natural area in Lombardy's regional parks.