Val Bodengo, in the heart of the Lombard Alps is one of the most fascinating destinations for lovers of canyoning. This discipline, which combines elements of trekking, climbing and swimming, allows you to explore the canyons excavated by water and to face climbs and slides in an incredible natural environment.   Val Bodengo, in the municipality of Gordona, is crossed by the Boggia stream, which has shaped the rock over the millennia, creating a stunning canyon. The crystal-clear waters, granite rock faces and vegetation offer an ideal setting in which to experience adrenaline-pumping thrills in contact with nature. Canyoning in Val Bodengo is available to anyone, providing they have a good level of fitness and can swim. The valley offers different itineraries, with increasing levels of difficulty. You start with a simple, more accessible route, located at the start of the valley, where natural slides, small jumps and short rappels await you. Suitable for beginners who are approaching this experience for the first time. The next levels take place in higher areas of the valley and require more experience, up to the more expert route, which lasts a whole day and includes an hour’s hike along the path that flanks the stream.  As well as the sporting element, what makes the canyoning experience in Val Bodengo so unique is the scenery. The way the light shines over the water, the smooth rock faces, the constant sound of the stream that accompanies your every step, the pure, uncontaminated environment: everything contributes to creating a deep, authentic connection with the surroundings. 

The water-friendly 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.

A formidable beech specimen leaves hikers exploring the Val Malga speechless.

Ponte in Valtellina

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A stretch of railway line converted to a cycle path, amongst secluded hills and industrial archaeology. The Val Seriana is a journey through the history of places

Try this alternative idea to skiing during a long-weekend trip in the mountains. Guided tours on fat bikes or electric fat bikes set in the beautiful location of Santa Caterina Valfurva.     Our itinerary has to start at the heart of the national park Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio—a protected and very photogenic area with its idyllic  beaten tracks: from paths that are perfect for beginners to more challenging routes that are suitable for experienced fat bikers. Of the many guided tours, the one in Val Viola is perfect for a  lovely day outdoors at a slow speed —among snow-decked peaks, magical lakes and cosy mountain cottages.  By following this route, you will see typical mountain lodges made of stone and wood and green pastures. This route has small differences in altitude and is suitable even for children or less experienced bikers and will give you the chance to take in the magnificent scenery around you. Cima Piazzi, Cima Viola e Cima Dosdé are peaks with and altitude of 3,000 metres, which you can marvel at from afar.

PIAN DELLA VALLE BIVOUAC The Pian della Valle bivouac (1187 m s.l.m.) was built on a grassy patch among the woods of one of the wildest and less-known valleys of the province - Val Malgina. Val Malgina is the ideal destination for canyoning, climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering lovers. The Pian della Valle bivouac is open all year round. It is a masonry building consisting of one room which contains a table, chairs, flatware, a fireplace and firewood. There are also four wooden beds, but mattresses and blankets are not provided. A fountain in front of the building provides water, although its amount isn't always enough. The Druet peak (2913 m) and the Malgina Devil's peak (2926 m) stand out against the background. On the left side of the Devil's peak there is the steep and narrow Malgina avalanche chute that is the longest in the Valtellinese Orobic Alps (1400 m). A 20-minute walk leads to the feet of the avalanche chute, where waterfalls can be admired. LA PETTA BIVOUAC In val Malgina we also find the La Petta bivouac (1452 m), in a clearing on the right side of the Malgina avalanche chute. The bivouac is a stone building containing a wooden plank with room for 5/6 people and sleeping bags. It also has a wooden table with benches, a cabinet, flatware, firewood and a spot where it's possibile to light fire. It is necessary to fetch water from the closest creek. The bivouac is open all year round, but it is advisable to reach it in summer, when the classification of the route is EE. The itinerary is much harder in winter, when due to snow and ice it is necessary to use proper equipment. Photo: Ago76

The ValCavallina infopoint is the reference point for tourists and visitors interested in discovering the beauty of the Valley. It is located at Via Suardi, 20, in Trescore Balneario, in the province of Bergamo. The location coincides with the office of the Pro Loco of Trescore, next to Villa Suardi.

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