Castel Masegra is an imposing building which sits atop a 60m-tall rock, dominating the Sondrio skyline

In the mountains between castles and strongholds that challenge the peaks of the Valtellina

This beautiful sanctuary is a miracle of faith and of Renaissance architecture

In the smallest town of Italy, a small architectural and food&wine treasure

This itinerary, which starts in the province of Brescia, Valcamonica, reaches as far as the beauties of Valtellina.   Its landscapes are representative of the landscape types found in the Alps. One can discover here, among ancient Valtellina villages and flavors, its history and food and wine culture, tasting a nice plate of typical salami or sciatt and the very famous pizzoccheri. The route begins at the San Giacomo di Tellio station and ends at the Edolo train station. From San Giacomo we arrive at the junction with Carona and follow the road with numerous hairpin bends, which will take us almost to the center of Carona. Just before the village we turn left and take the road going downhill, in the direction of Aprica. The road then descends again to the Gadda power plant and climbs again to join the state road, just before the Aprica pass. After about a hundred meters, we reach the old road, via Liscidini, which we find on the right, and we travel the entire length of the old road leading to the border with the province of Brescia. From here the Valeriana road leads us to Edolo. ITINERARY Distance: 33 kmDifficulty: difficultRoad surface: asphalt, a short stretch of dirt road between San Pietro Aprica and Corteno GolgiElevation gain: +2155m, -1830 m; (Max slope: 44.1%, -46.1% Average slope:10.4%, -8.3%)Suitable for: trained usersRecommended type of bike: allAverage duration: 3 h approx. SOME POINTS OF INTEREST Rustic villages of ValtellinaAlong the way you can easily reach villages located in the side valleys or on the valley slopes, where you can immerse yourself in the flavors of Valtellina along the wine route.Useful info: https://www.stradadelvinovaltellina.it/borghi-antichi.html Ganda power plantThis plant uses the waters of the Belviso stream and those of its tributaries. The main barrage consists of a concrete dam and is equipped with a surface outlet.Useful info: https://www.edison.it/it/la-centrale-idroelettrica-ganda-so Calefe sawmill in Corteno GolgiBuilt in 1879, it was in operation until the late 1890s. The sawmill was called "Venetian-style" because it was widespread during the time of the Venetian Republic.Useful info: http://www.cortenogolgi.it/index.php/territorio/segheria-veneziana Golgi Museum of Corteno GolgiOpened in 2006, housed on the second floor is a reproduction of the histological laboratory of Camillo Golgi, an Italian scientist and physician born in Corteno. On the second floor are study rooms and the teaching room.Useful info: http://www.museogolgi.it/Tel. 0364.740401/340.3602512; E-mail: info@museogolgi.it - conservatore@museogolgi.itHours: Open Saturdays and Sundays for the entire summer season (July 1 to Sept. 30). Guided tours are by reservation only throughout the year. St. John the Baptist in EdoloThe simplicity of the exterior structure, rebuilt in the 16th century, contrasts with the richly frescoed, three-aisled interior. The fresco cycle is attributed to Paolo da Caylina the Younger.Useful info: https://goo.gl/y4p4QE

Spriana - Montagna in Valtellina

Magnificent beech specimens dot the scenic Prato Isio pasture above Berbenno.

A mighty Black Poplar stands giant among the vines and the center of Villa di Tirano.

A centuries-old Horse Chestnut Tree is valuable landscape element and identifier of Arzo, a locality above Morbegno.

Gaggi - S.Carlo (Faedo Centro)