A Natural Reserve that allowed very ancient or rare plant species to avoid extinction.

This is of the rare examples of a "twin" castels, build around 1300 by Corrado de Piro. The castle owes its name to the rocky hump (grumo) on which it is located.

Cultural itinerary in lower Valtellina

Ponte in Valtellina

A climb in a unique scenic setting, also made famous with the passage of the 2020 Giro d'Italia

The proposed bike tour is the only one that runs exclusively on the Orobic side of Valtellina, less sunny but rich in panoramic views and unexpected beauty

The 2,829-meter Pizzo di Rodes, with its off-center location, is proposed as one of the most compelling and striking peaks to reach, thanks to the splendid Valtellina panorama that remains at its feet. It is in fact just north of the border between the provinces of Bergamo and Sondrio, in the midst of the highest peaks of the Orobie. After putting on our skis, we follow the road that will lead us to Pizzo di Rodes. The trail alternates between sections immersed in striking spruce forests and stretches with pastures and spectacular views, such as Punta Santo Stefano or Pizzo del Diavolo and Diavolino. In some places the trail becomes particularly steep and technical, especially near the summit of Pizzo, and thus forces you to zigzag between rocks and shrubs. Once at our destination, the panorama opens 360° around us and gives unforgettable emotions. After a ritual photo it is time to enjoy the very long descent, which heralds great skiing on the fresh North Orobic snow.

After the Stelvio Pass, it is the highest alpine pass in Italy and connects Valtellina with Ponte di Legno, in the province of Brescia

The perfect trail for young and old

Castello dell'Acqua

There is an area, West of Sondrio, where you can't do without noticing the sunlit terraced vineyards where the Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG is produced.  The first part of the tour crosses the typical terraced vineyards of the Rhaetic Alps, offering wonderful sights of the river Adda and the valley floor. In the second part of the tour, connecting Castione Andevenno to Sondrio, the route is almost entirely flat and crosses Parco Bartesaghi, that is Sondrio's most important green area.  Two places touched by the route are definitely worth a visit: SANTUARIO DELLA MADONNA DEL SASSELLA The Sanctuary was built Nestled on a rocky spur in the Fifteenth century and has become one of the symbols of this area, as it can easily be seen from the state road.    ROCK ENGRAVINGS LA GANDA, CASTIONEA recent discovery shed light on La Ganda (Castione Andevenno): a rock engraved about 3,000 years ago. There are a great number of engravings and most of them have antropomorphic features. 

It is a rare example of “castello gemino” or twin castle, composed of two similar buildings enclosed by the same walls