The next leg takes us to the centre of Bormio, where its wine cellars invite us to a new world of discovery, open to visitors every Wednesday and Saturday.   It is here that the local bitter ages for two years in giant wooden barrels made of fine oak from Slavonia, a legendary Alpine product in Valtellina. The recipe dates back to 1875 and was concocted by the pharmacist Francesco Peloni. The bitter Braulio  is made with different herbs from the area, such as gentian, juniper and wormwood. The liquor is the result of a secret ingredient that nobody knows: a perfect balance of tastes that makes it the go-to digestif after a rich local meal. Follow the tunnels of the subterranean labyrinth under the old town, from the room of infusion and filtration, the alcohol deposit and cellars where the liquor ages, and become familiar with the care and dedication with which bitter is historically produced.    (Ph: lavaltelllina.it)

Loop routes, alpine views, and sporting events in the mountains of Alta Valtellina.

Valtellina

The Pump Track is a track consisting of small jumps, bumps and parabolic curves, designed to be ridden without ever pedaling!

Valmalenco Ecofauna Association

Campo Moro

When you visit Valtellina you can't do without noticing the importance of the farming industry, the heritage of a centuries-long tradition. The first testimony of this rich history is to be found in the in a document written in 1531, which records the mills existing at the time. The mill were built in the Middle Ages and fell in disuse in recent decades. The Mulino Oberti Carmelino  is a two-storey building, that still houses the old wooden workings. On the Northern side, below th round window, "1886" is painted, which probably is the date of the renovation works. There is also a writing on the ground floor: "Mulino n.56 - del 1934" (Mill nr 56 - since 1934). Other parts of the building, such as the stairs on the Northern side and the balcony were built more recently. In the Seventies the mill lost its function, the watercourse that supplied water was buried and the wheel was removed. 

The Sanctuary was built along the Castles route, that crosses the Rhaetian slope and its typical terraced vineyards.

Cima Motta

If you love the mountains and want to experience something alternative to downhill disciplines, why not try cross-country skiing?

Cedrasco

Church Valmalenco or as they call the Valtellina: the Sèsa, is a leading ski resort in Lombardy.