An extraordinary journey back in time

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

Dry stone structures, evidence of a harmonious relationship between man and nature

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A tour of the small and quaint villages in the hamlets of Sondrio

A gem in Valmalenco

The route is simple, suitable for everyone and runs through the beautiful Val di Mello Nature Reserve in the province of Sondrio. It passes at the foot of climbing walls with epic names such as Abode of the Gods, Precipice of the Asteroids, Temple of Eden, and Metamorphosis Rock, a destination for many climbers in the summer season. From the village square of San Martino, in Val Masino, we head toward the Mello Torrent and ascend the valley floor on the trail that runs along the hydrographic left side (right side going up) of the torrent. During the ascent you cross a forest initially of broadleaf trees and then of larch trees to then plunge into the pastures of Cà di Scuma. Immersed in the Val di Mello, you pass the characteristic Cascina Piana locality and thanks to a small bridge you reach the Rifugio Luna Nascente, where you can have lunch and dinner of typical Valtellina products and warm up in front of the fireplace. It is also possible to stay overnight in warm, comfortable rooms and hike other nature trails the next day. In the winter season, taking advantage of the enchanting light of the full moon, evening snowshoeing is organized; you can thus admire this wonderful natural landscape with different lights and colors than usual, which contribute to making this experience different and unforgettable every time. - Ph: Margherita Pelizzari

Casa Parravicini è uno dei pochi esempi in Valtellina di palazzo nobiliare in cui l'adeguamento dei locali per l'uso d'abitazione e la realizzazione di servizi e bagni interni non hanno stravolto la struttura architettonica originaria.

Walks and strenuous hikes in the heart of the Stelvio National Park surrounded by unspoilt nature and in close contact with mountain fauna

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