The Rusca trail
The complete route from Sondrio to Passo del Muretto is meant for pedestrians and the whole of the first part can be covered on mountain bike. The initial stretch to Chiesa in Valmalenco -Vassalini…
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Mortirolo Pass by bike
T he Mortirolo Pass, also called Passo Foppa, constitutes a border area that connects - only in summer - the provinces of Brescia and Sondrio. A coveted destination for cyclists from all over the…
Hospitality, monastery-style
L ombardy has a long tradition of convents and monasteries providing shelter for those in search of a place to sleep. In medieval times, monks, friars and nuns would often open their doors to…
Thousand-Year Larch Trail
I n Val Ventina, a side valley of the better-known Valmalenco, here is a small area on the edge of vegetation that features a group of really really old trees. Pines, but mostly larches , with…
Kneipp Cure in Lombardy
M any of you will be aware that the Kneipp Cure is a treatment offered in many wellness centres, but you may not know that the man who invented it – Sebastian Kneipp – was a German priest. Let's…
5 thing-to-do in Como
C omo contains lots of works of art, parks, museums, theatres, gardens and ancient buildings. From churches to villas, from gardens to shop streets, from famous people in the history to modern VIPs,…
5 Thing-to-do in Domaso
D omaso is a town on the western shore of Lake Como. This picturesque town conserves its antique urban structure. It lies directly on the lake, ideal for outdoor and water sports: for this reason…
Candle production in Lombardy’s monasteries
C andle making is one of the many activities that take place in the monasteries of Lombardy. Would you like to find out where to buy them and where to learn to create them with your own hands? Follow…
Church of St. Fidelis
The church of Saint Fidelis overlooks the valley from a hump sustained by impressive walls. The churchyard hosts three buildings from different ages, renovated and linked to one another: a Chapel (…
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was in a panoramic position among the vineyards. Consecrated in 1651, this church is an example of the Marian devotion that was widespread in the Seventeenth…
