T his fascinating route starts in Riva di Solto and winds up into the hills, offering spectacular views of Lake Iseo and the surrounding mountains. The path takes you through olive groves and woods,…
Shrine of St. Mary of the Miracles near San Celso
T he area encompassing the Church of San Celso and the Shrine of Santa Maria dei Miracoli (the Church of Santa Maria near San Celso is also called this) has been sacred since the origins of…
Val Sanguigno and Gianpace mountain hut
V al Sanguigno is a hidden gem in the wild Upper Seriana Valley, famous for its intensely red autumn colors that paint the vegetation, giving this enchanted valley its name. This small, unspoiled…
Church of the Holy Family Institute in Cesano Boscone
F r. Domenico Pogliani, a priest of the Diocese of Milan, was appointed parish priest of the village of Cesano Boscone in 1883. Animated by a deep sense of charity and compassion he expressed concern…
Il Fiore di Borgoratto Mormorolo
The "Fiore di Borgoratto Mormorolo" is a network of hiking trails in the Oltrepò Pavese region, offering scenic routes through historic villages, vineyards, and woodlands. The six trails, each about…
Podcast: "Elsewhere in Lombardy"
A n extraordinary journey into the heart of Lombardy , an itinerary of words with tales of unexpected places. Five podcasts , produced in collaboration with Panorama , to discover together a region…
Chiesa in Valmalenco - Alpe dell'oro
The route from Chiesa to Chiareggio and the subsequent stretch to Passo del Muretto follow the Sentiero Rusca from Sondrio for almost their entire length. Average gradient and difference in altitude…
The Giants' Cauldrons
T he Marmitte dei Giganti Park, which includes the "Nature Reserve of Regional Interest" and the adjoining area classified as environmentally important. It is located just outside the town of…
The Pian dei Cavalli from Campodolcino
T he Pian dei Cavalli is one of the most beautiful places in the Spluga Valley, and not only because of the breathtaking views from this fantastic natural balcony located more than 2,000 meters above…
On the trail of traditional trades
T here are places where the hubbub of modern living seems to disappear, making way for memories of the traditional trades and crafts , that continue to echo among Lombardy’s mountains, valleys and…
From Primolo to the Laghetti di Sassersa
F rom Chiesa in Valmalenco we reach Primolo, a hamlet located just above at an altitude of 1274 meters, we can leave the car in the parking lot of the sports field. From here we follow the dirt road…
Sassersa and Val Ventina ponds
S tart again by taking the trail upstream of the Inferior Pond passing the large boulder that marks a fork in the road, neglecting the sign on the left that goes up to the other two Sassersa Lakes by…