The sanctuary of the Madonna della Bozzola, in Garlasco, is a well known destination for pilgrims because it narrates the Miracle happened in 1465 when a dumb young regained the word after he had…
Naviglio Pavese
The Naviglio of Pavia, a navigable canal, was built during the Renaissance to link the city of Milan with the sea and was particularly important during the years of Napoleonic rule, which ended in…
Godiasco Salice Terme
Godiasco is located in a strategic position along the ancient Via del Sale (“Salt Road”) in the Oltrepò Pavese, which once enabled trade between Liguria and Lombardy. It was the scene of conflicts…
Church Of San Lanfranco
During the middle ages, the abbey of Saint Lanfranco on the Via Francigena was a hospice for travellers and pilgrims. At that time it was dedicated to the tomb of Jesus and often welcomed the bishop…
Art and Nature for a Digital Detox
L ombardy’s silent woods, peaceful lakes, and historic villages offer plenty of special locations where time seems to pass at a slower pace, especially in November. As autumn ends and winter is at…
The Lands of Kings
This itinerary will lead you first of all through the sights of Pavia, capital of the Longobard Kingdom, starting with the rediscovery of their art through the utilisation of their monumental…
Crap de La Paré by snowmobile
C rap de La Paré, over two thousand metres above the Eira Pass, offers one of the most spectacular panoramas over the Livigno Valley. In winter, the route to the peak is transformed into a white…
Snowkiting on the Montespluga plain
J ust a few kilometres from Madesimo, the Montespluga plain opens out like a plateau suspended in the mountains. In winter, the snow covers everything in its white blanket and the wind takes the lead…
Splitboard - ascents and descents in Madesimo
W hen it comes to Madesimo winter is not limited to the beaten tracks. Splitboarding is a new way for you to enjoy the mountains: slowly climbing the white slopes and breathing the cold air in the…
Discover Livigno by horse-drawn sleigh
A mong the snowy trails of Valtellina is a slower, more magical way to discover the mountains, but no less adventurous for that: horse-drawn sleigh. In Livigno , this is a classic winter experience,…
Snow Tubing in Lombardy
S now Tubing is a sport practised on the snow, using inflatable inner tubes. It is fun for everyone, above all, children. You go up to the top of the slope on a travelator lift and then come down…
Winter in the valleys of Sondrio
W ith snow, sport and adventures, in the winter, Lombardy’s mountains offer stunning scenery and unique thrills. As the winter approaches, the mountains are transformed. From Valtellina to Valle…