S unny, perfect for families, ideal for beginners and a favourite choice for ski clubs. The Presolana-Monte Pora area has 30 kilometres of ski slopes with a modern snowmaking system and offers day-…
Colere, slopes with a view of the Presolana
M eanwhile, Colere has the longest and most difficult slopes in the Bergamo area. The harsh beauty of this region, at the foot of the Presolana Massif , the queen of the Orobic Alps , is a source of…
Schilpario, a Nordic skiing paradise
V al di Scalve is the go-to location for Nordic skiing. Nordic skiers love the Pista degli Abeti , a circular trail totalling more than 10 kilometres that winds through a glorious pine forest close…
Skiing near Lecco
T here are 36 kilometres of slopes in the Piani di Bobbio-Valtorta area, making it the ideal choice for beginners, families and also experts who want to spend a day skiing and then enjoy a truly…
Montecampione and Maniva
M ontecampione is in the heart of the lower Valle Camonica, a natural panoramic terrace over Lago Iseo that offers 20 slopes for skiers, a total of 30 kilometres that wind their way up to 2000 metres…
Pizzoccheri Valtellinesi Recipe
P izzoccheri Valtellinesi recipe. It is the defining dish of the entire Valtelline area and represents a unique culinary experience. This type of pasta has humble origins, prepared with few, simple …
Brescia Caviar
B rescia caviar is the result of both ingenuity and chance. Who would have thought it to be one of the most famous local products? An essential purchase when engaging in food and wine tourism.…
Monument to the silk weaver
O n the lakefront of Menaggio stands the monument dedicated to the women silk weavers. It was made in 1990 by the sculptor Francesco Somaini and commissioned by the Mantero family who, on the banks…
Gorgonzola
G orgonzola is a soft cheese with a white straw colour, curdled at 28-32° with veal rennet. About one hundred litres of milk go into making a 12 Kg wheel of cheese. The cheese is prepared by layering…
Christmas sweets in Lombardy
W hat could be better than that atmosphere during the Christmas season, when everything is lit up with the lights of decorations and the air in homes begins to smell of Christmas sweets? It's time…
Ski Area Valmalenco
50 km of slopes make up the ski area of Alpe Palù , the most distinctive feature of Valmalenco. Those wishing to visit Alpe Palù can do so by means of one of the biggest cable cars in the world: the…
Following Leonardo's footsteps in Milan
L eonardo set foot in Milan for the first time when he was about thirty years old. He arrived just as everyone does, in search of fame and fortune, bearing a gift for the Duke of Milan , a musical…