A ll the traces of Manzoni’s novel “The Betrothed” are found here… the climb of the “bravi” (coarse soldiers who were hired by rural lordlings), the presumed house of Lucia, the convent of Friar…
Lago di Iseo: history, nature and…
A client, the Faccanoni family, and an architect, Giuseppe Sommaruga, turned Sarnico into the highest, most constant architectural expression of Liberty style in the whole of Lombardy. A pleasant…
Bergamo three small natural jewels: Val Vertova, Val Sedornia and Val Sanguigno
I n these three small side valleys off the Valle Seriana, nature is still untamed and rich in streams, rivers, waterfalls and pools, perfect for enjoying during relaxing walks suitable for the whole…
Valsassina and the Grigne
R outes through woods and along paths, suitable for all the family, or via ferrata climbs for those wanting more adrenalin-fuelled adventures the Grigne mountain group has something for everyone,…
Lago di Iseo: prehistory and bubbles
T he first Italian Unesco World Heritage Site, the national rock engraving park is truly exceptional. Thousands of figures engraved into the rocky walls in the Valle Camonica tell of the daily life…
Mounts San Primo and Palanzone
T he many forest paths and trails of mounts San Primo and Palanzone, the highest peaks of the Triangolo Lariano, offer one-day hiking routes for any level of experience. However, the weariness of the…
The “Triangolo Lariano”: the Corni di Canzo mountain group
T he Triangolo Lariano (a geographic area within the Province of Como) is a natural ‘balcony’ located between the Alps and the lowland. It is an enchanting vantage point overlooking the Lago di Como…
Concarena, Gavia and Mortirolo: adventures on foot and by bike
T he new “Parco Locale di Interesse Sovracomunale delle Dolomiti Camune” is a protected area with a wealth of hidden, wild landscapes off the beaten track, like the Concarena massif, ideal for…
Lago di Iseo: the pleasant isle
I t is the biggest lake island in Europe, and can be reached by boat from all the main towns around Lago d’Iseo. For three weeks during 2016, it was also possible to walk there—preferably with bare…
Mountains with ancient history: Valle Camonica
T hese mountains guard a World Heritage Site and offer nature holidays spent climbing, walking and pedalling Excursions The Valle Camonica is a wide, level valley in the central Alps. Crossed by…
Parco dello Stelvio, Bormio and Valdidentro
A n extraordinary wealth of impressive larch and Norway spruce forests and the chance to observe an incredible number of animal species, including deer, chamois, ibex, weasels and stoats and not…
Val Masino, the untamed heart of the Rhaetic mountains
A wild place, adored by fans of bouldering and rock climbing, Val Masino, dominated by the peaks of the Disgrazia and Badile mountains, is a go-to destination for those who enjoy several days long…