• Mountains
    • Parks

Val Venina

Piateda

The Venina valley is located within the territory of Piateda and branches out into four smaller valleys: Val Venina and Val d'Ambria in the Western side, Val Caronno (also known as Val di Scais) and Val Vedello in the Eastern side. 

Some of the highest peaks of the range  - such as Pizzo Redorta (3038 m a.s.l.) and Scais (3038 m a.s.l.) - are in Val Venina, a real paradise for mountaineers. The area has been well known since the ancient times thanks to its iron ore deposits and human settlements were built even at high elevations. Nowadays, the ancient settlements are only inhabited in summer.

The read leading to Val Venina departs from Piateda and, once in Vedello, visitors encounter a crossroads: the road on the left leads to Agneda and Val Caronno, while the road on the right leads to Ambria.

The traces of the ancient splendour can still be found in Agneda, in particular in the Church of St. Augustine, which houses a painting by Cipriano Valorsa. Not far from the settlement, hikers will encounter the artificial Scais lake and Alpe Caronno, with the remains of the old furnaces and mines.

Ambria is very interesting from a historical and architectural point of view: for instance, the curch of Saint Gregory, built in 1615 on the remains of much older buildings.
Ambria is also the departure point of many hiking and mountaineering routes leading to the Zappello lake and Val Venina, with its massive dam.

Source: Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi
Photo: Davide Rossi

On the same topic

Valdidentro

In Valdidentro there are many attractions and activities to do for the whole family, not to be missed!
  • Mountains
Valdidentro (SO)

Skiing near Lecco

Skiing close to Milan and the main cities in Lombardy in an unspoilt environment
  • Mountains
Piani di Bobbio (LC)

A Valtellina summer

Trekking, mountain biking, relaxing at the spa, this and much more in Valtellina in summer.
  • Mountains
Tips to enjoy the best of the Valtellina in the Summer months

In the landscapes of the Camonica Valley

  • Mountains
In the landscapes of the Camonica Valley

Val di Togno

Spriana - Montagna in Valtellina
  • Mountains
Val di Togno

Tonale Pass

  • Mountains
Passo del Tonale

Six ski resorts in the province of Brescia

  • Mountains
Six ski resorts in the province of Brescia

Picnic areas

  • Mountains
Picnic areas

Snowboarding in Lombardy

  • Mountains
Mottolino Freeride Park, Livigno

Mountain Shelters in Lombardy

Exciting ski tours, snowshoe hikes in the unspoiled nature, hospitality of home and genuine cuisine.
  • Mountains
High altitude lodges

Piazza Torre Torcole

Location of the Alta Val Brembana which offers tourists a wide range of sporting, cultural and recreational activities.
  • Mountains
Piazza Torre-Torcole

Campodolcino

An ideal destination for holidays, Campodolcino offers tourists an oasis of peace immersed in the beauty of the Alpine landscape.
  • Mountains
Campodolcino

Summer is more beautiful in the Bergamasque Valleys

Val Brembana, Valseriana, Val di Scalve and Valle Imagna: a family-friendly holiday in the valleys of the Bergamasque Alps 
  • Mountains
Cascate del Serio (BG)

What to see in Lombardy mountains

What to visit in Lombardy: guide to the most important places and places.
  • Mountains
Cosa vedere sulle montagne lombarde

Cross country skiing in Lombardy

If you love the mountains and want to experience something alternative to downhill disciplines, why not try cross-country skiing?
  • Mountains
Cross-country skiing

Autumn in Valtellina

  • Mountains
Trekking among the Woods

The Serpentine Open Air Museum

  • Mountains
The Serpentine Open Air Museum

Dog Sled in Valtellina

An unforgettable experience in Valtellina: the sled dog, a sled pulled by husky dogs.
  • Mountains
Sleedog in Valtellina

Ice climbing in Lombardy

Climbing ice falls is an exciting adventure that confronts man and nature.
  • Mountains
Ice climbing

Piani d'Erna from Above

A paradise above Lecco, the ideal place to get closer to the mountains in all seasons.
  • Mountains
Piani d’Erna: dall’alto è un altro spettacolo