Coolcation and Adventures in Valtellina

Mountains, streams and stunning routes. Valtellina's alpine scenery offers a refreshing paradise where you can get away from the hubbub and the muggy heat of the city.

Every moment here is an opportunity to connect with the area, and to make unforgettable memories.

From canyoning to paragliding, kayak tours, a night out camping, quad bikes, and hydrospeed, each of these six experiences in Lombardy invites you to abandon yourself to the call of nature, taking time to slow down or to boost your thrill intake. Summer up in the mountains: adventure and adrenaline all the way.

A night at high altitude in a refuge or tent (Val Gerola, SO) — Spending a night in a refuge in Val Gerola means immersing yourself completely in the unspoilt nature of Lombardy’s Alps and the Valtellina Orobic Alps Regional Park. Far from the noise of the city, the starry sky opens out in all its splendour, offering a sight that will leave you speechless.

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Canyoning in Val Bodengo (Gordona, SO) — Val Bodengo, in the heart of the Lombard Alps is one of the most fascinating destinations for lovers of canyoning. This discipline, which combines elements of trekking, climbing and swimming, allows you to explore the canyons excavated by water and to face climbs and slides in an incredible natural environment.

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Paragliding with a mountain view (Bianzone, SO) — Over the years, Bianzone in Valtellina has become a go-to location for paragliding enthusiasts. With its ideal conditions for take off, it offers a unique opportunity for those who want an experience with an adrenaline rush and at the same time, the feel of the freedom between the earth and the sky.

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Discovering the Valtellina (Berbenno di Valtellina, SO) by quad bike — Berbenno di Valtellina in the heart of Valtellina is the ideal starting point to explore the valley on board a quad bike. Among the gentle rolling terraces and the jagged silhouettes of the Alps, this outdoor activity is becoming more and more popular with those seeking adventure and freedom. And it will take you into the most authentic alpine settings, where you can discover the hidden corners of the valley.

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Hydrospeed on the River Adda (Castione Andevenno, SO) — In Valtellina, where the River Adda flows forcefully between the rock walls and through the dense woods, there is a way to experience the water as a protagonist: hydrospeed. This activity combines sport, adventure and immersion in the landscape - the perfect experience if you are seeking authentic contact with nature and a touch of adrenaline. Unlike other water activities, such as rafting or canoeing, hydrospeed literally catapults you into the water, giving you an up-close, dynamic viewpoint of current, spray, and speed.

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Kayak tour on Lake Livigno (Livigno, SO) — On the border between Italy and Switzerland, at an altitude of 1,816 metres, you will come to Lake Livigno, located in the midst of the mountains. Here you can enjoy the unmissable experience of exploring its crystal waters on board a kayak. Also known as Lake Gallo, Lake Livigno covers an area of 4.71 km² across the valley of the same name.

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Valsassina and the Grigne

From one-day trips that anyone can enjoy, to climbing on the vertical walls of the Grigne, through to splendid hikes leading up to the mountain refuges

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Where to do Horseback Riding in Lombardy

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Famous uphill cycling routes: Valfurva

The spectacle of the glaciers on the Confinale circular trail and great uphill cycle trails make this mountain popular with hikers and keen cyclists

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Ski touring in Valmalenco

Valmalenco is a synonym to ski touring. Every spot of the valley is suitable for nice ascents.

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Levadina

Walking in the Levadina Oasis of San Donato Milanese, an opportunity to spend an afternoon immersed in nature.

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Where to keep cool in Lombardy

If you are looking to cool down a little in the summer heat, here are a few suggestions.

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Gardens Brescia

Let yourself be enchanted by the splendor of the green and the thousand colors of the nature of the gardens of Brescia

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Markets in bloom, in May in Lombardy

A guide to the most beautiful and interesting events with flowers and plants in Lombardy, including markets, exhibitions, workshops, courses and competitions.

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Picnics in Lombardy

8 easy picnic places in Lombardy: On the beaches of our lakes, in the cool of the woods, or in the company of dinosaurs!

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Where to Go Fishing in Lombardy

Carps, chars, trout. River and lake fish. Some advice on where to go fishing in Lombardy. From Pavia to Como

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The green heart of Milan

Culture and nature: in the heart of Milan, our itinerary explores the city's most beautiful gardens and green areas

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The unforgettable experience of a mountain hut holiday

Mountain huts in Lombardy: discovering the secrets of the mountains

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Oasis of San Giuliano Milanese

Urban oasis of San Giuliano Milanese: the demonstration of the green that wins in the middle of the cement.

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Learn from nature in the lowlands of the Po Valley

Take a lesson, and much more, from the educational farms on the Lombardy Plains, learning about the environmental and cultural wealth of our countryside.