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A journey in Bassa Valtellina among vineyards, districts and historic buildings

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Valtellina is predominantly known for the high peaks that will host the Winter Olympic Games in 2026, also hides totally different scenery in the lower valley, with territories filled with history, centuries-old culture and art.

This is the most unusual Valtellina, with an extraordinary abundance of museums, historic palaces, castles and bell towers. The Bassa Valtellina, which begins at the very tip of Lake Como, offers the opportunity to take an exciting journey back in time, appreciate the beauty of monuments and stroll through the streets of small villages amidst evidence of medieval times.

Internationally recognized for the production of award-winning wines with extreme methods of cultivation on dry stone walls and terraces, evidence of a historical and cultural heritage that makes this landscape unique, the valley is also dotted with fortresses, towers and castles.

Bassa Valtellina is also a famous destination for apples; in spring, walking among the white apple orchards in bloom, it is beautiful to appreciate the contrast in color with the bright green of the meadows.

An ideal place for lovers of slow tourism, the Bassa Valtellina, with the Val Masino and Val di Mello, is the go-to destination for hikers and climbers who come from all over the world to conquer the granite walls and hike the trails for all levels of experience.

There are numerous opportunities in the valley for cycling on routes of varying difficulty: gentle hikes on the valley floor, rugged climbs to the Orobie Valtellinesi, the Bitto valleys and the renowned Mortirolo. You pass through ancient villages and breathtaking landscapes, which often escape the eyes of those who hastily ride along the valley floor highway.

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