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Valtellina, Sampling Cheeses

In Valtellina, the king of mountain cheeses, Bitto is told in many ways. Guide to dairies (and cellars) not to be missed

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Valtellina (Sondrio)
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Mountainous areas, like Valtellina, are best known for their dairy products, tasty examples of the perfect collaboration between nature and man’s ability.

Our journey to discover Valtellina’s cheeses takes you past small villages and stunning views.

Time: 9.00
Latteria Sociale Valtellina – Delebio 
Our first stop is in Delebio to taste the delicacies of Latteria Sociale Valtellina. Typical traditional cheeses express all the variety of the area. From Bitto DOP with its rich alpine scents to Valtellina Casera DOP, which should be enjoyed on traditional pizzoccheri pasta, to the sweet and delicate Scimut al Crotto Ombra, with its characteristic cave cheese aromas, the flavors entrance the palate and tell stories of passion and outstanding craftsmanship.

Time: 10.00
Fratelli Ciapponi – Morbegno
We travel to the town of Bitto to taste the cheese at its best. In the small village of Morbegno, we are welcomed by the historic Fratelli Ciapponi store, an old-fashioned store full of cheeses, spices, wine and local food products. A visit to the store, which was founded in Morbegno in 1883, allows you to come into contact with a piece of Valtellina history.

Time: 11.00
Cantine Innocenti – Ardenno
Ardenno, in lower Valtellina, offers a breath-taking spectacle of the surrounding hills. Here, Cantine Innocenti gives us an insight into the fruit of the valley’s vineyards, as well as the best selections of food that distinguishes this area, including bresaola and Bitto. Go down to the wine cellar beneath the store, where you can enjoy a glass of Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG red wine, a meditative wine whose full-bodied flavor captivates the palate.

Time: 12.00
Centro del Bitto Storico Ribelle
Our journey in pursuit of Bitto continues, leading us to Gerola Alta, a picturesque village nestled in Orobie Park. The Centro del Bitto Storico Ribelle was set up in 2002 to promote the cheese which is not only a “ribelle” (rebel) by name, but also by nature: cheeses made by Storico Ribelle, although they are produced using the same traditional method, always have a slightly different taste, depending on the alpine pasture where they were produced and its altitude. Every taste is a new exploration.

Take me here: Valtellina, Sampling Cheeses

Places

Cycling the Valtellina Trail

A full-blown family-friendly greenway featuring moderate gradients and well-signed cycle routes in both directions
  • Active & Green
Cycling the Valtellina Trail
1.16 km

Excursions on Monte Legnone

Paths and walks for everyone on Lake Como
  • Mountains
monte legnone
5.29 km

Forte Montecchio Nord

L’ultima fortezza della Prima Guerra Mondiale
  • Lakes
Forte Montecchio Nord
6.97 km

Morbegno Bassa Valle

  • Mountains
Morbegno Bassa Valle
7.77 km

Morbegno e dintorni

  • Mountains
Morbegno e dintorni
7.77 km

Village of Morbegno

  • Villages
Morbegno
7.77 km

Bitto

  • Food & Wine
Bitto
8.15 km

Paragliding from the North

Flying above Lake Como from Gera Lario
  • Mountains
volo parapendio gera lario
8.3 km

Pedesina Discovering Italy's Liliput

  • Villages
Villages in Lombardy
9.05 km

Piona Abbey in Colico

Silentium – Discover the Piona Abbey on the promontory of Olgiasca in Colico, overlooking Lake Como.
  • Art & Culture
Piona Abbey in Colico
10.45 km

Free beaches on Western Branch of Lake Como

  • Lakes
spiaggia alto lago como
10.56 km

Church of S. Maria del Tiglio

A medieval atmosphere for a fairy-tale wedding on Lake Como
  • Art & Culture
chiesa madonna tiglio gravedona
12.31 km

Alpe Giumello

  • Parks
Alpe Giumello
13.06 km

Events

Il sentiero dei Forti di Colico: complessi militari e natura

ritrovo in Via Nazionale, 121
Via Nazionale, 121, 23823, Colico, LC
25/05/2024
  • Active & Green
Il sentiero dei Forti di Colico: complessi militari e natura
6.43 km

Ruota panoramica

parco giochi
Via Montecchio Nord, 23823, Colico, LC
22/03/2024 - 19/05/2024
  • Top Events
Ruota panoramica
6.98 km

Benvenuti in paradiso

Auditorium Michele Ghisla
Via alle Torri, 13, 23823, Colico, LC
06/04/2024
  • Art & Culture
Benvenuti in paradiso
7.01 km

Festival letterario

Auditorium Michele Ghisla
Via alle Torri, 13, 23823, Colico, LC
27/04/2024 - 28/04/2024
  • Art & Culture
Festival letterario
7.01 km

Bicicletta in compagnia

Parco Cariboni
Parco Cariboni, 23823, Colico, LC
28/04/2024
  • Sport
Bicicletta in compagnia
7.09 km

In bocca al luppolo

Palalegnone
Palalegnone, 23823, Colico, LC
23/08/2024 - 24/08/2024
  • Food & Wine
In bocca al luppolo
7.1 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
31/03/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
07/04/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
14/04/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
21/04/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
28/04/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
05/05/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
12/05/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
19/05/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
26/05/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Street food festival

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
31/05/2024 - 02/06/2024
  • Music and show
Street food festival
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
02/06/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Belle epoque sul lago

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
09/06/2024
  • Top Events
Belle epoque sul lago
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
09/06/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
Piazza Garibaldi, 23823, Colico, LC
16/06/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
7.32 km

Where to sleep

STELVIO

Delebio
STELVIO
177 mt

VALTELLINAGUESTHOUSE

Delebio
VALTELLINAGUESTHOUSE
763 mt

B&B AL CAROTIN

Andalo Valtellino
B&B AL CAROTIN
1.17 km

B&B MONASTERO

Dubino
B&B MONASTERO
2.31 km

LA FIORIDA

Mantello
LA FIORIDA
2.41 km

B&B L'ISOLA

Piantedo
B&B L'ISOLA
2.74 km

RESIDENCE I FIORI

Piantedo
RESIDENCE I FIORI
3.13 km

CASA VACANZE ZIA VIVINA APPARTAMENTO VIOLA DI AMBROSINI MAURO

SORICO
CASA VACANZE ZIA VIVINA APPARTAMENTO VIOLA  DI AMBROSINI MAURO
3.72 km

APPARTAMENTO ZIA VIVINA DI MAURO AMBROSINI

Sorico
APPARTAMENTO ZIA VIVINA DI MAURO AMBROSINI
3.72 km

B & B ZIA VIVINA

Sorico
B & B  ZIA VIVINA
3.72 km

CAMP. LA TORRE

Sorico
CAMP. LA TORRE
3.73 km

CASA RENNY di ANDREALLI RENATO

GERA LARIO
CASA RENNY di ANDREALLI RENATO
4.04 km

cav CASA LETIZIA di Mauro Bazzi

Colico
cav CASA LETIZIA di Mauro Bazzi
4.14 km

MALOIA

Dubino
MALOIA
4.26 km

SPLUGA

Dubino
SPLUGA
4.34 km

CASCINA BORGOFRANCONE PIAN DI SPAGNA

Gera Lario
CASCINA BORGOFRANCONE PIAN DI SPAGNA
4.62 km

B&B CASA DEL VIANDANTE

Colico
B&B CASA DEL VIANDANTE
4.7 km

cav QUIETE&RELAX di Gabriella Mascadri

Colico
cav QUIETE&RELAX di Gabriella Mascadri
4.84 km

cav LA QUIETE di Gabriella Mascadri

Colico
cav LA QUIETE di Gabriella Mascadri
4.84 km

ALPE SCOGGIONE

Piantedo
ALPE SCOGGIONE
4.9 km