The Magical Bergamasque Winter

Enchanted villages, snow-covered slopes and silent trails. Experience the Bergamasque valleys in their most stunning season.

During the winter, the valleys of Bergamo are transformed into a vast snow-covered park, ready to welcome families, winter sports enthusiasts and hikers.

The enchanting scenery of the Orobic Alps is the perfect way to experience the cold season, with outdoor activities, traditional events, and fantastic scenery just waiting to be photographed.
There are activities for everyone: lovers of Alpine and Nordic skiing; those who want to venture out onto the trails and mule tracks on their snowshoes to explore the panoramic routes. Even the towns and villages have their own fairytale charm, with traditions and food and wine offers that reflect the local area.
Whether you are looking for a day out on skis or a magical experience, such as a moonlight torch procession, a Bergamasque winter has something for all tastes.

Discovering the fairytale village of Christmas Cribs — In winter Gromo reveals one of its most charming sides: a mediaeval village that, with its stones and alpine panoramas becomes the ideal setting in which to enjoy the tradition of the Christmas crib. During the festive season, the village comes to life with lights and a Christmas atmosphere, thanks to a circuit that transforms the centre of the village into an itinerary dedicated to art, history and to the magic of this period.

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San Simone: an enchanting snow-covered valley — In the mountains of the Upper Val Brembana, San Simone stands in a large valley, surrounded by the peaks of Mount Cavalle, the Cime di Lemma, the Cima dei Siltri, and Pizzo Rotondo. Here the snow remains for long periods, protected by the wind and the shadow of the peaks, transforming the landscape in a white embrace that is perfect for exploring on snowshoes. In this setting, nature is the star, and every step is a different way to experience the magic of winter.

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Mount Alben, snow-covered expanses and moonscapes — The bright, imposing north face of Mount Alben - with its lasting winter covering of compact snow - dominates the valley. It is this exposure that guarantees ideal conditions for the whole season. Skiing is available here through to late spring, in the vast, silent setting that makes this experience on the snow so unique.

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Presolana in winter for all the family — On the snow-covered slopes of Presolana, Castione della Presolana opens in a woody setting, with snowy valleys and peaks, where the mountains become an invitation to discover nature and enjoy the magical winter experience. The Queen of the Orobie welcomes families, children and snowshoe enthusiasts, offering breathtaking views and trails for everyone.

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The charm of Branzi, with its woods, sunsets and local cuisine — Branzi, in the heart of Val Brembana, is where time follows a different rhythm, to the sound of rivers and the rustle of the woods. The village nestles among the mountains where it is the ideal destination for walks, hikes and snowshoeing for all tastes. Branzi combines the beauty of natural landscapes with its picturesque centre, where the houses with their slate roofs, the quiet squares and stone bridges create views straight off a picture postcard.

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New Year’s Eve Torchlight parade in Colere — The night of New Year’s Eve comes alight with atmosphere and tradition in Colere. The village, located on the slopes of Presolana and Mount Ferrante, celebrates the arrival of the new year with a beautiful torchlight parade, with its stunning procession of lights at the foot of the mountains.

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