The other way of Aprica: from Morbegno to Colico

This itinerary, which starts in the province of Brescia, Valcamonica, reaches as far as the beauties of Valtellina.

Its landscapes are representative of the landscape types found in the Alps. One can discover here, among ancient Valtellina villages and flavors, its history and food and wine culture, tasting a nice plate of typical salami or sciatt and the very famous pizzoccheri.

The route begins at the San Giacomo di Tellio station and ends at the Edolo train station.

From San Giacomo we arrive at the junction with Carona and follow the road with numerous hairpin bends, which will take us almost to the center of Carona. Just before the village we turn left and take the road going downhill, in the direction of Aprica.

The road then descends again to the Gadda power plant and climbs again to join the state road, just before the Aprica pass.

After about a hundred meters, we reach the old road, via Liscidini, which we find on the right, and we travel the entire length of the old road leading to the border with the province of Brescia. From here the Valeriana road leads us to Edolo.

ITINERARY

Distance: 33 km
Difficulty: difficult
Road surface: asphalt, a short stretch of dirt road between San Pietro Aprica and Corteno Golgi
Elevation gain: +2155m, -1830 m; (Max slope: 44.1%, -46.1% Average slope:10.4%, -8.3%)
Suitable for: trained users
Recommended type of bike: all
Average duration: 3 h approx.

SOME POINTS OF INTEREST

Rustic villages of Valtellina
Along the way you can easily reach villages located in the side valleys or on the valley slopes, where you can immerse yourself in the flavors of Valtellina along the wine route.
Useful info: https://www.stradadelvinovaltellina.it/borghi-antichi.html

Ganda power plant
This plant uses the waters of the Belviso stream and those of its tributaries. The main barrage consists of a concrete dam and is equipped with a surface outlet.
Useful info: https://www.edison.it/it/la-centrale-idroelettrica-ganda-so

Calefe sawmill in Corteno Golgi
Built in 1879, it was in operation until the late 1890s. The sawmill was called "Venetian-style" because it was widespread during the time of the Venetian Republic.
Useful info: http://www.cortenogolgi.it/index.php/territorio/segheria-veneziana

Golgi Museum of Corteno Golgi
Opened in 2006, housed on the second floor is a reproduction of the histological laboratory of Camillo Golgi, an Italian scientist and physician born in Corteno. On the second floor are study rooms and the teaching room.
Useful info: http://www.museogolgi.it/
Tel. 0364.740401/340.3602512; E-mail: info@museogolgi.it - conservatore@museogolgi.it
Hours: Open Saturdays and Sundays for the entire summer season (July 1 to Sept. 30). Guided tours are by reservation only throughout the year.

St. John the Baptist in Edolo
The simplicity of the exterior structure, rebuilt in the 16th century, contrasts with the richly frescoed, three-aisled interior. The fresco cycle is attributed to Paolo da Caylina the Younger.
Useful info: https://goo.gl/y4p4QE