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Pedesina Discovering Italy's Liliput

Where
Valtellina

With a population of just 33 inhabitants, comrprising 19 women and 14 men, Pedesina, in the province of Sondrio has been recently declared as the smallest village in Italy.

This small corner of paradaise is located at the base of Pizzo Rotondo in the Bergamasque Alps is worth a visit.

Its houses, clinging to the steep slopes of the valley and immersed in the lush greenery of the forests make it look like a mountain Nativity scene. 

You can admire from the lower part of town the XVIIth century oratory of San Rocco and the Church of Santa Croce e Sant'Antonio, which hangs on the steep side of local houses and lawns.

It sits at a 1032 meters altitude and was once renowned by the weaving of pezzottos, typical carpets from the Valtellina, a handcrafted item made by using handmade scraps sewn together in a machine.

Another local product that is still made to this day is the Bitto, an exquisite mountain cheese that also is labelled by the Slow Food Presidium. 

How can you reach Pedesina? By getting into the steep switchbacks that start at Morbegno in the lower Valtellina, which go uphill to the villages of Sasso and Rasura, and going through the impressive Pic Gallery, a cave that seems to come out straight out of a fantasy film.

Take me here: Pedesina Discovering Italy's Liliput

Places

Bitto

  • Food & Wine
Bitto
5.66 km

Morbegno e dintorni

  • Mountains
Morbegno e dintorni
6.07 km

Morbegno Bassa Valle

  • Mountains
Morbegno Bassa Valle
6.07 km

Village of Morbegno

  • Villages
Morbegno
6.07 km

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
  • Food & Wine
Valtellina, Sampling Cheeses
9.05 km

The art of dry stone walling

Dry stone structures, evidence of a harmonious relationship between man and nature
  • Unesco Sites
Arte dei muretti a secco
9.46 km

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
10.2 km

Excursions on Monte Legnone

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

Ponte nel Cielo, Valtellina

A daring project launched in 2016 was the brainchild of a group of mountaineers
  • Active & Green
Ponte nel Cielo, Valtellina
10.82 km

Troggia Waterfalls

Troggia is a torrent that flows out ofLake Sasso
  • Active & Green
Cascata della Troggia
13.87 km

Trekking around Piani di Bobbio

Discover Valsassina and Lake Como Mountains: itineraries for families, in 10 minutes from Lecco and in less than an hour from Milan
  • Active & Green
Trekking around Piani di Bobbio
14.07 km

Big Bench #223

  • Active & Green
Ph: I Mille
14.77 km

Alpe Giumello

  • Parks
Alpe Giumello
14.91 km

Forte Montecchio Nord

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

Events

Mercatini di Natale

Vie del centro storico
17/11/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini di Natale
14.09 km

Pumkin hunting: alla ricerca delle zucche

Via alle Prade, 33, 23815, Introbio, LC
01/11/2024 - 02/11/2024
  • School
Pumkin hunting: alla ricerca delle zucche
14.46 km

Where to sleep

B&B LA BETULLA

Gerola Alta
B&B LA BETULLA
2.45 km

PIZZO TRE SIGNORI

Gerola Alta
PIZZO TRE SIGNORI
2.53 km

RIFUGIO CA' PRIULA

Albaredo per San Marco
RIFUGIO CA' PRIULA
3.87 km

PINETA

Gerola Alta
PINETA
4.46 km

RIFUGIO TRONA SOLIVA

Gerola Alta
RIFUGIO TRONA SOLIVA
4.86 km

MEZZALUNA

Gerola Alta
MEZZALUNA
5.25 km

B&B Il Girasole

Cosio Valtellino
B&B Il Girasole
5.44 km

B&B IN CIMA AI CA'

Morbegno
B&B IN CIMA AI CA'
5.58 km

TRIESTE

Morbegno
TRIESTE
5.59 km

B&B PORTOBELLO

Cosio Valtellino
B&B PORTOBELLO
5.73 km

Hotel Rezia Valtellina

Cosio Valtellino
Hotel Rezia Valtellina
5.84 km

CA' DLA PIA

Cosio Valtellino
CA' DLA PIA
5.98 km

MARGNA

Morbegno
MARGNA
6.09 km

LA RUOTA

Morbegno
LA RUOTA
6.22 km

RIFUGIO SALMURANO

Gerola Alta
RIFUGIO SALMURANO
6.3 km

B&B BERSAGLIO

Morbegno
B&B BERSAGLIO
6.31 km

RIFUGIO ALPE PIAZZA

Albaredo per San Marco
RIFUGIO ALPE PIAZZA
6.39 km

RIFUGIO FALC

Introbio
RIFUGIO FALC
6.7 km

CESARE BENIGNI AL LAGO PIAZZOTTI

Ornica
CESARE BENIGNI AL LAGO PIAZZOTTI
6.75 km

IL CAPRETTO

Talamona
IL CAPRETTO
7.28 km