Panoramic pools, waterfalls and bio saunas, in an elegant Belle Époque atmosphere

It is from Lombardy that some of the most famous Italian cheeses come from all over the world

Wonderful cycle paths between art treasures, castles, villages and bridges. 9 stops between the Orobie and the Crema area

Along hike with a fair amount of development and elevation gain. Not too demanding, but still requiring a good level of physical preparation and ability to assess snow conditions, in short sections on steep slopes. A solitary route immersed in enchanted places and directed toward a peak to which the official maps do not even give a name, but which the locals call in dialect "Scima de Cavisciöla."We are in Tartano (Sondrio). From the square we reach the contrada Biorca where we leave the car in a large parking lot. With negligible inclines, proceed southwest along the dirt road on the right of the stream, corresponding to path 113 that leads to the Pedena Pass. After about two kilometers you reach contrada Barbera, on the opposite side of contrada Bagini.Continuing straight ahead you enter the Budria valley. After another easy stretch of about two kilometers the valley ends and you are faced with a high rock barrier. You go around it by standing to the right on a steep, winding path on the slopes of Mount Pedena. Attention should be paid to snow conditions in some steep couloirs. You reach a scenic balcony of pastures near the Saröden huts (1,976 m) below the Pedena pass saddle (2,234 m).You head eastward to the narrow notch of the Bocchetta di Lago (2,202 m), after passing the Pizzo del Vento (2,235 m). At the summit of Mount Tartano (2,292 m) enjoy an excellent descent to the plateau of the Sona Alta cheese factory. From there, climb up to the saddle of the Orobic ridge that separates the provinces of Sondrio and Bergamo. Continue to the branch-off that leads east to the Lemma peak (2,348 m) and the Val Lunga di Tartano and south to the Siltri peak (2,175 m) and the Val Brembana. The final summit is called in dialect "Scima de Cavisciöla" or Western Lemma (2,266 m), although the peak is listed but not named on Military Geographical Institute cartography. It is located about 200 meters northeast of the better-known Pizzo Rotondo (2,237 m).The descent is along the Lemma valley, skirting in the final part the road alongside the Tartano stream until reaching the bridge at Barbera locality and continuing to the car on the initial route.  

Mushroom hunting in Lombardy. Three foolproof destinations for gathering the most delicious porcini mushrooms: Valtellina, Val Brembana, and Val d'Intelvi

Lombardy is a perfect destination for those who love mountain holidays in front of the beautiful scenery of the Alps.

To miasto, które ma podwójną wartość a jego terytorium jest bogate w przyrodę, sztukę i kulturę

Lombardy funiculars: the most romantic means of transport man has created

On a trip to the caves of Lombardy

April brings the spring to Lombardy, with trips out of town, seasonal flavours, art initiatives, and sporting events

The Via Priula is a path of high historical value, retracing the route of the ancient trade road built in 1593. It was started by the Venetian podestà of Bergamo Alvise Priuli to connect the Po Valley with the Valtellina, Valchiavenna and the transalpine, without passing through the Duchy of Milan, then under Spanish rule with its attendant impositions of transit duties. The road was traveled by intense traffic, especially after Venice had entered into a treaty of alliance with the Three Leagues in September 1603. On the basis of this treaty, the Serenissima granted, in fact, exemption from duties both to goods produced in Italy and exported through the San Marco Pass, and to those from Valtellina and Graubünden exported to Venice. This path was therefore traveled by merchants, couriers, mercenary soldiers and cargoes of goods: wools, irons, salt, grapes, cheese and the saltpeter. The rather wide road was passable along some sections by two-wheeled wagons and in the section of the San Marco Pass allowed passage with fully loaded pack animals. Today, from the upper Brembana Valley in the Orobic Alps one reaches Chiavenna through the Bitto Valley of Albaredo, lower Valtellina, and the Chiavenna Plain. From Chiavenna the path connects to the great transalpine trails of the Via Septimer and Via Spluga. One approaches an area rich in monuments, cultures, gastronomic specialties, inns and hotels. The route, especially in the mountainous part, runs along the ancient mule track. In the valley bottoms, country roads, bicycle and pedestrian paths and other trails were favored. It covers about 80 km in 4 days of travel, touching, at the San Marco Pass, the maximum altitude of 1982 meters. - Ph Ig: @vale2389