• Active & Green

Shades of fall - excursions to discover the foliage

from Sondrio e Valmalenco

When the colours of the landscapes in the area of Sondrio-Valmalenco turns to the shades of red to gold, in the valleys and on the terraced slopes you'll have the chance to observe grape harvesting, apple harvesting or chestnut picking. In the fresh and clear fall days you can admire breath-taking mountain landscapes or take a ride along the vineyards and taste the traditional dishes in one of the local restaurants. The alpine pastures, the paths in Valmalenco and in the surroundings of Sondrio invite visitors to go hiking in a suggestive fall atmosphere. In this season, the area of Sondrio and Valmalenco offers high quality emotions, to be experienced in freedom.

Val d'Arigna mule track
A pleasant path that retraces the ancient mule track. The walking trail departs from Bruga and crosses first the wonderful contrada of Costabella and then a wood, where it reaches some tiny ancient housing clusters now invaded by vegetation. Just beyond the houses, on the right side, you can see the gorge of the Armisa. The path then continues until reaching the old and suggestive contrada of S. Matteo.
Lake Mufulè
At the feet of the Pizzo Scalino, in one of the most relaxing corners of Valmalenco, there’s lake Mufulé (2067 m a.s.l.), framed by larches, dwarf mountain pines and stone pines that the warm colours of autumn make even more fascinating. The lake can be reached from Largone (1756 m a.s.l.) or Sasso dell’agnello (1870 m a.s.l.), located on the road leading from Lanzada to Campomoro.
Lake Palù
A classic excursion of Valmalenco that offers unique emotions in every season. The lake - which can easily be reached from San Giuseppe or Barchi – is surrounded by firs and larches that are often mirrored in the lake.
Terraced vineyard route
A cycle and pedestrian route of rare beauty, which gives the chance to visit the most typical of the Valtellinese rural landscapes, characterized by terraced vineyards, but also by historic civil or religious buildings carrying a symbolic value. In fall, you’ll come across farmes engaged in grape and apple harvesting. You may decide to cover the whole trail by feet/bike or use public transport, comfortable and efficient. The trail is suitable for people of all ages and has no particular difficulties.

On the same topic

Show all

Foliage in the Oltrepò Pavese: where to see the colours of Autumn

When Autumn Arrives in the Oltrepò: Foliage Among Woods, Chestnut Groves and Vineyards
  • Active & Green

Five waterfalls to visit in Lombardy

Five ideas for a trip out of town to enjoy the spectacular waterfalls and picturesque scenery of Lombardy.
Five waterfalls to visit in Lombardy- ph@istock - inlombardia
  • Active & Green

SHADES OF FALL - WINE BIKE TOUR

  • Active & Green

Il sentiero di Leonardo

Un percorso a piedi di 540 Km sui luoghi leonardeschi
Il sentiero di Leonardo
  • Active & Green

In Morbegno on the Bridge in the Sky

In Val Tartano, the highest Tibetan Bridge in Europe.
ph. Facebok page Bridge in the Sky
  • Active & Green

Eight Ideas for a Creative Easter Monday

Easter Monday is a day to spend in company, focusing on discovering original springtime destinations in Lombardy.
Ph: I Mille
  • Active & Green

Hiking: 6 easy routes

Walking in the Lombardy mountains: 6 routes suitable for kids
Gemelli e Pizzo Becco
  • Active & Green

Where to harvest chestnuts in Lombardy

Forests, hills, panoramic viewpoints and plays of light: discover where and when to collect chestnuts in Lombardy, as well as other useful tips
La raccolta delle castagne - Parco Regionale del Campo dei Fiori (VA)
  • Active & Green

Bergamo Valle di Scalve, nature, peace and quiet

Bergamo Valle di Scalve, tra natura e tranquillità
  • Active & Green

Art and Nature for a Digital Detox

November in Lombardy invites you to slow down, regenerate and discover offline experiences, with art, nature and picturesque villages.
@inLombardia
  • Active & Green

Spring in Pavia

5 suggestions to spend a spring day in the name of outdoor in the territory of Pavia.
Boat trip along the Po river
  • Active & Green

Sports Tourism Lombardy

The different landscapes of this area of ​​Lombardy allow every sportsman to experiment with different disciplines
Sports tourism Lombardy, adventurous proposals
  • Active & Green

Swim away from the crowds in Lombardy

8 little-known destinations to swim in Lombardy
Swim away from the crowds in Lombardy
  • Active & Green

Action sports in Lombardy

From Lake Garda to Val Brembana, 5 action sports destinations offering a hefty dose of adrenaline
Action sports in Lombardy
  • Active & Green

Ten Snowshoeing Treks in Lombardy

Choose a route through the woods or try out a panoramic trail on your snowshoeing trek!
Ten Snowshoeing Treks in Lombardy
  • Active & Green

Valle Intelvi: 4 excursions in the land between two lakes

The Val d’Intelvi offers visitors some unmissable walking routes that are suitable for everyone to explore on foot or by bike
Valle Intelvi
  • Active & Green

The 10 most spectacular monumental trees in the province of Brescia

In Lombardy's largest province, very special tree monuments grow in very different environments.
  • Active & Green

Discover the charm of "Ex-Polveriera" Mine

At the heart of Val del Riso, the Fattoria Didattica Ariete (Ariete Educational Farm) preserves a small but fascinating testimony to Gorno's mining past: the Former Polveriera Mine.
Miniera Ex-Polveriera
  • Active & Green

The green heart of Milan

Culture and nature: in the heart of Milan, our itinerary explores the city's most beautiful gardens and green areas
The green heart of Milan
  • Active & Green

The 10 best panoramic viewpoints in Oltrepò Pavese for incredible photos

  • Active & Green