Lombardy is a region in Northern Italy. Milan is the capital, is a global hub of fashion and finance, with many high-end shops and restaurants. It is located in the north-western part of the country and is one of the largest cultural centers in Italy. It is one of the 20 regions of Italy and is divided into 12 provinces: Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi , Mantua, Milan (regional capital), Monza and Brianza, Pavia, Sondrio and Varese.
Lombardy includes the valleys of the Alps to the plains, with cities of art and history, ancient landscapes and traditions, and yet with modern features as well.
The territory of Lombardy does not contact the sea and the nearest coast from Milan is that of the Ligurian coast but several of the most famous lakes extend in its centre: Maggiore, Como, Iseo, and Garda.
In this gorgeous region biodiversity and sustainability great added values of this dynamic region, where industrial and agricultural production reigns.
This is the flag of the Lombardy Region:
There are so many beautiful places to discover in Italy like and in this site you will find places that I have visited on foot, by bicycle, by train, by bus and roads trips.
Italy - Lombardy Walking & Hiking Adventures #1
Piano dei Resinelli - Valentino Park - Monte Coltignone - Belvedere Hiking Loop (LC), Lombardy Italy
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The Piani dei Resinelli or Piani Resinelli is a plateau of the Lombard Prealps, in the province of Lecco. Within the territory lie the municipalities Abbadia Lariana, Mandello del Lario, Ballabio and Lecco, which are located on a wide saddle at the foot of the Grigne Group on the slopes of Grignetta. Many hiking trails lead from this location.
Pian dei Resinelli (1270 m) is located just above Lecco, at the...
Val Codera Panoramic Hiking Loop To Giorgio Sondrio, Lombardy Italy
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Val Codera the jewel of the Rhaetian Alps. It is a valley accessible only on foot in the province of Sondrio, 100 kilometers from Milan, in the municipality of Novate Mezzola. This beautiful valley is at the side of the Val Chiavenna, close to Lake Como and Switzerland.
For this adventure that starts from Novate Mezzola (319 m), Sondrio, in Valtellina, we left the car at the Mezzopiano dirt car park (340 m)...
Monte Legnoncino Hiking In Lecco, Lombardy Italy
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Monte Legnoncino with its height of 1714 meters is considered the little brother of the neighboring Monte Legnone (2610 meters). It Is situated in the Provincie of Lecco.
The adventure began by car from Colico and we left the car in the convenient parking near the small lake in Roccolo d'Artezza, Lecco. From here begins the path - Backpack on your shoulder and we begin the excursion to the summit of Legnoncino...
Castel Grumello Walking Tour in Valetellina, Sondrio Lombardy Itay
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Castel Grumello is a 13th century castle located in the Municipality of Montagna in Valtellina in the province of Sondrio
The castle stands at the top of a rocky knoll and is surrounded by the famous hectares of vineyards where the Grumello wine and trails are produced. From that point it dominates the splendid overhanging panorama of the Valtellina and the city of Sondrio.
Excursion to Alpe Palù in Valmalenco, Italy
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Chiesa in Valmalenco is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy. The adjacent neighborhoods are: Milan and Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland.
We arrive in Chiesa Valmalenco (985 m), and after parking we took the cable car to Alpe Palù (2078 m). It is a ski Area there are slopes for all levels, from beginners to experts...
Alpe Scoggione - Scoggione Refuge - Baita del Lago Hike in Sondrio, (LC) Lombardy Italy
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The Scoggione refuge is located in a very panoramic position on Lake Como and the lower Valtellina, between the provinces of Sondrio and Lecco.
From The Alpe Scoccione / The ref. Scoggione is located at the foot of the most important Legnone and there are various hiking trails that lead in other directions and from the Baita del Lago between here starts the path and the more imposing Legnone. In this excursion we did not...
Lake Maggiore & Lake Orta Walking Tour Lombardy Italy
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Lake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps. It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland.
Lake Orta is a lake in northern Italy, west of Lake Maggiore. It is situated between the provinces of Novara and Verbania
The are three small gorgeous Bororrom Islands (Isole Borromee) are a group of three small islands and two islets in Lake Maggiore. Their...
Torre di Segname Hiking Loop From Gordona Sondrio, Lombardy Italy
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UBC Botanic Garden is Centre for Plant Research is a garden at the University of British Columbia.
UBC Botanic Garden is a walk through an artificially recreated natural environment with a wide variety of species of botanical plants and flowers of the world and one can get lost in the wonders of nature even if built for scientific purposes as open-air laboratories and for the...
Forte di Fluents & Fortezza Montevecchio Walking Tour In Colico, (LC) Lombardy Italy
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Forte di Fluents & Forte Montecchio Nord are a former military fort situated in Colico, in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, northern Italy.
The Fortress is of Spanish origin from the seventeenth century built by the Governor of the State of Milan, Pedro' Enriquez de Acevedo, Count of Fluentes, to prevent any expanding ambition by Three Grey Leagues (modern Swiss Grisons) that wanted to enlarge their domain from...
Como under The Christmas Lights of The Citta' dei Ballocchi by Walking Lombardy, Italy
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Como is a city at the southern tip of Lake Como in Lombardy. It's known for the Gothic Como Cathedral, a scenic funicular railway (cable car) that links Lake Como near the lake waterfront to the top of a hill in the little village of Brunate at 1894.m. The village of Brunate is located about 700 metetres above sea level.
Brunate is also called the "Balcony on the Alps” where you can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Como and the surrounding area...
Lecco - Christmas Village 2021-2022 By Walking Lombardy Italy
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Lecco is a beautiful little city on the southeastern shore of Lake Como, in northern Italy. It’s surrounded by mountains like Monte Resegone.
This city is featured in the classic novel “I Promessi Sposi” by Alessandro Manzoni.
The city offers many possibilities for a pleasant walk along the lake, and to discover from the famous Monte Resegone (1875 m). This can be...
Bernina Express Scenic Train Journey From Tirano, Italy to St Moritz, Switzerland
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La Ferrovia Retica del Bernina - The Rhaetian Railway is one of the most famous European narrow gauge railway lines. The train connects Chur in Switzerland to Poschiavo in Switzerland and Tirano in Italy by crossing the Swiss Engadin Alps.
The Bernina Express forms only part of the Rhaetian Railway offering panoramic sightseeing that runs all year round, offering a completely...
Colico Walking Tour In Lecco, Lombardy Italy
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Colico is a city in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, Italy. It is situated on the northern arm of Lake Como, where the river Adda enters the lake.
Colico is a lovely village at the foot of a breathtaking view of the gigantic gigantic granite pyramidal formation del Monte Legnone at 2,609 meters high which is the highest peak in the Lake Como area.
This beautiful little resort is a stunning destination for lovers of outdoor experiences and offers a wide choice of excursions for every taste...
Ponte nel Cielo, Tibetan bridge Hiking Loop in Valtellina, Sondrio Lombardy Italy
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The Ponte nel Cielo is located in Campo Tartano, Valtellina, Lombardy Italy Sondrio.
The Ponte nel Cielo "Bridge in the Sky", is 140 meters high and 234 meters long, and is the longest Tibetan-style pedestrian bridge in Europe. It is an exciting one-day experience in Val Tartano, crossing a steel bridge suspended between the two sides of Valtellina...