Valtellina and Lake Como, Lombardy Italy Added (11/2021)

The Valtellina is a beautiful mount valley set in the north of Lombardy, on the border with Switzerland, between the northern end of Lake Como. It is about 2 hours from Milan. The Valtelilina's mountain landscape is full of natural beauty, pretty villages and a great variety of sports to enjoyed in all seasons!

The Valtellina valley is bordered by the Bernina Alps, part of the Rhaetian Alps, the Ortles Mountains in the northeast and the Orobie Alps to the south.

The valley is crossed by the river Adda, with its source in The Rhaetlna Alps. The Adda river is rich in natural beauty and has inspired Allessandro Manzoni and Leonardo da Vinci in their works of art. It is a stunning territory!

Lake Como has its charm, surrounded by mountains that you can admire, especially from the tops of the mountains. The extended branches of Lake Como approach the shores with historic houses and villas, along with plenty of campsites and paths with fresh air where nature still shows itself. This beautiful lake is an icon of past times, a corner of the flowing world with memories that leave enchanting emotions in my heart. When I am away from Lake Como, I find myself with so many precious memories with and intense desire that pushes me to come back ... You are my lake! :) - Patrizia -

Links

• Como Lake UTube

• Colico - Lago Como

• Il ponte ne cielo/Bridge Val Tartano

• Il ponte ne cielo/Bridge in the Sky/Valtellina

• Il ponte ne cielo, Valtellina, Italy

• Lago Como - Flight on Como Lake

Attractions and activities in Valtellina

• Como it is

• Lecco it is

• Colicoit is

• Val Codera Panoramic Hiking Loop it is

• Piani dei Resinelli it is

• Tour of the castles it is

• Chiesa Di Valmalenco - Alpe Palu' it is

• Monte Scoggione Hike, Piantedo it is

• Monte Legnoncno e Monte Legnone it is

• Torre di Segname Loop from Gordonait is

• Forte Di Flentsit is

• Morbegno it is

• Bernina Express - Rhaetian Railway RhB is the famous red train traversing a breathtaking postcard-perfect portion of Italian and Swiss alps. A fabulous journey across the Alps, scenery was breath-taking. The scenery was spectacular and the train also stopped for 15 minutes at a high point for us to get out for photos.

• Orrido Di Bellano it is

• The Medieval Vikkage of Corenno Plinio it is

• Spluga it is

• Madesimoit is

• Cascate dell'Acquafraggia it is

• piona Abbeyit is

• Livigno it is

• Val Di Mello and Bagni Masinoit is

• Val Gerola it is

• Amici Allevvatori di Lesina it is

• Garzeno it is

• Dongo it is

• The Bernina Red Train considered one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world. The train leaves every day from Tirano until it reaches the Swiss city of Saint Moritz, skirting lakes, mountains and valleys and crossing dreamlike scenarios.

* Passo dello Stelvio The Stelvio Pass connects Trentino and Lombardy. In fact, at its highest point it reaches a height that exceeds 2000 meters.The pass is only open during the summer season and is famous for its numerous hairpin bends and for the beauty of the landscapes that can be admired along the way.

* Il Parco delle incisioni rupestri e i Castelli di Grosio iQuesto parco si trova a Grosio ed è un museo a cielo aperto in cui sono raccolte numerose incisioni rupestri risalenti al periodo preistorico. All’interno del complesso è possibile visitare anche un piccolo museo contenente i cimeli ritrovati duranti gli scavi. Oltre al parco, è possibile visitare gratuitamente anche i resti di due antichi castelli: quello di Faustino e il Castello Nuovo.

* Livigno, the free zone of Valtellina Known as the “tax haven of Valtellina”, Livigno was declared a free zone in 1500 due to its isolated position which did not allow its economic growth.

* Cross the Bridge in the Sky imade by the artist Douglas Coupland

* l Path of Valtellina by bicycle considered one of the most beautiful railway lines in the world. The train leaves every day from Tirano until it reaches the Swiss city of Saint Moritz, skirting lakes, mountains and valleys and crossing dreamlike scenarios.

* Bormio: la città delle antiche terme The Stelvio Pass connects Trentino and Lombardy. In fact, at its highest point it reaches a height that exceeds 2000 meters.The pass is only open during the summer season and is famous for its numerous hairpin bends and for the beauty of the landscapes that can be admired along the way.

* Sondrio iQuesto is the heart of the Valtellina to see, located under the Corna Mara massif.

* Chiavenna è una città molto particolare poiché il suo centro storico è rimasto intatto dal XVI secolo. Il borgo è quindi un vero tuffo nella storia: passando per via Dolzino, la strada principale, si possono ammirare ancora le facciate antiche con i dipinti a mano. Sembra di essere in un museo a cielo aperto. Nei portali ci sono ancora le decorazioni in pietra floreali con le scritte in latino.

* Morbegno il tempo sembra essersi fermato: il paesino viaggia tra palazzi maestosi e splendide stradine con balconi rigorosamente in ferro battuto.

* Val di Mello lSituato in provincia di Sondrio, precisamente in Valmalenco, Spriana è un piccolissimo borgo dotato di bellezze paesaggistiche e culturali.

* Spriana un piccolo borgo ideale per gli sport invernali

* Grosio Immerso nel territorio della Valtellina, sorge il piccolo borgo di Grosio. La località è ricca di testimonianze archeologiche, storiche e artistiche e presenta un paesaggio del tutto naturale

* Le Torri di Fraele Le Torri di Fraele sono spettacolari torri del 1391 che sorgono nella valle omonima di Valdidentro a 1930 metri.

* Sondrio iQuesto is the heart of the Valtellina to see, located under the Corna Mara massif.

* Morbegno il tempo sembra essersi fermato: il paesino viaggia tra palazzi maestosi e splendide stradine con balconi rigorosamente in ferro battuto.