Water can light a lamp - Mountain class

In the morning arrival at the hydroelectric plant in Piateda or Lanzada. Thanks to a guided visit, the students will have the chance to witness the entire water cycle and understand how water is turned into electricity, flowing from a huge artificial reservoir
into the high pressure pipe lines, the turbines and all the other works that allowed men to dam water and turn dynamic force into electricity.

What's included
Guided visit to the hydroelectric plant in Piateda or Lanzada, to learn why water is a sustainable energy source

Duration
Half day (can be combined with other activities)

Age
6 - 19 yrs

When
Througout the whole academic year

The lathes for soapstone - Mountain class

Expert guides will take the group to a trip to the soapstone mines and to the old lathes used to cut soapstone

Art & Culture

The castles of Sondrio - Mountain class

A time travel back to the Age of castles. Guided tour and educational activities

Art & Culture

Astronomical observatory - Mountain class

A chance to look at the sky in a different way, by using cutting-edge instruments

Art & Culture

Wharp & woof - Mountain class

The pezzotto: one of the most ancient traditions of Valtellina

Art & Culture

Mountain class

Educational projects for schools

Art & Culture

Pedü

Hand made by the women in Lanzada, Pedü were by far the most common footwear in Valmalenco until the 1950s.

Art & Culture

Bagnada mine and museum - Mountain class

Visit to the mineral museum and the old talc mine accompanied by a guide, choose from the available educational workshops

Art & Culture

Arts and crafts from the past - Mountain class

Get to know the area by learning about the traditions that shaped the lives of the people of Valtellina

Art & Culture

Pezzotti from Valtellina

Perhaps the most famous artisan product from Valtellina, the “pezzotto” is a very resistant fabric made using scraps of fabric, hand-woven at the loom.