Astronomical observatory - Mountain class

A visit to the Astronomical observatory is a great occasion to observe in person the
celestial bodies using cutting-edge technologies. Inaugurated in 2009, the “Osservatorio Astronomico Giuseppe Piazzi” in Ponte in Valtellina is the highest in Lombardy, located at and height of 1238m a.s.l. The groups can visit the observatory and choose among educational activities, also in the evening.

What's included
Guided visit to the astronomical observatory

Duration
half or 1 day

Age
6 - 19 yrs

When
Througout the whole academic year

Astronomical observatory - Mountain class

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

Art & Culture

Mountain class

Educational projects for schools

Art & Culture

Soapstone

The soapstone is a rocky formation of opaque green color, very tender and therefore easy to work especially on the lathe.

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

Pedü

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

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.