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A few steps away from the main settlement of Ponte in Valtellina , along the road that leads to Valfontana and the pastures of San Bernardo, we encounter the small church dedicated to Saint Roch, Christopher and Sebastian. Its architectural features suggest it was built in the Fifteenth century, while the dedication leads to think that some sort of pestilence occurred at the time.  The church has a single-hall plan, an apse and a tower bell ending in an octagonal pinnacle. The stonework of the facade was plastered and embellished with some frescoes that anticipate what is to be found inside: several paintings attributed to the painter Giovannino da Sondalo decorate the inner walls of the church.  Some frescoes are clearly visible: on the outside, the Pietà in the lunette of the portal and serveral frescoes on the inside, among which The Virgin with the Child, Saint Roch and Sebastian. Photo - Claudio Franchetti

The Sentiero Valtellina is a bike path that runs along the river Adda and links Colico to Bormio over a total distance of 114 km. The section that crosses the area of Sondrio (from Forcola to Castello dell'Acqua) is mostly flat, except for a short steep climb in Castello dell'Acqua. This path will lead you to the discovery of many interesting places in the surroundings of Sondrio, such as the Castellina Park or the Bordighi Natural Reserve.  There are several picnic areas along the Sentiero Valtellina:  Fusine: km 35,9 Cedrasco: km 36,9 Cedrasco: km 37,8 Caiolo: km 40,2 Albosaggia: km 42,8 Albosaggia: km 43,8 Sondrio: km 44,3 Sondrio: km 45 Castelletto di Sondrio: km 46 Sondrio: km 46,5 Bordighi: km 47,5 Poggiridenti: km 50 Piateda: km 51 Carolo: km 54 Castello dell'Acqua: km 57 Castello dell'Acqua: km 60

Sondrio

Castello dell'Acqua

In Caspoggio there are several picnic areas that can easily be reached by anyone:  Oasis of serenity: along the Percorso vita (the trail linking Lanzada to Caspoggio), close to the Madonna di Lourdes.  Motta: this picnic area is close to a natural pond. It has a fountain and gives the chance to have a barbecue.  Sant'Antonio: close to the small church, can also be reached by taking the chairlift Astù: here you'll find several picnic areas that can be reach by following the Cavallera path, or by taking then chairlift and then following the last section of the trail. Sentiero di metà Custera: depart from the center of Caspoggio or from Santa Elisabetta, follow the Sentiero di Metà Custera and you'll find a picnic area provided with wooden benches overlooking the town.  Alpe Prabello: a well known hiking and biking destination - Alpe Prabello is a natural paradise, a wonderful spot where you can enjoy a picnic in the mountains

With the aim of safeguarding the remains of a culture and an economy belonging to the past, the Municipal administration bought and restored the ancient mortar used for chestnuts and cereals and the nearby buckwheat mill. Beside being tourist attractions, these workshops are also the destination of several school trips. 

The tower, built on a hillock, bears witness to the ancient castle belonging to the dell'Acqua family. Some researches on the area brought to light the remains of artifacts that date back to the 6th century B.C.  The earliest evidences of the presence of this castle go back to the 11th century. Furthermore, it seems that the building was linked to the nearby Church of St. Michael, through a tunnel. The entrances have recently been walled up for safety reasons.  The Dell'Acqua family owned the surrounding lands. The are evidences of the fact that, a man called Dell'Acqua, lived in the castle towards the end of the 15th century. The castle was later abandoned and demolished. The inhabitants of the town used its stones to build new houses - if you observe the dry-stone walls, the outer stairs or the house walls, you'll recognize some of those ancient stones. According to some researchers, it was the Dell'Acqua family to take the name from the place and not conversely.  

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Located along the Sentiero Valtellina, the sports center is the departure point of the Mountain Bike trails network. It has been recently renovated in order to meet the most recent needs related to sports and amusement.