The mountains of Valmalenco are a paradise not just for nature lovers, but also for gluttons.

Valmalenco

Valmalenco is the most extended of Valtellina lateral valleys : changeableheights ranging from 500 and 4000 metres, a peak sequence nearlyconstantly winding above 3000 m that culminates in 4050 m of PizzoBernina, alpine horizons incorporating all vegetative strips, numberlessstriking corners with small lakes, streams, waterfalls. In addition to allthis, you will be able to find a suitable road network, efficient public services,equipped and comfortable downstream and upstream accommodation facilitiesas well as a mixture of well indicated pathways...Trekking paradise is just here.

It is a moderate difficulty ferrata that develops in Valmalenco.

2 days of climbing, orienteering and knot school, visit to a talc mine or trekking

Educational and recreational activities accompanied by guides

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

Equitazione Alpina is born from the passion, over 30 years long, of Simone, a companion of equestrian tourism certified SEF-Italy - C.O.N.I.A few steps from Sondrio, in the heart of the Alps, where Parco delle Orobie begins, surrounded by wild nature and yet to be discovered, you can find Alpine Horse Riding.We offer boarding for your horse in boxes and paddocks, walks of one or more hours for beginners, treks of one or more days for the more experienced, riding school, training and re-education of your horse. ALBOSAGGIA-SAN BERNARDO ITINERARYIt is a simple walk, suitable for untrained horses and riders.Climb up a beautiful mule track immersed in the deciduous forest typical of Orobie Valtellinesi park until you come out onto the flat and sunny meadows of San Bernardo.Once you get there, you can't miss a snack or a typical Valtellina lunch at Agriturismo Gaggi.www.agriturismogaggi.it ALBOSAGGIA-LAGO CASERA ITINERARYPath indicated only for horses and riders with excellent training.Go along the road that reaches Campelli in Albosaggia, from here you take a comfortable carriage road that will take you to your destination.This is the most complete route where it is possible to see all the types of terrain that Orobie Valtellinesi park offers.Once at the top it is possible to admire Mount Disgrazia and Bernina group.At the lake you can have lunch or taste the cheeses produced in the surrounding mountain pasture at Stella Orobica farm. www.stellaorobica.com HORSE RIDING IN VALMALENCOEquitazione Alpina is located in the heart of Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi, in Albosaggia. From the end of June to the beginning of September, Equitazione Alpina moves to Valmalenco, in the Sabbionaccio area of San Giuseppe.Several itineraries are proposed. From simple excursions of an hour or a few hours for beginners to day trips that allow you to reach the magical basin of Alpe Palù, accompanied by an excellent lunch made of typical food, at Lago Palù shelter or at Malga Rundai farmhouse.Another novelty is the possible horse-drawn carriage rides, where you can be comfortably transported  to appreciate the surrounding nature.   CONTACTS SimoneSEF-Italia authorized guide – C.O.N.I.Via Carasalli, 23010 Albosaggia (SO)Website: http://www.equitazionealpina.it/info@equitazionealpina.it+39 348-2821009  

It is located in the heart of Valmalenco, at the tourist office of Consorzio Turistico Sondrio e Valmalenco in Vassalini.Our services: Rental. You can choose your favourite MTB among freeride, crosscountry, all mountain and for any size (adult or child) up to the latest e-bikes. Baby seat and baby carriage available. Info Tour. All the info you need for your scheduled daily tours according to your needs. Chance of organizing outings with experienced guides. Bike shuttle. A reservation service to reach the places you want to visit and why not, also to organize your return. RENTAL - SUMMER BIKES FOR CHILDREN - The helmet is included in the price up to 14 years of age.  BIKES FOR ADULTS – BASE  BIKES FOR ADULTS – E-BIKES  ACCESSORIES- Freeride protection set - Child bike seat- Helmet - baby- Helmet - adult- Bike Lock- Prompt repair kit  BIKE SHUTTLE SERVICE. On reservation  RENTAL - WINTER FAT E-BIKE  Info and reservations: info@sondrioevalmalenco.it  - +39 0342/451150  

Valmalenco

The Sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of the Alpini in Chiesa Valmalenco is located in a wonderful mountain setting dominated by the pyramid of Pizzo Scalino. The church, beside its sacred function, also plays a civil role: the wide square often hosts the representatives of several Italian and foreign military corpses who rally before the monument to the "Alpino of Italy" designed by the local artist Silvio Gaggi and built in 1984 using serpentine from Valmalenco. At the feet of a rock topped by an eagle and the typical hat, there are a rock and some earth brought from Nikolajewka in 1991 - in memory of the tragic but glorious retreat from Russia. Under the pronaos, a wooden sculpture portrays Mary with open arms who welcomes the young and old adoring Alpini. The church hosts a majestic mosaic inside the presbytery. Against a golden background Mary is portrayed enthroned with the Child in her arms. The baby holds an edelweiss, while in Mary's right hand there is a palm - the symbol of the eternal prize destined to those who  undertake to protect freedom and get involved in humanitarian missions. Another touching reference to the Alpini is the precious showcase that houses some small soapstone statuettes portraying the Alpini in several situations. The liturgical celebration takes place on August 15th - the Assumption of Mary.      

A gem in Valmalenco