Shades of fall - excursions to discover the foliage

When the colours of the landscapes in the area of Sondrio-Valmalenco turns to the shades of red to gold, in the valleys and on the terraced slopes you'll have the chance to observe grape harvesting, apple harvesting or chestnut picking. In the fresh and clear fall days you can admire breath-taking mountain landscapes or take a ride along the vineyards and taste the traditional dishes in one of the local restaurants. The alpine pastures, the paths in Valmalenco and in the surroundings of Sondrio invite visitors to go hiking in a suggestive fall atmosphere. In this season, the area of Sondrio and Valmalenco offers high quality emotions, to be experienced in freedom.

Val d'Arigna mule track — A pleasant path that retraces the ancient mule track. The walking trail departs from Bruga and crosses first the wonderful contrada of Costabella and then a wood, where it reaches some tiny ancient housing clusters now invaded by vegetation. Just beyond the houses, on the right side, you can see the gorge of the Armisa. The path then continues until reaching the old and suggestive contrada of S. Matteo.

Lake Mufulè — At the feet of the Pizzo Scalino, in one of the most relaxing corners of Valmalenco, there’s lake Mufulé (2067 m a.s.l.), framed by larches, dwarf mountain pines and stone pines that the warm colours of autumn make even more fascinating. The lake can be reached from Largone (1756 m a.s.l.) or Sasso dell’agnello (1870 m a.s.l.), located on the road leading from Lanzada to Campomoro.

Lake Palù — A classic excursion of Valmalenco that offers unique emotions in every season. The lake - which can easily be reached from San Giuseppe or Barchi – is surrounded by firs and larches that are often mirrored in the lake.

Terraced vineyard route — A cycle and pedestrian route of rare beauty, which gives the chance to visit the most typical of the Valtellinese rural landscapes, characterized by terraced vineyards, but also by historic civil or religious buildings carrying a symbolic value. In fall, you’ll come across farmes engaged in grape and apple harvesting. You may decide to cover the whole trail by feet/bike or use public transport, comfortable and efficient. The trail is suitable for people of all ages and has no particular difficulties.

Shades of fall - excursions to discover the foliage

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Parco dei Bordighi - Mountain class

Guided tour in the natural reserve “Parco dei Bordighi”

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Cycle and pedestrian routes

The most beautiful cycle and pedestrian routes in Sondrio and in the surroundings

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Discovering the mountains - Mountain class

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

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A passion for snowshoeing - Mountain class

Snowshoeing in Valmalenco, the perfect start for newbies

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Autumn colours

A magic trek when Autumn paints the Alps

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WAITING FOR SUMMER

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The marmots of Chiareggio - Mountain class

A short trek designed to discover the distinctive features of the alpine environment and its creatures, focusing on marmots

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Climbing apprenticeship - Mountain class

A day dedicated to climbing with the assistance of an Alpine guide

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Trekking with Alpacas

Alpacas la Foppa: the first alpaca farm in Valmalenco.

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Geologic park in Chiareggio - Mountain class

A day trek to get acquainted with geology: from the formation of the Alps to the classification of rocks

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Glaciological trail - Mountain class

2 days to discover the amazing ices of Valmalenco and visit to the old talc mine “La Bagnada”

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Parco delle orobie valtellinesi - Mountain class

Guided tour in the national park "Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi"

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Bouldering in Spriana

Spriana is one of the towns of Valmalenco. This is the ideal place for bouldering in spring or fall and is also great for kids, thanks to the park close to the bouldering area.