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A history of the Baita
Sep 22 2021
LA BAITA These days, our idea of a Baita, often called a chalet, is that of a small-sized house, situated on a mountainside, made of traditional materials from the local area – stone and wood – usually above 1000m above sea level, and hence not easily accessible during the winter months. This type of habitation…
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Val Tartano – A mix of history, architecture and scenery
Mar 18 2016
The Val Tartano is one of the largest valleys on the Orobic slopes of the Valtellina, emerging towards to the base of it. This valley (the Val Tartano) rises from the valley floor town of Talamona, just past the viaduct. Once you leave the main road SS 38 dello Stelvio, it may be helpful to…
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Val Masino – History, what to do and what to see
Jan 11 2016
As you approach the Valtellinafrom the west, the Val Masino is the first major valley on the Rhaetian side of the Alps. Access to the valley has become easier thanks to the recent construction of a new bypass significantly reducing travel time. The first part of the road up to the Val Masino is immersed…
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Valmalenco – trekking, skiing, sports and families
Jan 11 2016
The Valmalencois one of the most magnificent valleys in the Valtellina. It lies on the Rhaetian face of the western Alps,just a few kilometres north of the main town of Sondrio. Starting out from the Valdone bridge and initially climbing up some tight hairpin bends, the valley gradually opens out as we eventually reach Pizzo…
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Family-friendly Valgerola
Jan 11 2016
Valgerolais about 130km from Milan. By the time you’ve reached Morbegno and exited the main Stelvio SS38 road, the turning to Valgerolais immediately on your right and your journey is almost done. The road that connects the Valtellina to all the towns of the Valgerolawas built in the early 20th century. Within 10 minutes you…
