Discover something new every day, from excursions at altitude to walks for all the family.
Activities which really let you “live nature”, immersed in marvelous views, fairytale landscapes.
A walk to the Park of Rock Engravings of Grosio with the two medieval castles, the CASTLE OF SAN FAUSTINO (X century) and the NEW CASTLE (Castle Visconti Venosta, XIV century) and with the spectacular ROCK MASS (5500 engraved figures) one of the biggest engraved rocks in the Alpine range…a step back in time and a special view over the valley.
The Sanctuary “Beata Vergine delle Grazie” in Grosotto, place of Marian devotion and building of great artistic value: the painting of “Sacra Famiglia” – Marcello Venusti pupil of Michelangelo.
Along “Patrioti” street in the centre of Grosotto, you can see ancient palaces and beautiful fountains and the eighteenth-century old lever-winepress.
For lovers of winter sports: the well-know tourist resorts of Bormio Ski Area and Spa, Livigno famous duty free shopping area, St. Moritz with its characteristic red train and Aprica, can be easily reached.
The Valtellina is a true oasis for fishermen with its 1450 km of waterways and over 150 alpine lakes all usable with a single permit. www.unionepescasondrio.it
Are present :
- - 16 fly fishing reserves under the NO- Kill regime
- - 2 areas for fishing with artificial bait ( Spinnig )
- - 8 reserves for tourist fishing with weekly entry of adult trout.
Watch this beautiful video on the authentic flavors of Valtellina.