ALPINE FAUNA OBSERVATORY, APRICA
Alongside two brown
bears, you’ll spot deer, ibex and birds of prey – both diurnal and nocturnal –
at this small but immersive wildlife reserve, introducing you to the typical
residents of the Orobic Alps.
Visits to the Osservatorio Eco-Faunistico in Aprica are available by guided
tour only and must be booked in advance.
For more information contact the tourist
office in Aprica
+39 0342 746113 info@apricaonline.com
WALK WITH ALPACAS
Gentle, curious and
surprisingly calming, alpacas make delightful companions for a family hike.
Various
local farms offer guided walks and activities for all ages in scenic locations.
For more information contact:
Alpacas
la Foppa
via S. Elisabetta, 70 - Caspoggio (Valmalenco)
348 8893857| ladina.denoth@yahoo.it | www.alpacaslafoppa.com
Agriturismo La Tresenda (alpacas and/or llamas)
via Dali Mina, 190 - Livigno
0342 979268 | booking@tresenda.com | www.agriturismolivigno.com
Alpaca's Farm
via Nazionale, 41 - Valdidentro
333 2416906 | info@niraresort.it | https://www.niraresort.it/nira-alpaca-s-farm.html
HIGH-ALTITUDE FARM LIFE AT THE MALGA
VALFURVA – Malga dell’Alpe
Get to know high-alpine farm animals and stay for dinner
Spend an
afternoon at altitude helping with milking, learning about traditional alpine
farming and dairy production, before rounding off the day with a hearty dinner
in a mountain hut.
Info:
Malga dell’Alpe, Strada del Gavia (SO) Tel. 0342 935544 (tourist office) |
347 2570023 | info.valfurva@bormio.eu | www.santacaterina.it
Price: €30
adults / €15 kids (4–12 yrs)
VALDIDENTRO – Agristelvio
Experience a hive of activity at Agristelvio
A deep dive into the fascinating world of bees: learn how hives work, sample
alpine honey, and spot pollinators during a short nature walk. An engaging
experience for all ages.
Info: Agristelvio, Via Degola 22, Pedenosso
Price: €5 incl. honey tasting
Note: Register at least 24 hours in
advance through Bormio’s tourist office
LIVIGNO
Cheese-making at Malga Vago
A guided visit to a working
alpine dairy, where you’ll see traditional cheese-making in action and taste
the results.
July: Tue & Thu |
August: Mon–Thu | September: Thu
17:00–18:00
Price: €17 incl. visit + tasting
(max 25 people)
Note: Short walk required to
reach the hut
Book by 12:00 same day at Livigno Tourist Office
Farmer for a day in Alpe
Federia
Live like a mountain farmer: milk cows, bring animals into the stable, then
stay overnight and join in the early morning grazing. The next day includes
breakfast before returning to the valley.
20 June–15 September
Start 17:00 | Return late morning next day
Price: €85 per person (discounts
for kids). Includes: dinner, overnight stay, breakfast, full access to farm
activities, boots + protective gear
Booking essential: +39 339 4707479
Reach the malga in Alpe
Federia by:
Mountain bike
On foot
Shuttle (departure 16:30 from Calchéira
– P3 car park)
Educational farms
Valtellina’s working farms open their doors for hands-on learning: meet
the animals, try out traditional food-making processes (cured meats, cheese,
honey), and join workshops tailored for younger visitors. These are authentic
rural experiences designed to inform and inspire.
Click here for more details
Dog sledding
Yep, even in summer! In
Valdidentro (Alta Valtellina), you can experience the thrill of dog sledding
all year-round.
Once introduced to the husky and sledges, those aged 13 and up
can drive their own team, while children aged 3–12 will ride safely in a sled
that’s handled by professional instructors.
A memorable, adrenaline-light way
to connect with nature—and with animals that love to run.
Click here for more details
Horse riding
Riding schools and
equestrian centres throughout the region offer guided rides and lessons, from
beginner to advanced, with excursions that wind through forests, valleys, or
highland pastures.
Note: Available throughout
the valley
Contact the Info Points of the territory for more information
