Have you already decided where to go for your fall holidays? If you're looking to make the most of your stay with a mountain getaway, here are some ideas for things to do in Valtellina.
WALKS TO ADMIRE THE FOLIAGE
Autumn is the perfect time for a beautiful mountain walk amidst the warm colors and golden landscapes. November offers a myriad of hues, making it the perfect season to admire the spectacular foliage. From high-altitude itineraries to hillside hikes and valley trails, in Valtellina you'll be spoiled for choice for a day immersed in nature.
But which walks are accessible to everyone and offer the most colorful landscapes? Here are some of our recommendations.
- A glimpse of Val Zebrù, in Alta Valtellina, among the recommended destinations for admiring the spectacle of autumn foliage.
ONE OF THE HIGHEST TIBETAN BRIDGES IN EUROPE
It's the undisputed star of social media, with thousands of posts on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: what are we talking about? The famous Ponte nel Cielo - Bridge in the sky - , one of the highest Tibetan bridges in Europe!
If you're coming to Valtellina during fall, we recommend a stop in Val Tartano (Morbegno and surrounding areas) to experience the thrill of crossing this 140-meter suspension bridge! The view is nothing short of sensational, stretching all the way to Lake Como, offering incredible vistas, made even more evocative by autumn.
Although it's a Tibetan bridge, don't imagine you're tackling an "Indiana Jones"-style bridge: the crossing is accessible to everyone, even children. Of course, it might not be ideal for those with a fear of heights...
Here you will find all the information on purchasing tickets and how to reach the Ponte nel Cielo.
- Suspended at a height of 140 m, the Bridge in the Sky is one of the highest Tibetan bridges in Europe.
BERNINA RED TRAIN
Autumn holidays are the perfect opportunity to take one of the most exciting journeys in Europe: from Tirano to St. Moritz, aboard the famous Bernina Express. We're talking about the highest railway line in the Alps, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which offers breathtaking views of the heart of the Alps: from the terraces of Valtellina to the Bernina glaciers, passing by alpine lakes and splendid scenery (reminiscent of Heidi's).
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- The Bernina Express runs all year round: in autumn the landscapes are nothing short of sensational!
RELAX and SPA
What if it were a relaxing autumn holiday? The Bormio thermal baths are ideal for a day of pure wellness: from the Bagni Vecchi for the more romantic, to the Bagni Nuovi, the largest thermal garden in the Alps, to Bormio Terme, in the heart of town and ideal for families, with children allowed. We're saying it again, but by now you've probably figured it out: the colors of the autumn landscapes that frame these activities are breathtaking, so much so that just admiring these colors and landscapes can be defined as relaxation.
- Relax and well-being among the warm colors of autumn
OTHER IDEAS, FIRST AND FOREMOST GOOD FOOD
More ideas for visiting Valtellina in the fall?
Take a Wine Bike Tour near Sondrio (click here for more info), ideal for combining sport and food and wine.
Finally (but this is actually one of the main reasons to come to Valtellina) is the food and wine: Valtellina, in addition to its traditional dishes (pizzoccheri in particular), wines, and culinary excellence, offers numerous food and wine experiences. Here's a food and wine tour suggestion.
