The
Ponte nel Cielo is a 234-metre-long pedestrian bridge suspended 140 metres
above the valley floor, connecting Campo Tartano (alt. 1,034 m) and the verdant
pastures of Frasnino (alt. 1,038 m). It is the highest Tibetan bridge in Europe!
Constructed
by the Püstarèsc Consortium, the bridge consists of 700 boards made from Val
Tartano larch. Suitable for all ages, including children, it offers visitors
and hikers unique panoramic views of the mountains, the lush Tartano valley,
Colombera dam, the alpine pastures of Frasnino and lower Valtellina down to
Lake Como.
A birdwatching
site will be installed in the flat alpine clearing in Frasnino for the viewing
of eagles and owls, as well as the capercaillie, which is the symbol of the Parco
Regionale delle Orobie Valtellinesi.
The
Ponte nel Cielo is open 7 days from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (until sunset on
Saturdays).
Price: € 5.00 (Free for
children aged 14 and under).
The
ticket office is on Via Costa in Campo Tartano and the Ponte nel Cielo is a
10-minute walk away.
Please note: during the weekend, holidays and every day from 3 to 21 August it is necessary to purchase the ticket online on the official website
online reservations divided in the morning (9.30-13.00) and afternoon (13.00-16.30);
single passage on the bridge (one way with return) always and simply keeping to the right;
the use of the face mask is obligatory
By
making a € 100 donation you can sponsor one of the 700 boards that make up the
Ponte nel Cielo. In recognition of your donation, the Consortium will give
you free access to the bridge during opening hours for a period of 3 years from
the inauguration date, as well as use of the bivouac hut in Frasnino. In
addition, the names of donors will be displayed at the start of the bridge.
For
further information, visit the official website of the
Püstarèsc Consortium
