The 12 best things to do and see in Valtellina

The Tibetan Bridge, near Morbegno, connects Campo and Maggengo Frasnino. It was built in 2016 and is more than 140 meters high.

From the Tibetan bridge you can admire : the Sella di Campo, the glaciers of the Rhaetian Alps, the Orobic valley and other breathtaking views.

You can try this experience every day, at a cost of 8€ per person. Also included in the ticket is the opportunity to walk the frasnino park trail .

The experience will begin with a short introductory lecture, and then continue with a walk through the forest to a viewpoint.

You can choose from 2 different tours, the first one is 1 hour long, and è suitable for the inexperienced, while the second tour will be 2 hours long. We recommend appropriate clothing for the experience: long pants and closed shoes.

The cost of the experience starts from 40€ per person.

The Val di Mello è an area that is still little known but where you can take from flat walks suitable for everyone, or climb rock faces.

The'access to the road “Via Val di Mello” è allowed to a maximum of 40 vehicles/day, subject to purchase of a 12€ pass. 

The Countess' Bidet, the Iron Falls, Qualido Pond, and Cascina Piana are several of the area's main attractions.

Let's make an exception and say that pizzoccheri is the perfect first course to start a typical dinner.

To taste pizzoccheri,as true Valtellinesi, we recommend: "Ca’ de Mostach", a trattoria in an informal setting that prepares typical Valtellinese dishes, in Albosaggia and "Da Nello",where you can eat real pizzoccheri and sciat. The latter restaurant is located in Ponte in Valtellina.

The third we recommend, è Al Filò, in Bormio.
Restaurant in the historic center, which è was made out of an old barn.

 

Bormio and Livigno, two resorts in Valtellina, offering countless experiences and activities.

You can opt for a walk in the center of Bormio, crossing Kuerc Square, or relax at the Bormio thermal baths, choosing between two spa complexes : Bagni Vecchi and Bagni Nuovi.

Between Bormio and Livigno we recommend a walk with alpacas, through the Stelvio National Park. The cost starts at €20 per person.

Livigno, in addition to hosting breathtaking alpine views, offers numerous trails for walking or biking, such as, for example, the Val Federia Trail.

In the heart of Valtellina you will have the opportunity to taste fine local wines and take in the beauty of vineyards and breathtaking natural views.

You will be able to select between a tasting or lunch and the experience costs about 30€ per person. Both types of formulas also include a guided tour of the winery history and vineyard.

This hike on the Adda River è suitable for everyone, adults, teens and children.

It lasts about 2 hours and along the way you will have the opportunity to face trials and games that will make the experience unique.

The cost of the outing è is 55€ per person. 

Taking a carriage ride è a unique opportunity to admire the views of Valtellina, exploring villages and natural beauty.

The departure è in Tirano and takes 1 hour. You can take the tour every day, with carriages that can carry from 2 to 10 people. The cost starts from 30€per person.

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For those who want a more adrenaline-pumping experience, a quad bike tour is the right choice. The tour has a departure from Sondrio , and you can opt for two different types of tours.

The basic tour is for those who are inexperienced and want to try a sightseeing tour from a different point of view. The adventure tour, which is longer in duration, has a route through streams, puddles and breathtaking scenery.

The cost starts from 120€ per driver.

For this experience, you can choose the afternoon e-bike tour with aperitif, with which you can visit the Malencian villages, typical of the Valmalenco. The cost of the experience starts from 90€ per person and è a minimum of 2 participants is required to book.

On the other hand, the tour with lunch starts from Sondrio and allows you to reach the high altitude, where you can have lunch surrounded by the beautiful scenery. It lasts 7 hours, the cost starts from 145€ per person and requires a minimum of 3 participants.

The Bernina Red Train has its departure in Tirano and destination Sankt Moritz, with a route that includes several stops between the Italian and Swiss Alps.

The experience lasts 2½ hours approximately, and costs from 145€ per person, round trip.

Finally, we recommend that you stop and visit some stops intermediate stops on the route,e.g., Poschiavo, Cavaglia or Pontresina.