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 still little known, but it reserves the opportunity to walk on flat trails suitable for everyone, or to climb the rock walls.

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

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

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

You can opt for a stroll through the center of Bormio, crossing Piazza Kuerc, or relax at Bormio's thermal baths, choosing between two spa complexes: Old Spas and New Spas. 

We recommend a walk with alpacas, in Valdidentro, between Bormio and Livigno, through the Stelvio National Park whose cost starts from 20€ per person.

Livigno, in addition to providing amazing alpine views, offers numerous trails for hiking and biking, such as, for example, the Sentieri della Val Federia.

In Valtellina, in Bianzone, you will have the opportunity to taste the fine typical wines and take in the beauty of the vineyards and natural views.

You can opt for a tasting or lunch; the experience costs about 30€ per person.

Both options include a guided tour of the historic winery, which used to be a former convent, as well as awalk in wine.

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. 

Grosio, a quaint little village, is home to the garden of wonders, namely the Grosio Gaudì Rock Garden, so called because of its remarkable resemblance to the Park Güell in Barcelona.

You can visit this little fairy-tale park, the work of Nicola Di Cesare, every day, as itè è always open to the public.

We also suggest a visit to the Villa Visconti Venosta, located at the entrance to Grosio that now houses the Civic Library and Museum. Admission costs 6€ per person, with guided tour included.         

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.

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 Red Train of the Bernina departs from Tirano with destination Saint Moritz, passing through a route with several stops between the Italian and Swiss Alps.

The duration è of 2 and a half hours approximately, while the cost starts from 145&euros; per person, for round trip.

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