NATURE: HIKING IN 2006
What do you need? Hiking boots, a cap and a water-bottle
... and a camera to capture the highlights of your trip!
These trips are FREE OF CHARGE. All you need to do is
get to the meeting point and bring your own picnic.
If the weather is bad the trips will be cancelled.
We advise you to book the trip (with the park or the guide),
leaving your telephone number so we can contact you if
there are any changes to the programme.
For the trips on July 15 (Alpeggio Gavet) and on 17 September
(mushrooms) booking is essential for organisational reasons.
For further information and to book a trip, contact
Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi
Tel. +39 0342 211236 - Fax +39 0342 210226
Email: info@parcorobievalt.com
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Sunday
25 June
Orienteering in Val d’Arigna
During the trip the guide will give useful suggestions
on orienteering and map-reading, using a compass and GPS
technology. Advice will be given on safety in the mountains,
and on choosing itineraries and equipment.
We will drive as far as the Armisa Power Station (1,041
m.) and then proceed to Alpe Campei and the Pesciola Hut
(2,004 m.), returning by a different route towards Alpe
Druet (1,812 m.) and the Michelini huts.
Alpine Guide: Mario Vannucci
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 6919021)
Time necessary: 9 hours
Difference in altitude: 1,000 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Piateda (Town Hall Square:
piazzale del Municipio) at 8.00 am
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Sunday
2 July
Vegetation and aquatic life in a typical Orobie valley
-Val di Lemma
During the trip we will be observing the physical
environment, the formation of the valley and the phenomenon
of erosion, the variation of vegetation according to altitude,
the vegetation on the river bed and banks, aquatic invertebrates
and fish. The use of water and its minimal survival flow
for aquatic life will be discussed.
We will drive from Morbegno to Tartano, and then walk
through Val Corta and Val di Lemma to the top of the valley.
Guide: Tarcisio Mattei
Expert: Edoardo Fusi (biologist, specialist
in aquatic life)
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 1601722)
Time necessary: 9 hours
Difference in altitude: 900 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Morbegno (Piazza S. Antonio)
at 8.00 am
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Sunday
9 July
From steinbok to tadpoles: wildlife in the Orobie Mountains
- Val Gerola
We set out to discover the life and habits of
the animals inhabiting the Alps, on a trip that will allow
us to see different examples of Alpine wildlife, from
the majestic steinbok to the tiny tadpole!
From our departure point is Pescegallo (1,454 m.) we will
follow the scenic path to the Val Gerola lakes.
Alpine Guide: Mario Vannucci
Expert: Gabriella Bianchi (naturalist
from the Orobie Mountains Park)
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 6919021)
Time necessary: 9 hours
Difference in altitude: 800 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Pescegallo at 8.00 am
In collaboration with ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural
and Forestry Services)
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Saturday
15 July
Alpeggio Gavet - Val Tartano
Among the different possible trips in Val Tartano,
those concerning the Alpine pastures are perhaps less
well-known but certainly not less interesting.
On this trip we will be able to see the work done in typical
Alpine meadow in Val Tartano. From the village of Tartano
we will follow the path that winds along the left slope
of Val Lunga till we reach the mountain pastures, where
we can enjoy a lunch of typical local produce, along with
the shepherds.
Lunch in the mountain pastures 10.00 Euros (excluding
drinks)
Guide: Alfredo dell’Agosto
Booking: compulsory, by 12.00 Friday
14 July (max 20 participants)
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 348 5529865)
Time necessary: 6 hours
Difference in altitude: 500 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Tartano Town Hall at 9.00
am
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Sunday
16 July
Rare plants and flowers of the Orobie Mountains - Val
Belviso
We follow paths and mule-tracks from the Belviso Lake
(1,485 m.) towards Malga Pila (2,010 m.), the Venano Pass
and Tagliaferri Hut (2,328 m.). We then go towards the
Belviso pass and return by a different route towards Grasso
dei Batai and Radici di Campo. The area is particularly
interesting for its flora because of the presence of Southern
Alpine sedimentary rock in the higher reaches of Val Belviso,
allowing the growth of species uncommon in the Orobie
chain which is mainly limestone. Some examples are: Potentilla
caulescens, Rhamnus pumilus, Teucrium montanum, Papaver
rhaeticum, the endemic Primula daonensis, and Allium victorialis.
Alpine Guide: Mario Vannucci
Expert: Roberto Ferranti (botanist)
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 6919021)
Time necessary: 9 hours
Difference in altitude: 1,000 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Aprica (Porta del Parca,
Via Roma 105) at 8.30 am
Cars must be left here - authorised Park vehicles will
take participants to Val Belviso.
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Saturday
29 July
The Mystery Path - Albaredo Valley
Following in the footsteps of an old legend, whose protagonist
was an unfortunate inhabitant of Talamona called Sassello,
we will leave Albaredo as daylight ends in order to reach
the Pedena dairy in the dead of night. This trip relives
the atmosphere of bygone days, between popular beliefs
and superstition.
Guide: Tarcisio Mattei
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 1601722)
Time necessary: 3 hours
Difference in altitude: 660 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Albaredo square at 8.00
pm
NB You must bring an electric torch
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Sunday
30 July
Val Gerola’s rocks and geological history
This trip allows us to discover the geo-morphological
phenomena that shaped Val Gerola and to observe the different
types of rock found here. On the way back we can also
stop at the visitor centre “La Casa del Tempo”
in Gerola Alta.
Guide: Tarcisio Mattei
Expert: Fabio Penati (Director of Morbegno
Natural History Museum)
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 1601722)
Time necessary: 9 hours
Difference in altitude: 700 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Pescegallo at 8.00 am
In collaboration with ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural
and Forestry Services)
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Sunday
6 August
Cheese-making in mountain pastures - Val Gerola
From Rasura we take a path that is steep in some places,
through hardwood and conifer woods till we reach the pastures.
At the agriturismo “Bar Bianco” at the foot
of Alpe Culino, there will be a beer-tasting and cheese-tasting
session at 11.00 am, entitled “Discovering Valtellina’s
historical low fermentation beers”. Picnic lunch
or lunch served at “Bar Bianco” (10.00 Euros
- book on arrival).
At 2.30 pm we walk up to the dairy where we can see how
the famous “Bitto” cheese is made.
Guide: Tarcisio Mattei
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 1601722)
Time necessary: 8 hours
Difference in altitude: 700 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Morbegno (car park in
piazza A. Moro, at swimming pool/sports centre) at 8.00
am
Lunch: Agriturismo Bar Bianco - 10.00
Euros
In collaboration with ERSAF (Regional Authority for Agricultural
and Forestry Services)
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Thursday
10 August
The Albaredo Bitto Valley Eco-museum
The main focal points on this trip to the heart of the
Bitto Valley are the Albaredo Bitto Valley Eco-museum,
the monumental tree known as the “Fir of Vesenda”,
and the ancient Priula road. We start out from Albaredo
square and follow the ancient Priula road till we reach
the rustic buildings used for making Bitto cheese. Along
the way we will see an area once used for making charcoal
and a “milk hut”, used for keeping milk fresh.
The trip leads us to Vesenda Bassa (1,350 m.) where the
famous gigantic fir tree can be admired.
Guide: Tarcisio Mattei
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 1601722)
Time necessary: 7 hours
Difference in altitude: 700 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Albaredo square at 9.00
am
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Sunday
17 September
Autumn, mushroom time - Colorina
With mushroom experts we make a trip to spot
and identify mushrooms, in full respect of the natural
environment. As well as receiving information on the main
species of mushrooms, we will also learn about personal
safety and protection of woodlands. Lunch (with mushrooms
of course) will be served at the restaurant “Opera
Don Folci” in Valle di Colorina, followed by a session
on recognising and preserving mushrooms in the “Appunti
di Micologia” room in Valle di Colorina (in the
ex-church of Saints Simon and Judas).
Guide: Tarcisio Mattei
Booking: strongly recommended
(call the park on 347 9795351 or the guide on 338 1601722)
Time necessary: 8 hours
Difference in altitude: 300 m.
Type of trip: hiking
Meeting point: Valle di Colorina (Piazzale
Opera Don Folci) at 8.30 am
What you need: good walking boots, a
walking stick, a wicker basket, a knife
In collaboration with the “Martino Anzi” Association
of Sondrio.
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MUSIC …
The sounds of the woodlands and the notes of musical
instruments come together and mingle in these evenings
… to create a special, magical atmosphere.
From classical to modern pieces, from orchestra to choir,
all sorts of music can be heard in the Park’s “Musical
Summertime”!
All our concerts are free of charge.
Friday
4 August - 9.00 pm
Concert below the stars
Aprica, at the tennis area (if it rains the concert will
be held in the Municipal Congress Centre in Via Roma 150).
ORCHESTRA CAMERISTICA LOMBARDA
Conductor: Ennio Cominetti
Alessandro Grioni - trumpet
Giulia Sabeva - flute
Giovanni Cesare Guerini - double bass
Telemann, Pergolesi, Vivaldi, Donizetti, Mozart, Haendel
-these are the composers magically interpreted by the
Orchestra Cameristica Lombarda for an unforgettable evening.
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Sunday
6 August - 9.00 pm
Concert at Valle, Morbegno
Mobegno (Valle) in San Matteo’s church, on the road
to Albaredo per San Marco
DINAMIC BRASS QUARTET
Pietro Boiani - trumpet, cornet
Davide Duca - trumpet
Alessandro Pacco - tenor trombone
Riccardo Chiriotto - bass trombone
And with Matteo Pasina on the organ
In this beautiful setting pieces by both classical
and contemporary composers will be performed, including
Frescobaldi, Mozart, Bach, Short, Boncompagni, and Pickett.
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Thursday
17 August - 9.00 pm
Concert at Gerola Alta
The PONTE IN VALTELLINA PHILARMONIC SOCIETY
FILARMONICA and the AMICI DI GEROLA CHOIR
The programme includes choral pieces, classical and
modern music, and Verdi’s famous choruses performed
by the two groups together.
Before the concert, at 5.00 pm, there will also be an
opportunity to taste typical local produce.
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Saturday
19 August - 9.00 pm
Concert in Ponte in Valtellina
Briotti, Ponte in Valtellina - Dosso del Grillo
The PONTE IN VALTELLINA PHILARMONIC SOCIETY FILARMONICA
and the AMICI DI GEROLA CHOIR
The programme includes choral pieces, classical and
modern music, and Verdi’s famous choruses performed
by the two groups together.
Before the concert, at 5.00 pm, there will also be an
opportunity to taste typical local produce.
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TASTES…
Three evenings to get to know the cheeses made in the
valleys in the Park and to taste them together with local
wines. A re-discovery of traditions and cultures of bygone
days through the tastes and flavours of the past. With
the assistance of experts from the National Association
of Cheese Tasters and the “De Gustibus” Association
you will discover the wealth and value of the produce
of our land.
Monday
14 August - 9.00 pm
Albaredo per San Marco - Porta del Parco
Thursday
17 August - 5.00 - 7.00 pm
Gerola Alta - tourist office marquee
Saturday
19 August - 5.00 - 7.00 pm
Ponte in Valtellina, Briotti - Dosso del Grillo
In collaboration with ONAF (Organizzazione Nazionale
Assaggiatori Formaggio - National Association of Cheese
Tasters), “De Gustibus” Association and ERSAF
(Regional Authority for Agricultural and Forestry Services).
Two days of discovering lesser-known tastes from
the past, such as those connected with goats’ milk,
or the properties of the many medicinal plants and herbs
that can be found in our valleys.
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Sunday
20 August - 3.00 pm
Recognising and tasting Valtellina’s officinal
plants: discovering nature as a friend
Rasura: school gym
Recognising and tasting Valtellina’s officinal plants:
discovering nature as a friend
Organised by Andrea Azzetti from the “Erba Dorada”
cooperative group
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Sunday
27 August
Discovering goats’ milk and cheese
Alpe Culino - Agriturismo Bar Bianco (for information
call 347 4188104)
Discovering goats’ milk and cheese, with demonstrations
of milking and cheese-making and guided tasting.
In collaboration with ERSAF (Regional Authority
for Agricultural and Forestry Services)
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And there’s more!
The Valtellina Orobie Mountains Park is pleased to organise
guided trips for groups who book them:
- along the theme paths in Colorina,
including visits to the “Appunti di Micologia”
room
- along the paths in Gerola Alta, including
visits to the “Casa del Tempo” visitor
centre
- to the Alpine wildlife and
ecology observatory in Aprica
For further information, contact
Consorzio Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi
via Toti, 30C - 23100 SONDRIO
Tel. +39 0342 211236
Fax +39 0342 210226
info@parcorobievalt.com
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