Natura

Valle del Bitto di Gerola

The fantastic Valli del Bitto opens above Morbegno, the biggest village of Valtellina plains: joined only at the beginning. After a few kilometres they divide into the Valle del Bitto of Albaredo, on the left, and into the Valle del Bitto of Gerola, on the right.
As opposed to the other valleys of the Orobie Alps, these two valleys have been inhabited since antiquity. In particular, agriculture and the production of the tasty Bitto cheese, which is still today made following the ancient traditions, as important in the past as they are today.

Eroded by the impetuous Bitto torrent, Val Gerola is rich in luxuriant forests which are home to a varied and majestic fauna. For example, you can admire confident roe deer and silent capercallies. Amongst the wild corners, the valley reveals small hamlets surrounded by radiant clearings. A lot of historical buildings testify to the rustic rural life, characterized by antique traditions such as the production of the delicious Bitto cheese.
In Val Gerola also discover the skiing locality of Pescegallo, where amusement is assured!
Moreover, in Gerola Alta, the spectacular Valle della Pietra opens up, at higher altitudes, leading to the Valle dell’Inferno, ending with the stunning Tre Signori Peak.
It is possible to admire fantastic corners of the mountains where water, snow, wind and sun shape the rock creating spectacular environments, such as the Tronella Peak and the Torrione di Mezzaluna.
The wide dams of Trona and Inferno are visible and other precious, enchanting splendours are still intact. For example, you can admire the limpid Lake Zancone and the round Lake Rotondo.