Located in Val Sabbia, at the foot of the Brescian Small Dolomites, Idro lake is less well-known than its larger “siblings” in the area, such as Garda or Iseo, but it has pleasant surprises and offers activities suitable for both those who want to relax and those who are looking for sports activities.
Monte Guglielmo, also known as Gölem in Lombardo, is a well-known and panoramic mountain located along the ridge separating the Trompia Valley from Iseo lake and the Camonica Valley. On its summit, a monument to the Redeemer has been erected. There are numerous paths leading to the summit, and in this article, we will describe the route starting from Pisogne.
The Big Benches are a non-profit project by American designer Chris Bangle. They can be found all over Italy with 4 of them located on Iseo lake. In this article, we take a look at the climb up to the one in Pilzone.
Corna Trentapassi is the most representative mountain of Iseo lake, with its unmistakable trident shape. Although it has a low altitude, from its summit you can enjoy a splendid view of Iseo lake and Monte Isola. In this article we describe the ascent through the fun Via Ferrata on Corna Trentapassi.
The Sanctuary of Madonna della Ceriola is a small church located at the top of Monte Isola, at an altitude of about 600 meters, in the heart of Iseo lake. Built in the 5th century at the behest of Saint Vigilius, the Bishop of Brescia, and later expanded and modified, it boasts a commanding position from which you can enjoy expansive views over the entire Sebino region.
On the tracks of prehistory in Val Camonica. In this article, we describe an easy trip that is suitable for all seasons to the National
Snowshoeing is an excellent way to engage in mountain hiking and explore snowy environments during winter. Snowshoes, or “ciaspole” in Italian (also known as “ciaspe,” “caspe,” or “ciaste” depending on the region), are special snowshoes worn directly over boots, designed for winter excursions in snowy mountain terrain.
In this article, after a brief overview of how to practice this activity in a safe and conscious way, we will describe 8 snowshoeing itineraries to follow in our region, Lombardy.
Case di Viso is a characteristic village in the Upper Val Camonica above Ponte di Legno, inhabited during the summer but isolated from the main road in winter. The snowshoeing excursion to Case di Viso is an ideal route to explore this location during the winter season – it’s easy and suitable for everyone.
of Ledro. After being closed for 20 years, it has been rehabilitated and transformed into a cycle and pedestrian path of great charm, offering magnificent views overlooking Lake Garda.
The peat bogs of Sebino lake are a protected area by the Lombardy region, located to the south of Iseo lake. It is characterized by reed beds and still water ponds. Its current formation is a result of human activity; until the period after World War I, this area was used for extracting peat, a material used for energy production as a substitute for coal.
