The Oglio Cycle Path is an ongoing cycling route that aims to accompany the development of the Oglio river (and Iseo lake) from its source in the Upper Valle Camonica to its confluence with the Po river. In this article, we describe the section that runs along Iseo lake, from Darfo Boario Terme to Iseo.
Among the most historic in the Bergamo area, opened as far back as 1886, the Antonio Curò refuge is located above Val Bondione, in the Upper Seriana Valley, at an altitude of about 1915 meters.
Val Cavallina is a small and green valley in the Bergamo Prealps, situated between Iseo lake and the Val Seriana. It is crossed by the Cherio river, a small tributary of the well-known Oglio river, and by Endine lake, a small green gem recognized as a park by the Lombardy Region. In this article, we will describe the bicycle route along the cycle path that runs alongside the Cherio river to Endine lake and then the circuit around the lake itself.
Punta Larici is a rocky viewpoint on the western side of Garda Lake, on the border between the provinces of Brescia and Trento. From its summit, you can enjoy a splendid panorama of the entire upper-middle lake and Monte Baldo. Due to its moderate altitude (907 m) and the microclimate of the lake, this is a route that can be practiced in any season, even in winter.
Val di Mello is a charming valley located in Val Masino, in the province of Sondrio. Designated as a natural reserve by the Lombardy Region in 2009, it attracts thousands of tourists every year who come to admire the splendid granite rock towers that contrast with the vibrant and intense green of the valley floor. The valley is traversed by the Mello River, which forms beautiful crystal-clear pools of water. It stretches from east to west, starting from the village of San Martino Valmasino and ending in front of the imposing mass of Mount Disgrazia, which dominates the horizon at 3,678 meters.
In the sultry summers in Lombardy, waterfalls are a great way to cool off! Immersed in the green of the woods and valleys, inside gorges and streams, the waterfalls are a pleasure for the eyes as well as for the body and give a pleasant regenerating sensation that will accompany us even after we have returned home.
In this article we describe one of our favorite activities, as well as one of the most exciting… the River Trekking!
Canyoning is a fascinating sport that consists of descending sections of gorges or ravines dug by mountain streams with the aid of ropes and with no other means than your own body.
Despite being landlocked, Lombardy, our region, boasts numerous rivers and lakes that are ideal for sea kayaking. These locations offer captivating views and landscapes of high natural interest, making them rewarding experiences.
Less well known than the “big brothers” Garda and Como, Iseo Lake is a real pearl nestled between the Lombard Pre-Alps. In this article we suggest the 8 unmissable places to see on Iseo Lake with the related trips and excursions.
