Valtellina – Lombardy: terraced vineyards, alpine villages and spectacular peaks in the Lombard Alps. Valtellina is one of the largest alpine valleys in Italy, located in the north of Lombardy and crossed by the Adda river. It extends from Colico to the border with Switzerland, among imposing reliefs, historic vineyards, cities of art and nature reserves. A varied territory, where the mountain meets the work of man and a millenary culture. ⛰️ From the peaks to the spas: environments for every season: Valtellina offers very different landscapes: from the glaciers of the Ortles-Cevedale Group to the peaks of Bernina, up to the woods and pastures of the middle valley. Here are some of the most popular tourist resorts in Lombardy, such as Bormio, Santa Caterina, Livigno and Tirano, perfect for hiking, winter sports or simply enjoying the high altitude air. 👉 Tip: Relax at the Bormio thermal baths after a day in the mountains: natural pools, open views and a truly rejuvenating experience. 🚶 Paths through vineyards, huts and alpine views: Trekking enthusiasts will find hundreds of kilometers of trails in Valtellina, from historic routes such as the Via dei Terrazzamenti to high-altitude trails between refuges and glacial lakes. The significant differences in height alternate with gentler paths along the Adda Cycle Path or in the side valley floors. 👉 Tip: Follow a stretch of the Via Alpina from Chiesa in Valmalenco towards Lake Palù: easy, panoramic and surrounded by nature. 🏘️ Historic villages and peasant tradition: From Sondrio to Grosio, from Chiuro to Teglio, every town in Valtellina preserves traces of an agricultural, religious and commercial past. The stone houses, frescoed palaces and churches preserve stories of work and faith. In the small mountain villages you can still find old stables, communal fountains and wood-burning ovens. 👉 Tip: Visit Teglio, home of the pizzoccheri, and stroll through alleys, terraces and medieval remains overlooking the valley. 🍷 Wines, cheeses and robust dishes: Valtellina cuisine is substantial and linked to seasonality: pizzoccheri, sciatt, polenta taragna, bresaola IGP and alpine cheeses are just some of the strongly identifying flavors. The local wine, produced on the dry stone walls of the terraces, completes the experience: Sassella and Inferno are two of the best known of the Valtellina reds. 👉 Tip: Book a tasting in a historic winery between Chiuro and Ponte in Valtellina: in addition to the wine, you can see the vertical vineyards and centuries-old terraces up close. Valtellina is an interweaving of hills and roots, of strong flavors and broad horizons. A place where the landscape tells of the work of man and the strength of the mountain.