Discover the trekking trails

Discover the trekking trails

Discover the trekking trails

With over 100 kilometers of itineraries, the Tirano area offers a network of trails stretching from the valley floor to the Alpine peaks and the Swiss border. There is something for every type of hiker: from short panoramic excursions to long multi-day treks, as well as historical and cultural routes that cross dry stone walls or ancient smuggling paths. A heritage of steps and stories that reveals the true soul of Valtellina.

With over 100 kilometers of itineraries, the Tirano area offers a network of trails stretching from the valley floor to the Alpine peaks and the Swiss border. There is something for every type of hiker: from short panoramic excursions to long multi-day treks, as well as historical and cultural routes that cross dry stone walls or ancient smuggling paths. A heritage of steps and stories that reveals the true soul of Valtellina.

With over 100 kilometers of itineraries, the Tirano area offers a network of trails stretching from the valley floor to the Alpine peaks and the Swiss border. There is something for every type of hiker: from short panoramic excursions to long multi-day treks, as well as historical and cultural routes that cross dry stone walls or ancient smuggling paths. A heritage of steps and stories that reveals the true soul of Valtellina.

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The Terraced Pathway

The Terraced Pathway is one of the most representative itineraries in Valtellina: a route of about 70 kilometers that connects Morbegno to Tirano. The trail crosses the Rhaetian side of the valley along vineyards, rural hamlets, and dry stone walls, whose construction art is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through this man-made landscape, you discover the essence of Valtellina’s heroic viticulture, made of open vistas, historic cellers, villages, and ancient local traditions.

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The Terraced Pathway

The Terraced Pathway is one of the most representative itineraries in Valtellina: a route of about 70 kilometers that connects Morbegno to Tirano. The trail crosses the Rhaetian side of the valley along vineyards, rural hamlets, and dry stone walls, whose construction art is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through this man-made landscape, you discover the essence of Valtellina’s heroic viticulture, made of open vistas, historic cellers, villages, and ancient local traditions.

Group of hikers along a path through terraced vineyards on a mountainside
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The Terraced Pathway

The Terraced Pathway is one of the most representative itineraries in Valtellina: a route of about 70 kilometers that connects Morbegno to Tirano. The trail crosses the Rhaetian side of the valley along vineyards, rural hamlets, and dry stone walls, whose construction art is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through this man-made landscape, you discover the essence of Valtellina’s heroic viticulture, made of open vistas, historic cellers, villages, and ancient local traditions.

Group of hikers along a path through terraced vineyards on a mountainside
Two hikers observe an alpine valley from a viewpoint
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The Smuggling and Memory Trail

The Smuggling and Memory Trail retraces the routes used for decades along the border between Italy and Switzerland, following the mule tracks that cross the woods above Tirano. The itinerary connects the hamlet of Baruffini to Sasso del Gallo, in a landscape that preserves the traces of a past marked by clandestine passages, border checks, and difficult living conditions. Along the way, information panels and points of interest explain the smuggling phenomenon and the impact it had on the livelihood of many valley families until the mid-20th century.

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The Smuggling and Memory Trail

The Smuggling and Memory Trail retraces the routes used for decades along the border between Italy and Switzerland, following the mule tracks that cross the woods above Tirano. The itinerary connects the hamlet of Baruffini to Sasso del Gallo, in a landscape that preserves the traces of a past marked by clandestine passages, border checks, and difficult living conditions. Along the way, information panels and points of interest explain the smuggling phenomenon and the impact it had on the livelihood of many valley families until the mid-20th century.

Two hikers observe an alpine valley from a viewpoint
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The Smuggling and Memory Trail

The Smuggling and Memory Trail retraces the routes used for decades along the border between Italy and Switzerland, following the mule tracks that cross the woods above Tirano. The itinerary connects the hamlet of Baruffini to Sasso del Gallo, in a landscape that preserves the traces of a past marked by clandestine passages, border checks, and difficult living conditions. Along the way, information panels and points of interest explain the smuggling phenomenon and the impact it had on the livelihood of many valley families until the mid-20th century.

Two hikers observe an alpine valley from a viewpoint
Pilgrims receive a document from a priest inside a church, in front of the altar
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Marian Way of the Alps

The Marian Way of the Alps is a long-distance itinerary that crosses Valtellina following a network of trails, secondary roads, and ancient connecting routes leading to the main Marian places of worship in the area. The two main routes, western and eastern, converge towards Tirano and its Sanctuary, the final destination of the pilgrimage and the spiritual heart of the entire valley. A hiking experience suitable for those who love multi-day walks and slow discovery of the territory.

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Marian Way of the Alps

The Marian Way of the Alps is a long-distance itinerary that crosses Valtellina following a network of trails, secondary roads, and ancient connecting routes leading to the main Marian places of worship in the area. The two main routes, western and eastern, converge towards Tirano and its Sanctuary, the final destination of the pilgrimage and the spiritual heart of the entire valley. A hiking experience suitable for those who love multi-day walks and slow discovery of the territory.

Pilgrims receive a document from a priest inside a church, in front of the altar
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Marian Way of the Alps

The Marian Way of the Alps is a long-distance itinerary that crosses Valtellina following a network of trails, secondary roads, and ancient connecting routes leading to the main Marian places of worship in the area. The two main routes, western and eastern, converge towards Tirano and its Sanctuary, the final destination of the pilgrimage and the spiritual heart of the entire valley. A hiking experience suitable for those who love multi-day walks and slow discovery of the territory.

Pilgrims receive a document from a priest inside a church, in front of the altar
Aerial view of a town in a valley at sunset, with a curved grassy path in the foreground and a sunlit hill in the background.
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Santa Perpetua Tirano

The climb to Santa Perpetua is one of the most popular excursions around Tirano. The loop trail starts from the valley floor and quickly reaches the small Romanesque church overlooking the town. Along the way, the panorama progressively opens up, offering a privileged view of the city, the terraces of the Rhaetian side, and the peaks framing the landscape. Short but rewarding, it is the ideal itinerary for those who want an accessible experience without sacrificing the pleasure of the climb and the beauty of the scenery.

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Santa Perpetua Tirano

The climb to Santa Perpetua is one of the most popular excursions around Tirano. The loop trail starts from the valley floor and quickly reaches the small Romanesque church overlooking the town. Along the way, the panorama progressively opens up, offering a privileged view of the city, the terraces of the Rhaetian side, and the peaks framing the landscape. Short but rewarding, it is the ideal itinerary for those who want an accessible experience without sacrificing the pleasure of the climb and the beauty of the scenery.

Aerial view of a town in a valley at sunset, with a curved grassy path in the foreground and a sunlit hill in the background.
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Santa Perpetua Tirano

The climb to Santa Perpetua is one of the most popular excursions around Tirano. The loop trail starts from the valley floor and quickly reaches the small Romanesque church overlooking the town. Along the way, the panorama progressively opens up, offering a privileged view of the city, the terraces of the Rhaetian side, and the peaks framing the landscape. Short but rewarding, it is the ideal itinerary for those who want an accessible experience without sacrificing the pleasure of the climb and the beauty of the scenery.

Aerial view of a town in a valley at sunset, with a curved grassy path in the foreground and a sunlit hill in the background.