Lombardy in nature: excursions between Valchiavenna and Switzerland

First day

Our mountain vacation in Lombardy and Switzerland begins! We will meet directly at the hotel in Chiavenna in the afternoon and settle into the hotel. The Touring Club's orange flag town is full of hidden corners and charming alleys. We will meet our guide for the week: presentation of the program and then we will go out for dinner together. This vacation will be full of sustainable and authentic experiences, such as hiking in the woods of Valchiavenna, bike rides towards Switzerland, tastings of typical products, and even a canoe trip! Every day will be exciting with our new group of travel companions and local guide!

Second day

Slow walking between Piuro and Savogno
We set off directly from the hotel for an easy hike that will take us to the famous Acquafraggia Waterfalls, a spectacular waterfall also mentioned by Leonardo da Vinci in his Codex Atlanticus. From here, we follow a characteristic mule track to Savogno, one of the ghost villages of Valchiavenna where you can admire the rural architecture. If you want to walk further, continue up the hill toAlpe Dasile or descend along the panoramic trail that takes us back to Piuro. These places, far from the city, are perfect for a slow vacation away from mass tourism, where we can finally unwind and reconnect with nature. We meet up for dinner at the hotel.

Third day

E-bikes, canoes, and freedom
Today is our first bike ride together! We take our e-bikes and head for the splendid Valchiavenna cycle path that winds its way along the entire length of the valley, connecting Colico to Switzerland. We will ride down it until we reach Lake Mezzola, where an exciting canoeing experience. The activity is suitable for everyone and, between one paddle stroke and another, we will reach the beach of San Fedelino with its Romanesque temple, which can only be reached on foot or by boat. We will stay a little longer to relax on the shores of the lake before returning to the hotel. Tonight's dinner will be free, and we recommend choosing a typical crotto for dinner!

Fourth day

In the ancient heart of Valchiavenna
We are halfway through our group vacation in the mountains! After breakfast, we set off on a trek to the Parco delle Marmitte dei Giganti, an environment shaped by streams collecting meltwater from glaciers. Among the uniquely smooth rocks, on the vertical walls and in some small caves, there are countless rock carvings! We will be enchanted by these precious historical traces, immersed in a spectacular natural environment. In the second part of the day, we will visit Uschione, one of the prettiest mid-altitude villages in Valchiavenna, where we can have lunch in the former rectory now used as a refuge. We will conclude the circular tour by returning to the hotel.

Fifth day

E-bikes, borders, and alpine views
Today we're back in the saddle of our e-bike! We're ready to cross the border into Switzerland, just a few kilometers away but with a totally new flavor! Let's explore what lies beyond the border, following the cycle path that will take us beyond Villa di Chiavenna until we reach the picturesque village of Soglio, in the shadow of the famous peaks of the Val Bregaglia mountains. This village is immersed in a wonderful landscape at the bottom of the Val Bondasca, will enchant us with its 14th-century buildings and its ancient and authentic atmosphere. In the afternoon, we return and say goodbye to our guide with a nice (well-deserved) aperitif. We then move to the hotel to relax a little, before getting ready for our last dinner together.

Sixth day

Time for final farewells! For those who want to stay an extra night, there are still plenty of options: try a via ferrataaccompanied by local guides, go on another ebike outing, visit the Paradiso archaeological and botanical park or the wonderful Palazzo Vertemate Franchi. Alternatively, you can explore nearby Switzerland further, venturing as far as Lake Sils for a picnic, for example. For those who are leaving, we recommend a short stop at the nearby Lake Como. This vacation, rich in outdoor activities in Valchiavenna will surely have created a wealth of wonderful memories and more!