On Saturday 9th November, one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year in Valtellina and one of the most popular for running enthusiasts will return: the Valtellina Wine Trail, the spectacular race that passes through vineyards, cellars, ancient villages and palaces of Valtellina before reaching the final walkway in the elegant centre of Sondrio.
VALTELLINA WINE TRAIL ROUTES
You can choose between three routes:
SASSELLA TRAIL
Departure: Castione Andevenno
Length: 12.4 km
Positive elevation gain of 551 m and negative elevation gain of 527 m
HALF TRAIL
Departure: Chiuro
Length: 21 km
Positive elevation gain of 914 m and negative elevation gain of 967 m
TRAIL
Departure: Tirano
Length: 42 km
Positive elevation gain of 1731 m and negative elevation gain of 1855 m
For more information visit the official website
The region of Tirano and Media Valtellina (the central part of the valley) is where nature, history, flavours, and tradition converge. Geographically speaking, there’s a lot going on: not only is it at the crossroads of Alta and Bassa Valtellina (the lower and upper parts), but it also sits between Switzerland and Valcamonica, Italy.
The area covers 12 municipalities that run through...
