VAL TARTANO AND BITTO CHEESE
Val Tartano is one of Valtellina side valleys and is part of Orobie Valtellinesi Natural Park. Today, it is well-known because of the Tibetan bridge crossing the valley, but it offers various and wonderful excursions suitable for everybody.
Today’s excursion requires a moderate effort owing to the rocky terrain, but it is very easy and accessible to people used to going into mountains.
The path starts in Arale hamlet in Tartano and runs to the 3 small alpine lakes at 2000 m a.s.l. surrounded by high mountains, through pastures rich in flowers, ancient dairies, streams, and waterfalls. Packed lunch in Nature.
We will finally reach Passo Tartano, slightly uphill, to admire the glacial footprints creating magic atmpspheres and morfology.
A very nice and comfortable excursion to enjoy fresh air and great panoramas.
Visit to wood museum at the end of the excurion, to get to know deeply the area we have lived.In case you want to stay on Lake Como on the night before, we suggest you a B&B in Dervio: b&b LA CASA SUL SASSO
and in Tartano HOTEL VALLUNGA
Technical details
Difference in altitude: 700 m
Distance: 9 km
Real walking time: 4 hours and half
Maximum altitude: 2103 m a.s.l.
POINTS OF INTEREST
– Pastures where local cheese is produced, as well as ancient alpine dairies
– Alpine lakes and the glacier footprints
– A great variety of pastures and alpine flowers.
– Wood museum.
Difficulty level MEDIUM DEMANDING
Terrain:rocky mountain paths requiring sure footedness;
Gradient: moderate and constant; sometimes demanding;
Attention points: sure footedness required
Excursion suitable for adults and teens over 12 in good health conditions and used to walk on mountains paths on different terrains.
Dogs must be on a leash owing to the presence of wild animals in the wood and out of respect for other participants who could be afraid of or annoyed by them. Do not hesitate to contact the Guide.
Responsible tourism
The excursions I offer also aim at supporting local economic activities and at living unique experiences closely in touch with and with respect to people and places.
That’s why they often include tasting experiences and/or chance to buy local products directly from producers, mainly small local activities working hard and with passion to keep traditions alive;
That’s why groups I accompany are usually small … in order to meet and live local people and enter their lives and the calmness of the place on tiptoes.
The Cape Town Declaration in 2002 recognises that Responsible Tourism takes a variety of forms, it is characterised by travel and tourism which:
- minimises negative economic, environmental and social impacts;
- generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry;
- involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life changes;
- makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world’s diversity;
- provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues;
- provide access for people with disabilities and the disadvantaged;
- is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.
- Meeting point 9.30am at car parking in Arale hamlet at the end of Val Lunga where the path starts – free car parking; for more details please contact the Guide in advance as in the valley the mobile line is disconnected;
- Excursion to pastures, alpine lakes and finally to top of Passo Tartano; packed lunch in nature;
- 4.30/5pm return to car parking and visit of wood museum.
CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT
The excursion can be cancelled or postponed anytime by the Guide at her absolute discretion, in case safe and proper conditions cannot be guaranteed following bad weather conditions on the day of the excursion or on the previous days.
Any fee paid will be considered valid as a voucher for the next excursion (except for foreign people) – validity 1 year from date of excursion.
No refund is due in case of cancellation by the participant on the day or day before the excursion.
Adults: € 20.00;
Children and teens up to 12-year-old accompanied by an adult: € 12,00
Inclusions: Nature Guide fee accompanying the group – AIGAE LO639; liability insurance.
Exclusions: any lunch and break; any transport to the meeting point; any tasting; injury insurance for participants; any tasting; any service not included in the item “inclusions”.
Reservation required within Friday, 4th August 23, on the chart of my website www.trekandtaste.it or by contacting me directly: e-mail sabrina@trekandtaste.it and mobile +39 347 04 05 703.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15
Minors must be accompanied by an adult holding responsible.
Participation to the excursions implies unconditioned acceptance of the rules available on my website www.trekandtaste.com.
INJURY INSURANCE FOR TREKKERS
Participation fee only includes liability insurance; no injury insurance coverage is provided to Participants to the excursion. It is advisable to take out a suitable injury insurance.
EIC Organization offer an annual injury insurance which can be activated by the Trip&Trek app and amounting to 10 euros per year, per person. The insurance is valid 1 year whenever you participate to an excursion with and AIGAE Guide. For more details, please contact info@escursioni-italia.it.
Meeting point is at car parking at the end of the roada, farthuer from the Chiesetta della Piana along Val Lunga, after the village of Tartano – free car parking; for more details please contact the Guide in advance as in the valley the mobile line is disconnected.
Earlier meeting in Lecco Bione or Morbegno to share cars and travel costs ON REQUEST.
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- hiking shoes are required, preferably high laced-up and having soles in Vibram material to walk safely on any terrain and in any season;
- hiking poles recommended considerably reducing stress on joints and knees; telescopic poles are very handy (highly recommanded);
- backpack to carry personal belongings, spare clothing, and food and water supplies (at least 1.5 litres per person);
- packed lunch in addition to cheese tasting and beer;
- dress in layers according to the season (shirt, long-sleeved shirt, Fleece jacket or sweatshirt, rain and wind stopper jacket); rain stopper in case of instable weather and summer storms; light duvet jacket recommanded in cold season;
- sunscreen and baseball cap in summer
Participants are requested to:
- wear their face masks inside; Green Pass required to access closed environments;
- take some spare masks with them.
- always guarantee interpersonal distance;
- respect rules in force in case of car-sharing;
- read participation rules;
- take some plastic bags with them to put personal sweaty clothes .