Holiday apartment in Costa Valle Imagna: Trails, Panoramas and History

Costa Valle Imagna combines impressive mountain-pass landscapes, varied trails and notable historic sites. At Passo del Pertus, extensive panoramas, a picnic area and a winter activity add to the experience.

Trails between Forcella Bassa and Costa Valle Imagna

The Sentiero Paolo VI begins at Forcella Bassa at an elevation of 1,260 metres. Another specific connection is provided by Sentiero 572: after passing through Ca' Canzo at 1,009 metres, it reaches the provincial road to Costa Valle Imagna. The two trails therefore have different focal points. The Sentiero Paolo VI focuses on its high-altitude starting point, while Sentiero 572 focuses on the route via Ca' Canzo to the provincial road. This results in two specific differences for planning a day trip: the elevation at Forcella Bassa and the further course of Sentiero 572 to the provincial road.

Passo del Pertus also plays an important role in trails and landscape experiences. CAI Route 7 begins at Laghetto del Pertus in Costa Valle Imagna at an elevation of 1,331 metres. From Costa Valle Imagna to the Santuario della Cornabusa, a trail descends via the ancient settlement of Ca’ Mazzoleni. The mule track along this route is well maintained and easy to walk. Several specific aspects come together here when preparing for a day of hiking: a starting point at 1,331 metres, a descending route, the settlement of Ca’ Mazzoleni and the mule track’s good walkability. When planning the day, the downhill direction, Ca’ Mazzoleni as an intermediate stop and the walkability of the mule track on the way to the Santuario should be considered separately.

Culture and history along the way

The Chiesa della Visitazione di Maria Vergine has a chapel dedicated to the Madonna di Lourdes. Ca’ Mazzoleni was once an aristocratic residence. The Castello Dell'Innominato, a castle, is also located in the surroundings of Costa Valle Imagna. For those interested in culture, these places add specific historical points of reference to the trail themes.

Panoramas, picnics and winter at Passo del Pertus

Passo del Pertus connects Valle Imagna and Valle San Martino. From there, panoramic views extend towards Resegone, the Brianza lakes and Monte Rosa. For observing the landscape, Resegone, the Brianza lakes and Monte Rosa can be planned as specific viewpoints at Passo del Pertus. The connection between the valleys and the view represent two different aspects of the landscape experience at the same pass.

The plateau at Passo del Pertus is suitable for picnics. In winter, cross-country skiing is available there. For a winter day at Passo del Pertus, cross-country skiing can be planned as a seasonal activity; at the same time, the plateau is suitable for a picnic break.

Further places for exploring the region

For further exploration of the region, you can also include Cavaglià, Bonate Sotto, Ambria-spino, Fuipiano Valle Imagna, Martinengo, Cologno Al Serio, Barzana and Camerata Cornello in your regional search.

For the broader travel overview: Bergamo.