Holiday apartment in Maroggia: vineyards, paths and village history

Maroggia between a spur, vineyards and a stream

Maroggia is a rural settlement on the summit of a natural spur planted with vineyards. The village developed along the contour lines of a moraine hill formed by the branching of the Maroggia stream between Val Làresa to the west and Val d’Orta to the east. The natural spur and the moraine hill give the landscape a clear topographical framework. For observing the landscape on site, both the planted slopes and the stream between the two valleys therefore serve as concrete points of reference.

Winegrowing subzone and elevation

The Maroggia winegrowing subzone extends across the western part of the municipality of Berbenno di Valtellina, on the border with Buglio in Monte, at elevations between 270 and 550 metres. It includes a large proportion of old vines that are more than 40 years old. Those who consider winegrowing and the landscape together will find a subzone with a pronounced range of elevations and a stock of old vines. The official vineyard hiking trail Itinerario tra i vigneti valtellinesi reaches the viewpoint of Contrada Maroggia via old mountain hamlets and chestnut woods. This route is therefore a concrete point of reference for observing the landscape: old mountain hamlets and chestnut woods are connected here with the path to the viewpoint.

Santa Margherita and the Sagra di San Bello

The filial church of Santa Margherita is located in the Maroggia district. At the end of the 17th century, it was commissioned by the heads of the Maroggia families. The Sagra di San Bello is also associated with a local tradition: on the saint’s day, it is customary to eat meals with chicken meat. For those interested in culture, this section combines a church building with a local festival tradition and the specific food topic of chicken meat.

Paths through mountain hamlets and chestnut woods

The approximate distance of around 2 kilometres can serve as a rough figure for planning the day. The indication of around 2 kilometres refers to the section, not to a walking time. Between Monastero and Maroggia, the tourist trail Via dei Terrazzamenti passes through the small hamlet of Piasci. The Anello Maroggia is an excursion route in Berbenno di Valtellina.

Summits, museums and regional cultural sites

The summits Cima di Granda and Poggio del Cavallo are located in the vicinity of Maroggia. Corni Bruciati and Cima d'Arcanzo are summits in the vicinity of Maroggia. The Museo Civico di Storia Naturale is a museum in the vicinity of Maroggia. The MVSA - Museo Valtellinese di Storia e Arte is also located in the vicinity. In the wider regional surroundings of Maroggia lies Palazzo Malacrida, a palace. The Abbazia di San Pietro in Vallate, a ruin site, is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Maroggia.

Further places for planning your trip

Caspoggio, Casacce, Gordona, Dazio, Prosto, Chiuro, Berbenno, Pedenosso Valdidentro

For the higher-level travel overview: Sondrio.