Holiday apartment in Mazzo di Valtellina: mountains, trails and history

Mazzo di Valtellina lies at the foot of Passo del Mortirolo, also known as Passo della Foppa, at an elevation of 1,852 metres; the peaks reach almost 3,000 metres. Fields and orchards shape the scenic setting. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Mazzo di Valtellina, you can choose between mountain sports, cycling and hiking trails, history and regional cuisine as the focus of your holiday. The different facets of the area thus provide inspiration for a wide variety of daily routines.

Mortirolo and Valtellina on two wheels

The climb to Passo del Mortirolo from Mazzo di Valtellina is 12.4 kilometres long and rises from 552 to 1,852 metres. Its average gradient is 10.5 percent, with individual sections exceeding 20 percent. Anyone looking for a sporting challenge during their holiday can incorporate these figures directly into their day planning. The route represents a clear focus on elevation and gradient, complementing the cycling and hiking trails along the Valtellina.

The Sentiero Valtellina is a 114-kilometre cycling and hiking trail. It follows the course of the Adda from Colico on Lake Como to Bormio in the heart of Alta Valtellina. The trail is completely closed to cars, mostly flat and well signposted. Mazzo di Valtellina is considered a starting point for exploring the Sentiero Valtellina. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether to focus more on a long route along the river or on the climb to Mortirolo.

Another option is the Sentiero dei Castelli. The mountain-bike circular route runs between Tirano and Grosio across the slopes and valley floor of central Valtellina. It has vertical and horizontal signage and is rated S1, the intermediate difficulty level. The Sentiero dei Castelli leads as far as Torre di Pedenale.

History between Pedenale and the churches

Even away from the cycling routes, Mazzo di Valtellina has a distinctive historical character. The town was the main settlement of an old valley municipality considered one of the four oldest in the Valtellina. The fortified district of Pedenale is regarded as a unique example in the valley's architectural history. The parish church of Santo Stefano originally had jurisdiction from Sondalo to Sernio. The Chiesa di Santa Maria was built during the Romanesque period. These four features give a trip to Mazzo di Valtellina a cultural dimension that can be combined easily with active days.

Fields, orchards and Bresaola IGP

The landscape of fields and orchards not only shapes the view of Mazzo di Valtellina, but also provides the ideal setting for a trip focused on regional specialities. Bresaola IGP can be sampled at local agriturismi and restaurants. If you choose accommodation for several days of your holiday, both the Valtellina trails and the local cuisine can therefore become possible focuses of your trip.

Other destinations in the area

Novate Mezzola, Tresenda, Chiavenna, Santa Caterina Valfurva, Grosotto, Cosio Valtellino, Lovero and Villa di Chiavenna

For the overarching travel overview: Sondrio.