Hike & Fork

Trail 401ASurveyed by the Italian Alpine Club

Berbenno di Valtellina to Oligna

Berbenno di Valtellina, Buglio in Monte · about 20 min by car from Sondrio

Distance
4.4 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
462 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

4.4 km out-and-back walk between Berbenno di Valtellina and Buglio in Monte, up to Oligna, 462 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1737 and 1901 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Franzina Azienda Agricola (3.5 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Sondrio: about 20 min (12 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Sondrio, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

46.20779,9.72732

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Franzina Azienda Agricola

Buglio In Monte · 3.5 km from the trail

Directions

Independent winemaker

Alfio Mozzi

Castione Andevenno · 8.1 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Ristorobie

Cusio · 24 km from the trail

Directions

Recommended osteria

Trattoria delle Miniere

Lenna · 29 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Berbenno di Valtellina and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Ristorobie in Cusio, 24 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Franzina Azienda Agricola, 3.5 km from the trail.