Sentiero delle Farfalle
Oltre il Colle, Roncobello · about 35 min by car from Sondrio
The walk
5.1 km out-and-back walk between Oltre il Colle and Roncobello, up to Passo Branchino, 335 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked CAI hiking trail, between 1558 and 1802 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Trattoria delle Miniere in Lenna (9.0 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sondrio: about 35 min (23 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
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.
Start point
45.96511,9.80020
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Bergamo, about 45 min by car
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Oltre il Colle and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Trattoria delle Miniere in Lenna, 9.0 km by car.
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