Valchiavenna
From walks among the vibrant colours of autumn to experiences centred around local products, Valchiavenna offers an autumn rich in flavours, traditions and opportunities to discover the valley through nature and gastronomy.
Experiencing autumn in Valchiavenna means discovering the flavours, aromas and traditions of an alpine area, when the woods take on warm colours and local cuisine once again becomes the star of days spent in the valley.
Valchiavenna is home to a culinary culture deeply rooted in the mountains, made up of local products, traditional recipes and age-old knowledge that still characterises the region’s cuisine and experiences dedicated to discovering its local flavours.
Among the villages and valleys, autumn offers the opportunity to discover the local food and products that tell the story of Valchiavenna’s identity, from the ingredients used in traditional cuisine to products linked to rural life and mountain activities.
The crotti are one of the most authentic symbols of the local culinary tradition: unique places where the natural phenomenon known as sorèl creates ideal conditions for food preservation, and which are still closely associated with conviviality and traditional cuisine. Alongside the crotti, restaurants, farm stays and local businesses offer opportunities to discover traditional recipes and products through experiences that bring together food, culture and hospitality.
Autumn is also the perfect time to combine culinary discoveries with walks and nature trails, when the colours of the foliage transform woods and mountain slopes into evocative landscapes, making every hike part of a broader experience.
Discovering the flavours of autumn in Valchiavenna means savouring the territory through its cuisine, traditions and places, on a journey through gastronomy, nature and Alpine culture.
Brisaola of Valchiavenna: The Slow Flavour of The Mountains
In the valleys of Valchiavenna, a local speciality reflects the knowledge and culture of alpine communities: Brisaola. Simple in appearance, it is the result of ancient expertise refined over centuries through precise and essential techniques. The process begins with the careful selection of the finest cuts of beef, trimmed of fat, tendons and less valuable […]
Crotti: Places of Tradition and Togetherness
Crotti are built among the huge boulders left by ancient landslides and are crossed by the sorel, a natural airflow that maintains a constant temperature throughout the year—cool in summer and mild in winter. This natural breath of the mountain creates the perfect conditions for wine ageing and the curing of salami, bresaola and cheeses. […]
Mamete Prevostini Historic Winery in Mese
Located in Mese, just outside Chiavenna, the Mamete Prevostini Historic Winery preserves the origins of a family business that has been linked to hospitality and wine culture for more than a century. This is where the story of the Prevostini family began, in a place where tradition has been passed down from generation to generation […]
Mese Ring – Sommarovina
Starting from the Church of San Vittore in Mese, we enter Via Cappella Grande, skirting the important hydroelectric power plant. Keeping to the right, the road begins to climb into Via Madonna delle Grazie and continues into Via Motto. After about 250 m we turn right in the direction of Albareda. Restarting, the road continues […]
Trail Running in Valchiavenna: Alpine Trails, Races and Running Experiences
Trail running in Valchiavenna takes place in an exceptionally varied natural environment, where each valley offers different characteristics. From Valle Spluga to Val Bregaglia, passing through the trails around Chiavenna and Campodolcino, the area alternates technical sections, panoramic routes and smoother trails immersed in the Alpine landscape. One of the factors that has contributed to […]
Vini Hermau in Pianazzola: Where Wine Meets the Landscape
Among the sunlit terraces of Pianazzola, above Chiavenna, Vini Hermau was created as a project that combines winemaking, hospitality and the enhancement of Valchiavenna’s alpine landscape. Here, viticulture is closely connected to mountain history and a contemporary vision of hospitality, creating an authentic destination surrounded by vineyards, stone walls and views across Val Bregaglia. The […]
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