Mountain roads, as agro-sylvo-pastoral roads, are subject to specific regulations governing how they can be accessed
Valdidentro Tourism
The side valleys of the Valdidentro municipality (Cancano, Val Viola and Val Lia) are currently accessible.
A daily ticket for € 5.00, valid for transit and parking, is always necessary to reach these valleys.
Cancano and Val Viola access tickets can be purchased at the automatic totems along the access roads. The totems accept coins, banknotes and credit cards but do not give change.
Since there are a relatively limited number of parking spaces in Val Lia, you must have a ticket to access the car parks, which can only be purchased at the Valdidentro Tourist Office during opening hours (even on previous days).
The ticket must be displayed on the vehicle's dashboard in a visible position during transit and parking (motorbikes are not obliged to display the ticket, but it must be carried with you).
Please note that these roads are not accessible to motor homes and caravans.
During the summer months of July and August, which are characterised by a more significant influx of tourists, as far as Cancano is concerned, from 5 July to 30 August, there is also a restriction on vehicular transit on the road around the lakes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a shuttle service is therefore provided.
During this period, it is also possible to reach the area by public transport, leaving from Bormio (timetables can be consulted here) or by the Cancano Express service, operating from 5 July to 30 August. The service leaves from Piazza IV Novembre in Isolaccia at 09:30 and returns from Cancano at 17:00 (except on 11 and 26 July and 31 August). Between 9 and 17 August, an additional run departs at 10:30 a.m. and a further return run at 06 p.m.
Cancano Express and Cancano shuttle service: discover details and timetables >
Please note that animals are not allowed on board the shuttles
Where to eat in Cancano: see all huts and refreshments >
When the road is open and passable, subject to availability, the Val Viola can be travelled as far as the P4 car park at Altumeira.
On the days of 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and every day from 26 July to 31 August, Val Viola is served by a shuttle service that allows you to travel the stretch of road from Arnoga to Altumeira on board a vehicle.
Val Viola shuttle service: discover details and timetables >
Please note that animals are not allowed on board the shuttles
Where to eat in Val Viola: see all huts and refreshments >
From 5 July to 31 August, the Val Lia is only passable to the car park at 'Plan de li Astela'.
From 9 to 24 August, a shuttle service will be available from the Isolaccia sports ground to the Prescedont car park.
Val Lia shuttle service: discover details and timetables >
Please note that animals are not allowed on board the shuttles
Where to eat in Val Lia: discover all huts and refreshments >
The Cancano Valley has large, numbered and well-marked car parks, mainly located between the Torri di Fraele and the entrance to the Cancano dam.
In Val Viola, in addition to the Altumeira car park, there are other car parks along the access road, but they are of minimal capacity. If these parking spaces are unavailable, you can leave your car in the car park near Baita Viola, at the entrance to the valley, or above Albergo Viola.
Val Lia has several relatively small car parks (Praolin, Prada Benedida, and Prescedont) along the access road and a larger one at 'Plan de li Astela'. The car park at the little church in Prescedont is inaccessible between 5 July and 31 August.
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Info & commuications
From 5 July, a summer of fun and adventure kicks off with the summer reopening of the Cima Piazzi Happy Mountain gondola lift and the Family Bob!
Spring 2025. Music, theatre and storytelling unite in a cultural journey through satire, poetry and the great classics.
Second appointment with 'Magical Notes in Valdidentro'. A show for voice and piano about Dante Alighieri's female characters.
The TrailRun Alta Valtellina is a running race in the unspoiled nature of the beautiful Val Viola that involves the whole family.
During the TrailRun Alta Valtellina, a race dedicated to children and young people to have fun together
On the sidelines of the TrailRun Alta Valtellina, a non-competitive walk with final refreshment to fall in love once again with Val Viola
The third and last appointment with 'Note Magiche in Valdidentro' brings to the stage an opera portraying virtuosity and irony
The 4th edition of the step-by-step gastronomic experience in the beautiful scenery of Val Viola, organized by the Semogo Youth Association
The ascent to the Cancano lakes as you've never seen it before! Three dates dedicated to cycling enthusiasts, who will be able to reach the lakes without encountering motor vehicles
Gioventù di Pedenosso awaits you for a dancing night with different genres
All the power of rock mixed with the energy of live music
The traditional Premadio village festival, organised by Peneglia Group in cooperation with Premadio Alpini
The sports association Valdidentro Bike Team ASD organises the regional competition 'Asso Bike' for youth categories.
A non-competitive walk organised by Gioventù Isolaccia
The appointment with music and folklore returns: the Valdidentro Band Festival
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