Our Weekly Program
Authentic experiences among trails, panoramas, and traditions to explore day by day
Discover the weekly program exploring our mountains and culture
The Weekly Program is designed as an example combination of activities, mountain lunches, and cultural excursions to enrich your stay in Upper Valsassina!
The days indicated for excursions are approximate.
Activities marked with an asterisk (*) are paid and may be available only with prior booking. We strongly recommend booking lunches at mountain huts and local eateries in advance.
The activities are recommended for the months of June, July, August, and September.
Our assistance and booking service for the proposed activities is free of charge!
Monday: Family Day
We propose a walk along the Varrone Stream starting from the industrial area of Premana (Via Giabbio). Follow the rivercourse, featuring small waterfalls and pools — perfect for cooling off on hot days. After about one kilometer on a gently sloping dirt road, you reach Ristoro Giabi*, where we recommend lunch.
We also suggest the walk connecting Alpe di Paglio (Casargo municipality) with Pian delle Betulle and the Jungle Rider Park adventure park (*).
The walk lasts about 30 minutes along a forest road dotted with wooden sculptures of wild animals from our woods.
Soon after the adventure park, you reach the peaceful and wonderful Pian delle Betulle with its lake and numerous spots for a lunch or snack together.
Tuesday: Fresh Air & High Mountain
We suggest a hike by e‑bike or on foot to Alpe Chiarino (Premana municipality), starting from the industrial area and climbing the slope opposite the town.
The hike is of medium difficulty.
After about 1 hour and 30 minutes of walking, passing numerous summer pastures, you reach Rifugio Ariaal* where we recommend eating.
From here, the view over Valvarrone is stunning!
For mountain bike lovers, we also offer e‑MTB rental and certified MTB guide services (*).
For info: www.esplorapremana.it
Wednesday: Milk
We propose a hike by e‑bike or on foot to Alpe Caprecolo in Valfraina (Premana municipality).
At Caprecolo, young mountain herders passionately care for goats and cows during the summer season.
Here you can buy fresh dairy products and watch how they’re made. We recommend a packed lunch.
The hike starts from Via Prealpi in Premana and lasts about 2 hours one way. The difficulty is easy, and the road is wide and unpaved.
For mountain bike lovers, e‑MTB rental and certified MTB guide services are also available (*).
For info: www.esplorapremana.it
We also propose a visit to the Muu Museum in Vendrogno (*), dedicated to milk processing and the history of the local valley (Muggiasca).
For info: www.muu-vendrogno.it
Thursday: Handicrafts
We suggest an e‑bike or walking tour in Upper Valvarrone to the old iron mines. The route starts from the industrial area of Premana and follows the Varrone stream into the valley. After 4 km you reach the summer pastures of Forni, Casarsa, and Vegessa, and continuing the same distance, Rifugio Casera Vecchia di Varrone.
A little further are the abandoned iron mines that historically contributed to Premana’s ironwork economy.
We recommend lunch at Ristoro Peter in Vegessa or at Rifugio Casera Vecchia di Varrone. (*)
E‑MTB rental and certified MTB guide services are also available (*).
For info: www.esplorapremana.it
We also offer the exclusive guided visit “What’s Behind a Blade” at Sanelli Ambrogio in Premana (*), discovering the production of high‑quality professional knives. The tour lasts about one hour.
For Info: www.esplorapremana.it
Friday: Between Lake and Mountain
We propose a hike by e‑bike or on foot to Rifugio Ombrega*.
The trail starts at Alpe di Paglio, crosses Pian delle Betulle, and continues to the pasture of Ortighera and the little church of “Burnt Larch,” on a wide, panoramic dirt road! The route offers views stretching from Valsassina and the Grigna mountains to the magnificent Lake Como. The hike continues to Rifugio Ombrega, about 2 hours one way.
E‑MTB rental and certified MTB guide services are also offered.
For info: www.esplorapremana.it
Saturday: Premanese Summer Pastures
We propose a hike by e‑bike or on foot to Alpe Solino above Premana, known as the “Balcony of the Valley” for its breathtaking panorama — from the Upper Valvarrone peaks to Pizzo Tre Signori and the Lakes of Como and Lugano.
The itinerary starts from Premana (Via Martiri di Cefalonia) and is easy. The road is wide and unpaved, with some steeper parts; alternatively, you can take the old woodland mule track.
We recommend lunch at Ristoro Alpe Premaniga (*).
E‑MTB rental and certified MTB guide services are available (*).
For info: www.esplorapremana.it
Sunday: Panorama
We propose a hike to Alpe Giumello (Casargo municipality).
The alpine pasture can be reached by car, where the Monte Muggio Ring is a medium‑difficulty hike recommended only in summer months.
The route features unparalleled views of the magnificent Lake Como.
For families, we recommend walking only part of the trail, up to the Giant Bench in the municipality of Bellano, with its splendid lakeside view.
At Giumello there are numerous mountain huts and eateries for a mountain lunch.