Holiday apartment in Valleve between trails and history

Holiday apartment in Valleve between trails and history

When choosing a holiday apartment in Valleve, it is worth looking at the trails and places that shape the character of the area. The Sentiero 117 can also be reached from the hamlet of Valrobà in Valleve. From the Casera di Monte Colle, this trail offers sweeping views of the peaks of the upper Val Fondra and leads to the Forcolino di Torcola at an altitude of 1,856 metres. This allows you to plan active days around a clear connection between the landscape and a high-altitude destination.

The Sentiero 112 offers a different perspective on the area. It begins at Cambrembo in Valleve and passes through meadows, forests and grazing land, going by several mountain huts. It then joins the Sentiero delle Orobie Centro-Occidentali and provides access towards Passo di Tartano at an altitude of 2,102 metres. The different starting points, landscapes and altitude figures give you concrete guidance when planning your outings according to the terrain and the altitude you wish to reach.

Valleve also offers suitable options for shaping your trip differently according to the season. With the appropriate safety precautions, the Sentiero 117 is also suitable for snowshoeing. The San Simone ski area in Valleve includes the Camoscio chairlift. Depending on whether you want to focus on hiking, winter trails or the ski area, you can deliberately choose the location of your holiday apartment according to your preferred type of holiday.

Historic sites in the centre and in Cambrembo

Valleve's historic centre retains an urban structure dating from the Middle Ages and the 17th century. The central square is framed by arcades, decorated houses and a small church. The Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo Apostoli also tells the story of a complex building history: on 30 June 1432, Bishop Aregazzi consecrated the rebuilt parish church to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul. After an avalanche destroyed part of the façade on the night of 28 March 1888, the parish church was rebuilt from its foundations.

In La Rasega, a historic turbine preserves a piece of the area's technological history; until the 1970s, it supplied the entire settlement with electricity. The historic sawmill in La Rasega is still fully operational. In Cambrembo, the Oratorio di Santa Elisabetta bears traces dating from the 13th century, while its current form dates from the 17th century. The Casa dei Notai preserves three centuries of local history. Together, these places offer different ways of experiencing Valleve – from sacred architecture and craftsmanship to the development of everyday life.

The area's rural character also reflects the former way of life of Valleve's residents: in earlier times, they devoted themselves entirely to livestock farming and summer alpine grazing. In summer, a herd is brought to the pastures of Alpe Arale–San Simone in the municipality of Valleve.

Further places for planning your trip: Brumano, Bottanuco, Bariano, Orio Al Serio, Castro, Presezzo, Fonteno, Piazza Brembana

For the broader travel overview: Bergamo.