Holiday apartment in Sant'Antonio Albareda – mountain settlement in Valle Spluga

Sant'Antonio di Albareda is a mountain settlement that is no longer permanently inhabited. Sant'Antonio Albareda lies at an altitude of 833 metres above sea level in Valle Spluga. The elevation shapes the character of the place and provides the geographical setting for the paths around Albareda.

Holiday apartment in Sant'Antonio Albareda: paths and local character

The Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova was built in 1667. The building adds a specific historical detail to the character of this high-altitude settlement.

Historical detail and scenic trails

For those interested in culture, the church dating from 1667 takes centre stage as a historical detail. Hikers encounter chestnut forests, meadows, huts and varying elevations along the routes. The landscape alternates between wooded sections, open meadows and the huts near Albareda.

Hiking between Mese, Albareda and Calones

After approximately 250 metres on Via Motto, the Anello Mese–Sommarovina turns towards Albareda. The early turn-off is therefore already at the beginning of the route and can be taken into account when planning the day. The Anello thus takes the direction towards Albareda on Via Motto itself.

The D3 trail to Sant'Antonio begins in Mese near the Church of San Vittore. After leaving the chestnut forests, it reaches the Albareda-Sant'Antonio settlement. From the starting point in Mese to the Albareda-Sant'Antonio settlement, the surroundings change from chestnut forest to the settlement area.

The Albareda–Cigolino–Calones route is classified as difficulty level E for hikers; two hours is the estimated time. From the huts near Albareda, the mule track leads to the meadows of Cigolino at 1,045 metres, continues via Prato Morello at 1,165 metres and finally reaches Calones at 1,400 metres. The increasing elevations further structure the route. From Cigolino via Prato Morello to Calones, the trail continues uphill through three elevation levels.

E-bike experiences on the Sommarovina circular route

For cyclists, the Sommarovina circular route offers a different focus. It is more suitable for e-bikes than for conventional bicycles. At Albareda, next to the Church of San Antonio, this circular route has a fountain and a rest area with benches and tables. Also near Albareda, the trail offers an easterly view of Pizzo di Prata, which is also called Il Pizzone. On the Sommarovina circular route, choosing the type of bicycle is therefore an immediate part of planning the outing. The fountain, rest area and viewpoint are located on the section at Albareda next to San Antonio. The resting spot is on the same section as the easterly view, so both can be enjoyed during a break.

Another route at the huts of Albareda

The Dalò–Crespallo–Olcera route passes the huts of Albareda on its southbound section and is 13.5 kilometres long. The route length is an independent factor in planning the day, while the southerly direction maintains the connection to the huts near Albareda.

To the overview of the wider destination: Sondrio.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Tartano, Tresenda, Campo, Chiuro, Grosotto, Trepalle, Bagni, Villa di Tirano.