Between Aprica and Valmalenco, skiing and snowshoeing away from the crowds

Moving along the Valtellina towards the west, Valmalenco and Aprica are the main resorts of the Rhaetian and Orobian Alps and offer lovers of snow sports and winter landscapes a valid alternative to the more famous resorts in Lombardy. The Valmalenco ski area spreads over 50 km of slopes that can be reached from the village of Chiesa by the Snow Eagle super-cableway (the largest in the world with 160-person cabins) and offers technical tracks such as the Thoeni and a first-rate offer for snowboarders and freestylers thanks to the Palù Park, the venue for international events. No less interesting and scenic are the snowshoeing itineraries that branch off into the woods of Alpe Palù and the lake of the same name and towards Alpe Pradello (at the foot of Pizzo Scalino) and the three rings (Lanzada, San Giuseppe and Lago Palù) dedicated to cross-country skiing. Aprica-Corteno is a medium-sized district, but certainly fun even for expert skiers. It offers 50 km of tracks, including the Magnolta 'Pistone', the Palabione Benedetti and, above all, the Baradello Superpanoramica, Europe's longest night track with its 6 km of illuminated piste open to both alpine skiing and ski mountaineering. Even more cosy and sheltered from the crowds are the Pescegallo Valgerola ski area, which has 12 km of slopes and a bobsleigh park, and the Alpe Teglio - Prato Valentino ski area, which offers around 20 km of tracks and several snowshoeing routes (such as the 'ant track') and challenging itineraries such as the Dos Lau Ring. An obligatory stop after snow activities is in one of the many typical trattorias and inns in Teglio, the home of pizzoccheri.

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