Aprica: Skiing, Nature and Culture at the Pass
Accommodation in Aprica
Aprica is located on the pass that connects Valtellina with Val Camonica.
Skiing directly in the town
The Campetti ski area is located directly in the town and is suitable for beginners skiing for the first time. For your first attempts at skiing, you can include Campetti as a winter sports area in Aprica.
Nature at Pian di Gembro
The Pian di Gembro nature reserve is located a few minutes from Aprica. There, easy, low-effort paths lead through an old glacial peat bog where rare plants can be observed. The old glacial peat bog characterizes the natural area through which these paths lead. Anyone exploring Pian di Gembro can combine the easy paths with observing rare plants.
Cycling Route to Mortirolo
The “Mortirolo from Aprica” cycling route begins in Aprica at an altitude of 1,200 meters, rises to 1,800 meters at Mortirolo, and is 27.8 kilometers long. The climb at Mortirolo is part of the same 27.8-kilometer route. The route is suitable for the period from late spring to late autumn. When planning this route, the starting point, elevation gain, distance, and season information belong together.
Churches, Mill and Local History
The Church of Santa Maria Assunta has a Baroque portal dating from 1778 and frescoes by Turildo Conconi. Another historic building is Il Mulino dei Plaz, also known as Mulì di Plaz. The old mill consists of two very similar buildings with stone masonry and was built near the Aprica stream.
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was built in the 13th century and can be reached on Aprica’s tourist tour. At the Museo dello Sci e della Montagna, visitors can trace the development of skiing from the first simple wooden skis to modern racing skis.
The contrade of Aprica feature murals by local artist Alcide Pancot. In S. Maria, they depict scenes from customs and everyday culture. Pietro and Dosso feature mountain landscapes, animals, or flowers. Those interested in culture can assign the motifs to the contrade of S. Maria, S. Pietro, and Dosso.
Other Activities Away from the Slopes
Archery is available in an area close to the town of Aprica. Aprica also has a municipal semi-Olympic swimming pool with heated water from local springs. For days with different focuses, you can also plan archery and the municipal swimming pool in Aprica.
Hiking and Themed Trail
The themed trail “Il legno è vita” runs from Malga Magnolta to Rifugio CAI Valtellina. Along the trail, several information boards explain the importance of wood. When planning your hike, you can consider the starting point, destination, and wood theme together.
Further destinations for your travel planning: Valfurva, Stazzona, Santa Caterina Valfurva, Bianzone, Montespluga, Madesimo, Rasura
For the higher-level travel overview: Sondrio.
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