OF NATURE AND HISTORY

The Territory of Teglio

Teglio

Teglio is a picturesque town in the heart of the Valtellina, immersed in greenery and perched on a large sun-drenched terrace at an altitude of 900 m. In a panoramic position overlooking the valley to which it has given its name (Vallis Tellina), Teglio has been able to conserve and showcase its historical and artistic heritage and its rural identity. Its narrow streets and alleys, its old world atmosphere, the wellbeing that is expressed in the wealth of tastes and perfumes of the local tradition of food and wine, all welcome visitors in every season. Art, culture and nature coexist harmoniously here.
Rocks reveal traces from the Copper Age, towers and medieval churches, elegant Renaissance buildings, all embellish the natural landscape. An unspoiled environment abounding in woods, flora and fauna, where you can play sports or simply breathe the light air in a gentle, dry climate. Teglio and its territory are an experience for all the senses!

The Orobic slope, with its wildlife reserves, is the ideal place for lovers of nature and sports.
In winter, thanks to the facilities, which were renovated in 2012, you can ski on runs exposed to the sun, practise ski mountaineering, walk on snowshoes along a number of different paths or have fun on the open-air skating rinks.
The summer season, on the other hand, allows you to venture on foot or by mountain bike along routes with various difficulty levels, while the waters of the Adda offer the most intrepid the possibility of practising sports such as rafting or canoeing. Finally, there are also fully equipped spaces and services for activities such as tennis, horse riding or sport fishing on Somasassa Lake.
The little ones too will be able to have fun in the fully equipped play area in the proximity of the castle.

Teglio is considered the “gastronomic capital” of the Valtellina, thanks to the ancient production of buckwheat, the basic ingredient of the dishes of the tradition: pizzoccheri, sciatt and polenta.
Teglio, in particular, is the custodian of the original recipe for pizzoccheri, handed down from generation to generation.
In order to safeguard the originality of the dish, the Academy of the Pizzocchero was created; this is an institution that promotes and publicises all the typical expressions of the local cuisine and wine tradition.
The area, in fact, is also known for an ancient tradition of wine production, which has shaped the rural environment with its characteristic terraces along the mountain slopes.
From these vineyards come prestigious red wines with intense bouquets that are full-bodied and rich in flavour.