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Cazzago San Martino (18,4Km)The Bornato Castle in Franciacorta

Alzano Lombardo (22,7Km)Excursion to M. Canto Alto dalla fraz. M. by Nese

Colere (24,5Km)Scalve Valley

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo Museums

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo, a medieval city

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo: a place of art and culture

Bergamo (27,5Km)Orio al Serio Airport — Bergamo — a bit of information part 1

Bergamo (27,5Km)Orio al Serio Airport — Bergamo — a bit of information part II

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo and the two cities

Bergamo (27,5Km)A visit to the oldest part of Bergamo

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo, a city truly worthy of attention

Brescia (28,8Km)The Museums of Brescia

Brescia (28,8Km)The churches of Brescia

Brescia (28,8Km)Brescia, one of the lesser-known cities in Lombardy

Excursion to M. Canto Alto dalla fraz. M. by Nese

Monte Canto Alto

Canto Alto can be rightly defined as the “mountain of Bergamo” par excellence: clearly visible from the city, with its unmistakable silhouette, it can also be reached by having only half a day off. Passable almost all year round, except in the case of heavy snowfalls, the trip is characterized by the vast and suggestive panorama visible from the summit, on which stands a giant iron cross, built in 1979 and visible tens of kilometers away. While easy, the hike requires a minimum of experience and attention in the last steep stretch on the ridge.

From the town of Alzano Lombardo, at the entrance of the Val Seriana, you can reach the hamlet Monte di Nese, at 800 meters above sea level, in a beautiful panoramic position (about 20 kilometers from Bergamo). From the new parish church we continue briefly along the paved road, and then take on the left a mule track, which soon leads to a marked pass, called the Forcella.

Then turn left, starting to cross with a few ups and downs the steep northern slopes of Monte Cavallo, immersed in a thick forest.
You then reach a wide and rounded meadow hill — the Canto Basso — from which you continue in a west direction along the comfortable ridge, which later turns into a ridge, sometimes steep and bumpy. With a little effort and attention, we finally take you to the wide summit of Canto Alto, with its colossal cross: 1146 meters altitude, 1.30 hours from the start. The return takes place along the same path as the climb, and takes about 1.15 hours. In
the dark centuries of the Middle Ages, in the midst of the bloody disputes between Guelphs and Ghibellines, exactly on the top of the mountain, by virtue of its exceptional strategic position, a real and own fortress, repeatedly documented. Probably had to be a fortified structure of considerable size, as demonstrated by some excavations carried out in 1978, which brought to light among other things a cistern for the rainwater collection, an indication of the presence of an unlimited group of soldiers.

It should also be noted that we are in the heart of the Parco dei Colli, an important protected area that in recent decades has had the great merit of preserving almost intact the vast and suggestive a succession of hills that surround the city of Bergamo to the north.

Technical sheet
Travel time: 2.45 hours
Starting altitude: m. 800 Gain
altitude: m. 400 approx. lt; br> Difficulty: T — Tourist
Recommended period: All year round, in the absence of any
Region: Lombardy
Province: Bergamo
Valle/area: hill

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scritto da David Perkins - ultima modifica il 12/09/2019

Brescia, one of the lesser-known cities in Lombardy

Lombardy, Brescia, Palazzo della Loggia

Piazza del Duomo or Piazza Paolo VI as it is currently called is one of the main square in the city of Brescia. The square overlooks the Broletto with the Torre del Pegol, the Rotonda and the Duomo Nuovo.

Broletto is the name of the Medieval Palace, it was built in '200. It was expanded later to incorporate the church of San Agostino. The façade of the very elegant building was restored in the nineteenth century. The term broletto comes from 'brolo' i.e. vegetable garden, the construction area was originally a vegetable garden with orchard. In the main courtyard you can admire a Botticino marble fountain from the '800 with engravings on the sides.

The Torre del Pegol or civic tower stands next to the building. The large balcony on the south side dates back to the 18th century while the large staircase to the east is embellished with beautiful frescoes. It still houses the prefecture, municipal and provincial offices.
La Rotonda, the Duomo Vecchio, is a beautiful ancient church that was erected on the remains of an early Christian cathedral. The entrance to the building is lower than street level and to enter it you need to go down the staircase.

The interior is very wide with high arches supported by large pillars. The funeral monument of Bishop Maggi with beautiful bas-reliefs is located in front of the entrance. Noteworthy are the towels and frescoes of the basilica, as well as the ancient organ of 1536 by Antegnati. Going down again you get to the crypt where you can still see columns of the original church.
This ancient church is very charming and welcoming.

More recent is the other religious temple, the Duomo Nuovo. It took two centuries to build it. The beginning was in the seventeenth century and in the long years of construction the style also changed. So the big building is a mixture of Baroque, Gothic and classicism. The great dome was the last part in 1825. Beautiful works of art embellish the interior and chapels.

scritto da Ralph Christie - ultima modifica il 06/09/2021

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Hotel Miralago

Bossico (7 Km) - Via Iv Novembre, 12

e-mail www +3935968008

B&B Al Borgo

Lovere (7 Km) - Via Antonio Gramsci, 43/ 45

e-mail www +3935962123

In Lovere, on scenic Lake Iseo, at the B & B "Al Borgo" you found a cozy and nice room. The entrance is independent, from Via Gramsci 43, in the center of the historic village of Lovere, one enters a small anteroom which gives access to a lovely double room with private bathroom, with hot drinks maker, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, mosquito nets , conditioned air. A few steps you can reach the lake and the Piazza del Porto or Piazza XIII Martiri, from where you can catch the boats that circumnavigate the Sebino Lake (Iseo), or you can access the different buses connecting Lovere to the Camonica Valley, Bergamo or Brescia. Distances between Lovere and Bergamo are 43 km away and towards Brescia 53 Km or 98 Km from Milan.

HOTEL AMBRA

Clusone (15 Km) - Via Querena 22

e-mail www +39346/21314

GREM BIKE HOSTEL

Premolo (16 Km) - Via Dell'Agro 5

e-mail www +393386274085

HOTEL MIGLIORATI

Castione della Presolana (17 Km) - Via Provinciale, 84 - Localita' Bratto

e-mail www +3934631133

B&B ARMONIE

Ranica (24 Km) - Via Colombo 18

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B&B Al Calicanto

Sorisole (27 Km) - Via Michelangelo Buonarroti, 2/B

e-mail www +3935/576626

Hotel Excelsior San Marco

Bergamo (28 Km) - Piazzale Repubblica, 6

e-mail www +3935366111

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Riserva Naturale Regionale Valpredina

Sovere (7 Km)

The nature reserve of Valpredina is located between 380 m and 1100 m above sea level. Since 1983 the entire area has been owned by the Italian Association of WWF, which still manages the reserve. The reserve covers an area of 37 hectares, where the Predina stream flows. The area can be visited and guided views are also organized.

Art and culture

Rocca Martinengo

Monte Isola (7 Km)

The Fortress of Martinengo or Castello stands on a rocky spur in Bergamo. It was built around the 14th century and from the fifteenth century it became the property of the Martinengo family, from which it also took its name. Its function was to spot possible attacks and to welcome the population. Today the castle is surrounded by greenery and you arrive along a stone road. It is currently in excellent condition.

Torre Martinengo

Monte Isola (7 Km)

The Martinengo Tower is part of the remains of the homonymous Castle. The building was built by the Oldofredi family and then moved on to the Martinengo, from which it also took its name. The Tower was last renovated in the fifteenth century. It has a square-based structure built of local stone.

Torre Foresti

Sovere (7 Km)

The Tower of the Forests of Sovere was built in the 13th century, for mainly military reasons. In the Middle Ages, the structure played a very important role for the inhabitants because it was in a nodal position of commercial traffic. Currently, the tower is in excellent state of preservation.

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I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fonteno

Fonteno

Navigazione Lago d'Iseo Srl

Costa Volpino (9 Km)

I.A.T. Lovere

Lovere (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Castro Lago d'Iseo (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Adrara San Martino

Adrara San Martino (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Adrara San Rocco

Adrara San Rocco (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Berzo San Fermo

Berzo San Fermo (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bianzano

Bianzano (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bossico

Bossico (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casazza

Casazza (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Costa Volpino

Costa Volpino (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Endine Gaiano

Endine Gaiano (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Grone

Grone (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lovere

Lovere (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Marone

Marone (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Monte Isola

Monte Isola (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Parzanica

Parzanica (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pianico

Pianico (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pisogne

Pisogne (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Predore

Predore (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ranzanico

Ranzanico (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Riva Di Solto

Riva di Solto (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sale Marasino

Sale Marasino (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Solto Collina

Solto Collina (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sovere

Sovere (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Spinone Al Lago

Spinone al Lago (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sulzano

Sulzano (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tavernola Bergamasca

Tavernola Bergamasca (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Viadanica

Viadanica (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vigano San Martino

Vigano San Martino (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Vigolo

Vigolo (5 Km)

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Visit Fonteno - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

Travel guides and videos

Cazzago San Martino (18,4Km)The Bornato Castle in Franciacorta

Alzano Lombardo (22,7Km)Excursion to M. Canto Alto dalla fraz. M. by Nese

Colere (24,5Km)Scalve Valley

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo Museums

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo, a medieval city

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo: a place of art and culture

Bergamo (27,5Km)Orio al Serio Airport — Bergamo — a bit of information part 1

Bergamo (27,5Km)Orio al Serio Airport — Bergamo — a bit of information part II

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo and the two cities

Bergamo (27,5Km)A visit to the oldest part of Bergamo

Bergamo (27,5Km)Bergamo, a city truly worthy of attention

Brescia (28,8Km)The Museums of Brescia

Brescia (28,8Km)The churches of Brescia

Brescia (28,8Km)Brescia, one of the lesser-known cities in Lombardy

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Solto Collina

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Endine Gaiano

Sovere

Pianico

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Spinone al Lago

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