GROSIO - prov. di Sondrio - Lombardy (5000 inhabitants, 650 s / m) is an ancient village with prehistoric (Park of rock engravings), Longodard, medieval (castles), located on the right of the Adda, at the entrance to Valgrosina and the Mortirolo, at the gates of the upper Valtellina.
The B&B is located along the main road (ex S. S. dello Stelvio) which crosses the whole Valtellina, in a southern position, that is, at the beginning of the town for those coming from Tirano.
Grosio is located between Tirano and Bormio
- 10 'after Tirano - Rhaetian railway station with the red Bernina train and terminus of the Italian railway
- 15 'before Bormio - all winter sports and thermal wellness centers Bagni Vecchi and Bagni Nuovi
- 60 km from Livigno - customs duty zone and ski paradise
- 37 km from S. ta Caterina Valfurva
- 50 km from the Gavia pass
- 40 km from the Stelvio pass
- 7 km from the Morelli Hospital in Sondalo,
- 1 km from the A2A hydroelectric company,
- 2 km from Bieffe Baxter-Medital Spa.
- 40 km from Sondrio, the capital
- 160 from Milan - Malpensa Airport and highways
- 140 from Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and highways.
Why choose Grosio for a holiday?
• Grosio is at central position from important turist resort: Bormio, Livigno, S. Caterina, Aprica, Teglio, St. Moritz. Also it is at strategic location for to reach the historical pass of cycling: Mortirolo o passo Foppa, Gavia, Stelvio, Bernina, Aprica, Verva.
• The location is approximately midway between Bormio and Tirano and it is possible within 15 min. to reach the ski slopes, ice-skating rings, the thermal bathing pool and the famous ancient roman thermal baths. Also in 10 min. visit Tirano and catch the red train of the Bernina pass and travel direct to Saint Moritz rising over 2000 m. and passing a fairyland of scenery.
• The antiquity of Grosio together with anthropological history demands recognitions for its prime importance in the Valtellina region.
• The mountain regions, Valgrosina, Valdidentro and Alpi Orobiche culminate at the Mortirolo pass, which offers uncontaminated atmosphere and great satisfaction to enthusiastic bush walkers, mountain climbers, bike riders.
• In Grosio it is possible to visit: the park of rock carvings with medieval castle evidence of continuous inhabitation of this region since prehistoric times. The “Rupe Magna” is the largest example of rock carving in the alpine area. Entry to the park is free, but to fully appreciate the history we recommended a guided tour. The “Villa Visconti Venosta” is a museum and library surrounded by a huge park with a well equipped playground for children. A museum of costumes and one of the uniforms of the Great War. The church of San Giorgio and San Giuseppe
Points of interest
* Distances as the crow flies