Located
in Schilpario (1.135 m asl),
in Scalve Valley, the far northeastern valley of the province of Bergamo.
Open
year-round.
Schilpario
is
65 Km away from Bergamo and Brescia, 60 Km from Milan Orio al Serio
International Airport (BGY), and from closest motorway toll station (A4,
exit Bergamo).
The village can be reached driving
through the Presolana Pass or through the very scenic Via Mala.
In the village see the
Ethnographic Museum, hosted in an old building on the bank of river Dezzo and the XVII Century Church of St.
Anthony of Padua with the bell tower topped with the statue of the
Saint, boasting paintings of Cifrondi and Querena and the marble
cenotaph of Cardinal Angelo Maj, born here.
Sporting
people can enjoy ice rink, cross-country ski rings, horseback riding,
climbing camp and extreme
activities Camp.
In
the vicinity:
Within
5 Km: starting points for Eastern Orobie Trail and pathways leading to
Alpine Refuges of Albani, Tagliaferri, del Vivione,…
4
Km away: Pianezza, entry point to the
valley of Gleno, with the ruins of the dams collapsed in 1923 causing
more than 600 victims.
12
Km away: the ravine of the
Via
Mala.
15
Km away: the ski-resort of Colere 2200, the Passes of Presolana and
Vivione linking the Scalve and the Camonica valleys.
20
Km away: Boario Spa Resort.
24
Km away: Rovetta with the old centre and the House of
Fantoni, a museum
boasting many sketches, drawings and models of the famous family of
wood-carvers and cabinet-makers.
26
Km away: Clusone with the Square of the Clock (old astronomic clock of
1583) and the Oratory of Disciplini with frescoes of late ‘400, among
which are the very famous Trionfo della Morte (Death’s Triumph) e
Danza Macabra (Macabre
Dance).
28 Km
away: the ski-resorts of Monte Pora and Montecampione have ski lifts for
downhill skiing, tracks for cross-country skiing, ice-skating rinks.
Villa
Soliva is located in
a very sunny and quiet area of the village a few minutes away from the
centre. The
apartment feature one double sleeping-room, one room with twin beds,
one large fully furnished kitchen with double sofa bed, bathroom and
balcony overlooking the area.
The
apartment has individual heating equipment and collection of books.
Self Catering (1 apartment, max capacity 6 beds)
