Discover all the routes and paths starting from the Astino Valley and from our B&B.
We live in a green oasis of peacefulness, which borders to the east with the spur of Colle della Benaglia, to the north with San Sebastiano and the Colli della Bastia and San Vigilio, and to the west with the hill dominated by Villa Bagnada and the Presati Castle.
We are in the heart of Bergamo and, despite being in a city, we are surrounded by nature. Our bed and breakfast is located in the Astino Valley, and there are several pedestrian and cycle routes that start from here and wind around the monastery in the Parco dei Colli di Bergamo, offering the opportunity to explore different directions. You can head east, towards the Longuelo district, or west, to discover the San Martino valley. Alternatively, you can take the road north to reach San Sebastiano, the fascinating hills of Bastia and San Vigilio or the historic center of Città Alta.
Circular route: from the Astino Monastery to San Vigilio
The route from the Astino Valley to San Vigilio is a pleasant and relaxing experience, suitable for everyone, including children. This route is approximately 7.5 kilometres long, and you can easily complete it in just under two hours. Along the entire route you will find clear signs that will guide you through the streets of the city.
The starting point of the route is located at the intersection of Via Sombreno and Via Rizzolo del Pascolo. From here, the route continues along Via Rizzolo del Pascolo, a narrow cobbled street that runs through a grove.
At the end of the small wood you will find yourself in Via San Sebastiano, an asphalt road that will lead you to the homonymous church. There you can admire the pleasant panorama of the surrounding hills and plains, and enjoy a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for an autumn walks.
We advise you to take a detour and, instead of following Via Orsarola behind the Church of San Sebastiano, take Via del Rione, a cobblestone staircase surrounded by fascinating dry-stone walls and panoramic stretches. From here, continue on the Via del Monte Bastia, which winds between stone walls and irregular boulders.
Your arrival point will be in San Vigilio.
To Sella di Madonna del Bosco through Bosco dell'Allegrezza
Starting from our b&b you can reach the Monastery of Astino, and from there you may begin walking a hilly route. This path is suitable for nature lovers to explore the local flora and discover the history of the fascinating Bosco dell'Allegrezza. You walk along the Via dell'Allegrezza, entering the Bosco dell'Allegrezza Nature Reserve, an area of considerable forestry importance, characterized by one of the few tall oak trees still present in the Lombardy region.
The total duration of this route is approximately 1 hour, making it accessible even to children. This trail is classified with an easy level of difficulty, with a length of 1.3 kilometers and a height difference of only 32 meters. Along the route, numbered trail signs are a useful and clear guide which allows hikers to fully enjoy this experience.
The arrival point of the Sella di Madonna del Bosco is Valbrembo, near the ATB bus line 10 stop.
Sentiero dei Monasteri
Starting from the Monastery of Astino, through a route with evocative landscapes, the Sentiero dei Monasteri (Path of the Monasteries) will lead you to the former female Benedictine monastery of Valmarina, current site of the Bergamo Hills Regional Park.
Starting from the Astino Monastery, head south-west along the path that winds through the surrounding nature. Walking through woods and hilly landscapes you’ll be able to admire the local flora and enjoy the peacefulness of this area. This path offers a panoramic view of the Bergamo Hills and the Astino Valley.
Reach the Via dell'Allegrezza, which will take you to the Bosco dell'Allegrezza Nature Reserve: this area is of considerable forestry importance as it contains a wide variety of trees, including chestnuts, oaks, hornbeams and alders.
This route winds through the woods and will take you to a crossroads with the cycle/pedestrian path. From there you can take the road that leads to Via Ramera and, once you have crossed the road, continue along path 910 uphill towards Colle dei Roccoli.
After a pleasant flat walk you reach Colle dei Roccoli, which will give you a panoramic view of the Valbrembo plain and Mount Linzone. From here, continue the descent along Via de Rione until you arrive behind the complex of the sixteenth-century church of San Sebastiano.
Starting from San Sebastiano, continue on the left onto Via Marieni and then onto Via Lavanderio, where you can admire an ancient public washhouse used in the past. Finally, you will find yourself in front of the former Benedictine female monastery of Valmarina. This monastery was built in 1150 and then abandoned by the nuns who moved to the city around 1400. In the late 1800s the complex, which had been transformed into a farmhouse, was sold to the Moroni Counts of Stezzano and in 1987 it became property of Bergamo Hills Regional Park.
If you are passionate about slow tourism and nature, it's time to book a stay at our b&b and walk along the historic streets of the city. So many surprises are waiting for you: check out our availability.
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