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Justafew kilometersfrom Bresciacity, theTrompiaValleyrisesup, withitsmountainsandtypical alpinelandscape,naturalsetting ofthedailyroutineofapopulationbased onmineworkingandsteelindustry, onfarmanimalsandoncultivation oflandsandwoods. Todaythisareaoffersagood opportunitytodiscoverthesecretsoffarmertradition, ironminingandincandescent metalmanufacturing,inaddition toaskiingdistrict,locatedat 2000metersofaltitude, only50kmfromthecitycentre. Liveanunforgettableexperience goingthroughtheIronandMining Route,theSacredandArtRoute andTheWoodTellroutes, combinedwithexpertand passionateoperators.Enjoyyourselfonourskiruns,inwinter,orwalkinginthewonderfulsettingofmountainsduringgoodweather.Usetheoccasiontotasteourareathroughscents,coloursandrustictastesofourtypicaldishes.

We are waiting for you in the Trompia Valley along the Iron Route!

I N T H E T R O M P I A V A L L E Y

5HOLIDAYIN TASTES

“…TheTrompiaValleyiscoveredby

perfumedwoodsandgrassyfields[…]

stretchedsincemillenniumsonits

greateconomicfortune:iron-deposits[…]

Soilandrockmassesthatformthesurrounding

mountainswere,inremotestprehistory,aseabed.

Evennow,theypreserveintactsmallfossiltreasures,thatsurfacehereandthere

betweenrocks.”

HOW TO REACH US

BY CARMotorway A4 Milan-Venice:recommended exit from Milan: “Ospitaletto”recommended exit from Venice:”Brescia Ovest”follow road signs “Valle Trompia”

BY TRAINRailroad station “Brescia” on the line Milan-Venice

BY BUSPublic transport station S.I.A.

BY PLANEAirport:Bergamo (Orio al Serio)VeronaMilan

USEFUL INFORMATIONTravel Bureau of Valle TrompiaCompound of Cloisters of S. Maria degli AngeliVia S. Francesco d’Assisi - Gardone V.T.Tel. +39 030 8337493 Mail turismo@cm.valletrompia.it - Web www.laviadelferro.it

Tourist Information and Museum Booking CenterOf Camonica Valley - Trompia Valleyc/o Youth - Point CTSVia N. Tommaseo, 2/a - BresciaTel. +39 030 8337495 - +39 030 2809556Fax +39 030 8910999Skype cup-vt.vc - Mail cup@cm.valletrompia.itWeb cultura.valletrompia.it/musei

Opening timeMonday-Friday 9:00 -13:00/15:00-18:00Saturday 9:00-13:00Telephone availability - Cell. +39 345 3422015 Saturday 15:00-18:00 - Sunday 9:00-13:00

Web www.provincia.brescia.it/turismowww.turismobrescia.it - www.bresciatourism.it

Infopoint Brescia CentreVia Trieste, 1 - P.zza Paolo VI - BresciaTel. +39 030 2400357

Infopoint StationPiazzale Stazione - BresciaTel. +39 030 8378559

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TIO of Brescia ProvincePalazzo MartinengoPiazza del Foro, 6 - BresciaTel. +39 030 3749916

GASTRONOMY

LEISURE TIME

THE IRON AND MINING ROUTEEnjoy a unique experience in the underground tunnels of disused mines, discover the world of fusion and the processing of iron hammers by visiting the magli and the blast furnace and admiring artifacts made by ValleTrompia artisans in the Museum of Weapons and Arm Traditions of Gardone V.T. Numerous and precious works will astonish visitors of all ages.

THE WOOD ROUTEIn order to rediscover rural tradition of our mountains, the tour starts from the Etnographic Museum of Lodrino.During beautiful season the path goes outside along beautiful trails where you can relive historical activities prevalent in this area (wolves hunting, coal production, etc) and major events in the history of the twentieth century, such as the Great War and the Resistance.

A red thread relates the town of Brescia with the Valley,

both from artistical and cultural point of view, with a series

of monumental buildings including some prestigious medieval towers

which have been converted to showcase areas and the Pietro Malossi

Home Museum situated in Ome.Furthermore, a devotional itinerary

made by parishes, cathedrals, churches, hermitages and sanctums allows visitors to admire exquisite

paintings and frescos that come from the Ferramola, Moretto and

Romanino’s school.But the real enticement of religious

tourism in the valley is given bythe Pope Paul VI’s Native Home in

Concesio and the Paul VI’s Collection of Contemporary Art, that houses

some international artists, like Chagalle, Picasso, Dalì,

Magritte and many more.

The landscapes of the high Valley are framed by the mountain peak settings of Dosso Alto, Alpe Pezzeda, Colombine, Muffetto, Maniva and Guglielmo, where the monument to the Redeemer and the bronze sculpture dedicated to Pope Paul VI stand out.In these peaks, nature reveals itself in all its majesty, along routes with rhododendrons and marmots, small alpine lakes, hill countries and woods far away from traffic and city noise.A place of particular interest is the Wide Area of Valgrigna Mountains, which is situated between the Trompia Valley and Camonica Valley, characterized by a unique cultural heritage, certified by Mesolithic Period proofs.For those who love stars, we recommend also the Astronomical Observatory on San Bernardo hill in Lumezzane.

The natural landscape of the high Trompia Valley, together with its proximity to Brescia city,

makes it the favourite destination for tourists who like nature and

open air sports.The skiing district Maniva Ski

with ski runs suitable to all degrees of difficulty, snowpark

and bobsled track represents an irresistible enticement for

the skiers who can also practice alpine skiing, ice skating and

walking with snow shoe.During good weather on our

mountains is possible walking through excursionistic paths

with varying degrees of difficulty and length (among these, the famous 3V Path, that crosses

the three main valleys of Brescia), horse-riding or cycling,

practice Nordic walking, go fishing, training with mountain bike

on mountain paths and the Mountain Bike Park Pezzeda tracks,

face rock climbings for amateurs and experts.

Real flagship and absolute pride of dairy production of the Trompia Valley is the homemade cheese Valtrompia D.O.P., derived from homemade and traditional milk production that comes from villages on our hills.Made by ancent methods and made more tasty with an addiction of a pinch of saffron, this full and strong flavor cheese can combine with formagelle, ricotta, butter of alpine hut, blue goats, stracchini and caciotte.Apart from cheese, honey and jamsrigorously biological and of high quality, mushrooms, chestnuts, mixed berries and peaches can’t be missed. International fairs and places where is possible to taste fruits and traditional dishes of the area are numerous, like casoncelli bresciani and traditional skewer with polenta e osei combined with savoury handmade cold cuts and homemade sausages.

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