MELLO BLOCCO AND VAL DI MELLO BOULDERING MEETING
Melloblocco, in the heart of Masino valley, is one of the largest bouldering meeting in the world.
The reasons for its success are the need for wilderness and natural beauty, the wish to meet boulderers from all over the world and to enjoy sport outdoors.
- WHAT TO DO IN VAL MASINO AND VAL DI MELLO
- WHERE TO SLEEP IN VAL MASINO AND VAL DI MELLO
- HOW TO GET TO VAL MASINO AND VAL DI MELLO
Filorera, Sasso Remenno, Val di Mello are the main locations of this event in the Masino Valley.
Bouldering, literally climbing on boulders, meets all these requirements, with minimal environmental impact and strong integration with the most advanced models of sustainable land development.
Right from the start, the non-competitive side of the event was especially appreciated, gathering hundreds and thousands of young boulderers, older climbers and mountaineers from all corners of the world.
VAL DI MELLO PARADISE FOR CLIMBERS
Val di Mello is vehicle-free climbing paradise thanks to the vertiginous granite walls with popolar names: Il Pricipizio degli Asteroidi, Luna Nascente, Kundalini, Il Giardino delle Bambine Leucemiche are some of the epic walls in the valley.
Following the path beside the river, it is easy to find beautiful spots perfect to a great picture, bouldering or for a fresh bath in the blue and clear water.
The first part of the valley is a great excursion also for family. Few mountain houses offer a place for lunch or dinner with typical local products.
Trekkers that love nature and wild itineraries can walk for hours until huts (rifugio Allievi is the biggest structure in Val di Mello), bivouacs and peaks up in the mountains.
Remarkble is the epic Sentiero Roma, a long trial from Bagni Masino to Filorera (or even longer leaving from Novate Mezzola in Valchiavenna).
SASSO REMENNO DI BIGGEST STONE OF EUROPE
In the middle of the Masino Valley, beside the main road to San Martino, it is located the Sasso Remenno the biggest boulder in Europe.
This monolithic has a volume of hal million of cube meters. Climbers have the opportunity to choose different level of difficulty, for beginners and experts, and enjoy here this outdoor activity.
The area is became also a training center for Mountain Club and Mountain Rescue Team.
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WHAT TO DO IN VAL MASINO AND IN THE NEARBY REGION
AROUND THE VALLEY
1. Climbing, Alpinism and Ice climbing.. you need just to choose a location around you.
2. Save the date of the Melloblocco an internationl bouldering meeting.
3. Sleep in the panoramic mountain houses of the valley, Ponti, Allievi, Omio, Gianetti.
4. Climb the epic walls of the val di Mello.
5. Hike along the "Sentiero Roma" a trail of 5 days around the high passes of the Masino valley (high level EE).
6. Relax in the Bagni Masino Therme.
7. Family escursion and pic-nic in Predarossa.
8. Admire the skyrunners during the world famous Kima Trophy.
9. Climbing and Alpinism on the Piz Badile group.
IN THE NEARBY REGION
1. Vertemate Franchi Palace, in the town of Prosto, a fascinating villa of the XVI century, with an italian garden.
2. Discover the panoramic village of Soglio, the terrace of Val Bregaglia.
3. Don't miss the "Notte Rosa" Acquafraggia waterfall festival, every year in July.
4. Hike on the log and historical trails of Via Bregaglia.
5. Visit the beautiful town of Chiavenna.
6. Ski, Freeride and Trekking in St. Moritz and in Engadin.
WHERE TO SLEEP IN VAL MASINO - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS
The Val Masino offers fewer hotels and holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation also in a villages of the Valtellina and reach the Valmasino for a day trip.
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HOW TO GET TO VAL MASINO AND VAL DI MELLO
Val Masino is valley in Italy and is located in Valtellina, above the village of Ardenno that it is reachble also by train.
Ardenno is connected by bus to San Martino Val Masino. By Car, from Ardenno (SS38), follow directions to Val Masino. Val di Mello is not reachble by car in summer (a parking area is available in San Martino Val Masino and Val di Mello is connected with a shuttle bus service).
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SAGRA DEI CROTTI FOOD FESTIVAL IN CHIAVENNA
The Sagra dei crotti is an annual festival taking place in Chiavenna, in the second week-end of September. It is a great kermess of cultural, gastronomic and folkloristic events.
The "crotti" are natural caves and characteristic meeting points where it is possible to enjoy the typical flavours and traditions of Valchiavenna.
Taste wine and local food in these typical rural architectures built among stones.
“Andem a Crot” is a gastronomic tour, part of the Sagra sei crotti, that takes you around Chiavenna visting many of the private crotti.
You can taste local food and some of Valtellina’s Doc wines in a characteristic glass (called “quartin – mezz” 1/4liter ½ liter..) which you can take home as souvenir.
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"Walking in the village, with the typical glass of the festival, following our "Andem a Crot" food itinerary."
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WHAT TO VISIT IN CHIAVENNA DURING THE SAGRA DEI CROTTI
1. Buy a ticket of one of the "Andem a Crot" food itineraries.
2. Visit the the museums of the village with a special reduction.
3. Dance the whole evening in the Pratogiano area.
4. Taste the famous Bresaola or Brisaola, delicious local salted beef.
WHAT TO VISIT IN CHIAVENNA AND IN THE NEARBY AREA
IN THE VILLAGE
1. Walking in the medieval pedestrian streets, with squares and bridges over the river Mera, richs of bars and shops.
2. Visit the Collegiata church of San Lorenzo and the cloister with the Museum of the Treasury, containing "Peace" precious gospelcover of gold and gems.
3. The Mulino Bottonera, a mill of the nineteenth century water-powered.
4. Half day in the nature. A trekking from Piazza Castello to the Botanical Park of Paradiso and to the natural park of glacial phenomena "Marmitte dei Giganti".
5. Of Course don't miss to visit the Crotti, typical natural caves with restaurant.
6. Taste the famous Bresaola or Brisaola, delicious local salted beef.
7. Save the date of the "Sagra dei Crotti" food festival. Every year in September.
IN THE NEARBY AREA
1. The Acquafraggia waterfall in Piuro, an amazing spectacle of the nature.
2. Vertemate Franchi Palace, in the town of Piuro (5km from Chiavenna), a fascinating villa of the XVI century, with an italian garden.
3. The panoramic village of Pianazzola, above Chiavenna.
4. Canyoning adventure in river of Val Bodengo.
5. The log and historical trails of Via Spluga and Via Bregaglia.
6. Bike to the Como lake. 25 km from Chiavenna following a new bike road, beside river Mera and lake Novate.
7. Ski, Freeride and Alpinism in Madesimo and Valle Spluga.
WHERE TO SLEEP IN CHIAVENNA - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS
Chiavenna is the main town of the valley that offers fewer hotels and a good number of holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation also in others villages of the valley.
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HOW TO GET TO CHIAVENNA
Located between the Como lake and the Maloja and Spluga Passes, Val Chiavenna is reachble by car driving on the 36ss road.
The main town Chiavenna is well connected by busses to Switzerland (Splugen, St. Moritz and Lugano) and by train to Milan.
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The security while hiking in the mountains is the first step , to fully enjoy your vacation in the Alps.
Each activity in the alpine region can be carried out by taking advantage of the service of an Alpine Guide Official (for all levels of difficulty) or Mountain Official Companion ( trekking and hiking ) members of the international UIAA www.theuiaa.org
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A GOOD INSURANCE FOR YOUR SAFE HOLIDAY ON THE ALPS
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS BEFORE TAKING ON ANY HIKE OR MOUNTAIN CLIMBING :
1_ Read up in detail.
2_ Assess your skills and physical condition.
3_ Make sure the weather conditions and their evolution , which can be very rapid.
4_ Communicate your itinerary to friends, family and accommodation.
5_Leave equipped , always with warm clothing and jackets for wind and water. Wear shoes appropriate to the type of soil.
6_ Developing a map of the area, an LED head lamp , a camera with flash (useful in case of emergency ) , a compass , a knife and a lighter.
7_ Drinks and adequate food in the excursion program .
8_ Remember that at low temperatures , the batteries of electronic devices can run out quickly .
9_ In case of emergency or danger call immediately the rescue system by the alarm number 112.
10_ If you have a smartphone with gps, keep in mind to download an app to know everywhere the coordinates of your position. The best format is in grades-minutes-seconds, for example: 46°20' 11" N / 9° 30' 12" E
11_ In winter Freeride and Ski trip have to pratice with anti-avalanche equipments Artva/Shovel/Sonde and if possible Avalanche Airbag.
The currency in vigure in all countries is the Euro, with the exception of Switzerland and Liechstein where there is the Swiss Franc CHF, although the euro is generally accepted. However, we recommend to make my change at bank offices or exchange counters officers.
Major credit cards and ATM, are accepted almost everywhere. In the small mountain villages and in remote mountain huts, it is often only accepted cash.
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