Tour of the Torri di Fraele in MTB

Total length of the excursion: 27 Km Total difference in height (uphill ): 1060 metres Indicative time of the excursion: 3h - 5h Difficulty: medium Picnic areas along the route: yes Route: The excursion starts from Eden Hotel**** and continues in the historical centre of Bormio in Piazza del Kuerc. Cross the town until you reach Bormio Golf and follow the cycle path that passes in front of the Church of San Gallo and leads to Premadio. After crossing the village of Premadio and arriving at Fior d'Alpe, initially take the sent. N199 and then the asphalt road that leads to the Torri di Fraele and the locality Cancano. The view of Valdidentro and Bormio is guaranteed. Past Lake Scale, where it is possible to practice sport fishing, cross the dam of Cancano and move to Solena passing in front of the Church of St. Erasmo. The route includes the return from Boscopiano along the sent. N145 and N184 until you reach the asphalted road of the Stelvio Pass. After passing the Bagni Vecchi di Bormio you return to the centre of Bormio. CURIOSITIES/POINTS OF INTEREST: - the ancient Torri di Fraele (1930 m.) were one of the strong points of the system of fortifications that had to protect the then County from frequent invasions. At that time they were the most advanced outpost of Bormio's defences and were constantly manned by guards who also took care of the safety of travellers crossing the Via Imperiale d'Alemagna. In fact, smoke signals were launched from their summit in case possible dangers were sighted. - The Fraele valley is characterised by the presence of two artificial lakes created by dams for hydroelectric production and is ideal for tourists looking for easy routes on foot or by mountain bike totally immersed in nature. (Val Trela, Val Alpisella, Monte Scale...) Download the PDF of the route from here