MTB - Tour of the Towers of Fraele

Helpful facts

Total length of the hike: 27 km

Total elevation gain in ascent: 1060 meters

Approximate time of the hike: 3h - 5h

Difficulty: medium

Picnic areas along the route: yes

Route:

The hike begins at Miramonti Park Hotel**** and continues into the historic center of Bormio at Piazza del Kuerc. It goes through the built-up area until it reaches Bormio Golf and follows the bicycle path that passes in front of the Church of San Gallo and leads to Premadio. After crossing the built-up area of Premadio and reaching Fior d'Alpe, you initially take the sent. N199 and then the asphalt road that leads to the Torri di Fraele and the village of Cancano. The view of Valdidentro and Bormio is guaranteed. After passing Lake delle Scale, where sport fishing is possible, we cross the Cancano dam and move on to Solena passing in front of the Church of Sant'Erasmo. The route involves returning from Boscopiano along the sent. N145 and N184 until arriving on the paved Stelvio Pass road. Passing the Bagni Vecchi di Bormio, we return to downtown Bormio.

CURIOSITIES/POINTS OF INTEREST:

- The ancient Fraele Towers (1930 m) were one of the strong points of the system of fortifications that was meant to protect the then Contado from frequent invasions. They were at that time the most advanced outpost of Bormio's defenses and were constantly manned by guards who also looked after the safety of travelers crossing the Via Imperiale d'Alemagna. Indeed, smoke signals were launched from their summit in case possible dangers were spotted.

- The Fraele valley is characterized by the presence of two artificial lakes created by the damming of dams for hydroelectric production and is ideal for tourists looking for easy hiking or mountain biking trails totally immersed in nature. (Val Trela, Val Alpisella, Monte Scale..).

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