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Monte Isola, as its name says, is a mount situated on an island dividing the From the provincial road Brescia-Darfo, about 3 km far from Zone, you Cognolo Mount is the destination of this itinerary, and can be reached The Park of Santissima is a natural oasis rich in art and history. The Oglio river has represented since the ancient times a border between into two parts, the east side in the Brescia province and the west reach Cislano, the village where you find the entrance to the regional Re- either from Provaglio d’Iseo or from Iseo. It is situated at the foot of Barbisone Mount and is the green lung of the territories and people. During the Roman empire its flow divided the dif- side in the province. serve of the Erosion Pyramids. The route described here, however, starts from the Monastery of Pe- village of . ferent “municipia” (towns); then it became the border between Byzantines Monte Isola is one of the “Most beautiful Italian Villages” and its the biggest There, a parking, a pic nic area, a play ground and a reception centre ter in Lamosa in Provaglio. It is possible to have walks on the terraces built in ancient times by the and Longobards and in the Middleage it was the border among Munici- inhabited lake island in . Its surface is of 4.5 sq km, its perimeter of (equipped with a multitasking room for didactic activities, used also as After having parked the car in one of the wide parking lots of the tireless Dominican monks, who used to grow officinal plants, vines and palities. 9 km and it is 600 mt high. Along its slopes and on the lake side there are tourist information office) are available for the visitors. Monastery, you go to the centre of the village walking along via Olimpia olive trees there. The river flows for 154 km, and you may go along it from the Lake Iseo to 11 villages connected to each other through narrow streets, where just The reserve has got a surface of about 21 hectars and a height between (the first on the left coming from Iseo) until the corner of via Olimpia and On the top of the hill, the view opens over an impressive scenery giving a the point in which it flows into the Po river. public busses and motorbikes are allowed to drive: cars are not allowed, 400 and 600 mt on the sea level. The reserve was created in 1984 and is via Cavour, where you turn left. 360° view of Franciacorta. The Oglio belongs to two different Regional Parks: the northern and the with the ecception of public utility cars. called after the form that the morenic deposits of sand, stones and rocks The narrow street is slightly rising and, after a few steps, crosses via Cas- The church of Santissima is situated there and is an ancient Dominican southern. Spring is the best time to visit Monte Isola, when it is not too warm and has taken during the centuries. They turned, in fact, into stone pyramids of tello, that borders on the right the residential area, and on the left the im- convent that, in spate of its decay, still appears in all its elegance. The typical landascape of the river basin has got two main characteristics: it is possible to have nice walks enjoying pleasant wheather conditions. up to 30 mt of height with huge rocks on their tops looking like protecting pressive mount, with olive trees cultivations. At the foot of the mount of the park of Santissima, there is a walking and the landscape alternates on both sides between flat fields and the typical BRESCIA IN DI MERIGHI PATRICKVETRINA

However, the island is amazing in every season and the ferry service works shields. This protection action increases thanks to a film of clay wrapping After the last houses, the road bends to the left and turns into a beautiful cycling path that goes around the whole perimeter of the mount. flora of a river valley. Together with the environmental aspects of the area, GRAFICO E FOTOGRAFIE:PROGETTO every night and day 12 months per year. the pyramid, that clay has been transported to the sides of the structure cobblestone path leading steeply through the woods to the archaelogic The start is on the east side of Vittorio square, in front of the the historic and architectural rests of the area are worth visiting. The most common itinerary consists of the tour of the island starting from by water. area of the Oldofredi Castle (XI century) and the church of San Rocco (XIX bulleting board showing the itinerary. First of all the fortified structures belonging to the defence system built Peschiera Maraglio. The erosion process, basically due to the weather, is continuous and its century). The path is a dirt road and it is relaxing from the physical and technical along the river. Following the lake coast road clockwise, a walk through the olive trees (in effects visible in the space of a dozen of years. Turning left, after the bulletin board showing the flora and fauna of the point of view, it is ideal for walks, running, cycling and working out in the The area described below is situated in the North Oglio Regional Park and this part of the route you may see fish strung on wires to dry) leads to Sen- Inside the reserve there is a circular path in the wood suitable for any area, you continue on a flat path, along a row of tall cypresses, until you 16 equipped areas for professional and amateur sportpeople of every age. involves the area south of the Lake Iseo, therefore this is the area in which sole, from there you may admire the small island of Saint Paul; then, the walker but we advice not to take little children or elderly people not used reach a group of houses, there the path bends to the left and starts rising Otherwise you can relax with the sounds and parfumes of nature, reading the river springs. path becomes steeper and goes to Menzino, with the impressive Castle of to walking. On the path some information boards are available to let the again. After two hairpin bends the itinerary leads to the ancient church of the information about the flora and fauna of the area, and admiring the The itinerary starts from the bridge dividing the village of from Oldofredi-Martinengo. visitors understand the erosion process of the pyramids and giving some Madonna del Corno (XVI century), situated steeply over Provaglio d’Iseo landscape from the various scenic points. . It is not possible to go along the river in this part of the itinerary Continuing northward, you meet the little village of Sinchignano, where details about the area. (427 mt). Along the route you find the country church of Santolino and the Hydrau- because there are some private properties and there is no path available. you can admire the Saint Charles church (XVII century). Going on you The regional reserve of the Zone Pyramids of Erosion is always open with a The small churchyard, with horse chestnut trees, has got an impressive lic Tower that, through a system of communicating vessels provided water A beautiful option is the cycling path “Brescia-Paratico” (many road signs reach Siviano, the countytown of the island, which is a fortified Medieval free entrance. It is possbile to book guided tours with a naturalistic guide, view over the Sebino peat bogs and the wide morenic amphitheatre at to an historic garden nearby. of the indicate this path) that crosses a partly flat and village with towerhouses and narrow streets. calling the Comunità Montana of the Sebino of Brescia, with seat in Sale the foot of Sebino Mount. To keep on with a more challenging training after having completed this partly hill territory going along the Oglio basin and the railway Paratico- From here the most ready and willing can take a challenging rising path to Marasino (tel. 030/986314). You go on along the path for about a hundred metres, then you turn left itinerary, you could try the rising path along via Santissima, always starting Palazzolo s/O. go to the ancient villages of Cure and Masse, well-known for their home- We advice to visit the pyramids in autumn to enjoy the amazing colours in another path (whose first part is less steep) that rises up to the wood. from the bulleting board. The path is completely paved and crosses the suburbs and countryside made “Monte Isola Salami”. From Cure, then, a stone path takes, in ten mi- of nature. Going along you will find some hunting lodges, on the left of them a path It is a partly paved rising road that, after going along the Santella near Paratico, and Palazzolo s/O, arriving near the river, where we nutes walking, to the Sanctuary of Madonna of the Ceriola that, domina- Avoid rainy or snowy periods because the path could be dangerous. descends through a chestnut wood. After the wood you easily reach the dell’Inganni, goes on to the top of the park near the convent. established, in Palazzolo main square. ting from the top of the mountains, offers a breathtaking view to its The saint George Church in Cislano is worth a visit. It is situated near the Missionary Cross, with a breathtaking view over the landscape. The return, all descending, goes back to Vittorio Veneto square. The farmhouses, the cultivated land and the industrial archaeology, tourists. entrance to the Regional reserve and dates back to the XII century, it has Going back in the direction of the church of Madonna del Corno, on The itinerary is a complete proposal for a daily healthy traning for younger witness of the end of a past era, are typical of this itinerary. The tourists who stop in Siviano, could then take the descent to Carzano. been restored in 1400 and has got an amazing external of Saint the left not far from the churchyard, following for a while the itinerary and elder people and it is ideal for quite walks for the inhabitants and visi- We advice on being particularly careful to the road signs when cy- From there there is a great view over the Loreto island. George killing the dragon. The fresco has been ascribed to Giovanni da “Proai-Golem” (path CAI n° 290), you reach the top of the Cognolo Mount tors of the area. cling through the residential area of Capriolo to avoid taking the wrong Going back to the coast route, the itinerary leads back to Peschiera Mara- , a Gentile di Fabriano’s disciple; in the painting, among the other (674 mt), with an amazing view over the Iseo lake. direction. On the way back the itinerary has a double indication, “Paratico” glio. The itinerary is available for cyclists and it is worth the effort. figures you may see ’s profile. The return path is the same described above. and “Lake Iseo”, but the destination is the same. Length: 3 km. (the periplus) – 5,19 km (the itinerary Length: 9 km Length: 1 km Length: 5 km in the park) Length: 11 km Time: 3 hours walking Time: 1 hour Time: 2 or 3 hours on foot Time: 1,5 hour on foot – 40 min by bike Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes Users: walkers and cyclists Users: walkers Users: walkers and cyclists (by moutain bikes) Users: walkers and cyclists Users: cyclists

2 Ancient Valeriana Road 4 Peat bogs of Sebino 6 The waterfalls itinerary 8 MoUnt orfano 10 Vello - Toline Lake Iseo and Franciacorta

Recently redeveloped by the Province of Brescia with a project of the Mountain Community of Sebino, the itinerary for walkers and cyclists Vello- Toline is used by many visitors during the weekend. The itinerary has a scenic view over the Iseo Lake and it is one kilometre For the area of Brescia the ancient road Valeriana, piedmont way of uncer- The natural reserve “Peat bogs of Sebino” is a reserve belonging to the Re- The Waterfalls itinerary, a particularly interesting path from the natural- It is an isolated mount near the southern border of Franciacorta, and it is far from the first coast tunnels of the coast street Iseo-. However, it tain origin, had been the only passage towards Camonica Valley and the gione and it is situated south of the Iseo Lake. ist point of view, runs through the Valle Gaina in the town of Monticelli part of , , and Cologne municipalities. runs at a lower level than the coast street. It goes along the lake, with tun- north for thousands of years. The reserve is the biggest and most important, from the ecologic point of Brusati. Crossing Monteorfano is a pleasant walk accessible to all. nels and rest stops, starting from Vello of Marone and finishing in Toline It was totally restored to be used as tourist itinerary a short time ago, and view, damp area of the province of Brescia. The path runs along a little canyon eroded by a stream flowing in the area The itinerary is easy, with slight differences of height and an accessible of Pisogne. From the cemetery of Vello, walking or cycling, you go over it is a place where landscape, art and history meet each other harmoni- It consists of an area of 360 hectars, formed by ponds and groves of reeds and by a series of small waterfalls. walking time. The excursion can be made in every season, even if spring the centre of the village. After the first tunnel, you still go along the lake, ously. surrounded by fields, roads and houses. The itinerary starts from the very little parking of a village called Gaina, and autumn are the better periods for such a trip. crossing the engraved groove of Valle Finale, to reach the little headland The itinerary goes along the inland of the Brescia side of the lake, starting It comprehends: the Lame, (a vast area of embanked ponds, caused by where a white and pink sign is used to indicate the road, going through From Rovato, following the given directions, you go up the cobblestone of Punta delle Croci Bresciane. The return itinerary is the same as the one from Iseo (Pilzone village) and reaching Pisogne, through the following the digging for peat in the bog), the Lamette (a kind of peat laguna in the the fields and arriving to the narrow but striking stream of water. road that, from the Sanctuary of Madonna of Saint Stephen (XIV century) described above. Before leaving Vello, the XV century church of the Ce- municipalities: , , Marone and Zone. north, on the lake), some pools situated on the south and west (this pools There are two recommended itineraries, but the one here described is in- leads to the Convent of SS. Annunciata, situated in a beautiful position metery is worth a visit. Furthermore, during the walk you will enjoy won- The Valeriana is still mostly a muletrack, but in some parts it consists of dirt are 10-15 mt deep as a results of the excavation of clay deposits, the water dicated as “expert walkers option”, for the going itinerary, and as “option with a scenic view. From the churchyard of the Convent you take the derful views of the lake and the sorrounding rocks. From the engraved and paved road while some other parts are still of cobblestone as origi- is clear and fishing is allowed in some of them), some lawns and cultivated B” for the return. concrete road northward and in about ten minutes, after going over the groove of Valle Finale you may see, on the other side of the lake, the rock nally. fields nearby. The path goes down to the stream through a little canyon, after passing S. Michael church (X-XV century), you arrive to the war memorial of Ro- scenic view of the “Bögn di Zorzino”. The road is delimited by a wall of stones and it is indicated with a yellow Any disturb that could damage the flora and the fauna of the area is for- by a niche with a Madonna and encountering the flow of the stream every vato. and brown V. bidden in the reserve. now and then while walking, you reach the first metal stairs on the left of You go down to the near pool and to the dirty road below coming from Length: 10 km (there and back) It is not hard to walk along Valeriana road until Marone, going through the Taking pets, throwing garbage and walking out the given paths is strictly the waterfall. Then, you continue along sides of rock stratifications and, Coccaglio. You take the dirt road for a while and then you turn to the right Time: 2 hours walking (there and back) villages of Maspiano, Gandizzano and Massenzano, situated above Sale forbidden. crossing with the help of chains and metal rungs a narrow gorge eroded in a path that goes, through a wood of black pines, to the wooden cross Users: walkers and cyclists Marasino. The most common itinerary to visit the reserve starts from the parking of by water, you reach another waterfall at the end of the valley. in Coccaglio (315 mt). From here on, the path becomes steeper and steeper until the Cross of the Monastery of Saint Peter in Lamosa in Provaglio d’Iseo (XI century). You then go up on the left around the waterfall using a long chain: this Then, you go down to the old farmhouse Genovesina, and you start to go Zone (903 mt). The east side hills, at this height, are full of chestnut trees Going down the dirt road between the Monastery and the provincial is the hardest part of the itinerary, in which visitors should be very care- up again along the nearby to arrive to a Madonnina, and finally 11 Botanical garden woods, olive trees cultivations and morenic terraces carved by dry rock street to Iseo and, crossing a wooden bridge under the railway bridge, ful. After a while the path turns left leaving the stream behind, to reach it reach the Cross in Erbusco, situated at 381 mt of height. walls. you will walk along a cultivated field, at the end of which you reach the again after a while, arriving to a striking waterfall. Near the waterfall there The trip continuously goes up and down. The Botanical Garden is in Ome, in the Fus Valley. It was born thanks to the After the cross of Zone you take the road to Pisogne and walk for about provincial street. is a head carved in a rock called “Mostasù”. The view over the plain is very beautiful from both sides: Rovato and Gruppo Micologico (Mycology Group) of Ome with the aim of growing half an hour through woods of Norway spruces and beeches, and fields in From here there is a high view over the ponds through a path opened You go up the metal ladder on the left of the waterfall and, going over Coccaglio on the south-east side, and Cologne on the other side in the conifers because of the importance these trees have always had in human the upper part and farms and grazins closer to the valley. among the vegetation to protect the Reserve from the noise of cars. it, you reach a glade. From here you complete the itinerary following the west, while Erbusco is situated in the east on the sweet morenic hills of history and traditions. The litteral meaning of conifer is “cones taker” and The trip is exstremely striking with a view of the Iseo Lake and the sor- At the end of this path you reach the entrance to the Reserve and following “option B” path. Sebino. derives from the form of the fruit in which the seeds of these plants are rounding mountains. the bridges and the gangways crossing, you arrive to a pond. The Waterfalls itinerary is practicable in every season of the year, but The up and down route goes down to the concrete road that comes from hidden. All the seven conifer existing in nature are collected in The ancient Valeriana road can be defined as a “devotional itinerary”. On its Here using the given signs, going firslty along some fishing pools, then spring and summer are the best periods to walk there. Cologne and goes along it for a little while. You bend to the left on the the Botanical garden. The park has got a surface of about 4 hectars and route there is, in fact, an impressive number of little churches, sanctuaries, along some fields and finally crossing another gangways area on water, We advice you to avoind this path in rainy days. road following it for about 150 mt, then you turn right in a path going up is recommended if you want to relax, have fun and study in the quiet at- monasteries, hermitages and chapels, dating back to different historical you will reach the way back to the Monastery. The use of short ropes and snap-hooks is highly advised. to the cross of Cologne. mosphere of a natural park. The botanical garden is open and with free periods. The ticket costs 1,00 euro per person and it is available at the vending Going down to the centre of a visit to the Sanctuary of A few steps after the cross, the trip reaches the highest point of Monte entrance and can be reached from via Valle, westerly of the centre of Ome. This devotional aims were once places in which wanderers and pilgrims machines at the entrance. Madonna della Rosa is recommended. Orfano of 452 mt. There is not a fixed itinerary inside the park but tourists and visitors are could have a rest and refreshment. For groups from 6 people the visit should be booked calling the following It has been built in 1400, after the apparition of the Blessed Virgin, near a You go down first and then on a flat path going to the not far cross of free to walk in it as they like. Near the park an equipped pic nic area is Nowadays, these places just give more historical importance to that an- number: 030/9823141 tower which could probably be the rest of a more ancient castle. Zocco, which is the destination of the trip; to return you take the same available. For the tourist interested in it, going over the park it is possible cient itinerary. The Sanctuary is decorated with votive . route back. to follow a path to the Gandovere spring (1 or 2 hours). Map of the territory - Tourism itineraries Length: 24.5 km Length: 4 km Length: 3 km Length: about 17 km Park surface: 4 hectars Time: 9 hours Time: 2 or 3 hours walking Time: 2 or 3 hours Time: 4 hours (there and back) Time: as you like Users: walkers Users: walkers Users: walkers Users: walkers Users: walkers