Sunny Valley – Canyon – Edelweiss Cave

Nature loop trail for trekking

A trekking excursion to discover the majesty of the Canyon
and the historical-naturalistic curiosities of the Edelweiss Cave

Circular route starting and finishing at Sunny Valley , an enchanting plateau, sunny both in summer and winter, crowned by the most important peaks of the Alta Valtellina, including Pizzo Tresèro and Cima Sobretta .

The trail, suitable for trekking, is of medium difficulty with some steep downhill sections (S564)
The itinerary of approximately 3.5 km can be covered in just over an hour .

During the trek, you can admire the magnificent rocky Valfurva Canyon, carved by the Alpine stream , and the beautiful Edelweiss cave , named after the edelweiss flowers that grow in abundance on the slopes of the meadows around the rocky ravines.

The cave preserves evidence of human habitation since the Mesolithic age, with the most recent boulders carved by shepherds transhumance between Val Camonica and Valtellina.

Thanks to the Sunny Valley – Canyon – Edelweiss Cave trekking circuit, you can spend a day outdoors enjoying the natural beauty , enriched by historical curiosities and, above all, the authentic flavors of lunch at the refuge.

Technical information hike

  • Departure

    Sunny Valley Shelter

  • Arrival

    Sunny Valley Shelter

  • Descent gradient

    196 m

  • Elevation gain

    197 m

  • Difficulty

    Average

  • Length

    3 km 700 m

  • Duration

    1 hour 25 minutes

Trail map

Relax and enjoy good Valtellina food at Sunny Valley

Sunny Valley has a Steakhouse Restaurant and a Gourmet Restaurant where you can enjoy tasty local food.

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