Pilgrim walks in Iseo

The Ancient Valeriana Road (CAI trail 291), a foothill route of unspecified origin, constituted for millennia the mandatory passage towards the Camonica Valley. Fully restored and returned to tourist use, the route today presents itself as a harmonious meeting of landscape, art, and history.

The Ancient Via Valeriana starts from the city of Brescia, heading towards Lake Iseo and then continuing into Valle Camonica.

The Sisters' Way is a 130 km staged route that connects the city of Brescia to that of Bergamo, crossing more than 30 municipalities. The route, which mainly develops over the hilly areas of the two provinces, aims to be a green artery for discovering lesser-known places, ancient paths and routes, traditions, and local products, with Art at the center.

This route is a long walk that touches many locations in Franciacorta: it unfolds like an embrace that wraps around the heart of Franciacorta. From Piazza Paolo VI in Brescia, you head towards the Madonna della Stella Sanctuary (Cellatica). From the sanctuary, you descend to Gussago, cross the Parco della Santissima, and, crossing the Brescia-Paratico cycle path, you reach the suggestive Olivetan Abbey of Rodengo. Continuing along the Brescia-Paratico cycle path, you reach Bornato. You leave the cycle path and head towards Rovato to stop at the beautiful Piazza Cavour. You climb Monte Orfano passing by the stunning Santo Stefano church and reach the Convent of the SS. Annunciata. You descend from the mountain into Erbusco territory (where the Franciacorta consortium is based) and reach the Madonna della Neve sanctuary in Adro. Heading north, you reach Lake Iseo in the tourist location of Clusane. Crossing the Torbiere del Sebino Park, you reach our destination: the Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa (Provaglio d'Iseo). Skirting the peat bogs, you can reach Iseo, an excellent tourist area offering many opportunities for relaxation and tourist services for all needs.

This route connects the RED ROUTE to the GREEN ROUTE, making Brescia the starting and ending point. From the Brescia cathedral, head towards Urago Mella and, following the Campiani road, reach the Madonna della Stella Sanctuary in Cellatica. Descend to Gussago and cross the Santissima Park to then reach the "Brescia-Paratico" cycle path (direction Paratico) which takes us to the Olivetan Abbey of Rodengo. From the Abbey, follow the Brescia-Paratico cycle path to Bornato, then reach Rovato and climb Monte Orfano, crossing it along the ridge. Descend from the mountain into Erbusco territory and reach the Madonna della Neve sanctuary in Adro. Pass through the villages of the municipality of Corte Franca (Nigoline and Colombaro) until reaching Lake Iseo in the tourist area of Clusane. Entering the Sebino Peatlands Park, you arrive at our destination: the Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa (Provaglio d'Iseo). Skirting the peatlands surrounding the San Pietro monastery, you can reach Iseo, an outstanding tourist resort. From Iseo, or from the Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa (Provaglio d'Iseo), head towards Provezze and then Monticelli Brusati. Climb to the Madonna della Rosa Sanctuary. After passing the San Zeno church, the route continues on hills until reaching the Madonna dell'Avello sanctuary in the Cerezzata locality of Ome. The path enters the Borgo del Maglio and the beautiful “Hill Park” that takes us to Rodengo and the Olivetan Benedictine Abbey. From the abbey, take the Paratico-Brescia cycle path that leads us to Brescia where our journey ends in Piazza Paolo VI in front of the cathedral.

This route develops in the north of Franciacorta, a landscape alternating vineyards and woods, in a harmony that preserves what was perhaps the original territory of Franciacorta. From Piazza Paolo VI in Brescia, head towards the Madonna della Stella Sanctuary (Cellatica). From the sanctuary, descend to Gussago, cross the Santissima Park and, after intersecting the Brescia-Paratico cycle path, reach the evocative Olivetan Abbey of Rodengo. From the Abbey of Rodengo, head north towards the "Parco delle Colline" in the direction of Ome until reaching the "Borgo del Maglio" and the beautiful Madonna dell'Avello sanctuary. Continue towards Monticelli where it is worth stopping at the Madonna della Rosa Sanctuary. From Monticelli, cross Provezze and reach Provaglio and its Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa. Alongside the peat bogs, you can reach Iseo, an excellent tourist destination offering many relaxation opportunities and tourist services to meet all needs.

This route heads to the heart of Franciacorta for those who have only a weekend to dedicate to visiting this beautiful area of Brescia. From Piazza Paolo VI in Brescia, head towards the Madonna della Stella Sanctuary (Cellatica). From the sanctuary, descend to Gussago, cross the Santissima Park and, after crossing the Brescia-Paratico cycle path, reach the evocative Olivetana Abbey of Rodengo. Continuing on the Brescia-Paratico cycle path, you reach Bornato. Leave the cycle path and reach the village of Calino, skirting the beautiful Maggi Palace estate. Crossing large vineyards and the Brescia-Edolo railway leads to the village of Borgonato, the "homeland" of Franciacorta (Berlucchi wineries). From the Berlucchi wineries, take the unpaved Via Inquine which leads near the Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa. Skirting the peatlands, you can reach Iseo, a premier tourist location offering many opportunities for relaxation and tourist services for all needs.