Borno: Monte Altissimo, Nature and Culture

Borno offers several distinct travel interests: winter sports at Monte Altissimo, the natural landscape of the Boschi del Giovetto di Paline, and history and photography. The points of interest range from the ski resort’s elevation to the architectural details of its churches.

Borno–Monte Altissimo ski resort and directions

The Borno–Monte Altissimo ski resort extends from 912 to 1,704 metres above sea level. Around Monte Altissimo, the ski runs pass through meadows and coniferous forests. The elevation and the surroundings of the runs offer different points of reference: the resort’s altitude and the landscape through which the runs pass. The ski resort is part of the regional Skipass Lombardia network and the “Orobie skipass” Bergamasque ski pass network.

To reach the Monte Altissimo area, take the Cividate Camuno exit on the SS42 between Darfo and Breno, head towards Breno, and after 1.5 kilometres turn off towards Borno. Check road conditions before setting out.

A nature reserve of mountains and forests

The Boschi del Giovetto di Paline regional nature reserve was established in 1983. It extends from the municipal area of Borno at elevations between 1,200 and 2,300 metres, covers about 650 hectares, and is almost entirely forested with spruce. Its elevation, area and spruce forest offer different points of reference: its location, size and vegetation. The reserve thus complements the focus on winter sports with a distinct natural attraction.

Churches, photography and local history

The parish church, Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista, is a late Baroque building. Its façade is decorated with polychrome marble, frescoes and stucco work by Martino Pasquelli of Milan, dating from 1790. The Chiesa di San Fermo dates from the 17th century. A late Baroque church and a 17th-century church thus stand as distinct historical points of reference.

The Museo della Fotografia Storica Camuna has been housed in Villa Guidetti since June 2019 and is open to the public. It brings together an extensive collection of photographs by professional photographers and photography enthusiasts documenting the history of photography in the Camonica area. Alongside the churches, the museum offers a different cultural focus: the history of photography in this area.

The route from Borno to Lago di Lova passes by the Cappella di Sedulzo. It was built in 1958 in fulfilment of a vow made by a group of Borno residents who had been deported. The chapel thus links the route with a historical event: the path passes by it, and it was built in fulfilment of the deported residents’ vow.

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