Distance: 12 Km
Walking time: 4 hours
The final stage of the Via Occidentale keeps to the Rhaetian slopes of the valley, where the long-established tradition of winemaking is still active and visible, as witnessed by the many examples of rural architecture. For visitors, there are many opportunities to taste this exceptional produce by visiting local wine cellars. Traversing the vineyards, the route takes in hiking paths and dirt roads above Bianzone and Villa di Tirano before reaching the Sanctuary of Madonna di Tirano, the province’s most significant religious monument.
