Aprica (Lombardy)

Aprica is a town in the province of Sondrio, Lombardy, northern Italy. It lies on the Alpine Pass of the same name, which connects the Valtellina with the Valcamonica, in the province of Brescia. This was an ancient communication route for pilgrims, soldiers and merchants that came down from the Bernina and were directed to the Po valley. It is surrounded by the nature of the Park of the Orobie Valtellinesi with the botanic treasures of the Pian di Gembro Natural Reserve and of the Observatory of the Alpine Eco – Fauna that hosts a marvellous specimen of brown bear. Today Aprica is a both winter and summer vacation resort, thanks to its ski slopes and trails and routes to walk.