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Chapel of Alpe Prabello

Chapel of Alpe Prabello

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Chapel of Alpe Prabello

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Location: Lanzada, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy

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Federica

June 1, 2023

Hiking

Alpe Prabello is a small flock of stone huts that opens up at the foot of Pizzo Scalino. A grassy and almost always sunny valley, punctuated by the rustling of the stream that crosses it, and along which it is possible to find ancient tools for the production of cheese. The Cristina Refuge is beautiful, where you can eat, drink and sleep. The church is also characteristic.

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Federica

August 21, 2023

Mountain biking

Alpe Prabello is a beautiful pasture, very green, crossed by streams and guarded by the shadow of Pizzo Scalino. Here you can find a bit of everything: the Rifugio Cristina, a small church, fountains, flocks of sheep and goats, small companies that sell products from the supply chain, such as cheese, butter and yoghurt. Stopping to enjoy the beauty of the place is a must!

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Bryan Ferrari

September 28, 2022

Mountain biking

Beautiful pasture with a great alpine retreat

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