Traditional Recipes from Media Valtellina: Authentic Flavors and Alpine Heritage
Embark on a unique culinary journey through Media Valtellina, where mountain simplicity meets the passion for good food. Discover traditional dishes rooted in local culture and made with genuine, high-quality ingredients.
Savor the famous Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, hearty buckwheat pasta cooked with cabbage, potatoes, and Valtellina Casera DOP cheese. Enjoy the delicious Chisciöi, cheese-filled buckwheat fritters typical of the Tirano area, and end your meal with a slice of Bisciola, a traditional sweet bread filled with dried fruit and nuts.
Don’t miss Pesteda, a unique blend of mountain herbs and spices from Grosio, used to flavor meats and local specialties. This is more than just food — it’s a taste of Valtellina’s history and identity.
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Corsa del Sole: Join the Event on Sunday, 11 October
On Sunday, 11 October 2026, the Corsa del Sole returns, one of the most popular autumn sporting events in the Middle Valtellina. The event starts and finishes at the Parco dell’Adda in Lovero, offering a day dedicated to sport, nature and outdoor enjoyment. Participants can choose between a 17 km non-competitive run or walk, […]
Eroico Rosso Sforzato Wine Festival
A weekend of discovery and tasting of the most important red wines of Valtellina, especially Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG. During the exhibition, there will also be walks along the route through terraced vineyards, mountain bike excursions and guided tours of the city: a complete immersion in the flavours and emotions of Valtellina!
Valtellina Wine Trail
On Saturday 8th November, one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year in Valtellina and one of the most popular for running enthusiasts will return: the Valtellina Wine Trail, the spectacular race that passes through vineyards, cellars, ancient villages and palaces of Valtellina before reaching the final walkway in the elegant centre of […]
San Martino Fair
On the occasion of Tirano’s Patron Saint Festival, the traditional San Martino Fair takes place. As tradition dictates, since 1834, on 11 November, the day dedicated to the commemoration of Saint Martin of Tours, patron saint of Tirano, the much-loved San Martino Fair is held once again. Along the streets of the town centre, visitors […]
Christmas Concert of the Madonna di Tirano Town Band
Christmas is approaching, and the traditional music of Tirano is back: the Madonna di Tirano Town Band invites you to its Christmas Concert, held in the enchanting Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano. When: Tuesday, 22 December 2026 Time: 9:00 p.m. Conductor: Maestro Francesco Mozzanica This year, the Christmas celebrations will once again be accompanied […]
Hobbyists’ Market in Tirano
On the first Sunday of every month, Piazza Basilica in Madonna di Tirano comes alive with the Hobbyists’ Market, an event dedicated to creativity and collecting. Among the carefully curated stalls, visitors can discover handmade crafts, antique and vintage pieces, vinyl records spanning different musical genres, books, costume jewellery, antique furniture and timeworn tools full […]
