Water greets you as soon as you enter the Brembana Valley.
It flows through the valley floor, splashes into side streams, collects in alpine lakes among the forests. It is she who carved the valley, deciding the routes and breaks.
The Brembo is the beating heart: you accompany it along the road, you listen to it even from afar.
Around, it becomes daily life - it feeds the hydropower plants, yes bottles cool, it warms up in the spa. At certain corners it stops, inviting you to linger.
The San Pellegrino spa still cherishes this ancient connection to wellness.
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Water in the Brembana Valley heals in spas, turns turbines, brings life to meadows. From the cold springs at the top to the steam of San Pellegrino, it is the thread that binds everything together.
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Wellness in Val Brembana
Wellness in the Brembana Valley comes from afar. Today, the San Pellegrino spa continues a centuries-old history. Alongside, some facilities in the valley offer indoor spa spaces designed to pamper yourself.
QC San Pellegrino Spa Wellness, Entertainment and Leisure
Hot tubs, Kneipp path, waterfalls, saunas, steam rooms, relaxation lounges, where you can rejuvenate and indulge in a thermal bath in one of the most famous places in the...
Central Hotel Hotel, Restaurant
Hotel Centrale welcomes its guests with elegant and functional environments designed to ensure comfort and timely services to both those staying for a...
Hotel Villa Carona Hotel, Restaurant
Villa Carona Hotel & Spa: a real jewel, set among the mountains of Alta Val Brembana, born from the desire to offer luxury...
Nestled in the greenery and quiet of a small mountain village, the Romantiche Orobie B&B welcomes guests with the simplicity of people...
AlpenDom Relax B&B, Holiday Home
The cozy and spacious Alpendom Relax B&B is ready to welcome every guest looking for a relaxing break surrounded by the unspoiled nature of Oltre...
Farm House Martina Agritourism, Agritourism, Local producers
At Casa Martina Farmhouse, food is life, culture and tradition: a deep connection with the land that is expressed in respect for the environment, knowledge...
Hotel Restaurant Da Gianni Hotel, Restaurant
Albergo Ristorante Da Gianni is located at the beginning of the Brembana Valley a stone's throw from the thermal springs of San Pellegrino Terme and its restaurant...
Salzana Hut & Breakfast with installation “In Vaccanza” Apartment, Artwork
Opened in 2009, it is the first building recovered by the Ecomuseum and represents a unique example of cultural heritage recovery, enhancement of local traditions and...
Water in the Brembana Valley
Lakes, springs, fountains--discover the history of the valley through its water points.
Thermal Spring and Drinking Room Water point
The Hot Springs of San Pellegrino Terme known since the early Middle Ages, even appear in a map attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, drawn up between...
Bracca Source Water point
Sources and waters from the Bracca area in the Serina Valley-a side branch of the Brembana Valley-have given rise to what today...
Tricuspidal Fountain Historical attraction, Water point
The Fountain called Tricuspidale located in Serina is so named because of the three spires above it, dates back to 1645 and stands at the...
Twin Lakes Water point
The Twin Lakes, now a single reservoir created by the Enel dam, were once two small identical bodies of water. Legend tells of...
Lake Branchino Water point
Lake Branchino is a picturesque alpine body of water in the Orobian Pre-Alps, located between Val Seriana and Val Brembana, on the border between the municipalities...
Springs of the Enna Water point
The Enna Springs, in the Taleggio Valley, are spectacular karst emergencies from which the stream of the same name, also called the “Milk River” because of its characteristic color...
Cassiglio Lake Water point
Lake Cassiglio, located at an altitude of 870 meters in the town of the same name in the Brembana Valley, is a tranquil alpine lake surrounded by nature...
‘La Borleggia’ waterfall’ Water point
The "La Borleggia" waterfall, located near the mountain village of Branzi in Val Brembana, is one of the most striking natural spots in the area....
Dragon Spring Historical attraction, Water point
The "Dragon Spring" is a legendary spring in Oltre il Colle (Brembana Valley) linked to an ancient tale of a seven-headed dragon...
Lake Fregabolgia Water point
Lake Fregabolgia is located in a basin to the right of the dirt road that climbs from Carona to Rifugio Calvi, about 15 minutes before...
Lake Piazzotti Water point
Lake Piazzotti, located at an elevation of 2222 meters near Rifugio Benigni, is one of the high mountain jewels of the Orobie Mountains. This small...
Water sources in Costa Serina Water point
The beauty of Costa Serina's landscape is enriched by the small villages surrounding the town, places where once the numerous springs...
The Vicar's Fountain Water point
The ancient Vicar's fountain, located in the center of Serina near the Vicar's palace along the Via Mercatorum, was built in 1581 to...
Hydroelectric power plants
For more than a century, water from the Brembo has been powering hydroelectric power plants that transform lakes and waterfalls into energy, without separating themselves from the surrounding landscape.
Carona hydroelectric power plant Historical attraction
The Carona hydroelectric power plant, with an efficient output of 48,000 kW, represents the main plant in the Brembana Valley. Its complex hydraulic system...
San Pellegrino Terme hydroelectric power plant Historical attraction
Between 1907 and 1908, the Orobia power plant was erected to supply power to some Brembian and Lecco companies with a capacity of 3,000...
Do you want some advice?
Would you like to spend an unforgettable vacation but don't know where to start? Explore the possibilities offered by tour operators in the valley.
Buffa Outdoor Experience Tour operator
Buffa Outdoor Experience is a mountain biking and trekking experiential tourism project that was born from the passion of a group of friends for the outdoors,...
OTER - Orobie Tourism, Experience of Real Tour operator
The OTER Cooperative - Orobie Tourism, Experience of Real is actively engaged in the cultural enhancement of the area, offering thematic workshops, educational activities and tours...
Saras Italy Tour operator
Looking for a travel agency that can create a complete experience for you and your friends? You are in the right place! We organize trips that are curated in every...
Snow Adventure Tour operator
SnowAdventure Foppolo offers exciting winter adventures in the heart of the Bergamo Orobic Alps, just over an hour from Milan and Brianza. The company offers...
Massimiliano Gelmini AMM Tour operator
Massimiliano Gelmini - simply Max to everyone - is a Medium Mountain Guide originally from San Giovanni Bianco. Passionate about mountains since he was a...
Lands of Bergamo by Tosca Rossi Tour operator
The Terre di Bergamo project is Tosca Rossi, an art historian and local researcher, guide and tour leader licensed in Italian and German for...
Quick Info
Here are some quick FAQs you might need. If you have any questions or concerns, please fill out the form, we are here to help.
Can I enjoy wellness experiences outside the spa?
Yes. Several accommodations in the valley offer in-house spas, saunas, and relaxation areas, often in quiet settings surrounded by nature.
Is the “water and relaxation” experience also suitable for families?
It depends on the type of experience. Boardwalks along the water and some accommodations are suitable for children; however, spas and thermal baths have specific rules for children's access.
When is the best time to experience water in the valley?
Spring and summer are ideal for lakes, streams and hiking. Fall is perfect for relaxation and silence. Winter is more collected, suitable especially for spas and spas.
Is the water in the Brembana Valley swimmable?
In some stretches yes, especially along side streams and alpine lakes. The Brembo remains a mountain river: the water is cold and should always be approached with care.
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