Orrido di Bellano
A deep gorge carved by the Pioverna River above the town of Bellano, with suspended walkways following the rock walls past waterfalls.
The Orrido di Bellano is a deep gorge carved by the Pioverna River through gneiss. In its deepest parts it is tens of meters deep, and the water churns through narrow rock crevices as waterfalls and whirlpools. Visitors follow walkways suspended from the rock walls deep into the gorge, with thundering water and drifting mist all around. The entrance is uphill from the town of Bellano, about a 10-minute walk from the ferry pier and the train station. Entry costs about €5, and a visit takes about 30–45 minutes. It can be combined with a 10-minute train or ferry trip from Varenna.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Sep 10:00–19:00; winter weekends only (check official website)