The ecomuseum Valle Spluga

Campodolcino

Discover the Ecomuseum ValleSpluga: nature trails, alpine culture, and local traditions in Val San Giacomo. Map, info, activities, and events.

A project that tells the story of the Valle Spluga in all its forms

The Ecomuseo ValleSpluga, established on March 25, 2011, by the Consorzio Corti e Acero, is located in the Museum of the Via Spluga and the Val San Giacomo in Campodolcino. The project embraces the entire Valle Spluga, up to the Passo dello Spluga, and was created with the aim of enhancing the cultural, social, and environmental identity of this alpine territory.

It is a dynamic and widespread museum: not just exhibitions but also paths, events, thematic points, and ecomuseum stations, designed to showcase the valley in an authentic, respectful, and sustainable way.

🧭 What the Ecomuseum offers

The ecomuseum develops around the key themes of alpine culture and mountain life, exploring the deep bond between man and the territory.

🎯 Its activities aim to:

  • Preserve and reinterpret local traditions
  • Enhance the historical, artistic, religious, and environmental heritage
  • Engage residents and tourists in a participatory cultural experience
  • Promote forms of sustainable tourism 

🥾 The 14 ecomuseum paths

The Ecomuseum has identified 14 thematic itineraries that allow exploration of the valley's territory in all its nuances:

  • 🍂 Chestnut groves in the valley floor: rural landscapes and mountain agriculture
  • 🏔 Alpine meadows: pastures, huts, and panoramic views of the peaks
  • 🌲 Pine forests and larch forests: century-old woods and biodiversity
  • 💧 Watercourses, waterfalls, and alpine lakes
  • ⛪ Churches, chapels, and rural oratories, often hidden and immersed in greenery
  • 🪵 Stone and wood architecture: cabins, stables, bridges, and traditional washhouses
  • 📸 Scenic views of great natural and historical value
     

Each itinerary is marked with descriptive panels and accompanied by a map, available at the museum or downloadable from the official website.

📍 Headquarters and starting point

📌 The Ecomuseum has its operational base at:

Mu.Vi.S. – Museum of the Via Spluga and the Val San Giacomo
 📍 Piazza Sant’Antonio – Frazione Corti, Campodolcino (SO)

From the museum, it is possible to gather all the necessary information and plan visits to the different paths.

📅 Activities and events

Throughout the year, the following are organized:

  • Thematic events related to alpine culture
  • Educational workshops for schools
  • Guided excursions with historical, naturalistic, or religious themes
  • Meetings and temporary exhibitions
     

📆 The updated calendar is available on the official website:
 🌐 www.museoviaspluga.it/ecomuseo-vallespluga

📞 Useful contacts

🚗 How to get there

Campodolcino is reachable:

  • 🚗 By car, from Milan along the SS36 to Chiavenna, then continuing to Madesimo
  • 🚆 By train to Chiavenna, then local buses
     

The museum and the ecomuseum information point are located in the historical center, in the Corti fraction.

🔍 Why visit it

The Ecomuseum ValleSpluga is the ideal choice for:

  • Hikers and walkers
  • Families with children
  • Lovers of alpine culture
  • Tourists seeking slow and sustainable experiences

🏘️ Scopri il comune di Campodolcino

Nella bassa Val San Giacomo percorsa dal torrente Liro, all’incontro con la Val Rabbiosa si trovano i centri abitati del Comune. Il primo gruppo di case è quello di Prestone, seguito da Portarezza, Pietra e Tini. Subito dopo il superamento del torrente Rabbiosa, lungo la statale n. 36 che ricalca il tracciato della precedente strada commerciale dello Spluga, si trova Corti. Questo era anticamente il nucleo più importante di Campodolcino, capoluogo della Val San Giacomo a partire dal XVII secolo. La sua origine risale probabilmente all’epoca romana, forse identificabile con la stazione di Travessedo che rappresentava un importante luogo di passaggio e di sosta sulla via dello Spluga. Fece poi parte del Contado di Chiavenna e dopo la signoria dei Visconti e degli Sforza passò ai Grigioni, nel 1512.Scopri di più. Clicca qui

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