The mountain microcosm of Sostila in Val Fabiolo

Sostila is a hamlet of Medieval origin (16th century) at 821 m altitude in Val Fabiolo, a valley almost hidden at the valley floor. The village was inhabited until the mid-20th century. The stone houses are a museum that continues to tell the story of a mountain community that has well preserved traditions and memories. The most emotional space is the small schoolroom.

The path to Sostila is well signposted. The first stretch must be walked carefully because it rises with a certain slope and exposure. The ascent - about 100 m elevation gain - ends on a grassy knoll, Ciöda Granda (1000 m); here you have the first view of Val Fabiolo. The small pass is just below, to the north, at 977 m of altitude and offers a binocular to better observe the panorama towards the Rhaetian Alps and up to Lake Como. The downhill path (northeast direction) passes through several groups of mountain huts in sequence: Prato, Èra and Arèt. The wide mule track leads to Sostila.

The return follows the same route.