Chiesa in Valmalenco
Chiesa Valmalenco is the main turist destination of Valmalenco, both in Summer and Winter. It was developed where the valley divides into two cracks: one heading towards the higher part of the valley, at the feet of Mount Disgrazia, and the other one towards the Lanterna valley and Piz Bernina (4050 m).
POPULATION
DENSITY
AREA
ELEVATION
PATRON SAINT
The name "Chiesa" refers to the sanctuary around which the village developed. "In Valmalenco" was added in 1940. The term "malenco" is of uncertain origin. Some think that the name derives from the Celtic words "Mal en ga", literally translated as "head pressed by water", while others consider that it derives from Pre-Roman languages and means mountain river (Mall-anko). Finally, according to ancient legends, it could originate from Val Malenga - "valley of evil" - because it's surrounded by dreadful mountains.
Valmalenco is the ideal starting point for hikes and to cross the Bernina, Disgrazia and Scalino ranges. It is also an etape that can't be missed in the route that links Valtellina to Val Bregaglia in Switzerland through the Muretto pass. Among wonderful pastures, alpine lakes, woods, quarries and crossings, majestic glaciers can be admired.
The Alpe Palù ski resort offers 60 km of slopes suitable for skiers at all levels, that can be reached from Chiesa in one of the biggest cable cars in the world - the Snow Eagle - or from San Giuseppe thanks to a fast covered chairlift. The Palù Park hosts important events, such as the snowboard and freestyle ski World Cup finals and the World
Junior Championships, while Cross-country skiers enjoy the natural tracks around the Palù lake, in San Giuseppe and the lit track in Lanzada. Within the boarders of Chiesa there is a small village, developed on a hillock at an elevation of 1300 m a.s.l., that dominates the valley. It also has a Sanctuary to which miracles are attributed.
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What to do
2 hearts on the slopes
- Winter
![Suite 2 cuori in pista - Ski area Valmalenco Suite 2 cuori in pista - Ski area Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_w/public/focus/images/96171/5991/2cuori_pista_ski_area_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico.jpg?itok=VrZocZvJ)
Ski touring in Valmalenco
- Summer
![Cresta delle Belleviste - Valmalenco Cresta delle Belleviste - Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96188/6048/alpinismo_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico_3.jpg?itok=uoLquLl_)
Cliff climbing in Sondrio and Valmalenco
- Active & Green
![Arrampicare in Valmlenco Arrampicare in Valmlenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_w/public/focus/images/96186/6047/ciafer_valmalenco_consorizo_turistico.jpg?itok=hcq-Q6Lv)
Snowshoeing in Valmalenco
- Winter
![Ciaspolare presso l'Alpe Campagneda Ciaspolare presso l'Alpe Campagneda](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_h/public/focus/images/96178/6021/ciaspola_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico.jpg?itok=vF39ilJ9)
Horse riding
- Active & Green
![Horse riding Horse riding](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_w/public/focus/images/96211/10391/sondrioevalmalenco_equitazione2.jpg?itok=XxGIZelG)
Winter excursions with sled or bob
- Winter
![Escursione in bob con tanto divertimento, ideale anche per i più piccini Escursione in bob con tanto divertimento, ideale anche per i più piccini](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_w/public/focus/images/96179/6024/escursione_slitta_bob_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico.jpg?itok=KxpQcE0n)
Freeride Valmalenco
- Winter
![Discesa dal Pizzo Bernina Discesa dal Pizzo Bernina](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_h/public/focus/images/96181/6030/sci_alpinismo_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico_4_-_copia.jpg?itok=XCquxzd-)
Soapstone
- Art & Culture
![Lavorazione pietra ollare con tornio in - © riproduzione riservata Lavorazione pietra ollare con tornio in Valmalenco - © riproduzione riservata](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96227/6385/lavorazione_pietra_ollare_valmalenco_consorzio_turisticoc.jpg?itok=zhpw3gpo)
Ski equipment rental
- Winter
![Ski equipment rental Ski equipment rental](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96177/6743/img_9724_noleggio.jpg?itok=x_Pt2NqW)
Palù Park Valmalenco
- Winter
![Freestyleski Palù Park Valmalenco Freestyleski Palù Park Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_w/public/focus/images/96190/6054/palu_park_ski_area_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico_top.jpg?itok=FAd9kmIC)
Fishing in Sondrio and Valmalenco
- Summer
![Fishing in Sondrio and Valmalenco Fishing in Sondrio and Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96184/10389/fly_fishing.jpg?itok=NGiwEKCC)
Swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath in Valmalenco
- Winter
![Swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath in Valmalenco Swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath in Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96183/6039/esterno_piscina_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico.jpg?itok=_b3HQ-Cc)
Mountain professionals
- Winter
![Mountain professionals Mountain professionals](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_w/public/focus/images/96337/6413/professionisti_montagna.jpg?itok=3xzx5xfK)
Cross country in Valmalenco
- Winter
![Sci nordico in Valmalenco Sci nordico in Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_w/public/focus/images/96175/6005/fondo_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico_3.jpg?itok=lqKEA5KZ)
Ski mountaineering in Valmalenco
- Winter
![Scialpinismo in Valmalenco Scialpinismo in Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96182/6032/scialpinismo_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico.jpg?itok=4Zt8QEbv)
Scuola sci & Snowboard Valmalenco
- Winter
![A lezione di sci - scuola italiani sci e snowboard Valmalenco A lezione di sci - scuola italiani sci e snowboard Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_w/public/focus/images/96173/6713/_dsc0019.jpg?itok=5E0zXmq0)
Ski area Valmalenco
- Winter
![Ski area Valmalenco Ski area Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_w/public/focus/images/96176/6011/copertina_presentazione_ski_area_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico.jpg?itok=__ZYofo3)
Places
Rhaetian Alps
- Winter
![Rhaetian Alps Rhaetian Alps](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96329/6387/testata_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico_c.jpg?itok=pMp_j5s9)
Casa Lavizzari
- Art & Culture
![Casa Lavizzari Casa Lavizzari](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96323/6369/chiesainvalmalenco_casalavizzari.jpg?itok=lJv2KBK7)
Casa Parrocchiale di Primolo
- Art & Culture
![Casa Parrocchiale di Primolo Casa Parrocchiale di Primolo](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96324/6370/chiesavalmalenco_primolo_casaparrocchiale.jpg?itok=TcGUnQV7)
"Isola" di San Giuseppe sports center
- Active & Green
![Centro sportivo di fondo a San Giuseppe Centro sportivo di fondo a San Giuseppe](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96219/6165/fondo_san_giuseppe_consorzio2.jpg?itok=BB-FxBeK)
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
- Art & Culture
![Chiesa di San Giuseppe Chiesa di San Giuseppe](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96304/6333/chiesa_in_valmalenco_chiesasangiuseppe.jpg?itok=ErMEZZqG)
Chiesa di Sant'Abbondio all'Alpe Lago
- Art & Culture
![Chiesa di Sant'Abbondio all'Alpe Lago Chiesa di Sant'Abbondio all'Alpe Lago](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96307/6336/chiesa_in_valmalenco_s._abbondio.jpg?itok=AbAdPROM)
Chiesa di Sant'Anna
- Art & Culture
![Chiesa di Sant'Anna Chiesa di Sant'Anna](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96305/6334/chiesa_in_valmalenco_chiareggio_chiesa_santanna.jpg?itok=JF6IzK3S)
Church of St. Anthony
- Art & Culture
![Church of St. Anthony Church of St. Anthony](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96303/6332/chiesa_in_valmalenco_vassalini_santantonio.jpg?itok=g8PYEosu)
Church of Saint Emily
- Art & Culture
![Church of Saint Emily Church of Saint Emily](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96306/6335/chiesa_in_valmalenco_chiesa_santemilia.jpg?itok=o8aChhLF)
Parish church of St James and St Philip
- Art & Culture
![Parish church of St James and St Philip Parish church of St James and St Philip](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96301/6330/chiesa_in_v.co_chiesa_ss.giacomo_e_filippo.jpg?itok=L2gzcrmc)
Geology and mineral resources
- Parks
![Geology and mineral resources Geology and mineral resources](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96161/5978/quarzo.png?itok=OjcQWzC_)
The ancient "Giovello"
- Parks
![The ancient "Giovello" The ancient "Giovello"](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96164/5983/cave_di_serpentino_in_localita_giovello.jpg?itok=C-tWy9Eo)
Nuclei rurali di Chiesa in Valmalenco
- Art & Culture
![Nuclei rurali di Chiesa in Valmalenco Nuclei rurali di Chiesa in Valmalenco](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96271/6301/img_2739.jpg?itok=zIg39lAA)
Marmots Park in Chiareggio
- Parks
![Marmotte di Chiareggio Marmotte di Chiareggio](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_w/public/luogo/images/96158/6062/marmotte_chiareggio_consorzio_turistico.jpg?itok=cyq3fOi6)
Geological Park in Chiareggio
- Parks
![Chiareggio Chiareggio](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96159/6101/chiareggio_valmalenco_consorzio_turistico.jpg?itok=jTIS82ty)
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Alpini
- Art & Culture
![Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Alpini Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Alpini](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96273/6292/chiesa_in_valmalenco_madonna_degli_alpini.jpg?itok=nDuA2lPG)
Sanctuary in Primolo
- Art & Culture
![Sanctuary in Primolo Sanctuary in Primolo](https://www.sondrioevalmalenco.it/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96302/6331/chiesa_in_valmalenco_primolo_santuario.jpg?itok=WIq9JrMk)
Events
Where to sleep
RIFUGIO MOTTA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![RIFUGIO MOTTA RIFUGIO MOTTA](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
APPARTAMENTO VIA S. PIETRO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![APPARTAMENTO VIA S. PIETRO APPARTAMENTO VIA S. PIETRO](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
CASA MOTTARELLI
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![CASA MOTTARELLI CASA MOTTARELLI](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
PIZZO SCALINO RESIDENCE
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![PIZZO SCALINO RESIDENCE PIZZO SCALINO RESIDENCE](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=45422&src=ff08dd55f3e458bef6639b992000ddeb.jpg&w=335&h=245)
PIGNA D'ORO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![PIGNA D'ORO PIGNA D'ORO](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
BRACIASCO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![BRACIASCO BRACIASCO](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
B&B LA COTORNICE
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![B&B LA COTORNICE B&B LA COTORNICE](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
B&B PERLA ALPINA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![B&B PERLA ALPINA B&B PERLA ALPINA](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
CA' ERMINIA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![CA' ERMINIA CA' ERMINIA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=40641&src=c90f806d2cb3ad7347959f1ca28c2a43.jpg&w=335&h=245)
LA POLVERIERA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![LA POLVERIERA LA POLVERIERA](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
MIRAMONTI
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![MIRAMONTI MIRAMONTI](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=47097&src=d0ddae96080361ae2c891bc01c4a7479.jpg&w=335&h=245)
CAMPEGGIO AL MULINO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![CAMPEGGIO AL MULINO CAMPEGGIO AL MULINO](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
GENZIANA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![GENZIANA GENZIANA](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
SASSO NERO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![SASSO NERO SASSO NERO](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=42247&src=4827e60b6ba2d0bde0e25c54f52b8a99.jpg&w=335&h=245)
RIFUGIO LAGO PALU'
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![RIFUGIO LAGO PALU' RIFUGIO LAGO PALU'](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
GEMBRO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![GEMBRO GEMBRO](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=47643&src=ef6dcfd876c5a19346ddef40f4dcaf88.jpg&w=335&h=245)
CHALET REZIA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![CHALET REZIA CHALET REZIA](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
RIFUGIO VENTINA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![RIFUGIO VENTINA RIFUGIO VENTINA](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
LA BETULLA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![LA BETULLA LA BETULLA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=48928&src=c267c404806c7794e215d15fd409f14b.jpg&w=335&h=245)
PIAN DEL LUPO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![PIAN DEL LUPO PIAN DEL LUPO](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
LA LANTERNA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![LA LANTERNA LA LANTERNA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=48618&src=431e673f25bb57b5447b5e94344775f1.jpg&w=335&h=245)
ROSEG
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![ROSEG ROSEG](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=48782&src=bc0f05deb76b12a68fdf83f8f439129b.jpg&w=335&h=245)
B&B IL CORTESE DI MERIZZI PIERGIACOMO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![B&B IL CORTESE DI MERIZZI PIERGIACOMO B&B IL CORTESE DI MERIZZI PIERGIACOMO](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
GENZIANELLA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![GENZIANELLA GENZIANELLA](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
RIFUGIO TARTAGLIONE - CRISPO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![RIFUGIO TARTAGLIONE - CRISPO RIFUGIO TARTAGLIONE - CRISPO](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
MOTTA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![MOTTA MOTTA](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
TREMOGGIA
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![TREMOGGIA TREMOGGIA](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=44283&src=a2b04483cdabad36013d1268af0615c9.jpg&w=335&h=245)
TERRE AROMATICHE
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![TERRE AROMATICHE TERRE AROMATICHE](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
CHALET TANA DEL GRILLO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![CHALET TANA DEL GRILLO CHALET TANA DEL GRILLO](/sites/all/themes/inlombardiav2/images/HOTEL_NoImage.png)
CHIAREGGIO
Chiesa in Valmalenco
![CHIAREGGIO CHIAREGGIO](https://metasearch.in-lombardia.it/mss/mss_renderimg.php?id=43175&src=9b8c4b289371d143e55337e5be18c57e.jpg&w=335&h=245)
Information
CONSORZIO TURISTICO SONDRIO E VALMALENCO
ufficio Sondrio: Via Tonale, 13
ufficio Valmalenco: località Vassalini
tel. +39 0342/451150
Fax +39 0342/573472
Useful numbers
Town hall of Chiesa in Valmalenco
Via Guglielmo Marconi 8
23023 CHIESA IN VALMALENCO (SO)
Tel. +39 0342 451114
Fax + 39 0342 451114