36 M. Casino Boario (740 ft.; Hôt. des Thermes, R. 2-4, B. 1, P. 8-10 fr., open June 15th-Sept. 15th; Alb. degli Alpinisti), with chalybeate springs, occupies a fine situation. The opening of the gloomy Valle dell'Inferno is seen on the right as we approach (381 M.) Pian di Borno. 2 39 M. Cogno-Esine. At Cogno, with its cotton-mill, the Valle Trobiolo opens to the left, with the Convento dell'Annunziata (2295 ft.; views) and the mountain-hamlets of Ossimo (2850 ft.) and Borno (2950 ft.; Alb. Franzoni, etc.). Esine (925 ft.) is situated in the Valle della Grigna, on the other side of the Oglio. At (41 M.) Cividate - Malegno the steam-tramway (p. 273) ends. Cividate Camuno (890 ft.; Alb. Contessi, poor), the ancient capital of the valley, is picturesquely situated on the left bank of the Oglio, commanded by a ruined monastery. An attractive pass leads viâ Berzo Inferiore (1155 ft.) and Bienno (1465 ft.), two villages in the Valle della Grigna (see above), and through the Valle delle Valli, with the hamlet of Préstine (1980 ft.; Alb. della Stella) and the Osteria di Campolaro (4740 ft.), to the (5 hrs.) Passo di Croce Domini (6215 ft.), whence it descends through the solitary Valle Sanguinera and Val Caffaro to Bagolino (p. 277). Beyond Malegno (1050 ft.; Alb. Morandini), at the mouth of the Valle di Lozio, watered by the Lánico, the railway rounds a rocky barrier which projects into the valley from the E., crosses the Oglio, and reaches a higher section of the valley at 4312 M. Breno (1080 ft.; Alb. d'Italia, R. 1-2 fr., very fair; Alb. della Stazione; Trattoria del Fumo; guide, Apollonio Bettoni), the official capital of the Val Camonica, with 2500 inhab. and a ruined castle. Fine view of the dolomitic Corna di Concarena (8630 ft.), to the N., and of the granite Pizzo Badile (7990 ft.), to the N.E. At Braone the destructive torrent of Pallobio dashes forth from a ravine on the right. 47 M. Ceto-Cerveno. Ceto (1470 ft.) lies near the railway at the W. base of the Pizzo Badile, Cerveno (1630 ft.) on a mound at the foot of the Concarena, on the other side of the river. The church of the latter contains a curious representation of the Passion, with about 200 figures, by Beniamino Simoni of Brescia (18th cent.). — To the right we have a view of Cimbergo (see below). 50 M. Capo di Ponte (1185 ft.; Alb. Sant' Antonio, plain; Osteria Apollonio) possesses in the early-Romanesque basilica of San Siro (9th cent.) the oldest church in the Val Camonica (ancient font). The bridle - path to the Val Clegna and the Valle di Scalve (p. 273) begins at the hamlet of Cemmo, on the right bank of the Oglio. An attractive excursion (6-61/2 hrs.) may be made from Capo di Ponte via the mountain-villages of Cimbergo (2785 ft.; inn), with its picturesque ruined castle, and Paspardo (3210 ft.), and thence by the W. and N. slopes of the Monte Colombé (7060 ft.) to the Lago d'Arno (5880 ft.), which resembles a fjord. Accommodation if necessary may be obtained in the Casa della Finanza, at the W. end of the lake, near the new dam of the Società dell' Adamello (see p. 275). A descent (guide necessary) leads through the Val Saviore viâ Isola (ca. 2950 ft.), with the upper electric power transmission works, to Cedegolo (see below). - Beyond Capo di Ponte the scenery becomes sterner; mulberrytrees and maize-fields are less numerous. We cross the Oglio to (51/2 M.) Sellero, a village (1550 ft.) at the E. base of the ferriferous Monte Elto (7045 ft.). To the right, at Grevo and Cedegolo, are the new Electric Power Transmission Works of the Società dell'Adamello (ca. 47,000 H.P., from the Lago d'Arno and the Poglia, conveyed by means of a high tension line, 135 M. in length, to the neighbourhood of Parma). 53 M. Cedégolo (1395 ft.; Alb. della Posta, good; Alb. all' Adamello; Trattoria Sanguini) is situated at the mouth of the Val Saviore (watered by the Poglia), the two arms of which extend up to the Adamello group under the names of Val Salarno and Val Adamè (see Baedeker's Eastern Alps). The Piano della Regina (8605 ft.), the S.W. buttress of the Adamello group, commands a magnificent view. It is ascended via the mountain-hamlets of Cevo (3445 ft.) and Saviore (3960 ft.; Trattoria Casalini; guide, Giov. Tomaselli). The descent may be made to Rino (see below) either on the N.W. viâ the hamlets of Zassa and Garda and then through fine chestnut-woods, or (more attractive) on the E. to the Passo del Competto (8290 ft.) on the Monte Marsèr (9110 ft.) and thence to the N. by a steep descent viâ the Malga Frino (5575 ft.) and Malga Premassone (see below). The train proceeds through a ravine (tunnels) to (55 M.) Forno d'Aglione, with abandoned iron-works, at the mouth of the Valle di Paisco. Near (58 M.) Malonno, in the spacious green Prada di Malonno, we enjoy fine views, to the right, of the jagged icy peaks of the Cima delle Granate (10,205 ft.), the Roccia Baitone (10,950 ft.), and the Corno Baitone (10,930 ft.), while in the foreground rises the reddish Mte. Aviolo (see below). To the right, at the mouths of the Val di Malga and Valle Gallinera, lies Rino (see below). Beyond several tunnels we cross the Oglio to 6112 M. Sónico (2135 ft.), a village amidst extensive chestnutwoods, at the W. base of the Monte Aviolo. - A fine excursion (51/2-6 hrs.) may be made hence viâ Rino (2295 ft.; Alb. Mottinelli, very fair) and through the Val di Malga, with the Malga Premassone (5215 ft.), to the *Conca di Baitone, a valley at the W. base of the Adamello, in which lie the Lago di Baitone and six other lakes and the Rifugio di Baitone (7995 ft.). Comp. Baedeker's Eastern Alps. At Mu the railway returns to the right bank of the Oglio. 621, M. Edŏlo (2265 ft.; Hôt. Edolo, near the station, new; Alb. Leon d'Oro; Alb. del Gallo; Alb. del Commercio; Caffè del Risorgimento) is a picturesque little town with 1500 inhab., in a broad and verdant valley. The ascent of the Monte Aviolo (9455 ft.; 5-6 hrs.; with guide), the N.W. buttress of the Adamello group, is made viâ Mu (see above), Val Moia, and the Conca della Foppa (6560 ft.). Fine view of the Adamello, Ortler, Bernina, and the Bergamasque Alps as far as the Monte Disgrazia. A ROAD (diligence to Tresenda twice daily in 4 hrs., coupé 6 fr.; electric tramway projected), leads to the W. from Edolo through the Val di Corteno (retrospects of the Adamello) viâ (3 M.) Cortenedolo (2975 ft.) and (5/2 M.) Corteno (3295 ft.) to the (10 M.) Passo d' Aprica (3875 ft.), 1/2 M. beyond which, near the prettily situated village of Aprica, is the *Hôtel Aprica (R. 3-5, D. 32, P. 8-12 fr.). A view of the Val Tellina, with Sondrio in the background and the broad gravelly bed of the Adda before us, is soon disclosed. Several of the snowy peaks of the Bernina come into view towards the N.; below, above Tresenda, rises the square tower of Teglio (p. 215). On the road is the (11 M.) Osteria del Belvedere (3010 ft.; very plain but not cheap), commanding an admirable view. The road descends through chestnut woods, describes a wide curve to the N.E. by Motta, and penetrates the rock by two cuttings. Before (18 M.) Tresenda (p. 215) the adda is crossed. Over the Tonale Pass to Malé (San Michele, Mendel, Botzen), see Baedeker's Eastern Alps. c. Val Trompia. STEAM TRAMWAY from Brescia (starting at the rail. station) to (18 M.) Tavernole, in 2 hrs. (fares 1 fr. 65, 1 fr. 20 c.). OMNIBUS from Tavernole to (8 M.) Collio, twice daily in 2 hrs. Comp. the Map, p. 254. The STEAM TRAMWAY, quitting Brescia by the Porta Trento (comp. p. 269), traverses the fertile Val Garza, and beyond (41/2 M.) Stocchetta runs to the N., through the Val Trómpia, which is watered by the Mella and contains numerous iron-mines. 812 M. Cogozzo. 1212 M. Gardone Val Trompia (1050 ft.; Alb. Beretta), with weapon factories. 13 M. Inzino (1120 ft.) is, like Lavone (see below), a starting-point for the ascent of the Monte Guglielmo (p. 271). At (16 M.) Brozzo (1345 ft.) begins the road to Nozza, mentioned at p. 277. 18 M. Tavernole is the terminus of the steam-tramway. 1812 M. Lavone Val Trompia (1625 ft.; Alb. Palazzina). 2012 M. Bovegno (2280 ft.). - 26 M. Collio (2755 ft.; Alb. degli Alpinisti) is the capital of the Upper Val Trompia, which is enclosed by fine mountains. The road ends at (271/2 M.) San Colombano (3070 ft.). A good path leads from San Colombano via the Passo di Maniva (5475 ft.) to (41/2 hrs.) Bagolino (p. 277). The Dosso Alto (6775 ft.; 1 hr.), to the S., and the Monte Colombine (7315 ft.; 2 hrs.), to the N.W., may be ascended from the Passo di Maniva; two easy and attractive expeditions. d. Val Sabbia and Lago d'Idro. RAILWAY from (Brescia) Rezzato viâ Tormini to Vobarno, 16 M., in ca. 11/2 hr. (fares 2 fr. 35, 1 fr. 30, 80 c.). The stations are numerous and the trains are often late. Public vehicles for Salò (fare 50 c.) are usually to be found at Tormini (p. 278). STEAM TRAMWAY from Tormini viâ (12 M.) Nozza to (1212 M.) Vestone (5 trains daily, in ca. 11/2 hr.; fares 1 fr. 20, 90 c). HIGHROAD from Brescia to (2212 M.) Vestone viâ Caino (1185 ft.), in the Val Garza, Preseglie (1265 ft.), Barghe, and Nozza (diligence daily in 51/2 hrs.). From Vestone a diligence plies twice daily to Ponte Caffaro, whence a motor-diligence goes on viâ Condino, Tione, and Sarche to Trento. An electric tramway from Brescia to Caino, Vestone, and Ponte Caffaro is projected. Comp. the Map, p. 254. Beyond Rezzato (p. 259) the RAILWAY turns to the N.E., near the barren S.E. slopes of the Brescian Alps, and enters the Chiese Valley, which is watered by the Naviglio Grande, a canal constructed by Berardo Maggi (p. 264) in 1288. The chief stations are (10 M.) Gavardo (p. 278), where we cross the Chiese, and (1212 M.) Tormini (p. 278). 16 M. Vobarno (805 ft.), with an iron-foundry, the terminus of the line, is situated in the upper valley of the Chiese, which above Tormini is known as the Val Sabbia. The valley bends sharply at Nozza and thence ascends, enclosed by lofty mountains, to the Adamello group. The STEAM TRAMWAY from Tormini ascends the Val Sabbia on the N.E. to (3 M.) Vobarno (see above). - 8 M. Sabbio Chiese (1030 ft.), with electric transmission works. The castle (Rocca) contains old Brescian paintings (14-15th cent.). At (10 M.) Barghe (955 ft.) the road from Brescia through the Val Garza (p. 276) enters the Val Sabbia. From (12 M.) Nozza (1015 ft.; Alb. Croce, plain) a road leads to Brozzo (p. 276), viâ (311⁄2 M.) Casto (1405 ft.), (511⁄2 M.) Cómero (2260 ft.), and (811⁄2 M.) Lodrino (2415 ft.). The little mountain-church of Auro, below Casto, contains one of Moretto's chief works. 121, M. Vestone (1050 ft.; Gambero; Agnello; Italia), the capital of the valley. The ROAD (motor-diligence, see p. 276) quits the Val Sabbia at (3 M.) Lavenone (1260 ft.) and then skirts the W. bank of the Lago d'Idro (1207 ft.), which is 6 M. long and 3/4-1/4 M. broad. To the right, at the S.E. angle of the lake, is the village of Idro (Alb. Vaticano). 7 M. Anfo (1280 ft.; Stella; Cervo; etc.), with modern fortifications. Farther on is the picturesque castle of Rocca d'Anfo, once a Venetian frontier-fort. 1212 M. Ponte Caffaro (inn; Italian and Austrian customhouses), 1 M. to the N. of the Lago d'Idro, on the Caffaro, which here forms the frontier. In the Val Caffaro, which near its mouth forms an impassable gorge, a road leads in wide curves to the W. to (32 M.) Bagolino (2395 ft.; Alb. Ciapana, very fair), a large mountain-village (4000 inhab.), in a fine situation. From Bagolino over the Passo di Croce Domini to Cividate, see p. 274; over the Passo di Maniva to the Val Trompia, see p. 276. From Ponte Caffaro to the Lago di Ledro and to Riva, on the Lago di Garda, see pp. 292, 291; to Condino and Tione (Sarche, Trent), see Baedeker's Eastern Alps. 46. From Brescia to Gargnano on the Lago di Garda. ELECTRIC LIGHT RAILWAY (with luggage-van) to Toscolano, 29 M., in 21/4 hrs. (fares 2 fr. 60, 1 fr. 95 c.); to Gardone-Riviera, 26 M., in 2 hrs. (2 fr. 20, 1 fr. 65 c.). The cars start at the special station in the Viale Stazione (Pl. A, 4) and make their first stop at the Porta Venezia (Pl. E, 3). From this point to Salò the trains are often uncomfortably crowded. Best views to the left as far as Salò; from Fasano to Maderno, on the right. DILIGENCE (dirty) from Toscolano to (311⁄2 M.) Gargnano, in 3⁄4 hr. (continuation of the electric tramway projected). Brescia, see p. 260. The LIGHT RAILWAY skirts the Brescian Alps, passing first the Ronchi (p. 269). — 6 M. Rezzato (480 ft.; p. 276), 81⁄2 M. Mazzano, both with limestone quarries. Nuvolera. - 9 M. 12 M. Paitone (680 ft.; inn); the church, 1/4 hr. above the village, possesses an altar-piece by Moretto. — 15 M. Gavardo (650 ft.; p. 277), a cotton-spinning village with 2700 inhab., is situated on the Chiese (p. 276), which we here cross. Beyond (1612 M.) Villanuova, the Naviglio Grande (p. 276) runs on the left, and the Monte Cóvolo (p. 282) rises on the right. -- 18 M. Tórmini (745 ft.; inn) is the junction for the railway from Rezzato to Vobarno and for the steam-tramway to Vestone (p. 277). The two stations adjoin each other, at the foot of the Monte Selva Piana, which may be ascended hence in 21/4 hrs. viâ Prandaglio (1640 ft.) and the church of Madonna della Neve (2900 ft.; views). Our line quits the valley of the Chiese and follows the Desenzano road to the S.E. (p. 281). On our left a fertile and well-peopled undulating tract extends to Monte San Bartolomeo; nearer is the beautiful bay of Salò (p. 281). Before we reach (201⁄2 M.) Villa Salò we enjoy a *View of the 'Riviera Bresciana' (p. 282) as far as Fasano and of Monte Baldo (p. 292). Beyond Cunettone (510 ft.; p. 281) our line descends in a sharp curve to the right (view of Salò) to (23 M.) Campoverde, surrounded by market-gardens. The Ponte di Sant'Anna is the relic of a Roman bridge. 231/2 M. Salò-Piazza, at the W. end of Salò (p. 281), is the chief halt for that town. 24 M. Salò-Carmine is at the E. end. Our line follows the road mentioned on p. 282, viâ (2511⁄2 M.) Barbarano (p. 282), to (26 M.) Gardone Riviera (p. 282), with halts at the Savoy and Grand Hotels and at the Protestant Church. - 271/2 M. Fasano (p. 284), where the tramway halts in the village, 3 min. from the steamboat pier. We then skirt the foot of the precipitous Rovinato, with fine views of the bay of Maderno (p. 284) and Monte Baldo to the right. 2812 M. Maderno (p. 284); the tramway-station is 3 min. from the pier. Thence the line follows the highroad across the luxuriantly fertile peninsula to (29 M.) Ponte Toscolano, the terminus, at the S.W. end of the little town of Toscolano (p. 285), below the Valle Toscolano (p. 285). The ROAD crosses the river and skirts the S. side of the town to (291/2 M.) Toscolano Piazza, at the harbour. The most beautiful part of the road begins here, affording in clear weather a magnificent *View of Monte Baldo and the S. end of the Lago di Garda. 312 M. Bogliaco (p. 285). The road finally quits the lake and runs between rows of houses, viâ (32 M.) Villa di Gargnano (p. 285) to (33 M.) Gargnano (p. 285). |