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CINO

The municipality of Cino is situated on the Valtellina side of the Rhaetian Alps, starting halfway up the hill and ascending to Brusada mountain. Crossed by six streams, the municipality borders on the towns of Cercino, Dubino, Mantello and Novate Mezzola and reaches an average height of 502 m above sea level. (max +2,000). This is the first municipality in Costiera dei Cech and is reached by leaving the Valeriana road (S. S. 402) at Mantello, and going up the provincial road for approximately 3.5 kilometres. It is a picturesque mountain town where you can enjoy living in close contact with the tranquillity of nature, without compromising on modern and functional roads, which quickly and conveniently connect the village to all the services on the bottom of the valley.

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

Its history is deeply rooted in the era of the domination of the Franks, who settled there in the late 8th century. Originally considered a village, it became an independent municipality in the 14th century in conjunction with the area’s other mountain communities. Its geographical position was due to the marshy valley bottom, which was made inhospitable until the Habsburgs drained the Adda plain.

As part of the Traona team during the Middle Ages, Cino was involved in historical events such as the occupation of the Three Leagues and the devastating Thirty Years’ War, which led to a plague epidemic in the region. Later, with the arrival of Napoleon and political change, Cino became part of the Cisalpine Republic and then the Kingdom of Italy. Dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, the church of San Giorgio is a remarkable landmark in the village. Cino is also renowned for its rural homes with their wooden balconies and decorated façades.

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NOTES OF INTEREST

The town offers many activities for visitors. Enthusiasts of rural art can explore the typical buildings of the Costiera and admire the old houses embellished with balconies and colourful plasterwork. Alpe Bassetta offers breathtaking views of Valtellina and Lake Como for lovers of mountain trails. The ascent to Alpe Piazza is another interesting option, with well-kept meadows and panoramic huts, providing a breathtaking view of upper Lake Como. Cino still retains traces of its rural past, allowing visitors the opportunity to dive deep into local traditions and enjoy spectacular hiking in nature. For example, transhumance, with livestock, horses, goats and cows, from the town of Cino to Alpe Bassetta, life in the mountain pastures in the summer months, and the shepherd’s day (with outdoor Eucharistic celebrations and tastings of typical products, also outdoors) the first Saturday in August.

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