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Carona, a small but very charming town in the province of Bergamo, located in the heart of Orobie Alps, close to the lakes Laghi Gemelli and tha lake Lago del Diavolo, and is much appreciated by both skiers and hikers that loves to climb in the forests and mountains, with the beautiful views of the surrounding mountain landscapes.
A chair lift takes skiers up to 1700 m altitude at Val Carisole which is departure point for four lifts, and connects the area with the facilities of the area of Foppolo. The city and is also a popular destination for many trips to the mountains with all the highs, peaks, shelters and overnight cabins that one can admire in the charming Orobie Alps.
At first the city was only known mostly as a ski resort for alpine skiing, but over time the city has been recognized and recieved a lot of attention also for cross-country skiing.
And the connections to the nearby area Foppolo, that has been made all the more effective during the recent years, has led to considerable improvement of tourist attractions in the area.
From Carona on its 1160 meters above sea level you can rise up to 1,750 m with the lift and from here starts the ski area which extends up to 2111 meters in the area
of Conca Nevosa.
There are 80 km of slopes in the Bremboski area which is divided into slopes of different difficulty levels, two blue, six red and two black. And for cross-country skiing there is a over 5 km ski trails of medium difficulty level. In case of lack of snow, Artificial snow can be used to cover approximately 10 km of slopes.
Ski lifts in Carona:
This charming town proudly has to show us, in addition to its ski slopes and beautiful scenery, also its characteristic small streets, the fountain and the church of San Gottardo (patron and protector from landslides and avalanches) which has recently undergone a major restoration project to be recoverd with the city from a gradually decline after the steady depopulation. Now, the city, despite its relatively few inhabitants, has over half of their beautiful buildings renovated.
Worthy of note is the parish church from 1450, dedicated to John the Baptist, from
the XV century, with its impressive bell tower of stone at the very beginning of the city. Inside there are three altars, with stucco and frescoes of high spiritual and
historical value, an artwork by local artists.
Carona Mountain Park
For those who want to do something else a part from skiing, here in Carona we also find the Mountain Park, Parco Montagna Carona, which offers:
The Botanical Garden
Situated in the green area adjacent to the ENEL, the electricity-company, in an area that is also subject of a major restaurerinsprojekt which will contribute to the greater
project for urban renewal.
It can be accessed via a walkway, also accessible to the disabled. The road goes from parking lot on Via Pagliari, go over Brembo river on an old arch bridge and reaches the area of the botanical garden. This is arranged as a garden and is equipped to full fitness for use and access of disabled people in wheelchairs and blind people. The path and all plant species are presented with specific Braille-signs and with tactile maps.
The area is also a small building that is used as a teaching laboratory.