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The Valtellina wins over its visitors with it traditional cuisine. This is the homeland of pizzoccheri, good wine (Sforzato, Valtellina Superiore), various cheeses, sciatt, polenta taragna, honey, bresaola and apples.

Its name is derived from the curial Latin, Vallis Tellina or together Vallistellina, which mean valley of Teglio.

The Valtellina is considered to be the largest alpine valley for its length and is an ideal destination for treating oneself to a little fun or for tasting new delicacies. The visitor has an array of choices open to them, for example, it is possible to participate in various winter sports on slopes that have hosted competitions, such as the World Cup and the Alpine Skiing World Championship, many times.

Otherwise one might wish to follow splendid trails through mountains and valleys, which can be done on foot or by bicycle, challenge the rapids, small and large, or discover the history and the culture of a land which has absorbed the various influences that touch its borders.

Rich in historical testimony of the Neolithic and Iron Age, the Valtellina boasts many cave etchings, antique castles, rich museums, noble edifices, humble but picturesque residences and numerous churches, true treasure chests of art that spring up all over long valley.

The craftsmanship that flourishes here produces high quality and unique products, such as receptacles made of soapstone that are ideal for slow cooking, or "pezzotti" woven rag rugs of vivid colours, made with modest materials. There are also festivals, parties and other fun events.