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Summer, an abundance of sports
After the winter freeze, the warm days of summer are perfect for rock climbing. The best known place for this activity is the great rock face of Cornalba in the Serina Valley. Each year an important international event takes place there. Climbing as a sport has increasing numbers of followers and Bergamo province has many facilities to satisfy this growing request. Speleology can also be considered a climbing activity, even though it is the opposite direction, and there are various associations involved in exploring the underground depths. The Orobie mountains are abundant with natural caves, some which are extremely interesting and very deep. Canyoning is also practised in the Orobie mountains, often in places that are wild and inaccessible, but exciting for those who dare.
From caves and remote places to the wide open spaces of the sky: the uplands that overlook the large areas of the plain where warm air currents rise are ideal for paragliding and hang gliding. There are numerous schools and well-known “take-off” points, including Valcava, the hills of San Fermo and Mount Bronzone. The historical gliding club in Valbrembo is popular with enthusiasts, who even come from other regions.
Another popular mountain sport is trekking, but horse riding also offers the opportunity to follow interesting and adventurous routes in the midst of nature.
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