Planning to extend your stay after the meeting (17–19 Dec in Clusone)? You’ll be perfectly placed.
Weekend in Bergamo (culture + food)
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Stroll the UNESCO-listed Città Alta: Venetian Walls, Piazza Vecchia, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Cappella Colleoni, and the funicular up to San Vigilio.
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The Visit Bergamo site has updated “top 10” ideas and opening info; the Infopoint Città Alta and Infopoint Città Bassa are open almost year-round.
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Food to highlight: Casoncelli, Scarpinocc de Par, Oselì Scapàcc, Capù, and local DOP cheeses (Bergamo is “European Capital of Cheese”).
Go Skiing (several close choices)
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Presolana–Monte Pora: ~30 km of pistes across two linked areas; family-friendly terrain and night-ski dates in season.
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Spiazzi di Gromo: compact, scenic area (≈15 km) good for a day trip; projected opening around 20 Dec 2025.
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Foppolo/Carona–Brembo Ski: higher and usually snow-sure earlier; 2025/26 season scheduled to open 6 Dec.
Val Seriana & around Clusone (slow-alpine ideas close by)
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Gromo (medieval village): cobbled lanes, the Arms & Parchment Museum, and a scenic stop on the way to Spiazzi di Gromo (alpine & cross-country).
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Presolana & Monte Pora: easy snowshoe routes, panoramic chairlift rides when running, and classic baita lunches.
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Val Vertova gorge: short scenic walk along emerald pools (check winter access/conditions).
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Rovetta: Museo Fantoni (wood-carving dynasty) in Rovetta;
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San Pellegrino Terme (nearby valley): thermal baths and Liberty-style architecture for a half-day spa escape.
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Lago d’Endine & Lovere (Lake Iseo): tranquil lakeside strolls; cafés and pretty historic centers within an easy drive.
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Seasonal fun: pop-up ice rinks and Christmas markets in Castione/Bratto-Dorga (dates vary).
