Guided tours of the chestnut groves and lunch in Brusio

Description

In days gone by, chestnuts were an important staple food that sustained the people of the valley throughout the long winter months, and thus played a central role in rural society. The chestnut trees in the Brusio area once belonged to patrician families and were passed down from generation to generation. During the ‘Settimana della castagna’, some of these owners will guide you through the groves, allowing you to discover the history and unique local characteristics of the area. Chestnut trees are impressive witnesses to the passage of time. Preserving them is a labour-intensive undertaking to which the chestnut growers of Brusio have committed themselves. In the chestnut groves, you’ll have the chance to sample the delicious hot chestnuts right there on the spot. The chestnut tasting is perfectly complemented by a glass of wine from the neighbouring Valtellina. The excursion is rounded off with lunch at a restaurant in Brusio, featuring an autumnal three-course menu. SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER 2026
Lunch at Agriturismo Miravalle TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2026
Lunch at Osteria del Centro FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2026
Lunch at Agriturismo Miravalle SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026
Lunch at the Osteria del Centro Time and meeting point:
Campocologno railway station, 10.15 am Programme:
10.15–11.45 Guided tour of the chestnut groves
12.00 Lunch in Brusio Ticket purchase:
By 12.00 noon the day before

Highlights

• Guided tours of historic chestnut groves
• Tasting hot chestnuts and local wine
• Three-course autumnal lunch at local restaurants

General Information

Join guided tours of the chestnut groves in Brusio, where you can learn about the history and cultivation of chestnuts. The experience includes tasting hot chestnuts and enjoying a three-course lunch at local restaurants on select dates in October 2026.

Location

7744 Campocologno, Switzerland

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