Tibetan bridge 'Ponte nel Sole' and visit to the Dossena Mine
Highlights
- Come to Dossena and live two unforgettable experiences
- Have fun crossing a 505 m Tibetan bridge
- Visit the mines and museum and learn about local history
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Full description
Walking suspended between history and adventure. .. you can!
Just come to the Val Brembana, to the magnificent village of Dossena: you can experience the thrill of crossing the longest Tibetan bridge in the world and visit the ancient mines there.
Put on your explorer's hat, ignite your curiosity and follow us!
What we will do
We’ll meet at the meeting point in Dossena (BG), where we can park the car and follow the signposts showing us the way along the path. After a walk of about 1 km (25 minutes) , we’ll reach the starting point of the Ponte nel Sole, the longest Tibetan bridge in the world.
There , the guides will be waiting for us to hand over the necessary equipment (harness and carabiners) . Once kitted out, we’ll be ready to begin crossing the bridge, which is 505 m long and 120 m high. The structure, of which only the start and finish points are anchored, is spanned by 3. 5 km of steel cables, along which we will make our way.
It will take us about 45 minutes to reach the other side of the bridge, and we’ll return directly to the village, completing a circular route. We’ll walk suspended in mid-air amongst the magnificent mountains of the Brembana Valley and catch sight of the Orobic Alps, the peaks of Mount Grigna, Mount Gioco and Mount Alben, and the San Pellegrino valley floor.
Once the first part of the activity is over, we’ll head to the Dossena Mines at the time specified by the organisers (usually in the afternoon) . First, we’ll visit the museum, where we’ll find objects and equipment that keep alive the memory of the mine and those who worked there. Then a guide will lead us on foot through natural caves and man-made tunnels, following the old tracks along which the trolleys used by the miners to transport materials once ran. Meanwhile, we’ll hear the history of the site.
It will be a unique experience, taking us back in time! Both activities will last 1½ hours, making for a total duration of around 3 hours, excluding travel time and waiting time between activities.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone from 8 years of age. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied.
To participate, you must be at least 1. 40 m tall and have a waist width of between 60 cm and 120 cm.
The activity is not recommended for those suffering from vertigo.
Other information
The activity is available all year round, on Fridays and at weekends.
Please note! The booking time corresponds to the start of the first activity (Tibetan suspension bridge) . Once this is finished, the on-site staff will provide you with directions to the mine and museum, as well as the time at which you will take part in the second activity. The mine and museum are situated 2 km from the bridge and can be reached via a 1-hour hike or a 10-minute drive.The total duration of the experience could therefore be around 4 hours or more. There may even be a gap of a few hours between the two activities (the Tibetan bridge experience takes place in the morning and the mine tour in the afternoon) .
Access to the bridge is not permitted in open-toed footwear such as: beach sandals, flip-flops, clogs, espadrilles and/or any shoes with leather soles, heels or wedges.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport, but free parking is available on site.
Recommended clothing
- Seasonally appropriate sportswear
- Trainers/trekking shoes (with laces/ buckle and with non-slip rubber sole)
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Dossena, Bergamo
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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