Gerola Alta
Gerola Alta: The southernmost town in the province of Sondrio
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Gerola Alta, a town located in the province of Sondrio in Lombardy, with about 162 inhabitants. But what makes this mountain town unique?
Origins of the name
The name "Gerola" comes from the Valtellinese dialect, where "gèra" means gravel. This is because during a flood of the Bitto stream, the town was invaded by this gravel.
History
Gerola Alta has a coat of arms and a banner recognized by the President of the Republic on March 2, 1954. Its banner is a green and white flag.
Society
Demographic evolution
The town boasts a growing population in recent years, despite being located in high mountains.
Culture
Events
One of the most important events is the "Bitto cheese festival", which celebrates the production of this famous cheese every third Sunday of September. Local breeders and producers display their cheese and many people from all over Lombardy come to the festival.
Anthropogenic geography
Gerola Alta is made up of several hamlets, including Pescegallo, which is located at an altitude of 1450 meters and is famous for its ski resort. In addition, the town offers many other charming hamlets such as Valle, Nasoncio, Fenile, Castello, Ravizze, Case di Sopra, and Laveggiolo, which offers an altitude of 1500 meters.
Economy
Artisanry
Gerola Alta boasts the production of "Valtellinese pezzotto", characterized by lively colors and geometric patterns.
Tourism
The ski resort of Pescegallo is famous for its ski lifts for alpine skiing. But not only that! For nature lovers and hikers, it is possible to take wonderful walks to the Salmurano refuge, located at 1,848 meters above sea level.
Administration
The mayor of the town of Gerola Alta is Rosalba Acquistapace.
Here is a brief summary of Gerola Alta with all the main information! An enchanting place where you can spend a holiday dedicated to sports, nature, and tranquility.
