Pisogne between Frescoes, Lake and Mountain Trails

Pisogne on Lake Iseo: Culture by the Water

At Mirad’Or, a museum on the water and contemporary exhibition space in the form of a modern stilt-house structure, exhibitions and contemporary art projects take place in dialogue with the lake, history and the community.

Frescoes, Churches and Sacred History

The Chiesa di Santa Maria della Neve was built in the 15th century on the northern outskirts of Pisogne. Between 1532 and 1534, Girolamo Romani (Romanino) frescoed its walls, chancel arch and counterfaçade. The fresco cycle culminates in the Crucifixion on the counterfaçade.

At the Pieve di Santa Maria in Silvis, visitors can descend below the church floor and visit several rooms. The portal sculpture from 1485 is signed by Damiano da Milano. In Toline, a hamlet of Pisogne, the Chiesa di San Gregorio Magno was originally an old chapel; in the 15th century, it was converted into a parish church. Churches, pilgrimage churches, hermitages and chapels characterize the Antica Strada Valeriana as a pilgrimage and devotional route.

Lakeside and Green Spaces

The Parco Comunale covers 16,000 square metres and features a great variety of conifers, including some rare species. Along the lakeshore runs the Lungolago Tempini, a lakeside promenade more than one kilometre long, designed entirely for pedestrians and cyclists.

Routes for Cyclists and Hikers

The Toline–Vello cycle and pedestrian path runs between Toline, a hamlet of Pisogne, and Vello in Marone. It can be used on foot or by bicycle, follows the water and includes tunnels and rest areas.

From the centre of Pisogne, the first section of the Antica Strada Valeriana passes through chestnut woods. It forms part of a 25-kilometre route, mostly offering panoramic views, along the eastern shore of the lake. For a hike in the higher surrounding area, the circular route from Val Palot to Rifugio Medelet begins in the heart of Val Palot. The route follows the Pizzacane stream to Roccolo Laini and then continues along Trail 201 to Rifugio Medelet.

Another circular route from Toline, also a hamlet of Pisogne, leads to the summit of Corna Trentapassi. A short via ferrata runs along the summit ridge; it is not particularly difficult technically, but has demanding equipment and is recommended for experienced hikers.

Guidance for Your Planning

The Infopoint Pisogne in the historic town centre provides visitors with information about excursions, cycling and trekking routes, events, transport and road conditions. When choosing your accommodation in Pisogne, you can therefore weigh up different priorities: art and sacred history in the town, walks and cycling by the water, or hikes from Toline and Val Palot.

More Destinations

For the rest of your trip to Italy, you can also discover Braone, Acquafredda, Bassanega, Crone, Roe' Volciano, Colombaro-Timoline, Gottolengo and Gardoncino Di Manerba.

To the main travel overview: Brescia.