Reflective Sphere at Viote loop from Biotopo Toribera delle Viote

01:30

10.8km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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7.52 km

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10.4 km

Terrazza delle Stelle Astronomical Observatory

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The "Terrace of the Stars" is an astronomical observatory located in the Viote Valley, in the Monte Bondone area. Far from the lights of urban centers, it is the ideal place for stargazing. The observatory is equipped with powerful telescopes that, under the guidance of expert operators, become the perfect tools for admiring the heavens. Astronomical observations are complemented by classical and pop music concerts, scientific theater performances, shows, children's stories, and in-depth astronomy courses. By day, the sun takes center stage, revealing its spectacular hidden face through telescopes equipped with special filters.

The dome is made of polished steel, a solution that creates a striking mirror effect: the day and night views are reflected in the dome, a metaphor for the relationship between heaven and earth, as ancient as humanity. The observatory's main instrument is a computer-controlled 80-cm reflecting telescope, which allows for incredible observations. It is complemented by six other instruments for observing the sky in all its aspects.

In 2023, it received important recognition from UNESCO with its inclusion in the world list of "sites connected to the sky."

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