From Vesio through the Valle di Bondo to the Passo Nota

Somewhat above Vesio begins the famous Tremalzo gravel road, which leads through the Valle di Bondo to Passo Nota and from there further up in numerous serpentines to Corno della Marogna, and at 1863 m pierces the mountain with the Tremalzo Tunnel. The road, which also bears the name "Via Tremalzo", is now asphalted almost up to Passo Nota. It is interesting to note that until recently this road was not closed to traffic, and it was precisely in the upper part of the road that wild adventures with lowered cars and 10-metre-long camper vans took place. Many of the reckless riders would take wild turns before meekly capitulating and leaving the mountain again in the direction of approach. In earlier years, the area was also mainly the realm of enduro riders, who used the gravel roads as  one of the last places in Central Europe where riding with gravel-splashing rear wheels was still permitted. Quite unpleasant for the mountain bikers, who were enveloped in the dust and stench, also