CULTURAL TRIP TO THE VALTELLINA
Do you wish to pursue languages, music,
or other passions?
Would you like to spend some time surrounded by
beautiful mountain landscapes, such as only this little Italian
valley can offer?
Learning Bridge offers this perfect combination!
Come and discover this beautiful valley!
COURSES
Learning Bridge offers language courses
in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian with highly trained
mother tongue teachers. However we also offer other courses such as
art, theatre, photography and music. These, combined with our
language courses, will allow you to spend your time here learning but
also enjoying this useful and gratifying skills. Lessons usually take
place in the morning, while the afternoon is usually reserved for
excursions to the many attractions and cultural events of the local
area. This way you can match your thirst for knowledge with your
cultural curiosity.
ACCOMMODATION
we offer accommodation either through
certified and carefully chosen family homes, pre-approved B&Bs or
courtesy of Ponte City Council's boarding house dormitories.
Breakfast and dinner are included in the accomodation. The school is
within walking distance or easily accessible by public transport.
About the centre
Learning Bridge is an airy open modern facility, with classrooms, a kitchen area, a large garden space for outdoor activities and state of the art technology and teaching materials. The centre offers a variety of courses tailor-made to your needs and expectations and can procure any necessary materials if required.
ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
Our excursions range from local activities in the towns of Ponte and Chiuro to journeying further afield to the borders of the Valtellina, and the nearby cities full of history and culture. Fun guaranteed!
These include, but are not limited to:
Excursions to the Lakes (Lake Como and Lake Garda), sailing & rafting, cycling along the picturesque "Sentiero Valtellina", climbing, orienteering, treasure hunting, camping, hiking, zip-lining, skiing, sledging and snowboarding (available only in winter), afternoon sporting activities at Chiuro's sports centre, horse riding, golf, tennis -mountain excursions with expert local CAI guides, daytrips to the enclave of Livigno (including to the Larix Adventure Park), relaxing daytrips to Bormio's spas, day trips to Teglio, including historical buildings, palazzos and, of course, traditional food, trips to Sondrio, the provincial capital, including visits to the observatory, swimming pool, old town.
WEEKENDS
On Saturdays we offer the opportunity
to discover the Bernina Express, the world Heritage railway line that
travels from Tirano (Italy) to St Moritz (Switzerland) through the
beautiful mountain scenery. In the evening we will introduce you to
all the Valtellina's specialities, from pizzoccheri to polenta and
all the other delights that make it a culinary experience to
remember.
it is also possible to organize trips to Milan, and Lake of Como.
EVENINGS
Our evening activities cover a range of interests that should keep you entertained as well as helping you relax. These include: movie nights, karaoke, quizzes, team games, garden parties, bbqs and group dinners.
WEEK EXAMPLE
Morning
Afternoon
Evenings
Sunday
Arrival
Orientation tour
Activities
Monday
Welcome and lessons
Activities
Activities
Tuesday
Lessons
Activities
Activities
Wednesday
Lessons
Lessons
Activities
Thursday
Lessons
Activities
Activities
Friday
Lessons
Lessons
Activities
Saturday
Excursión
Pool party
Pool party
Sunday
Return
PRICES
1 week: 500 euros
(includes
transport Milan / Bergamo airport - Valtellina, half board in hostel
(breakfast and dinner with typical products), 20 hours of courses,
activities and excursions)
2 weeks: 900 euros
(includes transport Milan / Bergamo airport - Valtellina, half board in hostel (breakfast and dinner with typical products), 20 hours of courses, activities and excursions)
for any information or request complete the form or write to:
info@learningbridge.it