The most particular and “local” way to move from Lower to Upper Bergamo is the “scalette”, our ancient flights of stone steps. They are exclusively pedestrian pathways, paved with the typical cobblestones.
Their steps climb up to the Upper Town, bordered by old dry stone walls, crossing fields, terraced gardens and beautiful mansions: with every step you’ll take, a new amazing landscape will appear. However, the “scalette” are also a beloved place for runners to workout, being far from the traffic, quiet and charming.
The Scorlazzone is the natural continuation of the Scorlazzino, which climbs up from the Lower Town, and with its flat, but sloped 162 steps it's also one of the most demanding.
If you are in Sudorno street, look for the small water fountain that can be found under a protective arch, ascend the short slope over it and you will find the scaletta. A veritable journey into the past!
Combining the Scorlazzino and the Scorlazzone’s itineraries, you can reach 120 meters of height difference, running from via San Martino della Pigrizia up to the castle of San Vigilio! Not exactly a jog…
The most particular and “local” way to move from Lower to Upper Bergamo is the “scalette”, our ancient flights of stone steps. They are exclusively pedestrian pathways, paved with the typical cobblestones.
Their steps climb up to the Upper Town, bordered by old dry stone walls, crossing fields, terraced gardens and beautiful mansions: with every step you’ll take, a new amazing landscape will appear. However, the “scalette” are also a beloved place for runners to workout, being far from the traffic, quiet and charming.
The Scorlazzone is the natural continuation of the Scorlazzino, which climbs up from the Lower Town, and with its flat, but sloped 162 steps it's also one of the most demanding.
If you are in Sudorno street, look for the small water fountain that can be found under a protective arch, ascend the short slope over it and you will find the scaletta. A veritable journey into the past!
Combining the Scorlazzino and the Scorlazzone’s itineraries, you can reach 120 meters of height difference, running from via San Martino della Pigrizia up to the castle of San Vigilio! Not exactly a jog…
