Tourism in the Valmalenco began to develop just over a century ago. It has become the soul and underlying thread, which has made the valley become known internationally for the beauty of its environment and its landscapes. All specialities and forms of mountaineering and skiing have become a consolidated tradition in the Valmalenco and an essential part of the culture and local identity. A famous, renowned holiday resort for every season of the year, despite a little too much urban growth here and there, the valley never ceases to amaze the visitor with its extraordinary natural beauty and breathtaking scenery.