We’re proud to be featured in the last Issue of Mono Magazine モノ・マガジン (Japan), October 2021 Issue. They showcase the new Masterpiece “Bivacco” Yellow Western Down Jacket and the iconic “Aviatore” B-3 Seal Brown Shearling Jacket, available worldwide. Japan 🇯🇵 meets Italy 🇮🇹
We’re very proud to be featured in the Issue 22 of Men’s File Magazine x Clutch Magazine
They showcase the new Masterpieces “Stelvio” Dispatch Riders Coat and “Aviatore” B-3 Seal Brown Shearling Jacket, available worldwide.
Many thanks to the legend Nick Clements to believe in us.
We’re very proud to be featured in the new issue of Moto Heroes (France) with an amazing article about us, our products and way of life. You guys rock!
Photos by Francesco Torricella, Luca Argenton
Summer 2019, July.
Leading destination: Lake Resia, and the mysterious bell tower buried in its waters.
This time, our adventure is a little bit longer: 662 Km (411 Ml), a two-day trip, and many Alpine passes to cross with our motorbike.
Morning, 8 a.m.
We leave our beloved Bergamo, and we run throughout the Brembana Valley. Small towns and mountain pastures are along our road.
At the end of the valley, we reach the San Marco Pass and its 1,992 m (6,535 ft) of elevation.
Despite many other passes, dominated by people who come and go, here you can feel your closeness to nature. One step from heaven, still immersed in the green of the pass’ meadows.
The descent takes us to Morbegno, in Valtellina.
We come across this beautiful land, famous for its fine wines, until we reach Bormio, a touristic destination located in the Stelvio National Park.
Even if we know how excellent its local cuisine is, we prefer stopping for lunch at the next point, where amazing food embraces a stunning view.
So much difference in altitude from Bormio to our next stop. We are on the border between Lombardy and Trentino-South Tyrol.
Dozens and dozens of curves and we come to the Stelvio pass, at an elevation of 2,757 m (9,045 ft). It is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps and the second highest in the Alps, 7 m (23 ft) below France’s Col de l’Iseran. It’s defined as one of the most beautiful mountain passes in Italy!!
After so much road, we finally have lunch. There are bunches of places for eating. This place is full of motorcyclists and restaurants.
After lunch, we go down to the town Prato Allo Stelvio.
After 26 km (16 ml), we arrive at our Lake Resia, aka Reschensee, in Venosta Valley! This artificial lake is on the border with Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,498 m (4,915 ft). It is the largest lake in Trentino-South Tyrol and it’s located precisely in the municipality of Curon.
The first impression was a feeling of amazement (a bell tower in a lake?! What?!) followed by calm (the lake is so quiet, man). It’s something unique in the world!
But then, I start realizing that maybe it’s not as idyllic as can seem, indeed it even appears sad:
At one time, three natural lakes were located at the Resia Pass. Because of the construction of a large dam in 1950, the three lakes were unified, causing the complete submerged of the ancient town of Curon, which was transferred further upstream. Although the local population tried to oppose, 163 houses and 523 hectares of farmland are now on the bottom of the lake. Among them, there is also an ancient church of the fourteenth century, to witness that world almost lost.
Day one is running out. We cross the entire Venosta valley when it’s evening.
In this town, we stop for a beer and for having dinner at the Forsterbräu Merano. Beer is excellent, and you can have a typical Tyrolean meal.
After dinner and more than a couple of beers, we go to bed (we’ve booked in a lovely B&B).
Also, the second day is full of emotions and places to discover.
We go to Bolzano, the capital city of the region. We make a quick visit to the magnificent old town. We regret getting up late. Unfortunately, we don’t have much time.
But we are ready to face the way back. Three mountain passes are waiting for us.
First step: Mendel Pass.
We are still in Trentino-South Tyrol, at an elevation of 1,362 meters (4,469 ft). Along the road, there are 17 panoramic hairpin bends, woods, and rocky walls.
In the nineteenth century and at the beginning of the twenty century, this place was a popular health resort for aristocrats and emperors. Considering how cool this place is, we understand why they chose to stay here.
Crossing the pass, we come to Cles, in the heart of the Val di Non. There is a mountain lake, Santa Giustina Lake, also called Cles Lake, surrounded by apple trees famous throughout the valley.
We travel for the entire Sole Valley until we come to the Tonale Pass, 1,883 meters (6,178 ft).
This mountain pass, at the foot of the famous Presena Glacier (3000 m, 9843 ft), connects Lombardy and Trentino-South Tyrol. This road is also full of breathtaking hairpin bends.
We have lunch, and we go on with our trip.
We return to Lombardy, in the high Camonica Valley. We’re going through it all.
We arrive at the Vivione Pass at 1,828 meters (5,997 ft). It’s a very narrow and steep road, surrounded by woods and greenery! You are really in contact with wild nature. The highland at the top of the pass is reminiscent of the Scottish ones.
We travel along the Scalve Valley and Seriana Valley, in the province of Bergamo, to Clusone.
This town is Daniel and Marco’s hometown. We decide to take a look to the Triumph and Dance of Death, a cycle of frescoes dated back fiftheen century, located close to the main church.
To finish our tour at best, we stop by our friend Gio for an happy-hour with a view in Piazza Orologio.
Other 30 km, and we are back home.
It’s been a long journey. But with all this beauty, how can you not do it?
Keep dreaming
Looking for the Shangri-La
I know everyone is thinking: “what will be my first road trip once we come back to reality?”
That’s why we want to share with you a one-day road trip to the Italian Alps, to remember what outside is waiting for us!
You got what I mean, or do you need other clues?
This high mountain pass is a trade union among three valleys in the city of Brescia:
• Trompia Valley
• Camomica Valley
• Sabbia Valley
… so, the answer is the legendary Croce Domini Pass!!
Many of you have already followed our adventures there. Now, I want to give you further details about a trip we made last summer, on a sunny day in August.
It’s a warm Sunday. Luckily, the weather is on our side. After breakfast, we are on the road. A long and straightway. In less than 50 minutes, we come to Lovere (Bergamo), a quiet town that lies on the Lake Iseo.
The journey begins to become more attractive in the following step. We approach the Camonica Valley, land renowned for its historical past and rock sculptures that are a UNESCO site. The last piece of road welcomes many hairpins bends gaining altitude. When you come across the Italian Alps, you know you will be surrounded by uncontaminated landscapes and vast expanses of green. You can smell the freedom: a light breeze and a blue sky in front of you.
Don’t believe that the trip is over, because the journey goes on and other beautiful places await us. We have ahead a long descent. You are not alone on the road. And even if nature is silent, your eyes are catching by green pastures and herds of cows. You may stop the Lake Idro or continue. We decide to go on because we want to see the waterfall of Gorg d’Abiss.
We leave the main road for a moment. Sometimes you have to leave the safe way to get into something unexplored. We come to this little town in the Trentino-South Tyrol region. We let the road signs along village roads guide us. It’s time to leave the motorcycle and continue walking. With our helmets in the hands, we are following a path in this magical wood. Sunlight filters through the leaves of the trees. And here there is this stunning waterfall that washes our faces with its finest drops.
Our stomach is growling. We come back to the motorcycle and our destination is now the Lake Ledro. The road runs along the lake. We see a beach where you can stop. We have lunch, and we get the bathing suit out of our bags. We can not take advantage of the sunny day. It’s time for sunbathing and bathing in the lake.
After relaxing, in a single shot, we get back to Bergamo. The sun is still shining when we leave, and we can see its reflection on the shores of the lakes beyond. We have to say goodbye to the Lake Ledro and admire the Lake Garda during the route. Thousand galleries carved into the rock of the mountains guide us. The sun lowers at dusk, and it’s nighttime when we are back.
It’s a warm Sunday. Luckily, the weather is on our side. After breakfast, we are on the road. A long and straightway. In less than 50 minutes, we come to Lovere (Bergamo), a quiet town that lies on the Iseo lake.
The journey begins to become more attractive in the following step. We approach the Camonica valley, land renowned for its historical past and rock sculptures that are a UNESCO site. The last piece of road welcomes many hairpins bends gaining altitude. When you come across the Italian Alps, you know you will be surrounded by uncontaminated landscapes and vast expanses of green. You can smell the freedom: a light breeze and a blue sky in front of you.
Don’t believe that the trip is over, because the journey goes on and other beautiful places await us. We have ahead a long descent. You are not alone on the road. And even if nature is silent, your eyes are catching by green pastures and herds of cows. You may stop the Idro lake or continue. We decide to go on because we want to see the waterfall of Gorg d’Abiss.
We leave the main road for a moment. Sometimes you have to leave the safe way to get into something unexplored. We come to this little town in the Trentino-South Tyrol region. We let the road signs along village roads guide us. It’s time to leave the motorcycle and continue walking. With our helmets in the hands, we are following a path in this magical wood. Sunlight filters through the leaves of the trees. And here there is this stunning waterfall that washes our faces with its finest drops.
Our stomach is growling. We come back to the motorcycle and our destination is now the Ledro lake. The road runs along the lake. We see a beach where you can stop. We have lunch, and we get the bathing suit out of our bags. We can not take advantage of the sunny day. It’s time for sunbathing and bathing in the lake.
After relaxing, in a single shot, we get back to Bergamo. The sun is still shining when we leave, and we can see its reflection on the shores of the lakes beyond. We have to say goodbye to the Ledro lake and admire the Garda lake during the route. Thousand galleries carved into the rock of the mountains guide us. The sun lowers at dusk, and it’s nighttime when we are back.
I know, man. Now you can’t wait to go there. Don’t rush! The pass is closed from November to May. So, you have time to think about making this trip one of your most beautiful memories.
Keep dreaming
Looking for the Shangri-La
We’re very proud to be featured in the 10 Years Anniversary Issue of Men’s File Magazine (London, UK) with our new masterpiece “Varenne” Fur Collar Black Leather Jacket.
Many thanks to the legend Nick Clements to believe in us.
The Single Rider Ricky Phoolka on The Road for an awesome Adventure from Manchester (UK) to Pyrenees (ES) and back.
Riding through Mountains, Rain, Cold and Desert he’s rocking our masterpiece “Varenne” Black Leather Jacket ??
Going around Huesca in the Aragon region, passing through the Natural Park of Fuentes Carrionas, Bardenas Reales de Navarra and Riglos?
Finally he arrived in the Pyrenees, passing through Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Baqueira Beret and Puerto de la Bonaigua (2072 mt)
Motorcycle Explorations, Looking for the Shangri-La.
It’s all about Passion, Tradition, Quality.
In the Heart of Northern Italian Alps, known for its 100 year history of craftsmanship that may continue for the next 100 years, countless hours pass mastering the art of blending tradition and innovation.
The result is the creation of essential garments designed for Bikers, Rockers and Gentlemen.
Shangri-La is said to be a mythical valley, a place of pure human desire and spirituality. Shangri-La Heritage evokes the deep passion for motorcycle exploration. Close contact with the natural valleys that surround us all is the inspiration to create these timeless products.
It’s all about getting lost and finding new ways…
Looking for the Shangri-La.
A film by Francesco Torricella
https://www.instagram.com/francescotorricella/
On November 3-4 we took part in New Heritage Festival in Düsseldorf (Germany ??).
New Heritage is where Quality takes place, it’s a homage to Craftsmanship and Timelesness; it showcases two days of manufactories and small businesses who are aware of traditional craftsmanship, sustainability through quality and their own personal “heritage”. The exhibitors create products for eternity that eventually become genuine favorites and new heirlooms.
We had a great time there, we met awesome customers and we talked to inspiring people.
Grazie a tutti
See you on the road
Photos by the magical Monsieur Müller
What an honor to have been Official Partner of Royal Cambouis 4 Exhibition Show in Sausset-Les-Pins (Southern France 🇫🇷).
For the occasion we brought into “la Tenda” the New “Single Rider” Raw Canvas Jacket 15,6 Oz in color Ivory, Black and Army Green.
This beauty will age through the years like a dream.
Designed and tested in Italy, Cut and Sewn in Portugal.
Contact us to get one!
The “Road to Marseille” Squad: Daniel Verzeroli, Marco Massini, Daniele Ruggeri, Luca Argenton, Andrea Balduzzi.
Grazie a tutti
See you on the road
