The Municipality of Grone stretches from the banks of the Cherio River to the San Fermo Hills. These hills, located between Val Cavallina and Lake Iseo, dominate the valley and the entire plain with their tapered but majestic mass, covered with green meadows and populated by pastures.
A recent revaluation has allowed this area of rare beauty to become a popular tourist destination for both hikers, thanks to routes suitable for everybody, and sportsmen practicing different disciplines such as mountain biking, horseback riding, paragliding, and hang gliding.
Like all the villages in Val Cavallina, Grone had its greatest period of development and splendor in the Middle Ages. There are still three towers dating from that period that testify to the importance of the village, which at that time was dominated by the powerful Suardi family. During excavations for the reconstruction of the parish church in 1928, remains of a fortified building were found, probably ones of a castle, traces of which have gone. Inside the aforementioned church, rebuilt on the foundations of a small church dating back to the 14th century, there are some paintings by Cavagna and valuable carved wooden works.
Also of unique interest is the Acqua Sparsa Mill, the last active one in the entire valley. The present mill has a wooden structure dating back to 1930 and operates by a combination of water power and electricity.
Near the hamlet of Grone, trekking enthusiasts can take path n° 614, which leads to discovering the surroundings, among chestnut forests, panoramic views, and the small Church of San Fermo. It is ideal for a morning excursion.
CURIOSITIES
From 1928 to 1947, the village was united with the neighbouring municipalities of Borgo di Terzo, Berzo San Fermo, and Vigano San Martino, forming the municipality of Borgounito.
