Aprica () is a town and ''

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. It is located on the eponymous pass, the most favourable one connecting Valtellina to Val Camonica. Its main source of income is tourism, using the areas geography to offer skiing (winter) and mountain biking (summer) opportunities.

Twin towns

* Borgo Val di Taro, Italy * Legnano, Italy

External links

ApricaOnLine

Videos of skiing in Aprica

Pictures of Aprica in winter
Cities and towns in Lombardy Ski areas and resorts in Italy {{Sondrio-geo-stub