It’s called “Becco,” the suspended footbridge overhanging the Val Parina, a locality in the Val Brembana in the province of Bergamo. To put it crudely, a 16-meter terrace made of gratings overhanging the void that provides an ‘incredible view of the Val Parina and Mount Ortighera.
The work was designed by Studio “Fontana&Lotti Lorenzi – Ingegneri associati.” The project was created with the aim of creating a vantage point to complete the enhancement of the Dossena mining area system with an open-air view of the rock
The suspended footbridge
The Beak is not just a suspended footbridge but an adrenaline experience not to be missed. It will be like walking in the void; you will be 250 meters away. Just to understand if we take a 10-story apartment building with each floor 3 meters high, to reach 250m we need 10 apartment buildings . The void under the Beak is equal to 10 buildings on top of each other. It makes a certain yes but what an experience and then what a view with all the surrounding nature and the Parina stream flowing below you. You can experience the thrill of walking in the void and taking flight too.
The rules
The suspended walkway is free access, but it is not an attraction to be taken lightly; there are some precautions to take:
- No reservations are necessary.
- It is forbidden to walk on it during thunderstorms or very strong winds.
- It is not accessible to the disabled
- Children may transit it only if accompanied
- Dogs allowed but on a leash.
- It is forbidden to throw objects over the parapet.
- Transit by any means, including bicycles, is prohibited.
- No jumping or running to swing the structure.
- You can find more info and other obvious rules to follow on the website.
If you love adrenaline experiences like these, we point out that also in this area (Val Brembana) is the longest Tibetan bridge in the world: over 500 meters long by 120 meters high. 1200 steps and 3.5 km of rope. Must try.