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Lombardy / Milan, Italy
Bergamo L'Albenza
A 27-hole hillside parkland north of Bergamo — a regular Italian Open venue since the 1970s.
Course overview
Bergamo L'Albenza was originally designed by C.K. Cotton with the first 18 holes established in the early 1960s; a further nine holes were added in 1987. The club's three nines — Blue, Yellow and Red — wind through hilly, wooded terrain in the Bergamo Alps foothills north of the city, offering a more demanding and visually striking round than the flat Lombardy plains courses. The club has hosted the Italian Open on multiple occasions and is one of northern Italy's most celebrated venues.
The essentials
- Architect
- C.K. Cotton; Sutton (later 9-hole addition)
- Type
- Parkland
- Location
- Lombardy, Italy
Character & atmosphere
A hilly, tree-lined parkland with significant elevation changes and narrow corridors that demand accuracy off the tee. The alpine foothills setting adds both scenic reward and strategic difficulty, with approach angles frequently complicated by the sloping terrain.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by C.K. Cotton; Sutton (later 9-hole addition).
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is the closest gateway and is popular with low-cost carriers. The course is northwest of Bergamo; the drive takes around 20 minutes. Car hire is the practical choice for exploring the Bergamo valleys.
Where to stay
Milan is the natural base for Lombardy golf, positioned within easy reach of Golf Club Milano at Monza, Bergamo L'Albenza, and Golf Club Villa d'Este near Lake Como. Italy's design and fashion capital offers world-class dining and cultural attractions alongside access to three of northern Italy's finest parkland courses.
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