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Excursion to the Laghi Gemelli hut

Excursion to Fratelli Calvi da Carona hut

Excursion to Fratelli Longo da Carona

Foppolo (2,1Km)Fun for the whole family: Winter and Spring

Valbondione (18,9Km)Excursion to the Antonio Curò Hut from Valbondione

Colere (25,5Km)Scalve Valley

Excursion to the Laghi Gemelli hut

Lakes Gemini

The basin of the Lakes Gemelli Refuge is one of the most romantic and relaxing places in the Bergamo mountains, primarily due to the presence of numerous artificial lakes, large and small, now part an integral part of the environment and the landscape.

During the excursion we are about to describe, including also the Carona lake at the start, you can observe as many as four, and a fifth — Lake Colombo — is located just over twenty minutes walk from the hut. It is no coincidence, therefore, the area is among the busiest in the province, despite the relative length of the climb, which in any case requires a certain degree of training.

From the town of Carona, in the upper Brembana Valley (52 kilometers from Bergamo) it is possible to park on the southern shore of the artificial pond, reachable along the top of the dam: altitude 1096 meters.
We then start to walk a comfortable and unmistakable mule track that, with countless bends, goes up the side of the valley, immersed in a thick and refreshing forest.
After about two hours of walking, now almost near the forest limit, you reach the small dam of Lake Marcio, at 1841 meters above sea level: the barrier, completed in 1925, is 18 meters, and the basin contains 850,000 cubic meters of water.
The mule track continues slowly along the western shore of the lake, until it reaches its southern end, where among other things comes the ENEL service cable car, which also starts from Carona. And a few meters lower here is another lake unexpected, decidedly larger: Lago delle Casere, an altitude of 1784 meters, containing 2,470,000 cubic meters of water, held by a dam completed in 1946 and 47 high meters.
The return takes place along the same path as the climb and takes about 2 hours.
The refuge, which has 70 beds, is located a few meters from the dam of the Gemelli Lakes: a curious name to remind us that before the erection of the barrier, completed in 1932 and 39 meters high, in This grassland were two small ponds rounded and side by side, precisely “twins”. Today, on the other hand, the invaded contains as many as 6,990,000 cubic meters of water.

Technical sheet:
Travel time: 4.30 hours
Starting altitude: 1096 m
Elevation gain: 872
Difficulty: T-Tourist
Recommended period: May - October

Region: Lombardy
Province: Bergamo
Valle/area: Valle Brembana

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scritto da Christopher Clayton - ultima modifica il 21/02/2020

Excursion to Fratelli Calvi da Carona hut

The climb to the Fratelli Calv i Hut, one of the best known in the province, can rightly constitute the first approach to high mountains, both for newbies and children. The trip can be said to be entirely elementary, classified as level T, moreover gratified by a natural environment of first magnitude. The basin of the refuge, dotted with large and small lakes, natural and artificial, is surrounded by an uninterrupted circle of peaks, at a glance of great effect and suggestion. Particularly spectacular is the Tenda Devil's Lace, defined for its regular and unmistakable pyramid shape the “Orobie Matterhorn”.

The trip takes place largely on a comfortable dirt road serving the hydroelectric plants in the area, and is therefore also very suitable for mountain biking. In addition, in certain seasonal periods and time slots, the road is open to private vehicle traffic, even if it requires the utmost attention and prudence: it is therefore essential to ask for information detailed on site on the actual viability.

From the town of Carona, in the upper Brembana Valley (1116 meters altitude, 52 kilometers from Bergamo) you start to follow the steep dirt road that you can forward into the valley, cloaked with suggestive forests. After passing the ancient and rustic village of Pagliari, you will arrive at the spectacular waterfall of Val Sambuzza, which precipitates loud and bubbly at the side of the road.
Continue along the road again, reaching a crossroads at a pond, now beyond the forest: Lake Prato, at an altitude of 1650 meters.

Neglecting the road on the left, which leads to the Longo Hut, you must continue straight, sometimes steeply, up to the base of the powerful lake dam Fregabolgia, of the massive gravity type, 63 meters high and completed in 1953. Once you reach the top of the barrier, continue along the road that runs alongside the large artificial reservoir, containing at the highest level as many as 4,660,000 cubic meters of water. A few more minutes walk finally allow you to reach the clearly visible building of the Fratelli Calvi Hut: altitude 2015 meters, 3 hours from Carona.
The return takes place along the same path as the climb and takes about 2 hours.
The hut, opened in 1935 and completely renovated in the early 1980s, has 85 beds.

Technical sheet:
The telephone number of the Calvi Refuge: 0345.77,047
Contact details of CAI Bergamo, owner of the hut: tel 035.24.42.73;

Travel time: 5 hours Starting altitude: m. 1116 Difference

in altitude: m. about 900
Difficulty: T - Tourist
Recommended period: May - November

Region: Lombardy
Province: & amp; nbsp; Bergamo
Valle/Zone: Valle Brembana

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scritto da Andrew Russell - ultima modifica il 20/08/2019

Excursion to Fratelli Longo da Carona

Lombardy, Bergamo, Refuge Brothers Longo

Despite the extreme ease of access, the Fratelli Longo Hut is much less frequented than the other refuges in the area, probably due to the fact of being, even at equal altitude, in a far more alpine, lonely, unsuitable for children, almost perched on the steep slopes that close the austere and slightly gloomy Valle del Monte Sasso.

The trip takes place entirely on a comfortable dirt road, wide and regular in the first section, narrower and more uneven in the second part. In addition, in certain seasonal periods and time slots, the first stretch of the road (up to the junction of Lake Prato) is open to private vehicle traffic, even if it requires the utmost attention and prudence: it is therefore essential to ask for detailed information on the spot on the actual viability.
From the town of Carona, in the upper Brembana Valley (altitude 1116 meters, 52 kilometers from Bergamo) you start to follow the steep dirt road that leads into the valley, cloaked with suggestive forests. After passing the ancient and rustic village of Pagliari, you will arrive at the spectacular waterfall of Val Sambuzza, which precipitates loud and bubbly at the side of the road.
Continue along the road again, reaching a crossroads at a pond, now beyond the forest: Lake Prato, at an altitude of 1650 meters.
The journey continues taking the steep road on the left, which with some hairpin bends quickly gains altitude. Then the route becomes more smooth and linear, until you reach the head of the valley, where the small building of the Fratelli Longo Hut is clearly visible: altitude of 2026 meters, 3 hours from Carona.
The return takes place along the same path as the climb and takes about 2 hours.
From the hut, inaugurated in 1923, we recommend that you continue briefly along the mule track (about 15 minutes) until you reach the above Lake Devil (altitude 2141 meters), at the base of the powerful rock face of Monte Aga, in a severe and suggestive high mountain environment. Although smaller in size, the lake already existed before the dam was erected, completed in 1932 and 26 meters high, which created a basin containing 2,560,000 cubic meters of water.
A little upstream of the junction of Lake Prato you can also notice the obvious entrance of an abandoned mine, reminding us how these mountains were exploited for mining purposes since times. more remote.

Technical sheet:
Travel time: 5 hours
Starting altitude: 1116 m
Elevation gain: m. 910
Difficulty: T -Tourist
Recommended period: May - November

Region: Lombardy
Province: Bergamo
Valle/area: Valle Brembana

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scritto da Mark Dutton - ultima modifica il 05/09/2021

Excursion to the Antonio Curò Hut from Valbondione

The Antonio Curò Hut is one of the most popular and popular hiking destinations in the entire province of Bergamo: easy without being trivial, tiring but not prohibitive, it allows everyone to approach the magical world of high mountains.

The refuge is in fact located at the entrance of the Conca del Barbellino, rich in lakes, rocky mountains, small but interesting glaciers, precious fauna and flora, peaks that touch the three thousand meters... In a word, a true paradise for the hiker, without any regrets for others and far more celebrated mountains.

The trip takes place largely on a comfortable mule track, in the upper part carved in the lively rock. From the town of Valbondione, in the upper Valle Seriana (888 meters altitude, 52 kilometers from Bergamo) you start to follow the path that goes, with a regular climb, in the thick of the woods, approaching the head of the valley, on the left-hand river side.

At the exit of the forest, always on the unmistakable track, you cross some canals (possible avalanche remains at the beginning of the season), reaching the base of the rocky jump that closes the valley, at a crossroads. Bending to the right, continue along the mule track with some long and regular hairpin bends (the so-called 'panoramic') until the final flat stretch, engraved in the rock. On the other hand, continuing straight to the fork, we face the strenuous “shortcut” which, with countless turns and a little attention, directly overcomes the rocky jump.

In both cases, we finally reach the large building of the Antonio Curò Hut: an altitude of 1915 meters, 2.30 hours following the “shortcut”, about 3 hours with the “overview”.
The return takes place along the same path as the climb and takes 1.30 hours (2 with the “overview”).
VARIANT: from Valbondione it is possible to drive to the Grumetti hamlet (where the ENEL cable car starts, limited parking possibilities, altitude 970 meters). A steep path in the woods allows you to reach the mule track of the main itinerary, saving 20 - 30 minutes.

Technical sheet:
Travel time: 4 hours
Starting altitude: m. 888
Elevation gain: m. 1027
Difficulty: E - Hiking
Recommended period: June - November

Region: Lombardy
& lt; strong>Province: Bergamo
Valle/area: Valle Seriana

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scritto da Christopher Clayton - ultima modifica il 07/07/2020

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HOTEL PEDRETTI

Branzi (2 Km) - Via Umberto I 23

e-mail www +39345/71121

GREM BIKE HOSTEL

Premolo (19 Km) - Via Dell'Agro 5

e-mail www +393386274085

HOTEL AMBRA

Clusone (20 Km) - Via Querena 22

e-mail www +39346/21314

HOTEL MIGLIORATI

Castione della Presolana (26 Km) - Via Provinciale, 84 - Localita' Bratto

e-mail www +3934631133

Art and culture

Museo dei Tasso e della Storia Postale

Camerata Cornello (16 Km)

The Museum of Tasso and Postal History is divided into four sections, where the documents of the postal activity of the Tasso family are kept as well as postal history in general. Great value piece is a letter franked with the famous Penny Black stamp.

Torre della Fontana

Averara (11 Km)

It is among the few monuments still visible in the town of Averara. The structure can be visited, although it is not in excellent condition because some parts have suffered damage also due to the passing of time.

Torre di Soltojo

Caiolo (14 Km)

The Soltojo Tower has a very ancient origin. The structure dates back to the 13th century and was built by the Captains. Much of the tower was destroyed in the '600 and currently only part of the building is visible.

Sport and fun

Valtellina Golf Club

Caiolo (15 Km)

Services and tourist information

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Carona

Carona

Ufficio Turistico di Piazzatorre

Piazzatorre (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Albaredo Per San Marco

Albaredo Per San Marco (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Albosaggia

Albosaggia (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Averara

Averara (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Berbenno Di Valtellina

Berbenno di Valtellina (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Branzi

Branzi (2 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Caiolo

Caiolo (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Camerata Cornello

Camerata Cornello (16 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cassiglio

Cassiglio (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cedrasco

Cedrasco (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Colorina

Colorina (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cusio

Cusio (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Foppolo

Foppolo (2 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fusine

Fusine (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gandellino

Gandellino (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gromo

Gromo (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Isola Di Fondra

Isola di Fondra (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Lenna

Lenna (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Mezzoldo

Mezzoldo (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Moio De' Calvi

Moio de'Calvi (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Olmo Al Brembo

Olmo al Brembo (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Oltre Il Colle

Oltre Il Colle (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ornica

Ornica (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Piazza Brembana

Piazza Brembana (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Piazzatorre

Piazzatorre (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Piazzolo

Piazzolo (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Roncobello

Roncobello (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Tartano

Tartano (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Valgoglio

Valgoglio (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Valleve

Valleve (1 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Valnegra

Valnegra (10 Km)

Visit Carona - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

Travel guides and videos

Excursion to the Laghi Gemelli hut

Excursion to Fratelli Calvi da Carona hut

Excursion to Fratelli Longo da Carona

Foppolo (2,1Km)Fun for the whole family: Winter and Spring

Valbondione (18,9Km)Excursion to the Antonio Curò Hut from Valbondione

Colere (25,5Km)Scalve Valley

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