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Foppolo (21,4Km)Fun for the whole family: Winter and Spring

Carona (23,4Km)Excursion to the Laghi Gemelli hut

Carona (23,4Km)Excursion to Fratelli Calvi da Carona hut

Carona (23,4Km)Excursion to Fratelli Longo da Carona

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

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ALBERGO RISTORANTE BARAGLIA

Mello (9 Km) - 70. V. Bondo

e-mail www +39342652112

HOTEL GEMBRO

Chiesa in Valmalenco (15 Km) - Località Pian Del Lupo (Chiareggio)

e-mail www +39342451359

The Hotel Gembro is located in Chiareggio, a small village of Chiesa in Valmalenco, in the province of Sondrio. It enjoys a charming and picturesque, snowy mountains and trails ideal for trips of all types. The atmosphere is quiet and comfortable. The hotel offers 20 rooms equipped with private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, balcony, TV, safe and telephone. The restaurant offers typical dishes villagers, regional and national, tasty and wholesome. The bar is always available for blissful relaxation. The hotel also has a private parking, garden, lift to all floors and a living room.

B&B MONASTERO

Dubino (15 Km) - Via Monastero 14

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Agriturismo La Campagnola

Gordona (20 Km) - V. Al Piano 22

e-mail www +3934321001

B&B Nido Per Due

Prata Camportaccio (21 Km) - Via Mario Del Grosso 16

e-mail www +393202112921

HOTEL CRIMEA

Chiavenna (21 Km) - Via Pratogiano 16

e-mail www +3934334343

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Campings

Hotels

Art and culture

Museo Etnografico Vallivo

Val Masino

Museo Civico di Storia Naturale

Morbegno (11 Km)

The Civic Museum of Natural History was established in 1974 thanks to the interest of the Municipality of Morbegno and the collector Giacomo Perego. The aim was to offer a safe place to the collections of natural materials in the province of Sondrio and the neighboring territory.

Torre di Soltojo

Caiolo (15 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.

Chiesa parrocchiale

Mantello (14 Km)

The parish church is dedicated to Saints San Colombano and Gregory but it is called San Marco for the processions that take place on 25 April.

Sport and fun

Valtellina Golf Club

Caiolo (15 Km)

Services and tourist information

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Val Masino

Val Masino

I.A.T. Morbegno

Morbegno (10 Km)

Comunita Montana Valtellina di Morbegno

Morbegno (10 Km)

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

Verceia (14 Km)

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

Albaredo Per San Marco (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Andalo Valtellino

Andalo Valtellino (15 Km)

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

Ardenno (6 Km)

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

Bema (13 Km)

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

Berbenno di Valtellina (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Buglio In Monte

Buglio in Monte (5 Km)

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

Caiolo (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castione Andevenno

Castione Andevenno (13 Km)

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

Cedrasco (12 Km)

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

Cercino (12 Km)

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

Cino (13 Km)

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

Civo (8 Km)

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

Colorina (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cosio Valtellino

Cosio Valtellino (11 Km)

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

Dazio (7 Km)

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

Delebio (16 Km)

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

Forcola (7 Km)

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

Fusine (11 Km)

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

Mantello (13 Km)

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

Mello (10 Km)

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

Morbegno (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Novate Mezzola

Novate Mezzola (14 Km)

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

Pedesina (16 Km)

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

Postalesio (12 Km)

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

Rasura (14 Km)

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

Rogolo (15 Km)

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

Talamona (9 Km)

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

Tartano (13 Km)

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

Traona (11 Km)

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

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Foppolo (21,4Km)Fun for the whole family: Winter and Spring

Carona (23,4Km)Excursion to the Laghi Gemelli hut

Carona (23,4Km)Excursion to Fratelli Calvi da Carona hut

Carona (23,4Km)Excursion to Fratelli Longo da Carona

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Ardenno

Civo

Dazio

Forcola

Talamona

Mello

Buglio in Monte

Morbegno

Colorina

Cosio Valtellino

Berbenno di Valtellina

Fusine

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