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Lake Coca: The Wild Pearl of the Orobie Alps

Valbondione, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 2,108 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+22
Lake Coca: The Wild Pearl of the Orobie Alps
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Coca, the wild pearl of the Orobie

A climb that never lets up, and a lake that repays everything.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The path rising from Valbondione towards Rifugio Merelli al Coca is genuinely demanding: a climb that never lets up. But beating the effort makes the satisfaction greater still, when the view opens onto Lago di Coca, mirror of the Orobie giants that surround it. Along the climb the local guardians provide the distraction: the ibex, often right on the path or just beyond it for a sharp eye.

5 reasons to come - Lago di Coca, a wild pearl of the Orobie - the ibex along the path - Rifugio Merelli al Coca - the Orobie giants mirrored in the water - a climb that repays every metre

Who it suits A steep, continuous climb: good fitness and a sure step are needed.

Breathtaking in every sense: come and try it with the Guidders.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
For the selected date: by 10 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+22 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,200 m D+ · 8 km · 7 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 1,200 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Valbondione
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
1,200 m
Max altitude
2,108 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
7 h
Saturday
14 Nov
8 km · D+ 1,200 m · 7 h
Map
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 8:00approximate
Punto di partenza escursione, Via Beltrame 31, 24020 Valbondione provincia di Bergamo, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
08:00PARKING
Trailhead
We'll meet in Valbondione (Bergamo province) at the daily pay-and-display parking area, where our hike begins!
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Merelli al Coca Refuge
We'll reach the Rifugio Coca after tackling a significant portion of today's challenging ascent and elevation gain!
12:00LAKE
Lake Coca
We've reached our destination: Lake Coca, nestled in the heart of the Coca Valley.
15:00RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
We'll return to the cars via the same trail we hiked in on.

How do you get to Valbondione? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for the selected date
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,200 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 10 November, 23:59)
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Lake Coca: The Wild Pearl of the Orobie Alps

Lake Coca: The Wild Pearl of the Orobie Alps

Valbondione, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,108 m
Elevation gain
1,200 m
Max altitude
2,108 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
7 h
Guiddy points
+22
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Coca, the wild pearl of the Orobie

A climb that never lets up, and a lake that repays everything.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The path rising from Valbondione towards Rifugio Merelli al Coca is genuinely demanding: a climb that never lets up. But beating the effort makes the satisfaction greater still, when the view opens onto Lago di Coca, mirror of the Orobie giants that surround it. Along the climb the local guardians provide the distraction: the ibex, often right on the path or just beyond it for a sharp eye.

5 reasons to come - Lago di Coca, a wild pearl of the Orobie - the ibex along the path - Rifugio Merelli al Coca - the Orobie giants mirrored in the water - a climb that repays every metre

Who it suits A steep, continuous climb: good fitness and a sure step are needed.

Breathtaking in every sense: come and try it with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,200 m D+ · 8 km · 7 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 1,200 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Valbondione

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 8:00Punto di partenza escursione
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:00PARKING
Trailhead
We'll meet in Valbondione (Bergamo province) at the daily pay-and-display parking area, where our hike begins!
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Merelli al Coca Refuge
We'll reach the Rifugio Coca after tackling a significant portion of today's challenging ascent and elevation gain!
12:00LAKE
Lake Coca
We've reached our destination: Lake Coca, nestled in the heart of the Coca Valley.
15:00RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
We'll return to the cars via the same trail we hiked in on.

How do you get to Valbondione? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for this date
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Saturday 14 November
GuiddyExcursion
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,200 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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