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Rifugio Albani from Val Seriana: autumn below the Presolana

Oltressenda Alta, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,080 m
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Day hikes
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DIFFICULT
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
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Points
+23
Rifugio Albani from Val Seriana: autumn below the Presolana
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WHY THIS HIKE

Twenty-one kilometres of autumn colour below the queen of the Orobie

This day is more than a walk: it is a way of being together, among woods that smell of autumn and views that quicken the heart. We start from Spinelli, above Valzurio, climbing through carpets of golden leaves, larches ablaze with autumn colour and clearings lit by soft light.

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

The experience

In front of us, the undisputed queen of the day, stands the Presolana. We pass the Baite di Moschel, small stone and timber buildings at her feet, and climb to Passo Scagnello, which divides the two valleys and leads in minutes to the old lime kilns, now ruins, and to Rifugio Albani.

It is 21 kilometres and 1,300 metres of ascent over eight and a half hours: the long version of the climb to the Albani, the one from the Seriana side, closing as a loop on a different trail.

This is a hard hike for its length and ascent: 21 kilometres and 1,300 metres in eight and a half hours. Good fitness and experience of long days are needed. Parking at Spinelli costs 3 euros with a scratch ticket, not included in the price.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb to the Albani.

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
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+23 Guiddy points
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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+
1,300 m D+ · 21 km · 8h30
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 8h30 and 1,300 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, 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 accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Oltressenda Alta
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,300 m
Max altitude
2,080 m
Distance
21 km
Duration
8h30
Day
21 km · D+ 1,300 m · 8h30
Map
The stops · 21 km
Meeting point 8:00approximate
Via Spinelli 5, 24020 Oltressenda Alta 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
08:00MEETING
Meeting at Spinelli
We meet at the car park in Spinelli (BG), beyond Valzurio: a scratch ticket costs 3 euros for the whole day. As this is a long hike, please be on time. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
09:30VILLAGE
The Baite di Moschel
We climb among larches ablaze with autumn colour to the Baite di Moschel: small stone and timber buildings at the foot of the Presolana, where we take a first break with the wall above us.
12:00PASS
Passo Scagnello and the old kilns
Passo Scagnello divides the two valleys and in a few minutes brings us to the old lime kilns, now ruins, and within sight of Rifugio Albani. From here the view opens on both sides.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Albani
Here we are at Rifugio Luigi Albani, below the north faces of the Presolana. We can stop here for lunch or head back to the pass for a sandwich with a view: we decide together on the day.
16:30RETURN
Loop back to Spinelli
We return to the cars on a different trail, closing the loop: woods, clearings and the last afternoon light on the larches. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Oltressenda Alta? 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
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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 8h30 with 1,300 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
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Rifugio Albani from Val Seriana: autumn below the Presolana

Rifugio Albani from Val Seriana: autumn below the Presolana

Oltressenda Alta, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,080 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,300 m
Max altitude
2,080 m
Distance
21 km
Duration
8h30
Guiddy points
+23
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Twenty-one kilometres of autumn colour below the queen of the Orobie

This day is more than a walk: it is a way of being together, among woods that smell of autumn and views that quicken the heart. We start from Spinelli, above Valzurio, climbing through carpets of golden leaves, larches ablaze with autumn colour and clearings lit by soft light.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

In front of us, the undisputed queen of the day, stands the Presolana. We pass the Baite di Moschel, small stone and timber buildings at her feet, and climb to Passo Scagnello, which divides the two valleys and leads in minutes to the old lime kilns, now ruins, and to Rifugio Albani.

It is 21 kilometres and 1,300 metres of ascent over eight and a half hours: the long version of the climb to the Albani, the one from the Seriana side, closing as a loop on a different trail.

This is a hard hike for its length and ascent: 21 kilometres and 1,300 metres in eight and a half hours. Good fitness and experience of long days are needed. Parking at Spinelli costs 3 euros with a scratch ticket, not included in the price.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb to the Albani.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,300 m D+ · 21 km · 8h30
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 8h30 and 1,300 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

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

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 21 km
Meeting point 8:00Oltressenda Alta
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:00MEETING
Meeting at Spinelli
We meet at the car park in Spinelli (BG), beyond Valzurio: a scratch ticket costs 3 euros for the whole day. As this is a long hike, please be on time. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
09:30VILLAGE
The Baite di Moschel
We climb among larches ablaze with autumn colour to the Baite di Moschel: small stone and timber buildings at the foot of the Presolana, where we take a first break with the wall above us.
12:00PASS
Passo Scagnello and the old kilns
Passo Scagnello divides the two valleys and in a few minutes brings us to the old lime kilns, now ruins, and within sight of Rifugio Albani. From here the view opens on both sides.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Albani
Here we are at Rifugio Luigi Albani, below the north faces of the Presolana. We can stop here for lunch or head back to the pass for a sandwich with a view: we decide together on the day.
16:30RETURN
Loop back to Spinelli
We return to the cars on a different trail, closing the loop: woods, clearings and the last afternoon light on the larches. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Oltressenda Alta? By carpooling.

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

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Reviews

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Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

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 8h30 with 1,300 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
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