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Ferragosto Under the Stars: Gleno Dam by Night

Vilminore di Scalve, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,560 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Ferragosto Under the Stars: Gleno Dam by Night
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Ferragosto: Gleno Dam by Night

The Gleno dam at night, lit up.

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

The experience

Picture the silence of night, the moon tracing the outline of the mountains and, in the distance, the shape of the Gleno dam revealing itself in a special light. We set off with the Guidders from the church of Bueggio, a small gem above Vilminore, and climb in the dark by head torch. This is not a simple walk: it is a journey through time, joining the drama of the mountains at night with the memory of one of the tragedies that marked these valleys.

5 reasons to come - the Gleno dam lit up at night - the climb in the dark by head torch - the church of Bueggio at the start - the valley's history, told on the spot - an August night unlike any other

Who it suits A night climb on path: normal walking fitness and a working head torch.

A journey through time, by night: come 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
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+16 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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 8 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
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 5 h and 600 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. 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
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Dinner
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vilminore di Scalve
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,560 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
5 h
Day
8 km · D+ 600 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 18:30approximate
Sp58, 24020 Vilminore di Scalve provincia di Bergamo, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
HOW TO GET THERE
18:30PARKING
Starting Point
We'll meet at the church in Vilminore di Scalve, in Bueggio (Bergamo province), where we'll leave our cars. (Paid parking available).
21:00VIEWPOINT
Gleno Dam Hike
We've finally arrived at the imposing dam, which we'll see illuminated by floodlights in the darkness.
23:30RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
Return to the cars via the trail that winds through the village of Pianezza.

How do you get to Vilminore di Scalve? 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.

Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Packed dinner
REQUIRED

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 600 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?
⌄
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Ferragosto Under the Stars: Gleno Dam by Night

Ferragosto Under the Stars: Gleno Dam by Night

Vilminore di Scalve, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,560 m
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,560 m
Distance
8 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+16
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Ferragosto: Gleno Dam by Night

The Gleno dam at night, lit up.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Picture the silence of night, the moon tracing the outline of the mountains and, in the distance, the shape of the Gleno dam revealing itself in a special light. We set off with the Guidders from the church of Bueggio, a small gem above Vilminore, and climb in the dark by head torch. This is not a simple walk: it is a journey through time, joining the drama of the mountains at night with the memory of one of the tragedies that marked these valleys.

5 reasons to come - the Gleno dam lit up at night - the climb in the dark by head torch - the church of Bueggio at the start - the valley's history, told on the spot - an August night unlike any other

Who it suits A night climb on path: normal walking fitness and a working head torch.

A journey through time, by night: come with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 8 km · 5 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 5 h and 600 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. 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
NOT INCLUDED
✕Dinner
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vilminore di Scalve

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 18:30Vilminore di Scalve
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
18:30PARKING
Starting Point
We'll meet at the church in Vilminore di Scalve, in Bueggio (Bergamo province), where we'll leave our cars. (Paid parking available).
21:00VIEWPOINT
Gleno Dam Hike
We've finally arrived at the imposing dam, which we'll see illuminated by floodlights in the darkness.
23:30RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
Return to the cars via the trail that winds through the village of Pianezza.

How do you get to Vilminore di Scalve? 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.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Packed dinner
REQUIRED

Guiddy Experience

GuiddyExperience
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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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 600 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?
⌄
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