Five stretches of water in a single loop

A spectacular hike in the Bergamo Orobie, a short drive from Bergamo: alpine lakes, wild views and restoring silence. The five lakes of Valgoglio loop is one of those routes that combine effort and beauty in the right measure.

The experience

From the car park we climb on tarmac and then gravel, at a firm gradient: this is where almost all the height gain happens, with about two hours of climbing up to the Baite ENEL, where the loop proper begins.

Then the show starts, between grass, stone and glacial basins from 1,950 to 2,150 metres: Lago Sucotto, small and silent; Lago Cernello, the greenest; Lago Nero, deep and ringed by dark scree; Lago Campelli, spacious and ideal for lunch; and finally Lago d'Aviasco, the largest, with its dam and viewpoints. Fifteen kilometres and a thousand metres of ascent.

This is an intermediate but demanding hike: a thousand metres of ascent concentrated mostly in the first two hours, then high-altitude ground of grass and stone. Trained legs are needed. Parking costs 5 euros for the day, paid on site, and is not included.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk the five lakes.

How hard is it, really

What's included in the price

Itinerary

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

Day

15 km · D+ 1,000 m · 7 h

Meeting point 8:30approximate

24020, Valgoglio, provincia di Bergamo, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

Paid parking, buy the ticket before you arrive

€5 per day, from 15 April to 15 October. Buy the scratch ticket beforehand at Valgoglio's shops/bar or the town hall meter.

HOW TO GET THERE

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08:30MEETING

Meeting at Valgoglio (1,150 m)

We meet the Guidders at the Valgoglio car park (BG), at 1,150 metres: it costs 5 euros for the whole day, paid on site. We set off straight away on tarmac and then gravel, on a firm climb that covers most of the height gain. After about two hours we reach the Baite ENEL, where the lakes loop begins.

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12:00HIKING TRAIL

The five lakes loop (1,950-2,150 m)

A route in high-mountain surroundings, between grass, stone and glacial basins. We come to Lago Sucotto, small and silent, perfect for the first break; Lago Cernello, the greenest, ringed by gentle mounds; Lago Nero, deep and closed in by dark scree; Lago Campelli, spacious, where we stop for lunch; and Lago d'Aviasco, the largest, with its spectacular dam.

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15:30RETURN

Loop back to Valgoglio

A panoramic, relaxed descent, with a view of the Orobie peaks closing the valley. We reach the car park and finish with the usual chat and stories among Guidders.

What to bring

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

Who joins

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