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Bivacco Macherio: the Tredenus basin from Cimbergo

Cimbergo, Brescia · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,590 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT
Where?
Brescia, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+24
Bivacco Macherio: the Tredenus basin from Cimbergo
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The red bivouac on the spur, at 2,590 metres

Bivacco Macherio is visible from the very start: a bright red dot perched on a rocky spur at 2,590 metres, in the Tredenus basin. It is one of the finest balconies in Val Camonica, with Pizzo Badile Camuno, the Concarena and the Corni di Tredenus closing the horizon.

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

The experience

We start near Rifugio De Marie al Volano, above the village of Cimbergo. From there the trail branches off and climbs the side of the basin in steady switchbacks up to the bivouac, set in a classic Adamello granite scree field, just below the passes crossing the Tredenus.

It is 19 kilometres and 1,400 metres of ascent: a long, demanding day that grants a well-earned stop at Rifugio De Marie on the way back.

This is a hard hike for its length and ascent: 19 kilometres and 1,400 metres of climbing in eight hours, on trail and scree. Trained legs and a sure step on stony ground are needed. Bring sturdy boots, poles and plenty of water.

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

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.
+24 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.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,400 m D+ · 19 km · 8 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 8 h and 1,400 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 Cimbergo
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,400 m
Max altitude
2,590 m
Distance
19 km
Duration
8 h
Day
19 km · D+ 1,400 m · 8 h
Map
The stops · 19 km
Meeting point 8:00approximate
Punto di ritrovo, 25050, Cimbergo, provincia di Brescia, 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 above Cimbergo
We meet the Guidders a few hundred metres before the hut, in the parking spots along the paved road above the village of Cimbergo (BS). It is a long day, so we start early. The time is indicative: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
08:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio De Marie al Volano
We reach Rifugio De Marie al Volano, the real starting point of the climb. From here the trail branches off up the basin: look up and Bivacco Macherio is already visible, a red dot on the grey granite.
12:30BIVOUAC
Bivacco Macherio (2,590 m)
After the long switchback climb we reach Bivacco Macherio, on its rocky spur. From here Pizzo Badile Camuno, the Concarena and the Corni di Tredenus are all in view. We stop for lunch, with the whole basin below us.
17:00RETURN
Back with a stop at De Marie
We descend the same way and treat ourselves to a stop at Rifugio De Marie before the last stretch to the cars. There we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Cimbergo? 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.

Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
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 8 h with 1,400 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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Bivacco Macherio: the Tredenus basin from Cimbergo

Bivacco Macherio: the Tredenus basin from Cimbergo

Cimbergo, (BS) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,590 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,400 m
Max altitude
2,590 m
Distance
19 km
Duration
8 h
Guiddy points
+24
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The red bivouac on the spur, at 2,590 metres

Bivacco Macherio is visible from the very start: a bright red dot perched on a rocky spur at 2,590 metres, in the Tredenus basin. It is one of the finest balconies in Val Camonica, with Pizzo Badile Camuno, the Concarena and the Corni di Tredenus closing the horizon.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start near Rifugio De Marie al Volano, above the village of Cimbergo. From there the trail branches off and climbs the side of the basin in steady switchbacks up to the bivouac, set in a classic Adamello granite scree field, just below the passes crossing the Tredenus.

It is 19 kilometres and 1,400 metres of ascent: a long, demanding day that grants a well-earned stop at Rifugio De Marie on the way back.

This is a hard hike for its length and ascent: 19 kilometres and 1,400 metres of climbing in eight hours, on trail and scree. Trained legs and a sure step on stony ground are needed. Bring sturdy boots, poles and plenty of water.

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

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,400 m D+ · 19 km · 8 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 8 h and 1,400 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 Cimbergo

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 19 km
Meeting point 8:00Punto di ritrovo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:00MEETING
Meeting above Cimbergo
We meet the Guidders a few hundred metres before the hut, in the parking spots along the paved road above the village of Cimbergo (BS). It is a long day, so we start early. The time is indicative: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
08:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio De Marie al Volano
We reach Rifugio De Marie al Volano, the real starting point of the climb. From here the trail branches off up the basin: look up and Bivacco Macherio is already visible, a red dot on the grey granite.
12:30BIVOUAC
Bivacco Macherio (2,590 m)
After the long switchback climb we reach Bivacco Macherio, on its rocky spur. From here Pizzo Badile Camuno, the Concarena and the Corni di Tredenus are all in view. We stop for lunch, with the whole basin below us.
17:00RETURN
Back with a stop at De Marie
We descend the same way and treat ourselves to a stop at Rifugio De Marie before the last stretch to the cars. There we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Cimbergo? 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.
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

RoadTo4000
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.

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 8 h with 1,400 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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