Difficulty: Intermediate, 1000 m of elevation gain, 19 km, highest point 2130 m.

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Lago del Barbellino: from Valbondione to Rifugio Curò

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Included: Guiddy accident insurance and Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included). Not included: Packed lunch or lunch at the hut, Car pooling among participants and Parking.

Valbondione, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 2,130 m

Experience

Day hikes

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INTERMEDIATE PLUS

Where?

Bergamo, Lombardia

The group

Average age with a profile

Points

+20

Lago del Barbellino: from Valbondione to Rifugio Curò

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Overview

The experience

Difficulty

What's included

Itinerary

Carpooling

What to bring

Your guide

Reviews

Questions

WHY THIS HIKE

A blue lake and a sword in the stone, in the heart of the Orobie

The route starts from Valbondione, in the heart of the Orobie Alps, a few kilometres from Bergamo. The trail winds through conifer woods and alpine pastures, with views widening over the surrounding peaks at every bend.

Group chat a couple of days before

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Higher up appears Lago del Barbellino, a reservoir of deep blue contrasting with the green pastures. Beside it stands the historic Rifugio Curò, one of the oldest in the Orobie, where we stop for lunch: some go for a hot plate, others for a slice of cake and a beer.

Just beyond the hut there is a chapel dedicated to those who died in the mountains and, next to it, a sword set into the rock: the detail everyone photographs, and that makes you feel like King Arthur for a moment. Those who wish can continue around the lake, with more viewpoints. It is 19 kilometres and 1,000 metres of ascent.

This is an intermediate but long hike: 19 kilometres and 1,000 metres of ascent in seven hours, on trails and mule tracks with no technical difficulty. You need to be used to full days. Bring boots, water and a windproof jacket.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk up to the Barbellino.

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 the free cancellation period has ended. You pay nothing when you book.

Guiddy accident insurance

Included in the price.

+20 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

INTERMEDIATE PLUS

F+

I+

D+

1,000 m D+ · 19 km · 7 h

Easy

Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.

Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.

Easy Plus

A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.

Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.

Intermediate

Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.

Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.

WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO

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BEFORE YOU GO

Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 1,000 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours

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IN YOUR BACKPACK

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED

✓Qualified hiking guide

✓Guiddy accident insurance

✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)

✕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

1,000 m

Max altitude

2,130 m

Distance

19 km

Duration

7 h

Sunday

11 Oct

19 km · D+ 1,000 m · 7 h

The stops · 19 km

Meeting point 8:45approximate

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.

Paid parking

In Valbondione you pay for parking in the municipal car parks (including the one at Grumetti, the starting point of trail CAI 305) from June 1st to October 31st, every day: in 2025/2026 it costs €3 per day (up to €20 for 7 days) with a "gratta&sosta" scratch ticket. You can buy it at the automatic machines on site (coins and debit card only, no banknotes) or in the village at the Tourist Office or affiliated shops; remember to scratch off the plate number and date within 5 minutes of arrival.

HOW TO GET THERE

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08:45MEETING

Meeting at Valbondione

We meet the Guidders at the car park in Valbondione (BG), at the head of Val Seriana, where the trail begins. It is a long day, so we set off early at a steady pace. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.

12:15MOUNTAIN HUT

Lago del Barbellino and Rifugio Curò

We reach Lago del Barbellino and Rifugio Curò. We stop for lunch, at the hut's tables or with a slice of cake and a beer in the sun. Just beyond we visit the chapel to those lost in the mountains and the sword in the stone: photos are compulsory.

16:00RETURN

Back to Valbondione

We descend the way we came, through pastures and conifer woods, the valley closing behind us. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

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

3 cars with 10 free seats for this date, and 3 Guidders are looking for a ride.

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3 cars

10 free seats

3Guidders

looking for a ride

What to bring

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

Cap

REQUIRED

Packed lunch

REQUIRED

Food supply

REQUIRED

Water supply

REQUIRED

Trekking boots

REQUIRED

Backpack

REQUIRED

Trekking poles

RECOMMENDED

Sunscreen

RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Guide for this date · Sunday 11 October

Simone R.

★TOP GUIDE

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Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Simone, a mid-mountain leader, a UIMLA International Mountain Leader and a cycle touring guide specialising in e-bikes. I turned my greatest passion into a profession, and I live the mountains all year round among trails, summits and spectacular views. I love taking people out to discover a place, sharing not only the beauty of nature but the history, the traditions and the culture that make each spot singular: they're the part that stays once the view has been photographed. Whether it's a panoramic trek, a high-altitude adventure or an e-bike outing, the goal is to let you live the mountains genuinely and fully. 🥾🚵 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?

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Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,000 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.

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Lago del Barbellino: from Valbondione to Rifugio Curò

Valbondione, Bergamo (BG) · Lombardia

1 day · Hiking · 2,130 m

104 Guidders have already done it

Elevation gain

1,000 m

Max altitude

2,130 m

Distance

19 km

Duration

7 h

Guiddy points

+20

5 photos

+1 photos

WHY THIS HIKE

A blue lake and a sword in the stone, in the heart of the Orobie

Come alone, leave with new friends

Group's average age: with a profile

The experience

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk up to the Barbellino.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale

INTERMEDIATE PLUS

F+

I+

D+

1,000 m D+ · 19 km · 7 h

Easy

Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.

Easy Plus

A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.

Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.

Intermediate

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.

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 1,000 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours

✓

IN YOUR BACKPACK

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED

✓Qualified hiking guide

✓Guiddy accident insurance

✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)

NOT INCLUDED

✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut

✕Parking

✕Travel to Valbondione

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times

Stops · 19 km

Meeting point 8:45Valbondione

We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

Paid parking

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08:45MEETING

Meeting at Valbondione

12:15MOUNTAIN HUT

Lago del Barbellino and Rifugio Curò

16:00RETURN

Back to Valbondione

We descend the way we came, through pastures and conifer woods, the valley closing behind us. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.