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The Pagani Cave in the Presolana.

Castione della Presolana, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,249 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+19
The Pagani Cave in the Presolana.
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Pagans’ Cave in the Presolana

A cave hidden in the south face of the Presolana.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from the Passo della Presolana and climb towards one of the most striking places in the Orobie: the Grotta dei Pagani. The route passes the Baita Cassinelli, a viewpoint at the foot of the Queen, and carries on into the Valle dell'Ombra, where the setting turns wilder and more dramatic. Past the Bivacco Città di Clusone, looking out over the valley, we reach the cave: hidden among the rock walls, as if the mountain were keeping it.

5 reasons to come - the Grotta dei Pagani, hidden in the south face - the Baita Cassinelli at the foot of the Presolana - the Valle dell'Ombra, wild and dramatic - the Bivacco Città di Clusone along the route - the rock amphitheatre of the Queen of the Orobie

Who it suits A climb on path with scree sections: normal walking fitness and a sure step.

A place the mountain keeps for itself: come and see it 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.
+19 Guiddy points
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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
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
950 m D+ · 12 km · 6 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 6 h and 950 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. 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
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Castione della Presolana
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
950 m
Max altitude
2,249 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
6 h
Day
12 km · D+ 950 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Via Cantoniera 20a, 24020 Castione della Presolana 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
08:30MEETING
Meeting Point
Meet-up point at Passo della Presolana (Bergamo), where our hike begins.
10:20MOUNTAIN HUT
Cassinelli Mountain Hut
The first mountain hut we’ll come to on our hike
12:00VIEWPOINT
“Pagans’ Cave”
At last, we’ve reached the Pagani Cave!
15:00RETURN
Return to the cars
We’ll return to the cars along the same trail we took on the way up.

How do you get to Castione della Presolana? 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
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
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 6 h with 950 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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The Pagani Cave in the Presolana.

The Pagani Cave in the Presolana.

Castione della Presolana, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,249 m
Elevation gain
950 m
Max altitude
2,249 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+19
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Pagans’ Cave in the Presolana

A cave hidden in the south face of the Presolana.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from the Passo della Presolana and climb towards one of the most striking places in the Orobie: the Grotta dei Pagani. The route passes the Baita Cassinelli, a viewpoint at the foot of the Queen, and carries on into the Valle dell'Ombra, where the setting turns wilder and more dramatic. Past the Bivacco Città di Clusone, looking out over the valley, we reach the cave: hidden among the rock walls, as if the mountain were keeping it.

5 reasons to come - the Grotta dei Pagani, hidden in the south face - the Baita Cassinelli at the foot of the Presolana - the Valle dell'Ombra, wild and dramatic - the Bivacco Città di Clusone along the route - the rock amphitheatre of the Queen of the Orobie

Who it suits A climb on path with scree sections: normal walking fitness and a sure step.

A place the mountain keeps for itself: come and see it with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
950 m D+ · 12 km · 6 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 6 h and 950 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. 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
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Castione della Presolana

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 8:30Castione della Presolana
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MEETING
Meeting Point
Meet-up point at Passo della Presolana (Bergamo), where our hike begins.
10:20MOUNTAIN HUT
Cassinelli Mountain Hut
The first mountain hut we’ll come to on our hike
12:00VIEWPOINT
“Pagans’ Cave”
At last, we’ve reached the Pagani Cave!
15:00RETURN
Return to the cars
We’ll return to the cars along the same trail we took on the way up.

How do you get to Castione della Presolana? 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
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

GuiddyX
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.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
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 6 h with 950 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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