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Meraviglie delle Orobie: il lago Branchino

Ardesio, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,800 m
Experience
Day hikes
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Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Meraviglie delle Orobie: il lago Branchino
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Branchino in the Orobie Alps

I laghi di montagna hanno la capacità di celarsi ai nostri occhi, ci fanno tendere lo sguardo ad ogni passo per tentare di scorgerli, ma si rivelano solo all'ultimo, quando ormai abbiamo raggiunto le loro sponde.

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

The experience

Da Valcanale saliremo attraverso boschi di abeti, pascoli fioriti e le radure lasciate da vecchi impianti di risalita fino al vero gioiello dell'escursione: il meraviglioso Lago Branchino, adagiato e nascosto tra le montagne come uno specchio turchese.

Qui la natura si mostra in tutta la sua forza e dolcezza, fra silenzi infiniti, fioriture immense e aria frizzante d’alta quota. Un luogo ideale per chi vuole rallentare, respirare e lasciarsi stupire.

Scenderemo quindi con il nostro giro ad anello fino a raggiungere il suggestivo Rifugio Alpe Corte, immerso in un paesaggio da cartolina, dove gusteremo il nostro pranzo al sacco, approfittando magari delle ottime torte fatte in casa del rifugio.

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.
+17 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
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+
750 m D+ · 12 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 750 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Transport
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
750 m
Max altitude
1,800 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
5 h
Day
12 km · D+ 750 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Parcheggio di Valcanale (BG), Via Alpe Corte, 24020 Ardesio 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
08:30PARKING
Valcanale car park (BG)
Meeting point
09:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Alpe Corte
Coffee break after the first climb
10:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Baita Nevel
A first glimpse of the alpine pastures at the foot of Pizzo Arera
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Baita Nevel di Mezzo
Mountain hut selling cheese
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Branchino
Second stop before reaching the lake
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Baita Branchino
A glimpse of the start of the Sentiero dei Fiori
12:30LUNCH
Lunch break
With a view over the sparkling waters of the lake
15:00WATER
Torrente Acqualina
A wonderful surprise on the way back
16:00RETURN
Return
Return to the Valcanale car park

How do you get to Ardesio? 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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Snack
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Anna M.
Anna M.
· 33 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Anna, an environmental hiking guide and a repentant ex-office worker. I run group hikes in Lombardy, mainly in the provinces of Lecco, Como and Sondrio, and the reason is always the same: to spread as widely as I can that sense of wonder towards nature and towards this precious, beautiful planet of ours. What I enjoy most is watching someone enjoy a view without a worry in their head and go home having learned something new. It happens often — and it happens better if there's one of my home-made biscuits to nibble along the way. 🍪 Join one of my hikes and see for yourself. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Tedesco
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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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 5 h with 750 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?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Meraviglie delle Orobie: il lago Branchino

Meraviglie delle Orobie: il lago Branchino

Ardesio, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,800 m
Elevation gain
750 m
Max altitude
1,800 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+17
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Branchino in the Orobie Alps

I laghi di montagna hanno la capacità di celarsi ai nostri occhi, ci fanno tendere lo sguardo ad ogni passo per tentare di scorgerli, ma si rivelano solo all'ultimo, quando ormai abbiamo raggiunto le loro sponde.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Da Valcanale saliremo attraverso boschi di abeti, pascoli fioriti e le radure lasciate da vecchi impianti di risalita fino al vero gioiello dell'escursione: il meraviglioso Lago Branchino, adagiato e nascosto tra le montagne come uno specchio turchese.

Qui la natura si mostra in tutta la sua forza e dolcezza, fra silenzi infiniti, fioriture immense e aria frizzante d’alta quota. Un luogo ideale per chi vuole rallentare, respirare e lasciarsi stupire.

Scenderemo quindi con il nostro giro ad anello fino a raggiungere il suggestivo Rifugio Alpe Corte, immerso in un paesaggio da cartolina, dove gusteremo il nostro pranzo al sacco, approfittando magari delle ottime torte fatte in casa del rifugio.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
750 m D+ · 12 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 750 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Transport

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 8:30Parcheggio di Valcanale (BG)
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30PARKING
Valcanale car park (BG)
Meeting point
09:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Alpe Corte
Coffee break after the first climb
10:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Baita Nevel
A first glimpse of the alpine pastures at the foot of Pizzo Arera
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Baita Nevel di Mezzo
Mountain hut selling cheese
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Branchino
Second stop before reaching the lake
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Baita Branchino
A glimpse of the start of the Sentiero dei Fiori
12:30LUNCH
Lunch break
With a view over the sparkling waters of the lake
15:00WATER
Torrente Acqualina
A wonderful surprise on the way back
16:00RETURN
Return
Return to the Valcanale car park

How do you get to Ardesio? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Snack
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Anna M.
Anna M.
33 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Anna, an environmental hiking guide and a repentant ex-office worker. I run group hikes in Lombardy, mainly in the provinces of Lecco, Como and Sondrio, and the reason is always the same: to spread as widely as I can that sense of wonder towards nature and towards this precious, beautiful planet of ours. What I enjoy most is watching someone enjoy a view without a worry in their head and go home having learned something new. It happens often — and it happens better if there's one of my home-made biscuits to nibble along the way. 🍪 Join one of my hikes and see for yourself. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

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 5 h with 750 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
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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