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Monte Cavallo from Mezzoldo: ridge and Passo San Simone

Mezzoldo, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,323 m
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Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
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Points
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Monte Cavallo from Mezzoldo: ridge and Passo San Simone
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
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WHY THIS HIKE

Real Orobie: a long climb, panoramic all the way

Monte Cavallo from Mezzoldo, in Val Brembana, is one of those hikes that taste of the authentic Orobie: a long, steady, hugely panoramic climb to a broad, bright summit at 2,323 metres, one of the most classic goals in the Bergamo mountains.

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

The experience

We start near Ponte dell'Acqua, above Mezzoldo, following CAI trail 115 up Val Terzera between thin woodland, pastures and old huts. The route climbs steadily towards the alpine dairies and then to Passo San Simone, where the landscape changes character: wider, airier, properly high mountain.

From there we branch off to the summit of Monte Cavallo, clearly recognisable on the ridge. It is 12 kilometres and 1,100 metres of ascent: the reward is a sweep taking in the Bergamo and Valtellina Orobie, with a packed lunch sitting on the top.

This is an intermediate but long hike: 1,100 metres of ascent in six and a half hours, on a marked trail with no technical sections. Trained legs are needed. Bring boots, plenty of water and a packed lunch: there are no open huts along the way.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb Monte Cavallo.

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.
Recommended age 18+
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+21 Guiddy points
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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
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,100 m D+ · 12 km · 6h30
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 6h30 and 1,100 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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 accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Mezzoldo
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,100 m
Max altitude
2,323 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
6h30
Day
12 km · D+ 1,100 m · 6h30
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
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
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Mezzoldo
We meet the Guidders near Ponte dell'Acqua, in Mezzoldo (BG), where we leave the cars and take CAI trail 115. It is a long day, so we set off early at a steady pace. The time is indicative: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
12:00SUMMIT
On the summit of Monte Cavallo (2,323 m)
We climb Val Terzera between pastures and huts up to the alpine dairies and Passo San Simone, where the mountain opens up. From there we branch off along the ridge to the summit of Monte Cavallo: the view covers the Bergamo and Valtellina Orobie. We stop for a packed lunch with a view.
15:30RETURN
Back to Mezzoldo
We descend the way we came, Val Terzera slowly closing behind us. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Mezzoldo? 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 boots
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
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 6h30 with 1,100 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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Monte Cavallo from Mezzoldo: ridge and Passo San Simone

Monte Cavallo from Mezzoldo: ridge and Passo San Simone

Mezzoldo, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,323 m
Elevation gain
1,100 m
Max altitude
2,323 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
6h30
Guiddy points
+21
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Real Orobie: a long climb, panoramic all the way

Monte Cavallo from Mezzoldo, in Val Brembana, is one of those hikes that taste of the authentic Orobie: a long, steady, hugely panoramic climb to a broad, bright summit at 2,323 metres, one of the most classic goals in the Bergamo mountains.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start near Ponte dell'Acqua, above Mezzoldo, following CAI trail 115 up Val Terzera between thin woodland, pastures and old huts. The route climbs steadily towards the alpine dairies and then to Passo San Simone, where the landscape changes character: wider, airier, properly high mountain.

From there we branch off to the summit of Monte Cavallo, clearly recognisable on the ridge. It is 12 kilometres and 1,100 metres of ascent: the reward is a sweep taking in the Bergamo and Valtellina Orobie, with a packed lunch sitting on the top.

This is an intermediate but long hike: 1,100 metres of ascent in six and a half hours, on a marked trail with no technical sections. Trained legs are needed. Bring boots, plenty of water and a packed lunch: there are no open huts along the way.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb Monte Cavallo.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,100 m D+ · 12 km · 6h30
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 6h30 and 1,100 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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 accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Mezzoldo

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:00Mezzoldo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Mezzoldo
We meet the Guidders near Ponte dell'Acqua, in Mezzoldo (BG), where we leave the cars and take CAI trail 115. It is a long day, so we set off early at a steady pace. The time is indicative: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
12:00SUMMIT
On the summit of Monte Cavallo (2,323 m)
We climb Val Terzera between pastures and huts up to the alpine dairies and Passo San Simone, where the mountain opens up. From there we branch off along the ridge to the summit of Monte Cavallo: the view covers the Bergamo and Valtellina Orobie. We stop for a packed lunch with a view.
15:30RETURN
Back to Mezzoldo
We descend the way we came, Val Terzera slowly closing behind us. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Mezzoldo? 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 boots
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

GuiddyX
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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 6h30 with 1,100 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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