Monte Visolo: from Passo della Presolana to the balcony facing the Queen of the Orobie
Parcheggio Cantoniera della Presolana, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 2,396 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE PLUS
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+21
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
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Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
The summit that looks the Presolana in the eye
Monte Visolo is the summit right next to the Presolana, the Queen of the Orobie. You reach it on foot, without ropes, and from the top the Queen's great wall feels close enough to touch, with Val di Scalve on one side and Val Seriana on the other.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
With the Guidders we start from Passo della Presolana, climb through the woods to Baita Cassinelli and then over pastures and short rocky stretches below the south face, all the way to the top. It is a long, steady climb: every step widens the view, and at the summit we take the group photo and enjoy a packed lunch with the best view of the day.
It is an intermediate trek with a long climb and a few stretches of easy rock: you need good fitness and some experience of mountain paths. Bring boots with a good sole, a jacket, hat and gloves: up high in late November the air is crisp. Lunch is a packed lunch.
Come with the Guidders: the Queen of the Orobie, seen from her balcony.
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: by 17 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+21 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
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,100 m D+ · 10 km · 6 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.
Intermediate Plus — this outing
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
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 1,100 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 in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Parcheggio Cantoniera 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
1,100 m
Max altitude
2,396 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Saturday
21 Nov
10 km · D+ 1,100 m · 6 h
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders at the Cantoniera car park at Passo della Presolana. A quick chat, a backpack check and off we go into the woods.
B
09:30WATER
Cassinelli Mountain Hut
We reach Baita Cassinelli, facing the south wall of the Presolana: a short break for our first close look at the Queen.
C
12:00SUMMIT
Summit Monte Visolo
Pastures, stones and a few easy rocky stretches take us to the summit of Monte Visolo. The Presolana right in front of us, Val di Scalve below: group photo and packed lunch.
D
15:30RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
We walk down calmly the same way and get back to Passo della Presolana, where we say goodbye to the Guidders with a toast.
How do you get to Parcheggio Cantoniera 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
for the selected date
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
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Guanti
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Gloves
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
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Saturday 21 November
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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 6 h with 1,100 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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Monte Visolo: from Passo della Presolana to the balcony facing the Queen of the Orobie
Parcheggio Cantoniera della Presolana, Castione della Presolana (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,396 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,100 m
Max altitude
2,396 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+21
▣ 6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
The summit that looks the Presolana in the eye
Monte Visolo is the summit right next to the Presolana, the Queen of the Orobie. You reach it on foot, without ropes, and from the top the Queen's great wall feels close enough to touch, with Val di Scalve on one side and Val Seriana on the other.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
With the Guidders we start from Passo della Presolana, climb through the woods to Baita Cassinelli and then over pastures and short rocky stretches below the south face, all the way to the top. It is a long, steady climb: every step widens the view, and at the summit we take the group photo and enjoy a packed lunch with the best view of the day.
It is an intermediate trek with a long climb and a few stretches of easy rock: you need good fitness and some experience of mountain paths. Bring boots with a good sole, a jacket, hat and gloves: up high in late November the air is crisp. Lunch is a packed lunch.
Come with the Guidders: the Queen of the Orobie, seen from her balcony.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,100 m D+ · 10 km · 6 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.
Intermediate Plus — this outing
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
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 1,100 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
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Parcheggio Cantoniera della Presolana
Itinerary
Saturday · approximate times
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4 stops
Meeting point 8:30Parcheggio Cantoniera della Presolana
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders at the Cantoniera car park at Passo della Presolana. A quick chat, a backpack check and off we go into the woods.
B
09:30WATER
Cassinelli Mountain Hut
We reach Baita Cassinelli, facing the south wall of the Presolana: a short break for our first close look at the Queen.
C
12:00SUMMIT
Summit Monte Visolo
Pastures, stones and a few easy rocky stretches take us to the summit of Monte Visolo. The Presolana right in front of us, Val di Scalve below: group photo and packed lunch.
D
15:30RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
We walk down calmly the same way and get back to Passo della Presolana, where we say goodbye to the Guidders with a toast.
How do you get to Parcheggio Cantoniera della Presolana? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for this date
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
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 1,100 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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