On top of Mount Cabianca: Where two valleys meet!
On top of Mount Cabianca
Cabianca is a fabulous destination to reach: one of those Orobie peaks that stands on the watershed between Val Seriana and Val Brembana, guaranteeing a wide panorama towards both valleys, as well as an exceptional natural setting during the ascent. We will find ourselves in the beautiful Goglio valley, an incredibly water-rich area, as evidenced by the numerous lakes we will encounter. A classic tour in the area is the tour of the five main lakes, but this time we will aim much higher. Starting from Bortolotti (a hamlet of Valgoglio), we will climb a steep path that leads to the plateau above, first encountering Lake Sucotto. We will continue towards Capanna Lago Nero, retracing the traditional route, to abandon it near Lake d'Aviasco. Here our ascent to the summit begins: everything around us changes, the green meadows give way to a rocky landscape, between white and reddish limestone. The ascent also remains challenging and more intriguing, some fun passages on rock in the final part will allow us to gain the last meters, and here we are at the top! What a joy, what satisfaction, having overcome all fatigue, reaching the summit with only the sky above us, is always the greatest emotion! After enjoying the view, we will descend, evaluating whether to close the ring of lakes, or retrace the way we came.
The experience
Cabianca is a fabulous destination to reach: one of those Orobie peaks that stands on the watershed between Val Seriana and Val Brembana, guaranteeing a wide panorama towards both valleys, as well as an exceptional natural setting during the ascent. We will find ourselves in the beautiful Goglio valley, an incredibly water-rich area, as evidenced by the numerous lakes we will encounter. A classic tour in the area is the tour of the five main lakes, but this time we will aim much higher. Starting from Bortolotti (a hamlet of Valgoglio), we will climb a steep path that leads to the plateau above, first encountering Lake Sucotto. We will continue towards Capanna Lago Nero, retracing the traditional route, to abandon it near Lake d'Aviasco. Here our ascent to the summit begins: everything around us changes, the green meadows give way to a rocky landscape, between white and reddish limestone. The ascent also remains challenging and more intriguing, some fun passages on rock in the final part will allow us to gain the last meters, and here we are at the top! What a joy, what satisfaction, having overcome all fatigue, reaching the summit with only the sky above us, is always the greatest emotion! After enjoying the view, we will descend, evaluating whether to close the ring of lakes, or retrace the way we came.
How hard is it, really
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Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Apple MapsHow do you get to Bortolotti? 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.
What to bring
A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
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