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Panoramic Hike to Mount Ario and Malga Croce Bivouac

Località Vaghezza, Brescia · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,750 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Brescia, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Panoramic Hike to Mount Ario and Malga Croce Bivouac
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The experience
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
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WHY THIS HIKE

Mount Ario and Malga Croce bivouac

The excursion starts from Vaghezza, a location often chosen for horseback riding trips. At first, the path winds through the woods, before reaching short, non-challenging stretches of rock shortly before the summit. No great technical preparation is required, just a bit of stamina, considering the altitude difference. From the cross, we descend on the opposite side, tackling a fairly steep but short descent. The path to the bivouac is then characterized by small ups and downs and allows us to rejoin part of the route we took on the way up.

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

The experience

The excursion starts from Vaghezza, a location often chosen for horseback riding trips. At first, the path winds through the woods, before reaching short, non-challenging stretches of rock shortly before the summit. No great technical preparation is required, just a bit of stamina, considering the altitude difference. From the cross, we descend on the opposite side, tackling a fairly steep but short descent. The path to the bivouac is then characterized by small ups and downs and allows us to rejoin part of the route we took on the way up.

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.
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
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
720 m D+ · 10 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 720 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Località Vaghezza
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
720 m
Max altitude
1,750 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Day
10 km · D+ 720 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Località Vaghezza, Marmentino, provincia di Brescia, 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
09:30PARKING
Lebalo Kiosk Parking Area
The meeting point for this hike will be at the parking area near the Lebalo Kiosk, in Località Vaghezza, within the municipality of Marmentino.
11:00PASS
Piazze Pass
after a good climb, we'll find ourselves on a wide, green plateau with even better views of the summit we're aiming for!
12:00VIEWPOINT
Mount Ario
Our summit for today: Mount Ario!
15:30RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
Back to the trailhead.

How do you get to Località Vaghezza? 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.

Light headgear
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Elisa G.
Elisa G.
· 39 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Elisa, an environmental hiking guide: one family, three hearts and a lot of appetite for walking. I (re)discovered my passion for the mountains in 2018 and we haven't stopped since: every week I set off on an adventure with my husband and our inseparable four-legged companion. We love everything about nature: from simple strolls through the woods to multi-day treks with a tent on our backs and a starry sky overhead. The urge to find new trails, breathe good air and share the feeling never runs out. If you dream of genuine outings too, to be lived with the people you love and at the right pace, we'll be waiting on the trail with a smile (and some tail-wagging). 🐶 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
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 720 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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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
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Panoramic Hike to Mount Ario and Malga Croce Bivouac

Panoramic Hike to Mount Ario and Malga Croce Bivouac

Località Vaghezza, Marmentino (BS) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,750 m
57 Guidders have already done it
Elevation gain
720 m
Max altitude
1,750 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+17
8 photos
+4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Mount Ario and Malga Croce bivouac

The excursion starts from Vaghezza, a location often chosen for horseback riding trips. At first, the path winds through the woods, before reaching short, non-challenging stretches of rock shortly before the summit. No great technical preparation is required, just a bit of stamina, considering the altitude difference. From the cross, we descend on the opposite side, tackling a fairly steep but short descent. The path to the bivouac is then characterized by small ups and downs and allows us to rejoin part of the route we took on the way up.

Come alone, leave with new friends

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
720 m D+ · 10 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 720 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Località Vaghezza

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30Località Vaghezza
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30PARKING
Lebalo Kiosk Parking Area
The meeting point for this hike will be at the parking area near the Lebalo Kiosk, in Località Vaghezza, within the municipality of Marmentino.
11:00PASS
Piazze Pass
after a good climb, we'll find ourselves on a wide, green plateau with even better views of the summit we're aiming for!
12:00VIEWPOINT
Mount Ario
Our summit for today: Mount Ario!
15:30RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
Back to the trailhead.

How do you get to Località Vaghezza? 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.
Light headgear
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Elisa G.
Elisa G.
39 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Elisa, an environmental hiking guide: one family, three hearts and a lot of appetite for walking. I (re)discovered my passion for the mountains in 2018 and we haven't stopped since: every week I set off on an adventure with my husband and our inseparable four-legged companion. We love everything about nature: from simple strolls through the woods to multi-day treks with a tent on our backs and a starry sky overhead. The urge to find new trails, breathe good air and share the feeling never runs out. If you dream of genuine outings too, to be lived with the people you love and at the right pace, we'll be waiting on the trail with a smile (and some tail-wagging). 🐶 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 720 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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