Passo dei Campelli in autumn: from Schilpario through larch woods and the Scalve Dolomites to Rifugio Campione
Schilpario, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 1,945 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+20
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The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
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Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
The Campelli bowl before winter
The Conca dei Campelli is one of the finest corners of the Scalve Dolomites: high pastures closed in by pale rock walls, in the heart of Val di Scalve. In autumn, between the last grass and the first snow up high, the climb from the valley floor is at its best: the larches turn gold before shedding their needles, the pastures go blond and the clear air draws the walls sharply.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
With the Guidders we start from the Fondi di Schilpario and climb through the larches to Passo dei Campelli, between Val di Scalve and Val Camonica. From there we go up to the summit of Monte Campioncino and down to Rifugio Campione for lunch. We come back on the same path, with the afternoon light among the larches.
It is an intermediate but long hike on marked paths with no technical difficulties: you need trained legs. In November it is cold up high and the ground can be frozen: bring high boots, microspikes, gloves and a hat. Lunch at the hut is not included.
Come with the Guidders: let's climb to the Campelli together in autumn colours.
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 3 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Recommended age 25–45
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.
+20 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+
1,000 m D+ · 14 km · 7 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 — this outing
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
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.
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 7 h and 1,000 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
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 accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Schilpario
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
1,000 m
Max altitude
1,945 m
Distance
14 km
Duration
7 h
Saturday
7 Nov
14 km · D+ 1,000 m · 7 h
Meeting point 8:45approximate
Strada Statale della Val di Scalve, 25040 Schilpario provincia di Bergamo, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking, buy the ticket before you arrive
€5 a day, 6am–7:30pm: Gratta e Sosta from shops in Schilpario or the EasyPark app; do it in the village, there's little signal at Fondi.
We meet the Guidders at the car park in Fondi di Schilpario (BG). Parking is paid and not included in the price. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
B
09:00PARKING
The start of the trail
From the car park we take the trail up towards the basin: the first part crosses larch woods, at a steady gradient and in the shade until the landscape opens onto the pastures.
C
11:00PASS
Passo dei Campelli
We reach Passo dei Campelli, a viewpoint straddling Val di Scalve and Val Camonica. From here both valleys are in view, with the dolomite walls closing the basin behind us.
D
12:30SUMMIT
Monte Campioncino
From the pass we climb to the summit of Monte Campioncino, the highest point of the day, with the view widening over all the Scalve Dolomites.
E
13:15MOUNTAIN HUT
Lunch at Rifugio Campione (1,945 m)
We drop to Rifugio Campione, at 1,945 metres, where we stop for lunch: a hot plate at the table or a packed one on the meadows around, with the basin below us.
F
16:00RETURN
Back to the Fondi
We return to the cars along the trail we came up, passing the larches again in the afternoon light. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.
How do you get to Schilpario? 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.
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
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Passo dei Campelli in autumn: from Schilpario through larch woods and the Scalve Dolomites to Rifugio Campione
Schilpario, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,945 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,000 m
Max altitude
1,945 m
Distance
14 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
7 h
Guiddy points
+20
▣ 9 photos
+5 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
The Campelli bowl before winter
The Conca dei Campelli is one of the finest corners of the Scalve Dolomites: high pastures closed in by pale rock walls, in the heart of Val di Scalve. In autumn, between the last grass and the first snow up high, the climb from the valley floor is at its best: the larches turn gold before shedding their needles, the pastures go blond and the clear air draws the walls sharply.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
With the Guidders we start from the Fondi di Schilpario and climb through the larches to Passo dei Campelli, between Val di Scalve and Val Camonica. From there we go up to the summit of Monte Campioncino and down to Rifugio Campione for lunch. We come back on the same path, with the afternoon light among the larches.
It is an intermediate but long hike on marked paths with no technical difficulties: you need trained legs. In November it is cold up high and the ground can be frozen: bring high boots, microspikes, gloves and a hat. Lunch at the hut is not included.
Come with the Guidders: let's climb to the Campelli together in autumn colours.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,000 m D+ · 14 km · 7 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 — this outing
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
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 7 h and 1,000 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
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 accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Schilpario
Itinerary
Saturday · approximate times
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6 stops
Meeting point 8:45Schilpario
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking, buy the ticket before you arrive
€5 a day, 6am–7:30pm: Gratta e Sosta from shops in Schilpario or the EasyPark app; do it in the village, there's little signal at Fondi.
We meet the Guidders at the car park in Fondi di Schilpario (BG). Parking is paid and not included in the price. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
B
09:00PARKING
The start of the trail
From the car park we take the trail up towards the basin: the first part crosses larch woods, at a steady gradient and in the shade until the landscape opens onto the pastures.
C
11:00PASS
Passo dei Campelli
We reach Passo dei Campelli, a viewpoint straddling Val di Scalve and Val Camonica. From here both valleys are in view, with the dolomite walls closing the basin behind us.
D
12:30SUMMIT
Monte Campioncino
From the pass we climb to the summit of Monte Campioncino, the highest point of the day, with the view widening over all the Scalve Dolomites.
E
13:15MOUNTAIN HUT
Lunch at Rifugio Campione (1,945 m)
We drop to Rifugio Campione, at 1,945 metres, where we stop for lunch: a hot plate at the table or a packed one on the meadows around, with the basin below us.
F
16:00RETURN
Back to the Fondi
We return to the cars along the trail we came up, passing the larches again in the afternoon light. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.
How do you get to Schilpario? 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 7 h with 1,000 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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