A name born of frost, a view that warms you up

Pizzo Baciamorti (2,002 m) is a peak of the Bergamo pre-Alps, on the border between Val Taleggio and Valsassina. Its curious, poetic name seems to come from harsh winter conditions: frost and wind were so fierce that «baciamorti» — kissing the dead — evoked an icy kiss that burned the skin.

The experience

Today it offers far warmer feelings. From the summit a spectacular panorama opens: to the north the Bergamo valleys with the giants of the Orobie, to the south the Lombard plain, and on the clearest days even the Apennines and the profile of the Resegone.

We climb from the car park in Val Taleggio to Passo Baciamorti, where the first views appear, and from there along a gentle, panoramic ridge to the top. On the way back we stop at Rifugio Gherardi for lunch, when it is open, closing a loop of 12 kilometres and 930 metres of ascent.

This is an intermediate hike: 930 metres of ascent over twelve kilometres, on marked trails with no technical sections, with an easy but panoramic final ridge. Bring boots, water and a windproof jacket.

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

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Itinerary

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

Saturday

14 Nov

12 km · D+ 930 m · 6 h

The stops · 12 km

Meeting point 9:00approximate

Via Arighiglio, 24010 Taleggio provincia di Bergamo, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

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09:00MEETING

Meeting in Val Taleggio

We meet the Guidders at the car park in Val Taleggio (BG), where we leave the cars and our hike begins. Introductions, a backpack check and off we go. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.

10:30PASS

Climb to Passo Baciamorti

We climb at a steady gradient to Passo Baciamorti, where the first views over the Orobie appear. It is the ideal spot for a first snack break, before tackling the final ridge.

11:15SUMMIT

On the summit of Pizzo Baciamorti (2,002 m)

The final ridge is gentle but panoramic and leads us to the top. From here we see the Bergamo valleys and the giants of the Orobie to the north, the Lombard plain to the south and, on clear days, the profile of the Resegone.

12:15MOUNTAIN HUT

Lunch at Rifugio Gherardi

We drop down to Rifugio Gherardi, where we stop for lunch if it is open: a hot plate at the table or a packed lunch on the meadows outside, with the valley below us.

15:00RETURN

Loop back to Val Taleggio

We close the loop back to the cars on a different flank from the one we climbed, through pastures and woodland. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Questions?