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The Presolana by its normal route: summit of the Queen of the Orobie

Passo della Presolana, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Mountaineering · 2,521 m
Experience
High altitude experiences
Difficulty ?
PD (LITTLE DIFFICULT)
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+22
The Presolana by its normal route: summit of the Queen of the Orobie
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS CLIMB

Presolana normal route

You can see the Presolana from half of Lombardy: a wall of pale limestone towering over Val Seriana and Val di Scalve. Climbing its normal route to the western summit, at 2,521 metres, is many hikers' dream and a real first step into mountaineering.

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

The experience

We start from the Passo della Presolana and climb through the woods to the Baita Cassinelli, then up the scree to the Grotta dei Pagani, a huge cave beneath the walls.

From here the mountaineering begins: a gully and easy rock steps of grade I and II, roped together, up to the summit cross. The view runs from the Orobie to the Adamello. We come down the same way, taking our time.

The group is 2 or 3 Guidders, roped together: a tailor-made outing, which is why places are few. You need a helmet, harness and stiff boots; if there is already snow up high in late November, crampons and an ice axe are added. Helmet, ice axe and harness can be rented when you book. Car pooling in the Telegram group.

The Passo della Presolana is an hour from Bergamo and an hour and three quarters from Milan, driving up via Clusone and Castione. Park at the pass, where the trail to the Baita Cassinelli starts. We meet early: it is a long day.

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 7 days before
For the selected date: by 21 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Open to all ages
18 and over: a varied group with the same love for the mountains.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+22 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

Mountaineering scale
PD (LITTLE DIFFICULT)
F
PD
AD
D
TD
ED
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Vertigo or fear of heights: tell your guide before you set off, not on the rock face. Sleep well and have breakfast: a via ferrata takes arms, legs and focus for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Helmet, harness and certified via ferrata set (if you don't have them you can rent them, your guide checks them at the meeting point), via ferrata gloves, stiff-soled shoes, 1.5 litres of water and a snack. Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Alpine Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Passo 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
1,250 m
Max altitude
2,521 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
8 h
Map
Sunday
29 Nov
11 km · D+ 1,250 m · 8 h
Meeting point 7:30approximate
Meeting at the Passo della Presolana, Passo della Presolana, Castione della Presolana, provincia di Bergamo, 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
A
07:30MEETING
Meeting at the Passo della Presolana
We meet the Guidders at the pass, with the Presolana lighting up at first light. Gear check and off we go.
B
08:30MOUNTAIN HUT
At the Baita Cassinelli
We climb through the woods to the hut, facing the south wall. A short stop, then on towards the scree.
C
10:00EXPERT TRAIL
The Grotta dei Pagani
After the scree we reach the great cave of the Grotta dei Pagani. Helmet and harness on, and we rope up.
D
11:30VIEWPOINT
On top of the Presolana
The gully and rock steps lead us to the summit cross. Val Seriana and Val di Scalve below, the Orobie all around: group photo compulsory.
E
15:30PASS
Back at the Passo della Presolana
An unhurried descent the same way and back at the pass in the afternoon, with the most famous summit of the Orobie in the bag.

How do you get to Passo 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 route.

Mountain helmet
RENTABLE
Harness
RENTABLE
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy tip: don't have mountaineering kit ( Helmet - Piccozza - harness)?
If you don't have it, rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point in Passo della Presolana, already in your size.
Mountaineering kit ( Helmet - Piccozza - harness)
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Choose sizes and items when you book. You pay for the rental only if the outing is confirmed.

Your guide

Guide for this date · Sunday 29 November
Andrea G.
Andrea G.
· 14 outings with Guiddy
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Andrea, a mountain guide. The mountains became my passion first and my life afterwards. I don't believe there's only one way to live the high places: for me it means altitude, ski mountaineering, climbing — being in it all round, never settling for a single discipline. What I enjoy most is moving between them according to the season and the conditions, and taking along anyone who fancies a mountain different from the one they already know. Come with me and the goal is one: to let you live the mountains all round, the way I live them, with real passion. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida alpina

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Do I need mountaineering experience?
⌄
No, but you need to be fit: 1,250 m of elevation gain and 8 h of walking. You'll go over movement techniques and how to use the gear with your guide before setting off.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
How does gear rental work?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 7 days before (for this date: 21 November, 23:59)
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The Presolana by its normal route: summit of the Queen of the Orobie

The Presolana by its normal route: summit of the Queen of the Orobie

Passo della Presolana, Castione della Presolana (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Mountaineering · 2,521 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,250 m
Max altitude
2,521 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
8 h
Guiddy points
+22
4 photos
WHY THIS CLIMB

Presolana normal route

You can see the Presolana from half of Lombardy: a wall of pale limestone towering over Val Seriana and Val di Scalve. Climbing its normal route to the western summit, at 2,521 metres, is many hikers' dream and a real first step into mountaineering.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start from the Passo della Presolana and climb through the woods to the Baita Cassinelli, then up the scree to the Grotta dei Pagani, a huge cave beneath the walls.

From here the mountaineering begins: a gully and easy rock steps of grade I and II, roped together, up to the summit cross. The view runs from the Orobie to the Adamello. We come down the same way, taking our time.

The group is 2 or 3 Guidders, roped together: a tailor-made outing, which is why places are few. You need a helmet, harness and stiff boots; if there is already snow up high in late November, crampons and an ice axe are added. Helmet, ice axe and harness can be rented when you book. Car pooling in the Telegram group.

The Passo della Presolana is an hour from Bergamo and an hour and three quarters from Milan, driving up via Clusone and Castione. Park at the pass, where the trail to the Baita Cassinelli starts. We meet early: it is a long day.

How hard is it

Mountaineering scale
PD (LITTLE DIFFICULT)
F
PD
AD
D
TD
ED
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Vertigo or fear of heights: tell your guide before you set off, not on the rock face. Sleep well and have breakfast: a via ferrata takes arms, legs and focus for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Helmet, harness and certified via ferrata set (if you don't have them you can rent them, your guide checks them at the meeting point), via ferrata gloves, stiff-soled shoes, 1.5 litres of water and a snack. Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Alpine Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Passo della Presolana

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
5 stops
Meeting point 7:30Meeting at the Passo della Presolana
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
07:30MEETING
Meeting at the Passo della Presolana
We meet the Guidders at the pass, with the Presolana lighting up at first light. Gear check and off we go.
B
08:30MOUNTAIN HUT
At the Baita Cassinelli
We climb through the woods to the hut, facing the south wall. A short stop, then on towards the scree.
C
10:00EXPERT TRAIL
The Grotta dei Pagani
After the scree we reach the great cave of the Grotta dei Pagani. Helmet and harness on, and we rope up.
D
11:30VIEWPOINT
On top of the Presolana
The gully and rock steps lead us to the summit cross. Val Seriana and Val di Scalve below, the Orobie all around: group photo compulsory.
E
15:30PASS
Back at the Passo della Presolana
An unhurried descent the same way and back at the pass in the afternoon, with the most famous summit of the Orobie in the bag.

How do you get to Passo 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.

What to bring

A list made for this route.
Mountain helmet
RENTABLE
Harness
RENTABLE
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy tip: don't have mountaineering kit ( Helmet - Piccozza - harness)?
Rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point.
Mountaineering kit ( Helmet - Piccozza - harness)
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Choose when booking. You pay only if the outing is confirmed.

Your guide

Sunday 29 November
Andrea G.
Andrea G.
14 outings with Guiddy
Guida alpina

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Andrea, a mountain guide. The mountains became my passion first and my life afterwards. I don't believe there's only one way to live the high places: for me it means altitude, ski mountaineering, climbing — being in it all round, never settling for a single discipline. What I enjoy most is moving between them according to the season and the conditions, and taking along anyone who fancies a mountain different from the one they already know. Come with me and the goal is one: to let you live the mountains all round, the way I live them, with real passion. 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.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

Do I need mountaineering experience?
⌄
No, but you need to be fit: 1,250 m of elevation gain and 8 h of walking. You'll go over movement techniques and how to use the gear with your guide before setting off.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
How does gear rental work?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Sun 29 Nov
€159
per person
Book now →
Pay only if confirmed