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Rifugio Fratelli Longo by e-bike: the Devil's Lake above Carona
Guiddy Difficulty Levels
Difficult
Description
From the Brembana valley floor to the reservoirs, with a little help
From Carona, the last village in Val Brembana, you climb the dam service road: a steady gradient on good gravel, with the view opening at every bend. At the top sits Rifugio Fratelli Longo at 2,026 metres, looking over the Lago del Diavolo — which despite its name is an emerald mirror closed in by the Orobie ridges.
It is a long climb but never technical: the classic ride that pedal assist turns from punishment into pleasure. You come down the same road, with a few gravel variants where the surface allows.
Why come
- Eleven hundred and fifty metres of climbing that assist turns into a smile.
- Two reservoirs and a real mountain hut to stop and eat in.
- A qualified guide who knows the variants and where the road gets rough.
Good to know
The e-bike is not included: if you do not have one you can hire it in Val Brembana, at Piazza Brembana and San Pellegrino, for around €40-60 a day. You need an electric mountain bike with knobbly tyres and a full battery: a city bike will not make these climbs. Helmet required. You go above two thousand metres: even in July the wind up there is cold, bring a shell.
Booking info
Free cancellation
To receive a refund, you have time to cancel up to 3 days in advance.
Insurance included
Injury and luggage insurance coverage with Unipol Sai.
Group chat
After booking, a few days before the event, you'll be added to the group chat for info about the trek, meeting time, and to coordinate carpooling.
Carpooling
We always organize carpooling, so even if you don’t have a car, don’t worry: we’ll find a way to get you there!
Guide
Stefano
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Stefano, an AMI Bike instructor and a CAI guide. Walking and cycling aren't just sport for me, they're a way of living: I love nature, the right kind of effort and the freedom that ridges and trails hand you. I like being among people, listening, sharing experiences and building a group — because every tour is far more than a route, it's an adventure to live together. I've travelled in Nepal, India, Norway, England, Spain, Albania, Morocco and all over Italy, and every trip taught me something new about myself and about the world. Whether it's a panoramic loop on the mountains at home or a multi-day tour abroad, I like planning every detail and bringing together sport, nature and fun. 🚵 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
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€35.00