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Survival Camp in Valle San Martino: An outdoor adventure featuring forest trekking, orienteering, and wilderness living.
Torre de' Busi, Bergamo · Lombardia•2 days · 1 night•Trekking · 800 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+12
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS TREK
Survival camp in Valle San Martino
Wilderness survival techniques:
Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
this course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to venture out safely, embracing the spirit of adaptation that the environment offers us.
Setting up a base camp, navigating through the woods, reading maps, crafting wooden tools, identifying plants, and much more, all within the stunning setting of the San Martino Valley.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: 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.
+12 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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
200 m D+ · 5 km · 1 h over 2 days
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 1 h a day for 2 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 2 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Excursions as per program included
✓Meals
✓Overnight
✓Local guide
✓Workshop
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Transport
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
Two days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
200 m
Max altitude
800 m
Distance
5 km
Duration
2 days
Day 1
7 stops · from 09:00
Day 2
3 stops · from 07:30
Apple Maps09:00PARKING
Free Parking
Free Parking
09:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Survival CAMP
Survival camp nestled in the lush greenery of the San Martino Valley (Lecco). Gain essential theoretical and practical skills to set up a base camp, navigate through the woods, master map reading, craft wooden tools, identify local flora, and much more!
11:00BIVOUAC
Survival CAMP
Dry stone wall construction techniques, theory and practice for building a campfire safely, and orienteering.
13:00FOOD STOP
Survival CAMP
Lunch break featuring a vegetarian or vegan menu prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
17:00VIEWPOINT
Survival CAMP
Techniques for setting up tents, hammocks, or survival shelters
20:00FOOD STOP
Survival CAMP
Cooking techniques using gas stoves and survival kits, followed by a group dinner.
22:00MEETING
Survival CAMP
Spend the night camping under the stars with the group.
How do you get to Torre de' Busi? 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 a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Comfortable shoes
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Tent
RENTABLE
Sleeping bag
RENTABLE
Sheet bag
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy tip: don't have 2-seater tent and sleeping bag?
If you don't have it, rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point in Torre de' Busi, already in your size.
2-seater tent
choose it when booking
€20 / outing
Sleeping bag
choose it when booking
€20 / outing
Choose sizes and items when you book. You pay for the rental only if the outing is confirmed.
Your guide
Stefano
· 3 treks
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Italiano
Inglese
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Right for you
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Questions?
I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
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You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (1 h a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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How does gear rental work?
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Until when can I cancel?
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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 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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