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Rifugio Maria e Franco: from Lago d'Arno to Passo Dernal

Cevo, Brescia · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,574 m
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Brescia, Lombardia
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Rifugio Maria e Franco: from Lago d'Arno to Passo Dernal
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WHY THIS HIKE

A real alpine hut, where nobody arrives by chance

The Maria e Franco is an alpine hut in the fullest sense: remote, isolated, tucked between the Adamello valleys. Several routes reach it, but all are long and demanding. We start from Isola, a hamlet in Val Saviore, and follow the mule track skirting Lago d'Arno.

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

The experience

The lake is a large reservoir: we walk along it past the Caserma Campellio, a First World War military building still standing where it was. Continuing we reach Passo di Campo, the crossing towards Val di Fumo; we stay on the Camonica side and carry on over demanding trail and scree to Passo Dernal, where the hut stands at 2,574 metres.

It is 25 kilometres and 1,700 metres of ascent over ten hours: the longest day in our calendar. The return passes through the lakeside tunnels, a stretch worth the trip on its own.

This is a hard and very long hike: 25 kilometres, 1,700 metres of ascent, ten hours on the move, with sections on scree. Excellent fitness and a habit of long days are needed. Bring sturdy boots, poles, a head torch and at least two litres of water.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk up to the Maria e Franco.

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
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+27 Guiddy points
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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

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,700 m D+ · 25 km · 10 h
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 10 h and 1,700 m of ascent ahead, you need serious preparation: legs, lungs and being used to altitude
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket; your guide will explain crampons, ice axe and harness. 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)
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Cevo
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,700 m
Max altitude
2,574 m
Distance
25 km
Duration
10 h
Day
25 km · D+ 1,700 m · 10 h
Map
The stops · 25 km
Meeting point 7:00approximate
Via Piazza 13, 25040 Cevo provincia di Brescia, 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
07:00MEETING
Meeting at Isola di Cevo
We meet the Guidders at the free car park in Isola, in Cevo (BS), Val Saviore. We start very early: the day is long and we are back in the evening. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
09:30LAKE
Caserma Campellio on Lago d'Arno
The mule track climbs and then follows Lago d'Arno, a large reservoir set between the slopes. Along the way we come to Caserma Campellio, a First World War military building: we stop to look at it before carrying on.
10:30PASS
Passo di Campo
We reach Passo di Campo, the crossing towards Val di Fumo and Trentino. We stay on the Camonica side: from here the trail changes and becomes harder, over open scree with the Adamello peaks all around.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Maria e Franco at Passo Dernal (2,574 m)
A last stretch of scree brings us to Passo Dernal, where Rifugio Maria e Franco stands. It is the highest and most remote point of the day: we stop for lunch and to enjoy a place nobody reaches by accident.
15:30WATER
Back through the Lago d'Arno tunnels
For the return we follow the trail running along the lake through tunnels cut into the rock: an atmospheric stretch, different from the way up, with the water always at our side.
18:00RETURN
Back to Isola
A last stretch of mule track down to the car park in Isola, legs making themselves heard after ten hours. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Cevo? 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 this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 10 h with 1,700 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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Rifugio Maria e Franco: from Lago d'Arno to Passo Dernal

Rifugio Maria e Franco: from Lago d'Arno to Passo Dernal

Cevo, (BS) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,574 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,700 m
Max altitude
2,574 m
Distance
25 km
Duration
10 h
Guiddy points
+27
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

A real alpine hut, where nobody arrives by chance

The Maria e Franco is an alpine hut in the fullest sense: remote, isolated, tucked between the Adamello valleys. Several routes reach it, but all are long and demanding. We start from Isola, a hamlet in Val Saviore, and follow the mule track skirting Lago d'Arno.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The lake is a large reservoir: we walk along it past the Caserma Campellio, a First World War military building still standing where it was. Continuing we reach Passo di Campo, the crossing towards Val di Fumo; we stay on the Camonica side and carry on over demanding trail and scree to Passo Dernal, where the hut stands at 2,574 metres.

It is 25 kilometres and 1,700 metres of ascent over ten hours: the longest day in our calendar. The return passes through the lakeside tunnels, a stretch worth the trip on its own.

This is a hard and very long hike: 25 kilometres, 1,700 metres of ascent, ten hours on the move, with sections on scree. Excellent fitness and a habit of long days are needed. Bring sturdy boots, poles, a head torch and at least two litres of water.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk up to the Maria e Franco.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,700 m D+ · 25 km · 10 h
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 10 h and 1,700 m of ascent ahead, you need serious preparation: legs, lungs and being used to altitude
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket; your guide will explain crampons, ice axe and harness. 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)
✓Certified Guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Cevo

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 25 km
Meeting point 7:00Cevo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
07:00MEETING
Meeting at Isola di Cevo
We meet the Guidders at the free car park in Isola, in Cevo (BS), Val Saviore. We start very early: the day is long and we are back in the evening. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
09:30LAKE
Caserma Campellio on Lago d'Arno
The mule track climbs and then follows Lago d'Arno, a large reservoir set between the slopes. Along the way we come to Caserma Campellio, a First World War military building: we stop to look at it before carrying on.
10:30PASS
Passo di Campo
We reach Passo di Campo, the crossing towards Val di Fumo and Trentino. We stay on the Camonica side: from here the trail changes and becomes harder, over open scree with the Adamello peaks all around.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Maria e Franco at Passo Dernal (2,574 m)
A last stretch of scree brings us to Passo Dernal, where Rifugio Maria e Franco stands. It is the highest and most remote point of the day: we stop for lunch and to enjoy a place nobody reaches by accident.
15:30WATER
Back through the Lago d'Arno tunnels
For the return we follow the trail running along the lake through tunnels cut into the rock: an atmospheric stretch, different from the way up, with the water always at our side.
18:00RETURN
Back to Isola
A last stretch of mule track down to the car park in Isola, legs making themselves heard after ten hours. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Cevo? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

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 this hike.
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 10 h with 1,700 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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