Difficulty: Intermediate, 1050 m of elevation gain, 17 km, highest point 1671 m.

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Monte Guglielmo: the low traverse and Baita Palmarusso

Q: What does the price include?

Included: Guiddy accident insurance and Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included). Not included: Packed lunch or lunch at the hut, Parking and Car pooling among participants.

Zone, Brescia · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,671 m

Difficulty ?

INTERMEDIATE PLUS

Where?

Brescia, Lombardia

On your own?

No problem

Points

+20

Monte Guglielmo: the low traverse and Baita Palmarusso

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Overview

The experience

Difficulty

What's included

Itinerary

Carpooling

What to bring

Guiddy Experience

Reviews

Questions

WHY THIS HIKE

The Guglielmo seen from below, between pastures and old roads

A route that smells of real mountains, at the foot of Monte Guglielmo: open pastures, silent woods and views taking in Lake Iseo and the Orobie. We do not go to the summit but traverse the western flank halfway up — and that is exactly what makes it different from every other Guglielmo outing.

Group chat a couple of days before

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

From Zone we follow a stretch of the ancient Via Valeriana, the road the Romans used to travel up the Sebino, to Passo Croce di Zone. Then Malga Aguina, Monte Agolo Tredici Piante with its sweep over the lake, and finally Baita Palmarusso for lunch.

The return passes the gnome trail, a stretch of woodland dotted with carved figures that children love. Seventeen kilometres and 1,050 metres of ascent: a long traverse but always manageable.

This is an intermediate hike for its length: 17 kilometres and 1,050 metres of ascent in seven hours, on wide, panoramic trails with no technical difficulty. You need to be used to full days. Parking in Zone charges a fee, by machine or scratch ticket.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk the Guglielmo.

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

For the selected date: by 25 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.

Guiddy accident insurance

Included in the price.

+20 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

Guiddy scale

INTERMEDIATE PLUS

F+

I+

D+

1,050 m D+ · 17 km · 7 h

Easy

Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.

Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.

Easy Plus

A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.

Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.

Intermediate

Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.

Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.

WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO

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BEFORE YOU GO

Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 1,050 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours

✓

IN YOUR BACKPACK

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. 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)

✕NOT INCLUDED

✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut

✕Parking

✕Travel to Zone

To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain

1,050 m

Max altitude

1,671 m

Distance

17 km

Duration

7 h

Sunday

29 Nov

17 km · D+ 1,050 m · 7 h

The stops · 17 km

Meeting point 8:30approximate

Via Valurbes 31, 25050 Zone provincia di Brescia, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

Paid parking, buy the ticket before you arrive

The parking area in front of the Zone cemetery is paid parking with blue lines: it costs €2 per day (2026 data). You need to buy the "Gratta e sosta" ticket before arriving, at the Gelateria Centrale bar in the village (or other sales points in Zone), as no parking meter has been reported on site.

HOW TO GET THERE

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08:30MEETING

Meeting at Zone cemetery

We meet the Guidders at the car park near the cemetery in Zone (BS). Parking charges a fee, by machine or scratch ticket, and is not included. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.

09:00PASS

Passo Croce di Zone on the ancient Via Valeriana

We follow a stretch of the ancient Via Valeriana, the historic road up the Sebino, to Passo Croce di Zone. It is the day's first view over the lake and the mountains ringing it.

09:30MOUNTAIN HUT

Malga Aguina

On the western flank of the Guglielmo we come to Malga Aguina, a working alpine dairy where time seems to run slower. A short break among the pastures before continuing.

09:50SUMMIT

Monte Agolo Tredici Piante

From Monte Agolo the view opens over the whole Sebino: the lake below, Monte Isola in the middle and the Brescia pre-Alps all around. It is the most photographed point of the traverse.

11:30MOUNTAIN HUT

Lunch at Baita Palmarusso

At the Palmarusso we stop for lunch: a hot plate inside or a sandwich at the outdoor tables, with the valley below us. It is the long break of the day.

14:30RETURN

Back down the gnome trail

We head back to the cars along the gnome trail, a stretch of woodland dotted with figures carved in wood: fun for everyone, unmissable for those walking with children.

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

Backpack

REQUIRED

Trekking boots

REQUIRED

Water supply

REQUIRED

Trekking poles

RECOMMENDED

Windbreaker

RECOMMENDED

Sunglasses

RECOMMENDED

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Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.

5.0

1 review

Itinerary5.0

Organisation5.0

Overall experience5.0

Alessandro R.

Outing on 31 January 2026

Un trekking davvero bello, ma sicuramente impegnativo. Non ci aspettavamo di trovare una quantità così abbondante di neve e questo ha reso la salita molto più faticosa, tanto che abbiamo impiegato parecchio tempo per arrivare al Rifugio Palmarusso. Purtroppo, una volta arrivati in quota, i nuvoloni non ci hanno permesso di godere della vista che ci aspettavamo, ma questo fa parte della montagna e sicuramente non ha rovinato la giornata. Ottima compagnia e un grande grazie alle guide, che anche questa volta hanno saputo rendere il trekking interessante, piacevole e ben organizzato. 💪🥾🏔️

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?

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Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,050 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.

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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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?

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Until when can I cancel?

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Monte Guglielmo: the low traverse and Baita Palmarusso

Zone, (BS) · Lombardia

1 day · Hiking · 1,671 m

Elevation gain

1,050 m

Max altitude

1,671 m

Distance

17 km

Duration

7 h

Guiddy points

+20

2 photos

WHY THIS HIKE

The Guglielmo seen from below, between pastures and old roads

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The return passes the gnome trail, a stretch of woodland dotted with carved figures that children love. Seventeen kilometres and 1,050 metres of ascent: a long traverse but always manageable.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk the Guglielmo.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale

INTERMEDIATE PLUS

F+

I+

D+

1,050 m D+ · 17 km · 7 h

Easy

Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.

Easy Plus

A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.

Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.

Intermediate

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.

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 7 h and 1,050 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours

✓

IN YOUR BACKPACK

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. 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)

NOT INCLUDED

✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut

✕Parking

✕Travel to Zone

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times

Stops · 17 km

Meeting point 8:30Zone

We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

Paid parking, buy the ticket before you arrive

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

08:30MEETING

Meeting at Zone cemetery

We meet the Guidders at the car park near the cemetery in Zone (BS). Parking charges a fee, by machine or scratch ticket, and is not included. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.

09:00PASS

Passo Croce di Zone on the ancient Via Valeriana

We follow a stretch of the ancient Via Valeriana, the historic road up the Sebino, to Passo Croce di Zone. It is the day's first view over the lake and the mountains ringing it.

09:30MOUNTAIN HUT

Malga Aguina

On the western flank of the Guglielmo we come to Malga Aguina, a working alpine dairy where time seems to run slower. A short break among the pastures before continuing.

09:50SUMMIT

Monte Agolo Tredici Piante

From Monte Agolo the view opens over the whole Sebino: the lake below, Monte Isola in the middle and the Brescia pre-Alps all around. It is the most photographed point of the traverse.

11:30MOUNTAIN HUT

Lunch at Baita Palmarusso

At the Palmarusso we stop for lunch: a hot plate inside or a sandwich at the outdoor tables, with the valley below us. It is the long break of the day.

14:30RETURN

Back down the gnome trail

We head back to the cars along the gnome trail, a stretch of woodland dotted with figures carved in wood: fun for everyone, unmissable for those walking with children.