Forcella Rossa and Lago d'Arale: a loop from Cambrembo
Valleve, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 2,041 m
Difficulty ?
EASY PLUS
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
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WHY THIS HIKE
Two alpine passes and a high lake in the Orobie
A trek in the heart of the Bergamo Orobie, between alpine passes, high-altitude lakes and views that open all at once. We start from Cambrembo, above Valleve, following old mountain paths towards Passo San Simone, through pastures, alpine basins and panoramic stretches.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
We reach Forcella Rossa, a natural balcony on the Sentiero delle Orobie with an open view over the whole range, and continue to Lago d'Arale: a pool set among the peaks, perfect for a break in the silence.
It is 10 kilometres and 540 metres of ascent, but the route has steep sections and uneven ground typical of alpine trails: the distance is modest, the attention required is not. We eat our packed lunch on the shores of the lake.
The height gain is modest, but the steep sections and uneven ground call for good fitness and a sure step: this is not the usual stroll. Bring boots with a good sole, poles and a packed lunch, as there are no huts along the route.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk up to Forcella Rossa.
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 27 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+15 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
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
540 m D+ · 10 km · 5 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 — this outing
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.
Intermediate Plus
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
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 540 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Valleve
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
540 m
Max altitude
2,041 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Saturday
31 Oct
10 km · D+ 540 m · 5 h
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Via Cambrembo, 24010 Valleve provincia di Bergamo, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders at the car park near the San Simone restaurant, above Cambrembo di Valleve (BG). Introductions, a backpack check and off along the old paths climbing towards the pass. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
11:00PASS
Forcella Rossa
We climb through pastures and alpine basins to Forcella Rossa, a pass on the Sentiero delle Orobie. It is a natural balcony: from here the whole Orobie range is in view, peak after peak.
12:00PASS
Passo San Simone
We continue to Passo San Simone, where the landscape widens again and the mountain changes character: broader, airier. It is the highest point of the day, at just over 2,000 metres.
13:00LUNCH
Lunch at Lago d'Arale
We drop down to Lago d'Arale, set among the peaks, and stop on its shores for our packed lunch. It is the quietest moment of the day, with still water and the summits all around.
15:00RETURN
Back to Cambrembo
We return to the cars closing the loop, taking care on the steep sections and uneven ground of the descent. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.
How do you get to Valleve? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 540 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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Forcella Rossa and Lago d'Arale: a loop from Cambrembo
Valleve, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,041 m
Elevation gain
540 m
Max altitude
2,041 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+15
▣ 5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
Two alpine passes and a high lake in the Orobie
A trek in the heart of the Bergamo Orobie, between alpine passes, high-altitude lakes and views that open all at once. We start from Cambrembo, above Valleve, following old mountain paths towards Passo San Simone, through pastures, alpine basins and panoramic stretches.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
We reach Forcella Rossa, a natural balcony on the Sentiero delle Orobie with an open view over the whole range, and continue to Lago d'Arale: a pool set among the peaks, perfect for a break in the silence.
It is 10 kilometres and 540 metres of ascent, but the route has steep sections and uneven ground typical of alpine trails: the distance is modest, the attention required is not. We eat our packed lunch on the shores of the lake.
The height gain is modest, but the steep sections and uneven ground call for good fitness and a sure step: this is not the usual stroll. Bring boots with a good sole, poles and a packed lunch, as there are no huts along the route.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk up to Forcella Rossa.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
540 m D+ · 10 km · 5 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 — this outing
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.
Intermediate Plus
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
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 540 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Valleve
Itinerary
Saturday · approximate times
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00Valleve
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders at the car park near the San Simone restaurant, above Cambrembo di Valleve (BG). Introductions, a backpack check and off along the old paths climbing towards the pass. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
11:00PASS
Forcella Rossa
We climb through pastures and alpine basins to Forcella Rossa, a pass on the Sentiero delle Orobie. It is a natural balcony: from here the whole Orobie range is in view, peak after peak.
12:00PASS
Passo San Simone
We continue to Passo San Simone, where the landscape widens again and the mountain changes character: broader, airier. It is the highest point of the day, at just over 2,000 metres.
13:00LUNCH
Lunch at Lago d'Arale
We drop down to Lago d'Arale, set among the peaks, and stop on its shores for our packed lunch. It is the quietest moment of the day, with still water and the summits all around.
15:00RETURN
Back to Cambrembo
We return to the cars closing the loop, taking care on the steep sections and uneven ground of the descent. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.
How do you get to Valleve? 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 hike.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy Experience
Saturday 31 October
Hikes picked for you
Guides and coordinators we pick for you.
Reviews
Only from people who completed the outing.
4.3
★★★★★★★★★★
1 review
Itinerary5.0
Organisation4.0
Overall experience4.0
Arianna P.
Outing on 6 September 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Purtroppo eravamo pochi e il gruppo non era forte come l’uscita precedente
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 540 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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