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Trekking on Pizzo Arera: an exhilarating circuit through Dolomite trails and breathtaking views in Val Serina

Oltre il Colle, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,140 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+22
Trekking on Pizzo Arera: an exhilarating circuit through Dolomite trails and breathtaking views in Val Serina
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What's included
Itinerary
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What to bring
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WHY THIS HIKE

Circuit of Pizzo Arera

The full circuit around Pizzo Arera, in Dolomite country.

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

The experience

With the Guidders we follow a high path that curls beneath the summit of Pizzo Arera, in the heart of the Bergamo Orobie, across scree, rocky sections and panoramic balconies with a distinctly Dolomite character. We pass Rifugio Capanna 2000, Passo Gabbia and the Forcola di Valmora, with the Arera always there beside us like a living shape. This is real mountain ground: a stern setting, spectacular geology and a loop that never gets dull. In return come silence, light, ridgelines and a day that leaves its mark.

5 reasons to come - the full circuit of Pizzo Arera - Dolomite scenery in the heart of the Orobie - Rifugio Capanna 2000 along the way - Passo Gabbia and the Forcola di Valmora - a varied loop that never repeats itself

Who it suits You need a sure step and good stamina: there are airy points and loose ground, taken with care and without hurry.

If you are after real mountains, this is the day: come with the Guidders.

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.
+22 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
DIFFICULT
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F+
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I+
D
D+
1,292 m D+ · 11 km · 6 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 6 h and 1,292 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Oltre il Colle
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,292 m
Max altitude
2,140 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
6 h
Day
11 km · D+ 1,292 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 11 km
Meeting point 8:00approximate
. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
08:00PARKING
Departure
The hike starts from the Capanna 2000 car park in Oltre il Colle (Bergamo), above the Ca' d'Arera mountain hut (S.A.B.A).
09:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Capanna 200 Mountain Hut
We arrive at Capanna 2000 Mountain Hut for a coffee break, then set off along the trail that circles Pizzo Arera.
10:00PASS
Gabbia Pass
Once you reach Passo Gabbia, the scenery changes—yet remains just as breathtaking. On one side stands Corna Piana; on the other, the rugged, sheer northwestern face of Pizzo Arera.
13:00VIEWPOINT
Forcola di Valmora
For a short stretch, our route follows a secured trail leading from Passo Corna Piana to the Forcola di Valmora.
14:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Capanna 2000 Mountain Hut
Following the southern slopes of Pizzo Arera, we return to Rifugio Capanna 2000 to recharge before the final stretch of the descent.
15:00RETURN
Return to start
The loop closes back at the starting point. A complete hike around Pizzo Arera, varied and rewarding, with Dolomitic landscapes, open views, and technical sections that keep it engaging until the end.

How do you get to Oltre il Colle? 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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED

Reviews

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We only ask for feedback 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 6 h with 1,292 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?
⌄
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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Trekking on Pizzo Arera: an exhilarating circuit through Dolomite trails and breathtaking views in Val Serina

Trekking on Pizzo Arera: an exhilarating circuit through Dolomite trails and breathtaking views in Val Serina

Oltre il Colle, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,140 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,292 m
Max altitude
2,140 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+22
11 photos
+7 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Circuit of Pizzo Arera

The full circuit around Pizzo Arera, in Dolomite country.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

With the Guidders we follow a high path that curls beneath the summit of Pizzo Arera, in the heart of the Bergamo Orobie, across scree, rocky sections and panoramic balconies with a distinctly Dolomite character. We pass Rifugio Capanna 2000, Passo Gabbia and the Forcola di Valmora, with the Arera always there beside us like a living shape. This is real mountain ground: a stern setting, spectacular geology and a loop that never gets dull. In return come silence, light, ridgelines and a day that leaves its mark.

5 reasons to come - the full circuit of Pizzo Arera - Dolomite scenery in the heart of the Orobie - Rifugio Capanna 2000 along the way - Passo Gabbia and the Forcola di Valmora - a varied loop that never repeats itself

Who it suits You need a sure step and good stamina: there are airy points and loose ground, taken with care and without hurry.

If you are after real mountains, this is the day: come with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,292 m D+ · 11 km · 6 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 6 h and 1,292 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Oltre il Colle

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 11 km
Meeting point 8:00Oltre il Colle
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:00PARKING
Departure
The hike starts from the Capanna 2000 car park in Oltre il Colle (Bergamo), above the Ca' d'Arera mountain hut (S.A.B.A).
09:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Capanna 200 Mountain Hut
We arrive at Capanna 2000 Mountain Hut for a coffee break, then set off along the trail that circles Pizzo Arera.
10:00PASS
Gabbia Pass
Once you reach Passo Gabbia, the scenery changes—yet remains just as breathtaking. On one side stands Corna Piana; on the other, the rugged, sheer northwestern face of Pizzo Arera.
13:00VIEWPOINT
Forcola di Valmora
For a short stretch, our route follows a secured trail leading from Passo Corna Piana to the Forcola di Valmora.
14:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Capanna 2000 Mountain Hut
Following the southern slopes of Pizzo Arera, we return to Rifugio Capanna 2000 to recharge before the final stretch of the descent.
15:00RETURN
Return to start
The loop closes back at the starting point. A complete hike around Pizzo Arera, varied and rewarding, with Dolomitic landscapes, open views, and technical sections that keep it engaging until the end.

How do you get to Oltre il Colle? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
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 6 h with 1,292 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?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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