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Pizzo Camino Loop Trek: Between Val di Scalve and Val Camonica

Schilpario, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,124 m
Experience
Day hikes
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DIFFICULT PLUS
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+25
Pizzo Camino Loop Trek: Between Val di Scalve and Val Camonica
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The experience
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
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WHY THIS HIKE

The Pizzo Camino loop

An intense and spectacular loop trek around Pizzo Camino, straddling the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia. Together with the Guidders, we will experience a true excursion through forests, vast alpine meadows, and imposing limestone walls. An itinerary for those who love the authentic mountains, featuring more technical sections and views that reward every step.

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

The experience

The circumnavigation of Pizzo Camino winds between the Val di Scalve and the Val Camonica, passing through a diverse range of environments. You start among woods and shaded paths, then emerge onto expansive high-altitude meadows with views of the surrounding peaks.

The route offers continuous glimpses of the spectacular limestone walls of the Pizzo Camino massif, with more technical sections on mountain paths that require sure-footedness and focus.

A long and challenging hike, ideal for fit hikers, but incredibly rewarding due to the variety and beauty of the landscape.

If you're looking for a tough, scenic trek off the beaten path, the Pizzo Camino loop is the perfect choice. Join the Guidders for a real adventure between Bergamo and Brescia. Book your spot now!

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.
Recommended age 18+
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+25 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
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+
1,500 m D+ · 17 km · 7h30
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 7h30 and 1,500 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Schilpario
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,500 m
Max altitude
2,124 m
Distance
17 km
Duration
7h30
Day
17 km · D+ 1,500 m · 7h30
Map
The stops · 17 km
Meeting point 8:00approximate
Via Capole 3, 24020 Schilpario provincia di Bergamo, 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
08:00PARKING
Alpini Square Schilpario
Meet at the large parking lot at Piazzale Alpini in Schilpario, a quick equipment check and briefing, and then our hike begins!
10:30PASS
Varicla Pass
After a steep climb and a challenging couloir, we reach Passo di Varicla—a stunning mountain pass set against the limestone spires of Pizzo Camino’s North Face—before descending into Val Camonica. The descent on the Camonica side is far less demanding.
11:00VIEWPOINT
Former Nino Coppellotti Mountain Hut
Descending into Val Camonica, we pass near the Laeng Refuge (a short detour is possible if you'd like to visit) and explore the ruins of the former Cappellotti Refuge, once occupied by German forces during World War II due to its strategic position.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
San Fermo Mountain Hut
Enjoy a lunch break at the incredibly scenic Rifugio San Fermo, home to a small chapel steeped in ancient legend, all while taking in breathtaking views of Corna di San Fermo, the Presolana massif, and the many peaks of the Val Camonica.
14:30PASS
Corna Busa Pass
After leaving the mountain hut and crossing the Passo del Costone, we make our way back into the Val di Scalve via a challenging trail. We skirt the base of the group’s southwest and west faces until we reach the Passo di Corna Busa, named for the unique limestone arch that crowns the pass. From here, we begin our final descent, which will lead us back to our starting point, completing a magnificent loop trail.
15:30RETURN
Alpini Square, Schilpario
That’s a wrap on our incredible loop around Pizzo Camino! Time to celebrate with a cold beer at one of the local bars!

How do you get to Schilpario? 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.

Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Light fleece
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Caschetto alpinismo
REQUIRED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Long pants
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Francesco D.
Francesco D.
· 10 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Francesco, a UIMLA International Mountain Leader and a mid-mountain leader registered with the Collegio Guide Alpine Lombardia. I'm also a yoga teacher, and I love bringing mindful movement together with deep contact with nature: between trails and breath, the mountains are my element. For me the mountains are pure joy, to be lived in every aspect and shared with anyone who wants to explore, listen and be amazed. Every outing is a chance to find balance, wonder and — very often — new friendships. I hope to meet you soon. 🧘 🌲 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida di Media Montagna

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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 7h30 with 1,500 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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✓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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Pizzo Camino Loop Trek: Between Val di Scalve and Val Camonica

Pizzo Camino Loop Trek: Between Val di Scalve and Val Camonica

Schilpario, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,124 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,500 m
Max altitude
2,124 m
Distance
17 km
Duration
7h30
Guiddy points
+25
7 photos
+3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Pizzo Camino loop

An intense and spectacular loop trek around Pizzo Camino, straddling the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia. Together with the Guidders, we will experience a true excursion through forests, vast alpine meadows, and imposing limestone walls. An itinerary for those who love the authentic mountains, featuring more technical sections and views that reward every step.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The circumnavigation of Pizzo Camino winds between the Val di Scalve and the Val Camonica, passing through a diverse range of environments. You start among woods and shaded paths, then emerge onto expansive high-altitude meadows with views of the surrounding peaks.

The route offers continuous glimpses of the spectacular limestone walls of the Pizzo Camino massif, with more technical sections on mountain paths that require sure-footedness and focus.

A long and challenging hike, ideal for fit hikers, but incredibly rewarding due to the variety and beauty of the landscape.

If you're looking for a tough, scenic trek off the beaten path, the Pizzo Camino loop is the perfect choice. Join the Guidders for a real adventure between Bergamo and Brescia. Book your spot now!

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,500 m D+ · 17 km · 7h30
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 7h30 and 1,500 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Schilpario

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 17 km
Meeting point 8:00Schilpario
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:00PARKING
Alpini Square Schilpario
Meet at the large parking lot at Piazzale Alpini in Schilpario, a quick equipment check and briefing, and then our hike begins!
10:30PASS
Varicla Pass
After a steep climb and a challenging couloir, we reach Passo di Varicla—a stunning mountain pass set against the limestone spires of Pizzo Camino’s North Face—before descending into Val Camonica. The descent on the Camonica side is far less demanding.
11:00VIEWPOINT
Former Nino Coppellotti Mountain Hut
Descending into Val Camonica, we pass near the Laeng Refuge (a short detour is possible if you'd like to visit) and explore the ruins of the former Cappellotti Refuge, once occupied by German forces during World War II due to its strategic position.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
San Fermo Mountain Hut
Enjoy a lunch break at the incredibly scenic Rifugio San Fermo, home to a small chapel steeped in ancient legend, all while taking in breathtaking views of Corna di San Fermo, the Presolana massif, and the many peaks of the Val Camonica.
14:30PASS
Corna Busa Pass
After leaving the mountain hut and crossing the Passo del Costone, we make our way back into the Val di Scalve via a challenging trail. We skirt the base of the group’s southwest and west faces until we reach the Passo di Corna Busa, named for the unique limestone arch that crowns the pass. From here, we begin our final descent, which will lead us back to our starting point, completing a magnificent loop trail.
15:30RETURN
Alpini Square, Schilpario
That’s a wrap on our incredible loop around Pizzo Camino! Time to celebrate with a cold beer at one of the local bars!

How do you get to Schilpario? 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.
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Light fleece
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Caschetto alpinismo
REQUIRED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Long pants
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Francesco D.
Francesco D.
10 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Francesco, a UIMLA International Mountain Leader and a mid-mountain leader registered with the Collegio Guide Alpine Lombardia. I'm also a yoga teacher, and I love bringing mindful movement together with deep contact with nature: between trails and breath, the mountains are my element. For me the mountains are pure joy, to be lived in every aspect and shared with anyone who wants to explore, listen and be amazed. Every outing is a chance to find balance, wonder and — very often — new friendships. I hope to meet you soon. 🧘 🌲 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

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 7h30 with 1,500 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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