Sustainable hiking

An experience that begins with the journey itself: together with Pierre from @viadamilano, we'll set off by train from Milano Lambrate station at 8.13 am to reach Bergamo, then take tram line TEB1 to get to the town of Nembro.

The experience

Here we'll bring a true loop to life, winding through woods and golden ridges above Nembro, Lonno and Salmezza.

We set off with the Guidders in the morning from Nembro, with the crisp autumn air slowly warming up. We climb with the Guidders through woods that in October blaze with red and ochre, following a loop that climbs decisively up to the 1169 metres of the highest point. The ascent gets steeper at times, but it's exactly there that the forest opens up and offers the best views. After the panoramic summit, we descend along the other side, with the golden afternoon light filtering through the branches and accompanying us back to the village.

Nembro is a land of historic trails that once connected the Bergamo valleys to Milan: walking here means retracing ancient paths, now transformed into a trekking route loved by local hikers.

6 reasons to come - a train and tram experience for a slow-paced day - a complete loop, with different outbound and return routes - autumn foliage in the Bergamo woods - panoramic summit at 1169 metres - golden afternoon light on the descent - varied route, never monotonous

Who it's suited for A minimum level of fitness is needed: there are stretches of steep climbing, but nothing technical. Those who walk regularly will thoroughly enjoy it.

Come and discover Bergamo's autumn with the Guiddy community: we'll be waiting for you on the trail!

How hard is it, really

What's included in the price

Itinerary

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

Day

15 km · D+ 864 m · 6h30

Meeting point 9:00approximate

Return to the cars in Nembro, Via Guglielmo Marconi 44, 24027 Nembro 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

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09:00MEETING

Meeting point in Nembro

We set off with the Guidders from Nembro (BG), in Via Marconi: meeting time is indicative, the exact one will be shared in the event's Telegram group. Autumn is already painting the first trees as we head into the valley on the trail.

B

11:00WATER

Climb towards 700m

The trail gets steeper and we gain altitude with determination, through woods glowing yellow and red. The pace is firm but the foliage around rewards every effort.

C

12:30WATER

Panoramic point at 1141m

We reach the highest point of the day: the valley opens up below us with the autumn colours of the woods stretching as far as the eye can see. We stop to enjoy the view at ease.

D

13:00WATER

Lunch break with valley view

We sit down here for lunch, surrounded by the autumn woods with the valley stretching below us. The best moment to catch our breath with the Guidders before heading back.

E

16:30WATER

Return to the cars in Nembro

We close the loop back at the starting point in Nembro, with the golden afternoon light accompanying our last steps. Time for the Guidders to grab a cold beer or a coke to toast the day together.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Questions?