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Val Vertova in autumn: the pools and falls of the stream

Vertova, Bergamo · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 750 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Bergamo, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+13
Val Vertova in autumn: the pools and falls of the stream
Community photos
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

A water canyon that lights up in autumn

Val Vertova is lovely in every season, but in autumn it becomes a living painting. The stream runs between the rocks and the woods around it light up in gold, red and orange: it is one of the most photographed gorges in the Bergamo area, minutes from Val Seriana.

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

The experience

We walk the trail alongside the water, among small waterfalls, canyon walls and clear pools reflecting the autumn colours. The route is simple and suitable for everyone: ten kilometres with barely 300 metres of ascent.

The main stop is in the most scenic part of the gorge, where the falls drop between rock walls and the large pools are swimmable — though in autumn the water is for the brave.

This is an easy hike: 300 metres of ascent over ten kilometres, with no technical difficulty. Perfect for families and beginners. The rocks near the water can be slippery: bring walking shoes with a good sole.

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

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 20 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+13 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.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 10 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
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 300 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vertova
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
750 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Map
Saturday
24 Oct
10 km · D+ 300 m · 5 h
Meeting point 8:15approximate
Via Cinque Martiri 33, 24029 Vertova provincia di Bergamo, 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
From May to September an entry ticket to the valley (€5) is required, buy it only online at vallevertova.it.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
08:15MEETING
Meeting at Vertova
We meet the Guidders at the car park in Vertova (BG) for a short briefing with the group, then take the trail alongside the stream. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
B
11:00VIEWPOINT
The Val Vertova waterfalls
The main stop in the most scenic part of the gorge: waterfalls dropping between rock walls and large swimmable pools, with autumn colours reflected in the water. This is where we linger longest.
C
13:00RETURN
Back to Vertova
We return to the cars along the same trail, the stream alongside us and leaves crunching underfoot. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Vertova? 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
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Windbreaker
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Guide for this date · Saturday 24 October
Federica N.
Federica N.
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Federica, a mid-mountain leader and a lifelong lover of the mountains and of the outdoors. Outdoor sport has always been part of my life, including at competitive level, and in 2021 I chose to turn that passion into my profession. I love taking people out to discover the mountains, sharing the trails, the views and the feelings that make every outing special. The place I carry with me is the Triangolo Lariano: an area full of hidden corners, spectacular viewpoints and routes worth living, and close enough that there's no excuse. If you feel like breaking the routine and finding new trails with the Guidders, we understand each other. 🥾🌿 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 300 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
MOST POPULAR
✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 20 October, 23:59)
✓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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Val Vertova in autumn: the pools and falls of the stream

Val Vertova in autumn: the pools and falls of the stream

Vertova, (BG) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 750 m
Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
750 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+13
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

A water canyon that lights up in autumn

Val Vertova is lovely in every season, but in autumn it becomes a living painting. The stream runs between the rocks and the woods around it light up in gold, red and orange: it is one of the most photographed gorges in the Bergamo area, minutes from Val Seriana.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We walk the trail alongside the water, among small waterfalls, canyon walls and clear pools reflecting the autumn colours. The route is simple and suitable for everyone: ten kilometres with barely 300 metres of ascent.

The main stop is in the most scenic part of the gorge, where the falls drop between rock walls and the large pools are swimmable — though in autumn the water is for the brave.

This is an easy hike: 300 metres of ascent over ten kilometres, with no technical difficulty. Perfect for families and beginners. The rocks near the water can be slippery: bring walking shoes with a good sole.

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

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 10 km · 5 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 5 h and 300 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vertova

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
3 stops
Meeting point 8:15Vertova
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking, buy the ticket before you arrive
From May to September an entry ticket to the valley (€5) is required, buy it only online at vallevertova.it.
A
08:15MEETING
Meeting at Vertova
We meet the Guidders at the car park in Vertova (BG) for a short briefing with the group, then take the trail alongside the stream. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
B
11:00VIEWPOINT
The Val Vertova waterfalls
The main stop in the most scenic part of the gorge: waterfalls dropping between rock walls and large swimmable pools, with autumn colours reflected in the water. This is where we linger longest.
C
13:00RETURN
Back to Vertova
We return to the cars along the same trail, the stream alongside us and leaves crunching underfoot. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Vertova? 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.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Windbreaker
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Saturday 24 October
Federica N.
Federica N.
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Federica, a mid-mountain leader and a lifelong lover of the mountains and of the outdoors. Outdoor sport has always been part of my life, including at competitive level, and in 2021 I chose to turn that passion into my profession. I love taking people out to discover the mountains, sharing the trails, the views and the feelings that make every outing special. The place I carry with me is the Triangolo Lariano: an area full of hidden corners, spectacular viewpoints and routes worth living, and close enough that there's no excuse. If you feel like breaking the routine and finding new trails with the Guidders, we understand each other. 🥾🌿 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.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 300 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?
⌄
Sat 24 Oct · change
€24.90
per person
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