The best MTB trails around Lozio

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🏞️ Lago di Lova — Borno (Valle Camonica) 📌 Identity and characteristics Lago di Lova is a small alpine lake located at about 1300 m altitude, in a glacial basin between: Pizzo Camino (2491 m) Monte Mignone (1742 m) It is fed by two small streams and flows downstream, forming the San Fiorino stream. The environment is typical of the Lombard Prealps: red fir woods on the south side, wide pasture on the north side, luminous and very tranquil atmosphere. 🚶‍♂️ How to get there From Borno – Navertino (the most classic) Elevation gain: about 400 m Time: 1 h – 1 h 15’ Path initially asphalted up to the Trattoria Navertino, then dirt and steep in some sections. Mixed terrain: cobblestones, dirt, dense forest. From Ossimo Superiore Steep mule track up to Baleggie, then a flat traverse towards the lake. From Villa (Lozio) Ascent to Colle del Mignone (1526 m) and descent towards the lake. All itineraries are for pedestrians or MTB only: motorized vehicles are prohibited. 🏡 Services and atmosphere At the lake, you'll find Chalet Lova, highly appreciated for its sandwiches and typical dishes, with outdoor tables and a picnic area. The place is ideal for: families, hikers, photographers, scenic breaks before heading up towards Mignone or Varicla. 🔗 Hiking connections Lago di Lova is a central hub for several CAI itineraries: Colle Mignone → Monte Mignone → loops towards Agol, Averta, Varicla Rifugio Laeng (via 110/182) Malga Mignone (steep but direct ascent) Rifugio San Fermo (upper part of CAI 82) ⭐ Why it's special It is one of the most iconic and accessible places on the plateau. It offers a perfect mix of forest, water, and pastures. It is a starting point for more challenging itineraries but also an ideal destination for a short trip. It has a serene and bright atmosphere, much loved by families and photographers.

🐄 Malga Mignone — Borno (Valle Camonica) 📍 Location Malga Mignone is located above Lago di Lova, along the ridge that climbs towards: Colle Mignone, Monte Mignone, the junction for Rifugio Laeng, the panoramic trail towards Rifugio San Fermo. It is an important hub between trails 103, 104, 109, 110, 182 and the upper section of CAI 82. 🏞️ Environment The mountain hut is located in an area: grassy and open, with a view of Lago di Lova and the peaks of the Camino group, surrounded by huts and summer pastures. It is a perfect place for an intermediate break before climbing towards Varicla or towards the San Fermo ridge. 🚶‍♂️ How to get there From Borno – Navertino → Lago di Lova The most common route: Departure from Navertino. Climb through the woods to Lago di Lova (trail 109). Skirt the lake. Take the trail that climbs towards the hut: steep, suitable for hikers accustomed to elevation gain. From Lago di Lova → Colle Mignone → Malga Mignone Climb on steep grassy slopes, but with an intuitive direction. Possible loop with return on dirt roads. 🔗 Main connections From Malga Mignone, trails depart or pass towards: Rifugio Laeng (via trails 110 and 182) Rifugio San Fermo (continuing left, section not always marked) Monte Mignone (1743 m) Colle Mignone (1535 m), a crossroads of various itineraries ⭐ Why it's an important point It is the crossroads of almost all itineraries in the Lova–Varicla area. It offers wide views and a very bright environment. It is an excellent point for medium-difficulty hiking loops. It allows you to modulate the trip: more challenging climbs (Mignone, Arano, Laeng) or gentler ones (return to Lova).

Reachable from Borno, following a restored mule track with a concrete road surface (the last section is closed due to landslide restoration work with a signposted detour) with gradients of over 20%

Lake Lova is a picturesque hiking destination located above Borno, on the Altopiano del Sole plateau in Val Camonica. It is appreciated for its alpine landscape, tranquility, and the variety of trails that surround it. The lake is located at approximately 1,392 meters above sea level and can be reached via several hiking trails, including the Sentiero della Memoria (Path of Remembrance) that starts from the church of San Fiorino in Borno. After a short paved stretch to the Trattoria Navertino, you take a dirt path that winds through larch and fir trees, with steep sections and slippery cobblestones. The hike is immersed in a natural environment typical of the Lombard Prealps. The hike is immersed in a natural environment typical of the Lombard Prealps, with natural fountains and good cell phone coverage. A longer alternative is the Monte Mignone – Lago di Lova circular hike, approximately 11.1 km long with an elevation gain of 837 meters, to be done counterclockwise. This route offers spectacular views and passes through pastures and woods, with the lake as its focal point. Lago di Lova is also a hub for other trails: from here, you can continue towards the Rifugio San Fermo or the Rifugio Laeng, following CAI trails 106 and 182. Parking is available near the lake, making it accessible even for less experienced hikers. From a scenic perspective, the lake is nestled in a green valley surrounded by woods and pastures, with calm waters reflecting the sky and surrounding mountains. It's an ideal destination in all seasons, but particularly captivating in autumn for the colors of the foliage.

Lake Lova is a picturesque hiking destination located above Borno, on the Altopiano del Sole plateau in Val Camonica. It is appreciated for its alpine landscape, tranquility, and the variety of surrounding trails. The lake is located at approximately 1,392 meters above sea level and can be reached via several hiking trails, including the Sentiero della Memoria (Path of Remembrance) that starts from the church of San Fiorino in Borno. After a short paved stretch to the Trattoria Navertino, you take a dirt path that winds through larch and fir trees, with steep sections and slippery cobblestones. The hike is immersed in a natural environment typical of the Lombard Prealps, with natural fountains and good cell phone coverage. A longer alternative is the Monte Mignone – Lake Lova circular hike, approximately 11.1 km long with an elevation gain of 837 meters, to be done counterclockwise. This route offers spectacular views and passes through pastures and woods, with the lake as its focal point. Lake Lova is also a hub for other trails: from here, you can continue towards the San Fermo Refuge or the Laeng Refuge, following CAI trails 106 and 182. Parking is available near the lake, making it accessible even for less experienced hikers. Scenically, the lake is nestled in a green valley surrounded by woods and pastures, with calm waters reflecting the sky and surrounding mountains. It's an ideal destination in all seasons, but particularly captivating in autumn due to the colorful foliage.

To reach Montecchio di Darfo, starting from Boario, you cross the so-called "Roman Bridge," also known as the Montecchio Bridge. It is a scenic 24-meter, single-span bridge, built from blocks of granite and Simona stone in 1686, over the remains of an older bridge that connected the medieval castle on Monticolo to the opposite bank of the river. It has been recognized as a national monument. (from valcamonicaaccessibile.it)

Years of collaboration between organizations distributed along the Oglio River, the "backbone" of the route, have led to the development of a route approximately 280 km long that crosses Lombardy from north to south, crossing the provinces of Brescia, Bergamo, Cremona, and Mantua. The start is at the Tonale Pass, at an altitude of 1,883 meters in the heart of the Adamello Park mountains, while the finish is at an altitude of 21 meters, at the Ponte di Barche in San Matteo delle Chiaviche: the elevation gain is 1,862 meters along a route that is 80% asphalt and 20% dirt. The prestigious recognition of “most beautiful cycle path in Italy” for 2019 was awarded by the jury of experts of the Italian Green Road Award, presented in February 2019 during the Cosmobike Show event, held at the Verona Fair.