The 20 Most Amazing Peaks around Esine

21-06-26 Borno Ski Arena : chairlift closed / refuge closed ...I do not agree with this choice even though work is planned for the renovation of the structures, in the official communications from the municipality it was clearly written that they would not affect the normal running of the services...

Especially on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer period (but better always) booking is recommended as it is very popular, you feel really good about the portions, the price and the services.

Malga Pratolungo is one of the most recognizable and significant points on the plateau between Borno, Val Sorda, and the slopes of Monte Altissimo. Online sources describe it as a former mountain hut now used as a hikers' support point, with a small room always open. Here is everything that emerges from the most reliable research. 🏔️ Identity and location Malga Pratolungo (approx. 1478–1482 m) is located in a wide panoramic pasture reached by ascending from Croce di Salven along trail CAI 186. It is a natural junction between: Val Sorda Malga Guccione Monte Altissimo The mountain hut is indicated as an "ex malga" (former mountain hut) in CAI descriptions and houses a room that is always open with a fireplace and table, useful as a shelter in case of bad weather. 🗺️ How to get there From Croce di Salven (most documented route) Parking at Parco delle Doline. Follow trail 186 passing through the Pozze di Val Sorda. Cross a small pass at 1482 m. Shortly after, the former Pratolungo mountain hut appears (average time: 1h40'). From Borno / Camping Ascend towards Croce di Salven and walk the entire Val Sorda along CAI 6. The mountain hut is reached after the large valley meadow.

🏔️ Monte Altissimo (Val Camonica) — Identity and main characteristics Monte Altissimo is a mountain in the Bergamo Prealps, 1703 m high, located between the lower Val Camonica and the lower Val di Scalve. It is the highest peak in the mountain group that separates these two valleys and overlooks the Borno plateau. Two very different sides Southern side: steep, rocky, almost devoid of vegetation, with a difference in altitude of about 1500 m from the Oglio valley floor. Northern side: gentle slope towards Borno, covered with fir trees and dotted with mountain huts, chalets and ski slopes of the Borno Ski Area. 🚶‍♂️ Hiking — The main itineraries Monte Altissimo is very popular with hikers thanks to the good network of trails (difficulty E). Here are the best-known and documented routes. 1) From Erbanno – Trail 197 or 155 A steep and challenging itinerary, with a significant difference in altitude. Trail 197: Start: Erbanno (Darfo Boario Terme) Passes through: small church of San Valentino (690 m), Malga Mine, junction with trail 194 From the cross: spectacular view of the lower Val Camonica and Lake Iseo Summit reachable in 15 minutes from the final junction Trail 155 (more direct and strenuous): Difference in altitude: about 1460 m Steep sections, some chains on a slightly exposed traverse Remarkable panorama over the meadows of the “Segable” Arrival at the Monte Altissimo refuge and the ski lifts 2) From Gorzone – Trail 154 A wilder route on the south side, with a long and tough climb. 3) From Borno – North side (ski slope areas) A gentler and more panoramic itinerary, often chosen for loop tours that include refuges, mountain huts and small churches (as in your story). 🏞️ What makes Monte Altissimo special Sharp contrast between the two sides: one severe and rocky, the other gentle and wooded. Wide panoramas of the lower Val Camonica, Lake Iseo and Presolana. Network of mountain huts and chalets still active in summer. Presence of the Monte Altissimo refuge at the summit, also reached by ski lifts. Possibility of very varied loops, combining woods, slopes, ridges and small isolated churches.

Mount Altissimo is a mountain in the Bergamo Prealps, 1703 m high, located between the lower Val Camonica and the lower Val di Scalve. It is the highest peak of the mountain group that separates these two valleys and overlooks the Borno plateau. Two very different slopes Southern slope: steep, rocky, almost devoid of vegetation, with a difference in altitude of about 1500 m from the Oglio valley floor. Northern slope: gentle slope towards Borno, covered with fir trees and dotted with mountain huts, chalets and ski slopes of the Borno Ski Area. 🚶‍♂️ Hiking — The main itineraries Mount Altissimo is very popular with hikers thanks to the good network of trails (difficulty E). Here are the best-known and documented routes. 1) From Erbanno – Trail 197 or 155 A steep and challenging itinerary, with a significant difference in altitude. Trail 197: Start: Erbanno (Darfo Boario Terme) Passes through: small church of San Valentino (690 m), Malga Mine, junction with trail 194 From the cross: spectacular view of the lower Val Camonica and Lake Iseo Summit reachable in 15 minutes from the final junction Trail 155 (more direct and strenuous): Difference in altitude: about 1460 m Steep sections, some chains on a slightly exposed traverse Remarkable panorama of the meadows of "Segable" Arrival at the Monte Altissimo refuge and the ski lifts 2) From Gorzone – Trail 154 A wilder route on the south side, with a long and tough climb. 3) From Borno – North slope (ski slope areas) A gentler and more panoramic itinerary, often chosen for loop tours that include refuges, mountain huts and small churches (as in your story). 🏞️ What makes Mount Altissimo special Sharp contrast between the two slopes: one severe and rocky, the other gentle and wooded. Wide panoramas of the lower Val Camonica, Lake Iseo and Presolana. Network of mountain huts and chalets still active in summer. Presence of the Monte Altissimo refuge at the summit, also reached by ski lifts. Possibility of varied loop tours, combining woods, slopes, ridges and small isolated churches.

Welcoming refuge, very good value for money. E-bike charging

The soldiers' path, a long ledge that can be cycled on, very fun, a little exposed. Arrival at the Tita Secchi hut with a short portage section

From the refuge a splendid panorama