Easy hikes and walks in Riserva Naturale Boschi Del Giovetto Di Paline

small shrine on the road to Prave

The locality of Prave is a small alpine village in the municipality of Angolo Terme, located at an altitude of approximately 1153 m according to the official road map . It is a historic, isolated, and panoramic nucleus, situated west of Monte Altissimo and directly connected to the paths that ascend towards San Giovanni, Malga Guccione, Pratolungo, and Val Sorda . 📍 Location and significance Sources classify it as a "locality / village" with a few houses, meadows, and a small network of internal streets, reachable via road from Croce di Salven and from Angolo Terme . It is a well-known point because it hosts the Church of San Bartolomeo, the patron saint of the locality (data also confirmed by the Angolo Terme page) . 🏞️ Environment and landscape Prave is described as a cheerful locality, immersed in meadows and woods, with an open view of the slopes of Ghigozzo–Guccione and Altissimo . A hiking source mentions it as a stage of the Sella–Lorenzini trail, which completes the circuit of the entire area: Mazzunno → San Giovanni → Malga Guccione → Pratolungo → Prave → return to Mazzunno . 🚶‍♂️ Why it is important for walkers Prave is a natural crossroads between: the paths that ascend from Angolo Terme / Mazzunno, the itineraries that arrive from Borno / Croce di Salven, the connections towards San Giovanni, Guccione, Pratolungo, and Monte Altissimo . It is also a transit point on several MTB itineraries that complete the circuit of Monte Altissimo, mentioned in a route that includes Boario → Malegno → Ossimo → Borno → Prave → Angolo → Boario . 🕍 The Church of San Bartolomeo at Prave The locality is known above all for the rural church of San Bartolomeo, a historic and spiritual place deeply felt by the inhabitants of the area . The saint is indeed the patron saint of the locality of Prave according to the official data of the municipality of Angolo Terme .

both lead to Val Sorda

Here is a clear and complete summary of BORNO, based on the most authoritative online sources. I will immediately give you the essential overview, then the useful details for those who – like you – live in and frequent the Altopiano del Sole area. 🏔️ Borno in brief Borno is a mountain village in Val Camonica, located at an altitude of 912 m, on the famous Altopiano del Sole. It is considered a "pearl" of the valley for its combination of open landscapes, woods, meadows, history, and living traditions. It is one of the main centers of the area, with about 2400 inhabitants and a long history that spans the medieval era, Venetian rule, and transformations of the twentieth century.

🏔️ Monte Altissimo — Identity and location Monte Altissimo is the highest peak of the short mountain range that separates Bassa Val Camonica and Valle di Scalve. It is known for two very different slopes: North slope (Borno): gentle, wooded, with ski slopes and mountain huts. South slope (Erbanno–Gorzone): steep, rocky, with significant elevation changes. This dual nature is also confirmed by the hiking itineraries documented online . 🚶‍♂️ The main documented itineraries Online sources show several routes, including: 1) From Croce di Salven – Path 6 (classic loop) Passes through Pozze di Val Sorda, Rifugio Lorenzini, Malga Guccione. A very popular loop itinerary, with a gentle and scenic ascent. Data confirmed by hikr.org (loop with ascent from Croce di Salven) . 2) From Borno – Via Mine e Segable A longer and scenic itinerary, with passages over woods, mountain huts, and ridges. Documented in detail on Wikiloc, with a complete description of path 112 → 151 → 155 . 3) From Erbanno – Path 155 Steep and challenging ascent, with sections on rocky outcrops. Direct connection to the final ridge of the Altissimo. 🏞️ Environment and notable points Sources confirm the places you have already visited: Pozze di Val Sorda: damp and bright clearings. Rifugio Colonnello Ferruccio Lorenzini: in the Pratolungo basin, at 1478 m. Malga Guccione: a passing point before the final ascent. Borno ski slopes: often used for descent on winter loops.

Origins and history Probable medieval original core (oldest part of the presbytery). Linked to the tradition of wayfarers and pilgrims who travelled the Via Decia. For centuries, the people of Borno went there on pilgrimage to ask for protection against the plague.

A very pleasant climb from Val di Scalve to Borno. Beautiful and not particularly challenging. 😊

I promise you it's very beautiful