The best hikes from bus stations around Lake Nero

The Cascata della Val Sambuzza (also known as Cascata di Carona) is one of the most striking waterfalls in the Val Brembana, located at an altitude of about 1,413 meters in the municipality of Carona, in the province of Bergamo

PAGLIARI, memory in Stone. Up there, after the last houses of Carona, on the edge of the road leading to the Calvi Hut and, from here, to the many variants of the Orobie Alps trail network, the Hamlet of Pagliari emerges on the right, from a small yet evocative clearing. An ancient village, among the best preserved in its rustic architecture, which in winter appears as a single compact, dark stone, standing out against the immaculate carpet of snow, while in summer it blends into a gentler, more varied landscape, where the green tongues of pastures and meadows wind between the small streets and paths, within its open spaces. We are in the last valley of the upper Brembo, in the extreme Bergamo outpost to the North, under the imposing buttresses that divide, and in some ways unite, the Orobie valleys from those of Valtellina. The mountains that widen into an amphitheater and frame the superb peak of Pizzo del Diavolo, constitute, in fact, not only the watershed between the two neighboring provinces (Bergamo and Sondrio), but also the epicenter of a cultural and commercial area dense with paths and communication routes between one valley and another.

Beautiful artificial lake, we passed it both on the way there and on the way back

The This Is Vertical Race in Valgoglio is one of the steepest and most spectacular vertical kilometer races in Italy. It takes place every year in the Upper Seriana Valley, starting from the ENEL power plant in Aviasco and arriving at the top after a grueling ascent of just 1.8 km but with 1,000 meters of elevation gain. 🏔️ Race Features Course: 1.8 km, with gradients of up to 60%. Elevation Gain: 1,000 m of continuous climbing, with no breaks. Start: ENEL power plant in Aviasco (980 m above sea level), above Valgoglio.

The waterfalls of the Sanguigno River are one of the most evocative natural spectacles in the Sanguigno Valley, above Valgoglio (BG). A sequence of waterfalls and crystal-clear pools line the trail, immersed in greenery, making the valley a true paradise for hikers and nature lovers. 🌊 Main features Unique environment: The Sanguigno Valley is considered the oasis with the highest biodiversity in the Orobie Bergamasche Park. Waterfalls and natural pools: The stream cascades, forming transparent pools of green and blue. Wild atmosphere: The water tumbles over waterfalls, rests in crystal-clear lakes, and flows through peat bogs and shady woods. Accessibility: The starting point is the Aviasco power plant (965 m), accessible by car from Valgoglio. From there, the trail follows the stream and its waterfalls to the Gianpace Refuge. 🚶‍♂️ Hiking itinerary Start: Valgoglio (929 m), with parking at the Aviasco power plant (ticket required). Route: The trail follows the Sanguigno stream, passing through woods and clearings, with constant glimpses of the waterfalls. Intermediate stop: Rifugio Gianpace (1331 m), an excellent refreshment point and observation point for the waterfalls. Duration: Approximately 2 hours' walk to the refuge, with moderate elevation gain.

A refuge at the foot of the Carisole Valley, easily accessible from the Sambuzza Valley. An excellent destination for a hike, a delicious lunch, and then a quick descent back to Carona. Top-notch traditional cuisine from chef Andrea, who even late at night welcomed us with a warm smile and one of the best taragne I've ever eaten! The cakes are also delicious!

From Lake Prato you go up to Calvi, just before the small bridge you take the left towards Longo and a little further along the path, you arrive at Lake Prato

Arriving early in the morning certainly has another charm…the silence and the smell of nature in the morning really puts you in touch