Highlight • Cave
Pagani Cave
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5.0
(14)
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5.0
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4.6
(213)
1,291
hikers
10.1km
04:48
880m
880m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.3
(3)
6
hikers
12.9km
06:32
1,050m
1,050m
Alpine trail through limestone peaks to a historic cave once visited by future Pope Pius XI.
5.0
(1)
11
hikers
13.6km
07:36
1,340m
1,340m
Embark on the Grotta dei Pagani Cave Trail (via CAI 318), a difficult hike spanning 8.5 miles (13.6 km) with a significant elevation gain of 4380 feet (1335 metres), typically taking around 7 hours and 36 minutes to complete. You'll wind through pine forests covering the Presolana slopes, eventually reaching high mountain pastures near Baita Cassinelli. As you climb, you'll pass the small Bivacco Città di Clusone and the Cappella Savina, where the landscape opens up with views of Passo della Presolana and Monte Pora.
To begin your journey, you can park near Hotel Spampatti at Passo della Presolana, where the well-marked CAI trail starts. This route connects with Rifugio Rino Olmo, offering a potential stop along the way. Keep an eye out for stone water troughs used by grazing cattle, and listen for the sound of cowbells echoing across the alpine meadows as you hike.
This trail leads you into the heart of the Orobie Bergamasche, where the notable Grotta dei Pagani has attracted visitors for generations. Along the way, you'll encounter the Signore dei Ghiaioni Crucifix, a peaceful spot with its own bell. The route continues through Passo Pozzera and Passo degli Agnelli, providing glimpses into nearby valleys and opening up to expansive views on the other side.
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Elevation 2,220 m
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