Hike in Valle Varicla: Borno to the Laeng and San Fermo refuges

Daily excursion starting from Borno at 8 on a cool and clear day. Passage through the western shore of the suggestive Lago di Lova and climb to Malga Mignone from which you can admire Punta est Punta Anita, Cima Crap, Vai Piane and Cima Azendola to the north. To the west the objective of the day, Passo Varicla, a narrow fork at 2190 meters. Passing first through the Rifugio Laeng and then along the path that runs along the scree between Pizzo Camino and Monte Susino (or Sonnino) you cross the wild Varicla basin and climb to the pass. The paths are hiking except for the pass fork where you need to climb a bit (EE). Wonderful view of the Malga alta di Voia, on Schilpario up to Pizzo d'Aquila. Short passage on the steep grassy crests of Susino and return to the fork for the Alto 82 path that will lead, halfway up the ridge, under Pizzo Camino and Cima Moren to finally reach the San Fermo refuge with a 360 view of the Camuni Mountains, Corno San Fermo and Presolana. Descent through the woods and return to Borno at 6 pm, with the lights on.

Very challenging climb up to Malga Zumella, then there are no more signs, you have to go up a meadow

Starting from Borno, a small town in the Val Camonica at about 900m, our round trip went steeply uphill today with the destination 'Rifugio San Fermo'. Asphalt became gravel became a forest path became an alpine meadow. There were at least two animal encounters (without jingling) before the longed-for Italian hut fare. The highlight I had hoped for came as dessert: the narrow path 'Sentiero Alto' below the rugged peaks of Corna di San Fermo, Cima Moren and Pizzo Camino with a fantastic panoramic view of Borno, the Val Camonica and the surrounding peaks 🤩. The unexpected highlight was the descent through the huge, already overgrown scree field at 'Foppa di Varicla'. After we had passed the Rifugio Gualtiero Laeng, the way back continued over alpine paths, alpine paths and finally forest paths again, whereby the local recreation area at Lago di Lova was particularly eye-catching. However, the lake itself is only a backdrop, because it is used to generate energy. [Pictures will be commented on gradually]

What a View I have always admired the Concarena today I can look at it from another side Even if the real protagonist of today is Pizzo Camino!! Starting from the parking lot of the church of San Fiorino di Borno our itinerary takes us to Lago di Lova a small artificial lake nestled between green pine forests, from there we go up the cement road that will take us to Colle Mignone And here begins the show on the rocky Cima Bacchetta Cimone della Bagozza and Mengol to name a few closes the green Monte Susino, next to the Star of the day Pizzo Camino yes because I organized this excursion to see him... at his feet Rifugio Laeng our destination for lunch. After a look at the Varicla lake we set off again for a snack... Rifugio San Fermo. We go up the path and another 360' show opens up the Maniva complex, M. Frerone, unmistakable Cornone di Blumone, Creste di Laione and further behind snow-covered Adamello. And then play hide and seek but I don't escape Pizzo Badile "I recognize you" Once we reach San Fermo we close the compilation with the Presolana and the Apennines in the distance... Have a good hike!!🔝