Lombardy · Hiking

verso la Malga di Bares

1.3 mi
round trip
1,924 ft
climb
4,970 ft
high point
Out and back
route

verso la Malga di Bares is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Lombardy, Italy, inside Parco delle Orobie Bergamasche. It runs between about 3,750 ft and 4,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,560 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Castione della Presolana, about 1.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Il Pisterlino, Pizzo Unel and Cima Carnet. For camping, Camping International Patrice is within about 6 miles. There are 20 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at verso la Malga di Bares for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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