The best walks and hikes around Angolo Terme

🏔️ Malga Guccione — Identity and location Sources confirm that Malga Guccione is located at an altitude of 1427 m, in the territory of Darfo Boario Terme, on the northern slope of Monte Altissimo. It is situated in an area of pastures and fir forests, just above the Pratolungo basin and near the Guccione and Pratolungo pools. It is a very important transit point on the routes connecting: Croce di Salven → Val Sorda → Pratolungo → Altissimo Plai → Malga Corvino → Malga Guccione 📍 Coordinates and geographical context Altitude: 1427 m Municipality: Darfo Boario Terme Near: Pozza di Guccione, Pozza di Pratolungo, Chiesa di San Giovanni, Bivacco Pratolungo, Rifugio Lorenzini The malga is located in an area rich in small water basins and clearings, typical of the Altopiano del Sole. 🚶‍♂️ How to get there 1) From Croce di Salven (path 6) This is the most classic and documented itinerary: Croce di Salven Pozze di Val Sorda Malga Pratolungo Malga Guccione Monte Altissimo 2) From Plai (path 4) A shorter and more wooded route: Plai Malga Corvino Fontana di Pradazzo Malga Guccione 3) From Terzano / Angolo Terme A longer and more varied itinerary, often used for loops: Terzano Path towards Gorzone Altissimo slopes Descent towards Malga Guccione

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.

Malga Pratolungo is one of the most recognizable and significant points on the plateau between Borno, Val Sorda, and the slopes of Monte Altissimo. Online sources describe it as a former mountain hut now used as a hikers' support point, with a small room always open. Here is everything that emerges from the most reliable research. 🏔️ Identity and location Malga Pratolungo (approx. 1478–1482 m) is located in a wide panoramic pasture reached by ascending from Croce di Salven along trail CAI 186. It is a natural junction between: Val Sorda Malga Guccione Monte Altissimo The mountain hut is indicated as an "ex malga" (former mountain hut) in CAI descriptions and houses a room that is always open with a fireplace and table, useful as a shelter in case of bad weather. 🗺️ How to get there From Croce di Salven (most documented route) Parking at Parco delle Doline. Follow trail 186 passing through the Pozze di Val Sorda. Cross a small pass at 1482 m. Shortly after, the former Pratolungo mountain hut appears (average time: 1h40'). From Borno / Camping Ascend towards Croce di Salven and walk the entire Val Sorda along CAI 6. The mountain hut is reached after the large valley meadow.

The Rifugio Colonnello Ferruccio Lorenzini is one of the most characteristic points of the Borno–Ossimo plateau, located in the splendid Pratolungo meadow basin at 1478 m. Sources agree on three fundamental aspects: location, partisan history, hiking function. 🏔️ Hut identity The hut stands in the center of a large panoramic pasture with a direct view of Monte Altissimo. It was created from the renovation of the old Malga Pratolungo in 2005, maintaining a simple character deeply connected to the territory. Next to the building, you will find: a cross, an altar, a commemorative stone dedicated to the Camunian Resistance. There is also a permanently open room, the Bivacco Praccatolungo, with a fireplace, tables, and benches. 🕊️ Why it is dedicated to Colonel Ferruccio Lorenzini The hut commemorates Lieutenant Colonel Ferruccio Lorenzini, a partisan commander active between Val Camonica, Val Trompia, and Lake Iseo. Historical sources report that: on December 8, 1943, his group was surrounded by the Black Brigades at the Pratolungo farmsteads; five partisans died in the clash and fourteen were captured; Lorenzini was shot on January 1, 1944, along with other comrades. The stone next to the hut commemorates this very episode. 🚶‍♂️ How to reach it From Croce di Salven (most common route) Parking lot just before the pass. Take Via Valsorda following trail no. 6. Cross Val Sorda, passing through pools and clearings. Arrive at Pratolungo and the hut in about 1h30'. From Mazzunno (Angolo Terme) – long route Climb towards Prave and then enter Val Sorda. Cross trail no. 6 and reach Pratolungo in about 3h30'. From Malga Guccione Direct and panoramic connection, often used in loops towards Monte Altissimo. 🌿 Environment and atmosphere The Pratolungo area is described as: wide and bright, surrounded by pastures and fir woods, rich in clearings and pools typical of the plateau, perfect as an intermediate stop to ascend Monte Altissimo or for loop tours.

in the center stands the Rifugio Colonnello Ferruccio Lorenzini

Because it is a quiet 12 km ride with important panoramic views.

The church of San Bartolomeo is located on a small hill at the bottom of the Prave area. A stop allows you to enjoy its beauty and age-old charm. The church is dedicated to the saint considered among the most effective protectors against the plague when medicines did not exist and people asked for protection against diseases through holy healers.

One of the deepest views of the Sebina part of Lake Iseo and the lower Valle Camonica.