The best walks and hikes around Lozio

cross in memory of all wars in malga Vai Piane

To go up to the Lifretto pass or Vai Piane alpine hut, you can follow this path instead of the dirt road

Malga di Vai Piane is a mountain pasture hut in Val Camonica, located just below the ridge leading to Passo di Lifretto and Monte di Vai Piane. It is a key point if you are exploring the area between Borno – Ossimo – Lozio and the connections towards Val di Scalve. 📍 Where it is located Searches identify it as “Malga Valli Piane” in the territory of Lozio (BS), at an altitude of around 1,850–1,900 m. Coordinates found: 46.0043 N, 10.2122 E It is located on a very open grassy plateau, at the foot of Monte di Vai Piane (2,009 m). 🥾 How to get there 1) From Ossimo Superiore / Borno (Camunon side) This is the easier and more frequented side: Agro-silvo-pastoral road to Malga Val Piane (pay attention to seasonal restrictions). From there, a clear path climbs towards the upper malga. Wide environment, pastures and views of the Concarena group. 2) From Passo di Lifretto (Bergamo side) If you arrive from CAI 420 from Schilpario, you cross the Passo di Lifretto and descend towards the Camunon basin: Descent on grassy and stony terrain. The malga is located just below the ridge, clearly visible. 🏞️ Environment and characteristics Large high-altitude pastures, very open and bright. Quiet and less-trafficked area, especially compared to the nearby routes of Bivacco Valzer or Monte Pizzo Camino. Excellent point for: climbing Monte di Vai Piane (+40 min) traversing towards Passo di Lifretto connecting to the routes of Lozio – Laveno – Ossimo

Passo di Lifretto is a solitary and scenic pass at 1,997 m between Val di Scalve and Val Camonica, reachable mainly from the Schilpario side via CAI trail 420. 🏔️ What is Passo di Lifretto The Passo di Lifretto (1997 m) is a secondary but very evocative watershed between: Val di Scalve (BG) – Schilpario side Val Camonica (BS) – Malga Vai Piane area / former trail no. 6 now 106 It is an isolated, silent, very open place, with a wide view of the peaks of Val Camonica and the grassy basin at the foot of Monte di Vai Piane. The pass is a connecting point between the trail networks of Bergamo and Brescia. 🥾 How to reach it From the Bergamo side – Schilpario (Fondi) The most classic route is CAI Trail 420, described by CAI Bergamo. Main characteristics: Start: Fondi di Schilpario (parking at the small church of S. Barbara) Difficulty: E (hiking) Ascent time: 2h15 Elevation gain: ~900 m Exposure: North-west Recommended period: May–October Trail route (summary) Cross the Dezzo river and climb into the woods. Encounter trail 419 (“sintèr lónc”). Deviate towards Malga di Lifretto Superiore (1570 m). Enter the basin below Monte di Vai Piane. Face a steep section up to the Glera channel, with old, detached metal cables (unreliable). Cross the channel and ascend with a gentler slope to Passo di Lifretto. 🧭 Connections from the pass Trail 106 (former no. 6) towards Val Camonica Extra climb to Monte di Vai Piane: +50 min, difficulty E, very wide panorama 🧱 Terrain and difficulty The route is classified E, but features: a technical section in the Glera channel, with unstable terrain old, no longer safe cables sustained slopes in the central part 🌄 Why it's worth it Wild and little-frequented environment Open panorama over Val Camonica Very scenic grassy basin below Vai Piane Possibility to link longer itineraries (Vivione, Bagozza, 419, Vai Piane)

malga dopo il colle di mignone

view of Pizzo Camino

🐄 Malga Mignone — Borno (Valle Camonica) 📍 Location Malga Mignone is located above Lago di Lova, along the ridge that climbs towards: Colle Mignone, Monte Mignone, the junction for Rifugio Laeng, the panoramic trail towards Rifugio San Fermo. It is an important hub between trails 103, 104, 109, 110, 182 and the upper section of CAI 82. 🏞️ Environment The malga is located in an area: grassy and open, with a view of Lago di Lova and the peaks of the Camino group, surrounded by huts and summer pastures. It is a perfect place for an intermediate break before climbing towards Varicla or the San Fermo ridge. 🚶‍♂️ How to get there From Borno – Navertino → Lago di Lova The most common route: Starting from Navertino. Climb through the woods up to Lago di Lova (trail 109). Skirt the lake. Take the path that climbs towards the malga: steep, suitable for hikers accustomed to elevation gain. From Lago di Lova → Colle Mignone → Malga Mignone Ascent on steep grassy slopes, but with an intuitive direction. Possible loop with return on dirt roads. 🔗 Main connections From Malga Mignone, trails depart or pass for: Rifugio Laeng (via trails 110 and 182) Rifugio San Fermo (continuing left, section not always marked) Monte Mignone (1743 m) Colle Mignone (1535 m), a crossroads of various itineraries ⭐ Why it's an important point It is the crossroads of almost all itineraries in the Lova–Varicla area. It offers wide views and a very bright environment. It is an excellent point for medium-difficulty hiking loops. It allows you to modulate the trip: more challenging climbs (Mignone, Arano, Laeng) or gentler ones (return to Lova).

🏔️ Rifugio Gualtiero Laeng — Conca di Varicla, Borno Rifugio Laeng (1760 m) is one of the two refuges in the Pizzo Camino group, along with San Fermo. It is located in the splendid Conca di Varicla, a bright, open environment rich in rare botanical species. It is an essential, silent place, managed with a spirit of solidarity by volunteers from Operazione Mato Grosso. 📜 Identity and history Dedicated to Gualtiero (Walther) Laeng, a mountaineer and scholar who in 1909 officially reported the Camunian rock carvings. It stands where Rifugio Coppellotti once was, destroyed by the Germans in 1944 as retaliation. It is owned by CAI Cedegolo and entirely managed by OMG volunteers, who donate the proceeds to missions in Latin America. 🏡 Refuge characteristics Altitude: 1760 m Management: Operazione Mato Grosso Beds: 12 in dormitory + 5 in winter room Opening hours: July–August: daily June and September: weekends Dining room: about 30 seats Refuge phone: 338 238 1283 Email: rifugiolaeng@gmail.com 🚶‍♂️ Main accesses From Borno – Path 82 / 82a ⏱️ 2h20’ ⬆️ 750 m Difficulty: E (Hiking) Classic itinerary: road towards Lago di Lova → deviation onto 82 → final climb on 82a. From Villa di Lozio – Path 136 ⏱️ 2h15’ ⬆️ 800 m Difficulty: E (Hiking) Steeper climb in the upper part, passing through Malga Varicla. 🌄 Environment and panoramas The refuge is framed by the limestone walls of Pizzo Camino and Cima Moren, with a view that embraces the entire basin. The area is known for its botanical richness: rare flowers, bright meadows, light-colored rocks that reflect the light. 🔗 Connections and itineraries Sentiero Alto 82 → Rifugio San Fermo ⏱️ 1h30’ Difficulty: E/EE (Hiking/Difficult Hiking) Panoramic stretch, with ups and downs and some passages over rocky sections. Pizzo Camino (2491 m) – Path 82a ⏱️ 2h from the basin Difficulty: EE (Difficult Hiking) Exposed sections and loose scree: helmet and a sure footing recommended.