Lago d'Idro - BergamoXP

Excursion to Idro lake

Located in Val Sabbia, at the foot of the Brescian Small Dolomites, Idro lake is less well-known than its larger “siblings” in the area, such as Garda or Iseo, but it has pleasant surprises and offers activities suitable for both those who want to relax and those who are looking for sports activities.

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HIke to Monte Guglielmo

Monte Guglielmo, also known as Gölem in Lombardo, is a well-known and panoramic mountain located along the ridge separating the Trompia Valley from Iseo lake and the Camonica Valley. On its summit, a monument to the Redeemer has been erected. There are numerous paths leading to the summit, and in this article, we will describe the route starting from Pisogne.

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Panchina Gigante di Pilzone

Pilzone Big Bench (number 73)

The Big Benches are a non-profit project by American designer Chris Bangle. They can be found all over Italy with 4 of them located on Iseo lake. In this article, we take a look at the climb up to the one in Pilzone.

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Via Ferrata on Corna Trentapassi

Corna Trentapassi is the most representative mountain of Iseo lake, with its unmistakable trident shape. Although it has a low altitude, from its summit you can enjoy a splendid view of Iseo lake and Monte Isola. In this article we describe the ascent through the fun Via Ferrata on Corna Trentapassi.

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Via Mala in Inverno - BergamoXP

Via Mala in wintertime

The Via Mala is the ancient road that runs along the ravine and gorge of the Dezzo stream, in Val Camonica. The route follows the ancient road, which can only be traveled on foot; for cars, in fact, this has been replaced by a more recent one, more flowing thanks to the numerous galleries. Given the little exposure to the sun and the high humidity, the route in winter is filled with spectacular stalactites and frozen waterfalls.

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