Snowshoeing in San Simone in Val Brembana

To start the day on the right foot, this snowshoe hike is just what you need!

In the company of an environmental excursion guide, you will set off to traverse the snowy paths of the splendid Orobie Bergamasche Park, enjoying the silence and tranquillity that only the mountains can offer.

You will spend a morning snowshoeing until you reach Passo San Simone at analtitude of more than 2000 metres to admire the Val Brembana from above!

What we will do

The appointment is 15 minutes before 9.00 a.m. at the meeting point in San Simone, in the municipality of Vallese (BG). Awaiting us will be our environmental hiking guide, ready to lead us on this morning snowshoe hike!

Once all the participants have gathered, we will attend a briefing lasting about 30 minutes and will be given snowshoes and poles (not included and to be paid for on site). We will set off from an altitude of 1721 metres, passing below Cima dei Siltri and admiring different types of landscape surrounded by majestic peaks, including Monte Lemma.

Along the way, there will be no lack of stops during which the guide will tell us about the most curious naturalistic and cultural aspects of the flora and fauna of the Orobie Bergamasche Park. We will finally arrive at the San Simone Pass, reaching analtitude of 2106 metres, where we will enjoy the panorama of the Val Terzera and the San Marco Pass.

On the way back, for those who wish, it will be possible to stop for lunch at a refuge (not included). We will finally return to the meeting point, after having covered 5.2 km with 406 m of altitude difference.

Thesnowshoe hike will last about 4 hours; the total experience will last about 5 hours (excluding lunch).

Who it is aimed at

The experience is aimed at people from 18 years of age.

The hike is easy and suitable for a first snowshoe hike.

The route has no overhangs or exposed sections.

Other information

The experience is available from December to March, subject to weather and snow conditions at the organiser's discretion, and is confirmed with a minimum of 8 participants.

Snowshoes and poles are not included and must be paid for on site at an extra cost of €10.

Should a participant show up with equipment that is unsuitable for his or her own safety and the safety of others, the guide reserves the right not to accept said participant.

There is free parking on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.

Dogs are allowed on the excursion, provided they are on a leash. If you would like to participate with your four-legged friend, please inform the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email.

It is possible to conclude the experience with lunch at the refuge with an agreed menu of two first courses, main course with polenta, 1/4 cup of wine and coffee at an extra cost of €30. 00 to be paid locally. Contact the guide to reserve your place at the restaurant and to communicate any food allergies and intolerances.

Recommended clothing

• High hiking boots (no Moon Boot, no flat shoes)
• Comfortable and breathable clothing
• Snow jacket
• Gloves and hat

Don't forget to bring

• Backpack
• 1.5 l water bottle
• Snack
• Spare socks