The best walks and hikes around Borno

🏔️ 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

both lead to Val Sorda

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

The Malga di Val Sorda is not a "classic" alpine pasture hut with grazing activities, but a hiking landmark located in the large meadow of Val Sorda, along the paths that lead from Croce di Salven towards Pratolungo, Malga Guccione, and finally Monte Altissimo. Online information describes it as part of the valley's pasture and pool system, crossed by CAI trails 186 and 187. 📍 Location The hut is located in the central pasture of Val Sorda, reached after about 1h10 of walking from Croce di Salven along trail 186. It is a junction point between: trail 186 (towards Pratolungo and Altissimo) trail 187 (steeper, climbs towards the Val Sorda refuge/structure)

The Church of San Fiorino is one of Borno's small historical wonders, and thanks to the sources I consulted, I can give you an accurate, complete, and up-to-date overview. 🕍 Identity and location It is a subsidiary church dedicated to San Fiorino / San Floriano, the Roman legionary invoked against fires and floods. It stands northwest of Borno, along the road leading to Lake Lova, in a very quiet grassy and wooded area. 📜 Origins and history The sources agree on a long and layered history: 11th–13th century: first documented construction phases. 1410: appears in the list of ancient Camun churches subject to contribution to the Bishop of Brescia. 1456: a papal bull establishes the curatial benefit of S. Florini. 1532: cited in the Queriniano Catalogue of ecclesiastical benefices. 1567–1573: recorded in pastoral visits as a country church. Archaeological findings During restorations and excavations, artifacts have emerged that suggest the presence of an ancient Roman place of worship: a fragment of an altar dedicated to Mercury, with a Latin inscription; a Roman burial with the mark "LLAESEC"; stone elements with grooves typical of ancient thresholds. These findings strengthen the hypothesis that the church was built on a previous pagan temple. 🏛️ Architecture The church is simple and harmonious, typical of Camun rural chapels: Single nave with two bays. Rectangular presbytery with a barrel vault. Mixed masonry bell tower. Sober facade, with an off-center stone portal and traces of frescoes. Inside, you can find: 16th-century frescoes (partially mutilated), a 15th-century fresco with San Fiorino in the guise of a legionary, architectural elements from different eras. 🔧 Restorations The church, deteriorated by time, was restored in 1978 thanks to Don Costantino Ravelli.

🏞️ Lago di Lova — Borno (Valle Camonica) 📌 Identity and characteristics Lago di Lova is a small alpine lake located at about 1300 m altitude, in a glacial basin between: Pizzo Camino (2491 m) Monte Mignone (1742 m) It is fed by two small streams and flows downstream, forming the San Fiorino stream. The environment is typical of the Lombard Prealps: red fir woods on the south side, wide pasture on the north side, luminous and very peaceful atmosphere. 🚶‍♂️ How to get there From Borno – Navertino (the most classic) Elevation gain: about 400 m Time: 1 h – 1 h 15’ Path initially asphalted up to Trattoria Navertino, then dirt and steep in some sections. Mixed terrain: cobblestone, dirt, dense forest. From Ossimo Superiore Steep mule track up to Baleggie, then a flat traverse towards the lake. From Villa (Lozio) Ascent to Colle del Mignone (1526 m) and descent towards the lake. All routes are for pedestrians or MTB only: motorized vehicles are prohibited. 🏡 Services and atmosphere Near the lake is Chalet Lova, highly appreciated for its sandwiches and typical dishes, with outdoor tables and a picnic area. The place is ideal for: families, hikers, photographers, scenic breaks before heading up towards Mignone or Varicla. 🔗 Hiking connections Lago di Lova is a central hub for several CAI routes: Colle Mignone → Monte Mignone → loops towards Agol, Averta, Varicla Rifugio Laeng (route 110/182) Malga Mignone (steep but direct ascent) Rifugio San Fermo (upper part of CAI 82) ⭐ Why it's special It is one of the most iconic and accessible places on the plateau. It offers a perfect mix of forest, water, and pastures. It is a starting point for more challenging routes but also an ideal destination for a short trip. It has a serene and bright atmosphere, much loved by families and photographers. Reviews describe it as "an enchanted place" and "a short but always pleasant walk".