Bivouac at the Former World War I Powder Magazine at Passo di Caronella
Bivouac at the Former World War I Powder Magazine at Passo di Caronella
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Bivouac at the Former World War I Powder Magazine at Passo di Caronella
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04:01
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This difficult 4.7-mile loop from Rifugio Barbellino to Lago della Malgina offers alpine scenery and 2017 feet of elevation gain.
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09:06
1,460m
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Embark on a difficult hike from Rifugio Alpe Caronella to Lago di Gelt, a challenging 9.8-mile (15.7 km) route with a significant 4787 feet (1459 metres) of elevation gain. This trail takes around 9 hours and 5 minutes to complete, leading you through varied and often technical terrain. You will navigate narrow mule tracks, steep rocky ascents, and scree slopes, all while enjoying expansive alpine vistas, including views of Lake Barbellino and the striking, heart-shaped Lago di Gelt, which often remains frozen.
To tackle this difficult trail, you need excellent physical fitness, a steady foot, and sturdy hiking boots. Some sections are very technical and treacherous, requiring specific equipment and prior mountaineering experience. This route is classified as SAC 4-6, indicating a demanding trek that calls for careful preparation and a good understanding of alpine conditions.
The journey offers more than just physical challenge; it reveals unique natural and historical features. You will discover the distinctive heart shape of Lago di Gelt, often covered in ice, and pass by the Bocchetta di Gelt, which provides a dramatic reveal of the lake. Along the way, you can see the renovated Bivacco Ex Polveriera della Prima Guerra Mondiale, a former World War I powder magazine, and the Bivacco A.E.M., an always-open stone structure near the highest lake in the Orobie Alps.
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18.8km
10:22
1,740m
1,740m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 2,650 m
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