Hike from Colere to Albani refuge

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Hike from Colere to Albani refuge

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Hike from Colere to Albani refuge

05:26

10.3km

1,020m

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At the Luigi Albani refuge you can enjoy up close the charm of the walls of Presolana, the queen of the Orobie. Its white limestone varies from shade to shade as the color of the sky varies: dazzling like the sun during the day, red like the sunset, dark before…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Parking

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3.96 km

Fluorite Mines Near Rifugio Albani

Highlight • Historical Site

The Fluorite mines are located near the Albani refuge, just below the Presolana, and ceased their activity at the beginning of 1980. The miners' huts, the now closed entrances to …

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4.24 km

Albani Hut

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The Albani refuge is a very beautiful refuge, where you can taste typical dishes of the Bergamo tradition. The refuge is the support point for climbing Mount Ferrante, under the imposing North Face of Presolana.

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5.07 km

Scagnello Pass

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The Scagnello pass is located at 2,080 meters above sea level, not far from the Albani refuge. It is the pass between Valzurio and Val di Scalve. From here you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the western Presolana.

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10.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.92 km

2.44 km

628 m

308 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

2.28 km

720 m

308 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

October 29, 2022,Al Rif. Albani e passo dello Scagnello

Challenging route, but which offers beautiful views over the Val di Scalve and the Presolana. The remains of the fluorite mine are interesting. The refuge is closed for renovation until December.

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January 5, 2025,Rifugio Albani

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March 6, 2025,Traccia invernale-rifugio Albani-cima bianca da colere fraz. Carbonera

Once you reach the parking lot at the foot of the chairlift (5 euros), you go up following the well-marked path with Albani signs. We wanted to go to Aquila but after Cima Bianca the path is close to the slopes and it's not the best, there was an alternative route but there was too much snow and without snowshoes …

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December 1, 2023

At the Luigi Albani refuge you can enjoy up close the charm of the walls of Presolana, the queen of the Orobie. Its white limestone varies from shade to shade as the color of the sky varies: dazzling like the sun during the day, red like the sunset, dark before a storm.
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From the Carbonera hamlet of Colere

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