Top 20 Mountain Passes around Cerveno

Passo di Val Fredda is an alpine pass located at an altitude of 2,329 meters, on the border between the province of Brescia and that of Trento, in the heart of the Adamello group. This passage connects the Valle di Bazena with the wild Val Fredda, offering one of the most evocative landscapes in the Adamello Park. The trail that crosses it, part of the famous Sentiero n. 1 dell'Alta Via dell'Adamello, winds through spectacular granite outcrops and high-altitude meadows that host rare blooms in summer. A place of great historical importance, it still preserves traces of mule tracks and artifacts dating back to the First World War, testifying to the strategic importance these peaks held during the conflict.

The Campelli Pass is an Alpine pass at approximately 1,892 meters above sea level that connects the Scalve Valley (province of Bergamo) with the Camonica Valley (province of Brescia). It is a popular hiking destination for its scenic beauty and the variety of available itineraries. 🏔️ Main Features Location: Between Schilpario (BG) and Cerveno (BS) Elevation: approximately 1,892 m View: Spectacular view of Cimon della Bagozza and the Piccole Dolomiti Scalvine Access: From Schilpario – Fondi: winter route for snowshoeing or ski mountaineering From Schilpario – Baracca Rossa: shorter and more scenic summer route From Ono San Pietro (BS): longer and more challenging route 🚶‍♂️ Recommended Activities Summer Hiking: Well-marked trails, also suitable for families Winter Snowshoeing: Safe and picturesque itineraries in the snow Mountain Biking: Technical and scenic routes, with stops at the Campione Refuge and Campelli Lake 📍 Nearby Points of Interest Campione Refuge: Not far from the pass, offers refreshments and overnight accommodations Campelli Lake Campelli: a small Alpine lake, ideal for a break Madonnina dei Campelli: a panoramic and spiritual point along the route

The Val Asinina Pass is a little-known but extraordinarily picturesque Alpine pass located in the eastern Orobie Alps, between the Scalve Valley and the Venerocolino Valley, not far from the Vivione Pass. This pass, located at approximately 2,416 meters above sea level, is immersed in a wild and panoramic environment, ideal for experienced hikers seeking less-traveled and fascinating trails. The name "Val Asinina" evokes a small secondary valley, nestled between rocky peaks such as Cima di Val Asinina (2,472 m), Monte del Matto, and Costa di Valbona. The area is characterized by a rugged topography, with grassy slopes, scree slopes, and glacial basins that are home to small alpine lakes such as Lago di Val Asinina (2,139 m), a small, clear and tranquil body of water, often overlooked compared to the more popular Lago di Valbona. The hike to the Val Asinina Pass can begin from the Vivione Pass, following a circular route that passes the Laghetti delle Valli, the Cima dei Canali del Rame, the Cima di Val Asinina, and the Passo del Gatto. The route is challenging, with sections rated EE (expert hikers) and short sections rated F (easy climbs), but it offers spectacular views of the Sellero Valley and the Venerocolo Group. From a naturalistic perspective, the area is rich in alpine fauna: chamois, rock partridges, and marmots populate the ridges and pastures, while the flora varies with altitude, offering spectacular blooms in spring and summer. The silence and vastness of the landscape make the Val Asinina Pass a perfect place for those seeking authentic mountain experiences, far from crowded refuges and more touristy trails. For photography enthusiasts, the area offers unique views: jagged ridges, lakes nestled between rocks, clouds chasing each other over the peaks. And for history buffs, the military route that connects the Vivione Pass still bears signs of the First World War, with old memorial stones and mule tracks that tell of a past of hardship and resistance.

The Venerocolo Pass is a spectacular Alpine pass located at 2,314 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Scalve Valley, between the Bergamo Orobie mountains and the border with Valtellina. It can be reached via CAI trail 414, which starts from Ronco di Schilpario. From the pass, views open towards Aprica and the peaks of Valtellina.

The descent from Venerocolo towards Lake Belviso in the first section for a difference in altitude of almost 200m is difficult to pedal on a bicycle (unless you want to destroy it)

Splendid view of Cimon Bagozza, Scalve Valley and Valcamonica

Spectacular, almost lunar landscapes, the breathtaking descent

Beautiful refuge immersed in nature. Impossible not to stop after the hard climb pedaled😉