The best MTB trails around Ono San Pietro

🌿 Origins: an ancient cult in the highlands The devotion to the Madonna delle Nevi (Our Lady of the Snows) is widespread throughout the Alps. It originates from a legendary episode in the 4th century, linked to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, but in the Lombard mountains it takes on a more concrete meaning: invoking protection against avalanches, sudden snowfalls, and the dangers of alpine pastures. The small church of Paspardo fits exactly into this tradition: a small oratory built to protect shepherds, woodcutters, and travelers who climbed towards Colombé, Barbignaga, and the high mountain pastures.

The Rifugio Colombé is a highly appreciated mountain hut above Paspardo (Valcamonica), easily accessible and perfect for a scenic hike. It is located at an altitude of 1710 m and offers access to numerous itineraries towards Monte Colombé, Passo della Porta, Lago d’Arno, and the rock art area. 📍 Location - Location: Monte Colombé, Paspardo (BS) - Coordinates: 46.04454 N, 10.38432 E - Useful address: Via Zumella, Paspardo (most common starting point) 🥾 How to get there From Paspardo – CAI Trail 117 / 127 - Departure: Via Zumella – Centro Faunistico del Parco dell’Adamello (1100 m) - Arrival: Rifugio Colombé (1710–1850 m, depending on sources) - Elevation gain: ~750 m - Time: 1h40 – 2h30 - Difficulty: E (Hiking) The path is well-marked, starts in the woods, and then opens up to panoramic clearings with views of Valcamonica. From Cimbergo - Time: ~3h - Elevation gain: ~850 m 🏔️ What to see and do in the surroundings - Monte Colombé - Cima Barbignaga (2367 m) - Passo della Porta (connection towards Lago d’Arno) - Corno delle Pile (2899 m) - Pizzo Badile Camuno (2435 m) - Rock art sites of the Adamello Park 🛖 The hut - Manager: Massimo Alessandria - Phone: 366 503 3070 - Email: info@rifugiocolombe.it / massimo@rifugiocolombe.it - Beds: 35–37 - Lunch seats: ~90 indoors + 50 outdoors - Opening: often on request (always check) - Half board: €55–60 The hut is known for: - home-style cooking - warm welcome - splendid panoramic terrace overlooking Valcamonica

Nice, historic, relaxing...a beautiful ride along the Oglio cycle path.

Stone bridge with nice views around. The river was brown due to heavy rain some hours earlier.

The church has a complex, rectangular plan, with two bays, a ribbed vault alternating with segments of barrel vault, continuous masonry, and a roof opening. The bell tower has a rectangular plan, continuous masonry, three sections high, a belfry with arches and an octagonal lantern at the top, surmounted by a smaller one supporting an octagonal pyramid trunk on which rises a sphere bearing a metal cross with a wind flag.

To reach Montecchio di Darfo, starting from Boario, you cross the so-called "Roman Bridge," also known as the Montecchio Bridge. It is a scenic 24-meter, single-span bridge, built from blocks of granite and Simona stone in 1686, over the remains of an older bridge that connected the medieval castle on Monticolo to the opposite bank of the river. It has been recognized as a national monument. (from valcamonicaaccessibile.it)

To reach Montecchio di Darfo, starting from Boario, you cross the so-called "Roman bridge." It is a scenic 24-meter, single-span bridge, built from blocks of granite and Simona stone in 1686, over the remains of an older bridge that connected the medieval castle on Monticolo to the opposite bank of the river. It has been recognized as a national monument.

Very nice trail, more technical than the yellow one, but less steep