Monte Poieto Summit and Chapel – Monte Poieto loop from Aviatico

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Monte Poieto Summit and Chapel – Monte Poieto loop from Aviatico

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Monte Poieto Summit and Chapel – Monte Poieto loop from Aviatico

01:52

4.46km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.12 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2 m

Monte Poieto Cable Car (Aviatico–Monte Poieto)

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CAREFUL: at this moment (September 2025), the cable car is temporarily closed.

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1.33 km

Pond with Water Lilies on the Monte Poieto Trail

Highlight • Lake

1.70 km

Gorge Between Poieto and Cornagera

Highlight • Gorge

The cliffs of Cornagera are one of the most iconic climbing areas in the Bergamo region, a true “miniature canyon” made of rock towers, ravines, and rocky labyrinths.
They are located above Aviatico, between Val Seriana and the Selvino Plateau.

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1.97 km

View of the Orobie Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

View going up to Monte Poieto from Ganda

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2.24 km

Monte Poieto Summit and Chapel

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Mount Poieto, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Orobic Prealps.
The refuge and cable car are closed (updated November 2025).
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2.45 km

Monte Poieto

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The Monte Poieto Refuge is a tourist facility located at an altitude of 1400 m, on the Selvino-Aviatico plateau, in the heart of the Bergamo Orobie. It can be reached …

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4.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

1.43 km

222 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

389 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

19°C

12°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

February 5, 2022,Sunset hike down to the hotel

Just a short hike down from the event place to hotel. Instead of taking the cable car!
This was nice and relaxed, with even convincing some of the group to come with me.

A beautiful location. Due to the event I was attending there wasn't much time to do hiking so I was glad to get at least this short …