Val Taleggio to Rifugio Gherardi (via CAI trail 120)

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Val Taleggio to Rifugio Gherardi (via CAI trail 120)

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Val Taleggio to Rifugio Gherardi (via CAI trail 120)

03:22

8.77km

550m

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Pastoral hike through Val Taleggio's meadows and stone ruins to a volunteer-run refuge.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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1.17 km

Ruins of Shepherds' Huts and Stables in Val Taleggio

Highlight • Historical Site

Although often underestimated, these ruins help tell the story of a territory modified by man for centuries. They are the most evident human sign in our mountains.

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1.28 km

Val Taleggio

Highlight • Gorge

It is a branch of the Val Brembana, known for the Orrido della Val Taleggio (a deep gorge of about 3km) and the legendary stracchino. An excellent base for excursions is the Gherardi Refuge.

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1.81 km

Baita Foppa Lunga

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Alpine hut immersed in a fascinating place, between woods and meadows. Used in the summer by shepherds.

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4.35 km

Regadur Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A hub between various paths, it offers wonderful views of the surrounding Orobie. The path to reach the pass is easy and presents no dangers

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6.08 km

Gherardi Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Well-equipped refuge and above all really well-kept! It offers the classic services of the Orobic refuges: from meals to overnight stays.
It is worth highlighting the presence of a room …

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8.77 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.53 km

2.24 km

Surfaces

8.40 km

367 m

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Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

6°C

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Comments

January 23, 2022,Capo Foppa / Rifugio Gherardi

In Pizzino it is necessary to pay the toll of the road that leads to the start of the route, however the parking meter does not work very well, in my opinion and before being able to use it, with the other hikers present on the spot, we had to struggle a bit. Instead of following the instructions on the …

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January 7, 2024,ci siamo accontentati, da Pizzino al Rif Gherardi... perché senza ciaspole non è stato possibile arrivare al Rif Nicola

the destination must have been the Nicola refuge... we asked for information at the car park they said that the path was beaten, so foolishly we left the snowshoes in the car, but instead we didn't even get to the Regadur vent because it sank a lot.... nothing We turned around and stopped at the always welcoming Rif Gherardi... see …

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December 17, 2023,Bocchetta di Regadur dal Rifugio Gherardi

Taken off the dusty boots from the nail for a pleasant walk in the mountains with a break at the Gherardi Refuge. Gorgeous sun, far too hot. Temperature certainly much above average. Meh.

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