A classic road trip to Baite di Mezzeno

Baite di Mezzeno is a high mountain hut at an elevation of 1.609m (5,278ft) above sea level, located in the Province of Bergamo, in Italy.

Baite di Mezzeno

Where is Baite di Mezzeno?

The hut is located in the region of Lombardy, in the northern part of the country, within the Parco Regionale delle Orobie Bergamasche. At the summit there’s a big parking lot. It’s the starting point for many excursions.

Is the road to Baite di Mezzeno paved?

The road to the top is very steep and narrow, with 11 hairpin turns. It’s called Via Capovalle. The road requires a daily entrance fee of 2 euros, payable along the road at the vending machine, which accepts only coins.

Is the road to Baite di Mezzeno open year-round?

The road is closed in winters.

How long is the road to Baite di Mezzeno?

Starting from Capovalle, at 1.132m above sea level, the road is 4.9km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 477 meters. The average gradient is 9,73%.

 

 

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