An ancient border peak between the Duchy of Milan, the Republic of Venice and the Republic of Graubünden, Pizzo dei Tre Signori is an iconic mountain in the Orobie Mountains, reached via several fascinating routes. One of the most spectacular is undoubtedly the one that goes up the striking Valle d'Inferno, a route immersed in wild and unspoiled environments, where it is not uncommon to observe ibex, marmots and the rich alpine fauna that populates these places.
Passing the historic center of Ornica, the road climbs steeply to a parking lot, beyond which a splendid mule track marks the real beginning of the hike (about 970 m). From here, the trail enters a landscape that alternates between shady woods and open meadows, passing by the area's characteristic mountain huts: the Baita Costa (1279 m), the Casera (1415 m), the Baita Ciarelli (1629 m) and the Baita Predoni (1800 m), living testimonies of the mountain pasture tradition.
Climbing further, one crosses the stream coming down from the valley and crosses the famous trail 101, a junction point for numerous itineraries. The landscape becomes more severe and rocky: ascending the large debris basin, you reach the spectacular Bocchetta d'Inferno (2306 m), a natural gateway to the Pizzo ridges.
From here, bending left in a southwesterly direction, the trail tackles the last stretch on the northeastern slope of the mountain, among easy rocks, scree and - in spring - residual snowfields. The ascent culminates at the large summit cross (2554 m), from which an extraordinarily wide panorama opens up: from the Rhaetian Alps to the Valais, from Monte Rosa to the Matterhorn, and to the nearest Lecco and Orobic peaks.
A not-to-be-missed itinerary for those who wish to experience the most authentic essence of the Orobic high mountains, including history, wilderness and unforgettable views.
