Walking itinerary

The Roccoli Trail

A journey through history and nature, where the roccoli tell ancient traditions and the pre-Alpine landscape opens up to breathtaking views of the Valsecca.

Starting point:
Bonetti - Baresi Hamlet, BG, Italy
End point:
Mezzeno Huts - Mezzeno Huts, Roncobello
On foot Hiking
05:00 h
7.1 km
1080 m
135 m
1930 m
920 m

A scenic and sunny trail, often accessible even in winter, that winds through natural environments of great charm: rocky and wild stretches, pine and larch woods, high-altitude meadows, and spectacular outcrops of Lombard verrucano. Along the band between 1800 and 1900 meters, you will encounter numerous roccoli, ancient structures made of wood and stone used for hunting, which are now a valuable testament to 19th-century Alpine culture.

The itinerary starts from Baresi (Bonetti hamlet) and climbs to the ENEL basin up to Roccolo del Giüstì. Following the ridge, you reach Roccolo di Tonète and, with a short detour, the picturesque Porta delle Cornacchie, characterized by megalithic boulders. You then descend to the 17th-century Roccolo Piacezzi, now restored, and continue towards the Madonnina del Vendulo and the panoramic Fraggio hamlet.

Before the Cornelli Hut, a path climbs to Füslì (1508 m), with a splendid view of the valley below. The trail continues towards the saddle at 1736 m and reaches Roccolo del Corno (1814 m), in a dominant position between Valsecca and Valle di Fondra. Proceeding eastward, you visit Roccolo della Fontana (with water), Roccolo del Meschino, the detour to Cima Mencucca, and further on, Roccolo del Veroppio.

The crossing concludes in the bright meadow of the Baita di Campo (1879 m), a natural balcony overlooking the Mezzeno basin and the Arera and Menna massifs, before descending to the huts and parking lot of Mezzeno (1593 m).

Roncobello

Mezzeno Huts
Villages and hamlets, Local producers, Shelter / Cabin / Hut / Shelter

The beautiful Mezzeno basin is certainly worth a visit. Here you will find an exceptional formai de Mut prepared in the dairies of the alpine pastoralists who spend the...
Roncobello
Porta delle Cornacchie is a rocky ridge at about 1,200 m, formed by 11 reddish porphyry boulders, 2.5 to 3 m high...
Recommended period
JanFebTueAprmagdownJulneedlesetOctNovDec
Refreshment stops along the route NO
Ospitalità  lungo il percorso NO
Accessibilità  con sedia a rotelle NO
Parking at the starting point YES
Toll road at departure YES
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Camerata Cornello GPX ✓
Taleggio cheese
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Roncobello
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Aviatico GPX ✓
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Selvino GPX ✓
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Selvino GPX ✓
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