Castro and the San Defendente Hermitage

Fantastic climb in a superb limestone rock environment, similar to the Dolomites, with some challenging passages, to the summit of the beautiful Pizzo Camino which dominates the towns of Borno and Schilpario and represents one of the most iconic peaks of the Bergamo and Brescia Prealps.

Wild nature and breathtaking views will be the protagonists of this summit day!

ATTENTION! THE CLIMB WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE IN THE ABSENCE OF SNOW ON THE ROUTE

Difficulty: EE

Difference in altitude: 1500 D+

Duration: all day

Packed lunch

Cost: €50 (max. 6 participants)

The fee includes: accompaniment with a UIMLA International Mountain Leader Professional Guide, planning and management of the excursion, notes on the flora, fauna and geology of the surrounding environment, notes on walking technique on the terrain encountered during the excursion, customer accident insurance, insurance in recovery case, satellite messaging in case of emergency.

The fee does not include: packed lunch, costs for any shared transport, anything not included in the "the fee includes" heading.

Meeting point: 7.30am in Borno (possibility of sharing the journey by car).

The customer must present himself at the meeting point or at the starting point of the excursion at the time indicated in the communication that will follow after registration.

Upon completion of registration, the customer will be added to a temporary WhatsApp group which will be used for service communications, updates and useful information for the excursion.

Mandatory material

Boots or walking boots, no sneakers;

Hiking backpack with a minimum capacity of 20lt with wide shoulder straps, ergonomic backrest and waist belt for weight distribution;

Clothing in relation to the season and the weather, in any case it is always advisable to dress in layers and with long trousers;

Rain jacket;

Bob;

Mandatory minimum water reserve of one and a half liters, mineral salts and/or supplements recommended;

Food to your taste and liking.

What you could add to your backpack:

Replacement shirt and socks;

A small microfiber towel;

First aid kit with blister plasters;

Front light;

Personal glass;