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The Silent Walker
April 18, 2026
Hiking
Mount Altissimo is a mountain in the Bergamo Prealps, 1703 m high, located between the lower Val Camonica and the lower Val di Scalve. It is the highest peak of the mountain group that separates these two valleys and overlooks the Borno plateau.
Two very different slopes
Southern slope: steep, rocky, almost devoid of vegetation, with a difference in altitude of about 1500 m from the Oglio valley floor.
Northern slope: gentle slope towards Borno, covered with fir trees and dotted with mountain huts, chalets and ski slopes of the Borno Ski Area.
Two very different slopes
Southern slope: steep, rocky, almost devoid of vegetation, with a difference in altitude of about 1500 m from the Oglio valley floor.
Northern slope: gentle slope towards Borno, covered with fir trees and dotted with mountain huts, chalets and ski slopes of the Borno Ski Area.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Mount Altissimo
5.0
(1)
4
hikers
12.1km
06:05
1,380m
1,380m
Alpine climb through dense forest to ridge meadows with sweeping Val Camonica views.
Hard
4.2
(10)
48
hikers
15.7km
05:21
800m
800m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
4.7
(6)
32
hikers
16.5km
07:16
1,430m
1,430m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
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Elevation 1,610 m
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