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The Val Asinina Pass is a little-known but extraordinarily picturesque Alpine pass located in the eastern Orobie Alps, between the Scalve Valley and the Venerocolino Valley, not far from the Vivione Pass. This pass, located at approximately 2,416 meters above sea level, is immersed in a wild and panoramic environment, ideal for experienced hikers seeking less-traveled and fascinating trails. The name "Val Asinina" evokes a small secondary valley, nestled between rocky peaks such as Cima di Val Asinina (2,472 m), Monte del Matto, and Costa di Valbona. The area is characterized by a rugged topography, with grassy slopes, scree slopes, and glacial basins that are home to small alpine lakes such as Lago di Val Asinina (2,139 m), a small, clear and tranquil body of water, often overlooked compared to the more popular Lago di Valbona. The hike to the Val Asinina Pass can begin from the Vivione Pass, following a circular route that passes the Laghetti delle Valli, the Cima dei Canali del Rame, the Cima di Val Asinina, and the Passo del Gatto. The route is challenging, with sections rated EE (expert hikers) and short sections rated F (easy climbs), but it offers spectacular views of the Sellero Valley and the Venerocolo Group. From a naturalistic perspective, the area is rich in alpine fauna: chamois, rock partridges, and marmots populate the ridges and pastures, while the flora varies with altitude, offering spectacular blooms in spring and summer. The silence and vastness of the landscape make the Val Asinina Pass a perfect place for those seeking authentic mountain experiences, far from crowded refuges and more touristy trails. For photography enthusiasts, the area offers unique views: jagged ridges, lakes nestled between rocks, clouds chasing each other over the peaks. And for history buffs, the military route that connects the Vivione Pass still bears signs of the First World War, with old memorial stones and mule tracks that tell of a past of hardship and resistance.

The Venerocolo Pass is a spectacular Alpine pass located at 2,314 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Scalve Valley, between the Bergamo Orobie mountains and the border with Valtellina. It can be reached via CAI trail 414, which starts from Ronco di Schilpario. From the pass, views open towards Aprica and the peaks of Valtellina.

The descent from Venerocolo towards Lake Belviso in the first section for a difference in altitude of almost 200m is difficult to pedal on a bicycle (unless you want to destroy it)

Arrival pass of the stage of many international races and above all essential for passing various passes such as Passo Cristina, Passo Mortirolo and Tonale

We started from Prato Valentino, a long but not demanding route. Very beautiful! Also, despite it being November, the temperatures were around 20 degrees

Spectacular, almost lunar landscapes, the breathtaking descent

Beautiful refuge immersed in nature. Impossible not to stop after the hard climb pedaled😉

Leckeres Essen. Auch für eine Übernachtung geeignet wenn das Gemeinschaftsbad nicht stört.