Malga Campelli di Sopra (also known as Malga Campelli Alta) is one of the historic mountain huts located in the beautiful Conca dei Campelli, in the Schilpario area (BG). It is a popular hiking destination, nestled in a spectacular Alpine landscape.
🏞️ Main Features
Altitude: approximately 1,800 m
Location: above Malga Campelli Bassa, along CAI trail 428
Structure: stone hut, typical of Bergamo's Alpine architecture
Setting: surrounded by pastures and woods, with views of Cimon della Bagozza, Monte Campioncino, and Pizzo Camino
🥾 Recommended Itinerary
Starting Point: from Fondi di Schilpario (1,250 m)
Route:
Follow the forest road to the small church of Maria Ausiliatrice and Santa Barbara
Continue along CAI trail 428 towards Malga Campelli Bassa
After about a 20-minute climb, you reach Malga Campelli di Sopra
Total Walking Time: approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
Difficulty: hiking (E), also suitable for moderately experienced hikers
🌄 Experience
The mountain hut is often used as a base camp Stop for excursions to:
La Madonnina dei Campelli
The Don Giulio Corini Bivouac
Mount Campioncino
The Cimon della Bagozza Refuge
It is also an ideal area for winter snowshoeing and nature photography, thanks to the grazing light and the contrasts between snow, rock, and forest.