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Gully of Trail 108 – Cesare Benigni Hut loop from Ornica

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Gully of Trail 108 – Cesare Benigni Hut loop from Ornica

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Gully of Trail 108 – Cesare Benigni Hut loop from Ornica

08:21

16.1km

1,400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.31 km for 2.01 km

After 9.38 km for 2.50 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

Fonte San Carlo

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Fonte San Carlo is located about halfway along the CAI path 108 which leads to the Benigni refuge. Perfect for quenching your thirst during the excursion!

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4.60 km

CAI Signpost at Pizzo Giardino

Highlight • Trail

Important signpost indicating the starting point of variant 108A compared to path 108. If you do not want to tackle the steep gully that leads to Benigni, you need to take variant 108A

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5.76 km

Gully of Trail 108

Highlight • Gorge

Channel with maximum 40 / 45º inclination. Pay attention to the right wall, where small icefalls form, because it discharges material

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6.32 km

Cesare Benigni Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Cesare Benigni refuge is located at the beginning of a small plateau that starts from Lake Piazzotti and extends between Val Salmurano and Val Tronella. Between rocks and pools …

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6.52 km

Panoramic Viewpoint Near Rifugio Benigni

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic point near the Benigni refuge. I advise against proceeding further in this direction towards the Salmurano pass, the path is not very clear and sometimes challenging.

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7.50 km

Valpianella Peak (Piazzotti)

Highlight • Summit

Cima at an altitude of 2349m, also known as Cima Piazzotti Occidentale.
Reachable from the Benigni Refuge via an easy slope and ridge.

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9.06 km

Bocchetta Val Pianella (2,212 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

15.6 km

Small jewel of the Brembana Valley that I absolutely recommend visiting, preferably staying at least one night.

An excellent Instagram profile through which to follow the events and initiatives of the country:
instagram.com/ornica_nel_cuore?igshid=MWNqaWZtMHN6ZXJmMw==

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

3.42 km

905 m

508 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

2.08 km

537 m

352 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,290 m)

Lowest point (920 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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Gully of Trail 108 – Cesare Benigni Hut loop from Ornica

Fonte San Carlo

CAI Signpost at Pizzo Giardino

Gully of Trail 108

Cesare Benigni Hut

Panoramic Viewpoint Near Rifugio Benigni

Valpianella Peak (Piazzotti)

Bocchetta Val Pianella (2,212 m)

Ornica Village

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