Villa to Miniere del Paglio
San Giovanni Bianco, Dossena · about 35 min by car from Bergamo
The walk
6.2 km out-and-back walk between San Giovanni Bianco and Dossena, up to Miniere del Paglio, 285 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1013 and 1086 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Trattoria delle Miniere in Lenna (4.9 km).
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Bergamo: about 35 min (23 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Bergamo, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.89990,9.67896
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Also within reach: Sondrio, about 50 min by car
Along the way
- Cornello dei TassoOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 2.0 km
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near San Giovanni Bianco and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 13:00Lunch at Trattoria delle Miniere in Lenna, 4.9 km by car.
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