Your email address will not be published. . It is approximately an hours drive from Milan, and close to the towns of Bergamo and Brescia. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. by @aghyz, A beautiful view from #Montisola, the biggest isla, Punta Almana - one of the mountain that surrounds, Sunset at Lake Iseo Photo by @campeggiop, The little island of Loreto at sunset For a complete description of the route, you can download the attached file or consult the www.vieferrate.it website. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Keep walking for a few minutes, pass a fountain with fresh, drinkable water, until you find a sign that points right (“Sentiero Filippo Benedetti). Autumn sunbathing ☀️ Portole - Forcella di Sale - Punta Almana is a 5.4 mile loop trail located near Sale Marasino, Lombardy, Italy that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. Very steep, needs some training and familiarity with the mountains. 112 likes. Surrounded by olive groves, this enchanting and romantic lake is set in the mountains, and embraced by hills that slope gently towards the Franciacorta, famous for its exceptional wines. Continue on the right. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Copyright Discover Lake Iseo. +39 030.3748733 infopoint.iseo@provincia.brescia.it, Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription, Read our Privacy Policy You'll receive a confirmation email, Iniziativa realizzata nell’ambito del bando Wonderfood & Wine di Regione Lombardia e Unioncamere Lombardia per la promozione di Sapore inLOMBARDIA, Amusement park and activities for children, List of taxis and bus rentals with driver. Hike routes can be mapped or uploaded from GPS devices. To use this route on (almost all) GPS devices, download the GPX Version. Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trail, Corna Trentapassi to Zone Cross to Zone Pyramids Loop, Madonna del Corno Sanctuary and Iseo Cross from Provaglio d'Iseo, Gombio - Punta dell'Orto - Passo dei Tre Termini, Portole - Forcella di Sale - Punta Almana, Ciclabile fino a lavone, mondaro, pezzoro, forcellino di pezzoro, cimmo, cesovo, Zorzino - Lovere (Sentiero TPC Trans Padana Centrale), Duadello - Dosso Pedalta - Monte Guglielmo, Corno del Bene - Monte Guglielmo - Monte Aguina, Forcella Gasso - Monte Guglielmo - Zone MTB. Village. The towns offers bars, restaurants, cafes, hotels, B&Bs and several campsites running alongside the lake shore. The hike is a circular route; we suggest to start taking the left, following the sign to “Forcella di Sale“. Bare in mind that you might encounter a car – or a tractor – as this part of the road is open to traffic, but this should be a pretty rare event. Record your own itinerary from the app, upload the trail and share it with the community. Il punto più semplice per raggiungere la vetta è da Portole, frazione di Sale Marasino. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Fra le altre notevoli prerogative di questa salita non deve essere trascurata la flora con la possibilità di osservare piante tipicamente alpine ad una quota insolitamente bassa. Nothing too demanding, just requires a little attention. While not being at an exceptionally high altitude, Punta Almana offers magnificent panoramas of peaks nearby (Guglielmo, Trentapassi), the Bergamo Alps, Adamello mountain, and the mountains surrounding Val Trompia and the Brescian Prealps in general, in addition to being a privileged balcony overlooking Monte Isola and all of Lake Iseo. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Il Decreto del Presidente del Consiglio del 3 novembre dispone nuove misure urgenti per prevenire la diffusione del virus Covid... Leggi di più, History, culture, traditions…and much more, Sale Marasino | Equipped routes. There is a fountain on the road, where you can stop, catch your breath and drink some fresh water. The path is now a classic mountain trail, quite narrow and a bit exposed in some points (that’s why it is important to avoid if icy). In the middle of Lake Iseo is Monte Isola (or Montisola), which is the largest lake island in Europe, that can easily be reached via the regular running lake ferries. Take the path on the right and follow the sign of “Sentiero Filippo Benedetti” (the left path also reaches Punta Almana but via a much more difficult way, that requires special equipment and preparation). The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Please note, you will also find a sign stating “Proprietà Privata” (private property). The view from Punta Almana is noticeable despite the not particularly high altitude. Still not very well known by the main stream tourism, Lake Iseo will give you a less exploited and more authentic experience. Punta Almana is a 7.3 mile loop trail located near Sale Marasino, Lombardy, Italy that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Length 5.4 mi Elevation gain 2,719 ft Route type Loop The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. To reach the starting point of this hiking you will need a car. Punta Almana concede una salita per tutti con un panorama mozzafiato sul Lago d’Iseo e verso nord sulle Alpi Orobiche. Portole - Forcella di Sale - Punta Almana is a 8.7 kilometer loop trail located near Sale Marasino, Lombardy, Italy that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. Si parte da Portole , Frazione di Sale Marasino, facilmente raggiungibile dalla statale vecchia del lago . Length 7.3 mi Elevation gain 3,316 ft Route type Loop Required fields are marked *. Drive to the village of Sale Marasino and follow the signs to Trattoria Portole, which is located in the hamlet of Presso, around 15 minutes driving uphill. Keep going, leaving the shrine on your right. In front of us, the view of Monte Isola and the two villages of Sulzano and Sale Marasino. Download its GPS track and follow the route on a map. Oggi il sole splende come non ha mai splenduto.. spleso... Va beh ci siamo capiti, io vado in punta Almana! Flag this route. Posa della Croce in Punta Almana Sale Marasino Bs - 1981 Terza Parte. La vista si perde verso Monte Isola con alle spalle il monte Brozone. Dogs are also able to use this trail. +39 035.910900 info@prolocosarnico.it, Lungolago Marconi 2/c - 25049 IseoTel. Punta Almana is located north of the town of Sale Marasino and despite of its relatively low altitude, it offers magnificent views of the nearby peaks  as well as being a privileged balcony on Lake Iseo. Punta Almana - Distance: 9.30 km - Elevation: 790 hm - Location: Sale Marasino / Lombardia / Italia - Wandermap is one of the largest collections of hike routes on the web. Lake Iseo is located in Lombardy, Northern Italy, between Lake Como and Lake Garda. Around the lake there are some charming medieval towns, the largest being Iseo, Sarnico, Lovere, and Pisogne. 2016 - 2020, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). At the end of this very well maintained beech trees wood, you will pass by a field and you’ll see the path at the end of it. Pay close attention to the steep path, exposed in some stretches. While not being at an exceptionally high altitude, Punta Almana offers magnificent panoramas of peaks nearby (Guglielmo, Trentapassi), the Bergamo Alps, Adamello mountain, and the mountains A media distanza si può ammirare il … [q=570m; Q=1.391m; Δ+=871m; Δ-=871m; L=9,3km; t=3:15h T=5:38h][EE], Gruppo del Guglielmo, Catena Bresciana Occidentale, BS, Please select the version of your route guide to print. Register here your username and password for Bikemap, Runmap, Wandermap and Inlinemap. Portole - Forcella di Sale - Punta Almana is a 5.4 mile loop trail located near Sale Marasino, Lombardy, Italy that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. Enter the wood. Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trail, Corna Trentapassi to Zone Cross to Zone Pyramids Loop, Madonna del Corno Sanctuary and Iseo Cross from Provaglio d'Iseo, Gombio - Punta dell'Orto - Passo dei Tre Termini, Ciclabile fino a lavone, mondaro, pezzoro, forcellino di pezzoro, cimmo, cesovo, Zorzino - Lovere (Sentiero TPC Trans Padana Centrale), Duadello - Dosso Pedalta - Monte Guglielmo, Corno del Bene - Monte Guglielmo - Monte Aguina, Forcella Gasso - Monte Guglielmo - Zone MTB, Portole - Forcella di Sale - Punta Almana. 07.01.2017: Escursione ad anello da Portole (570m) di Sale Marasino (BS) sulla Punta Almana (1.391m) Punta Almana is a 7.3 mile loop trail located near Sale Marasino, Lombardy, Italy that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Don’t worry, the wood is privately owned, but as free access for the hikers. The hike to reach Punta Almana requires a bit of training (the first 1.30 h is very steep) and some caution (the last part of the path is a little bit exposed), but all your efforts will be repaid by an amazing view and the peace of the surrounding mountains. A big sign with a map will show you the path you are going to follow: “Sentiero Filippo Benedetti“. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Keep following the path and admire the surrounding mountains. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Poor or inappropriate route? Let’s keep walking along the large, but still steep, mule track. You will soon see the top of the mountain getting closer, until you reach the top, 1390 mt., and you will see the amazing view of Lake Iseo just in front of you. Your email address will not be published. In front of you there is a shrine and the path forks. From Croce di Pezzuolo – crossroads of paths – turning right, the trail crosses a lovely grove and then descends to the trattoria Pezzuolo. Situated to the east with respect to the town of Sale Marasino, Punta Almana rises as a natural divide between the Sebino (Lake Iseo), Val d’Inzino and Val Trompia. To complete the circular route, follow the path that goes South, towards Croce di Pezzuolo. In summer avoid it when the day is particularly hot. From here, the path becomes a dirty road that leads to the hamlet of Portole, where the circular route ends. @pug772 This walk is not recommended if you have never hiked before or if you fancy an easy stroll. At some point you will cross the pavement road again. Around us, the Orobic Prealps, with Mount Guglielmo in the foreground. #lakeiseo #discove, The Bögn of Riva di Solto is considered the fjord, Il lungolago (the promenade) of the little village, Soon we will go back to enjoy our lake, but in the, Staying in is not that bad when you have this view, They lined up for the pic! To use this route in Google Earth download the KML Version. Photo of Portole (Sale Marasino) - Punta Almana in Sale Marasino, Lombardia (Italia). 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Pho, Antica Strada Valeriana – the Ancient Hiking Route of Lake Iseo, San Defendente, one of the Most Beautiful Panorama of Lake Iseo, Hike to the Sanctuary of Madonna della Ceriola in Montisola, Starting Point: Portole – Sale Marasino (BS), Time: 3 hours to reach the top, 2 hours for the way back, Difficulty: Medium. Punta Almana is located north of the town of Sale Marasino and despite of its relatively low altitude, it offers magnificent views of the nearby peaks as well as being a privileged balcony on Lake Iseo. Arrived at Trattoria Portole you will find plenty of parking. Percorso di oggi: Punta Almana , spartiacque tra il lago d'Iseo e la Val Trompia. The first 10 minutes are just a warm up as then the path becomes very steep. Punta Almana, Sale Marasino, Comunità montana del Sebino bresciano, BS, Lombardy, 25050, Italy (45.71351 10.15337). Situated to the east with respect to the town of Sale Marasino, Punta Almana rises as a natural divide between the Sebino (Lake Iseo), Val d’Inzino and Val Trompia. Punta Almana, Sale Marasino. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Punta Almana is a 11.7 kilometer loop trail located near Sale Marasino, Lombardy, Italy that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. This is the last effort. Punta Almana is a 11.7 kilometer loop trail located near Sale Marasino, Lombardy, Italy that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trail, Corna Trentapassi to Zone Cross to Zone Pyramids Loop, Madonna del Corno Sanctuary and Iseo Cross from Provaglio d'Iseo, Gombio - Punta dell'Orto - Passo dei Tre Termini, Portole - Forcella di Sale - Punta Almana, Ciclabile fino a lavone, mondaro, pezzoro, forcellino di pezzoro, cimmo, cesovo, Zorzino - Lovere (Sentiero TPC Trans Padana Centrale), Duadello - Dosso Pedalta - Monte Guglielmo, Corno del Bene - Monte Guglielmo - Monte Aguina, Forcella Gasso - Monte Guglielmo - Zone MTB. You will pass a shrine that commemorates the partisan “Zambo” – in fact, the trail was partly a partisan path; that’s why you will find some Italian flags drawn on the trunks and on the rocks. At some point you will find another shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Punta Almana, con i suoi 1391 metri di altezza, separa il lago d’Iseo dalla Val Trompia. @mcmazzini This is the last climb before reaching the top. We will keep your personal data safe - we hate spam as much as you do! You will walk up hill seeing Lake Iseo on your left until you enter the wood. . #discov, A street in #Iseo The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. After 1.30 hour of intense climb you will finally reach Forcella di Sale where the road becomes flat and will allow you to breath.