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A post conference hike to Resegone hut (@1265 m) is planned on July 27. The program includes bus transfer from Bergamo to Brumano (@900 m) where the hike will start. 

This is an easy hike of about an hour climb and Resegone Hut is known for its gorgeous cusine. Additional, climb to Resegone summit (@1875 m) will be possible for the more experienced climbers.

If you are interested in participating, please fill the Doodle available at the following link. You will pay at the conference desk, but we need your early booking for bus scheduling. 

Approximate schedule:

Meeting in Bergamo at 9:00

Bus transfer to Brumano (900m) 9:00-10:00

Hike to Resegone Hut (1300m) 10:00-11:00

- Optional wandering around Bocca di Palio (1390m) 11:00-13:00

- Optional climb to the Resegone summit (1875m) 11:00-14.00 (time for lunch could be reduced according to pace).

Lunch 13:00-14:00

Descent to Brumano 14:00-15:00

Bus transfer to Bergamo 15:00-16:00

Please notice that arrival to Bergamo could be later according to group pace, needs and random delays.

Equipment for middle mountain is required: including a small backpack, good shoes for summer hiking, 0.5-1 liter water (you can buy more water at hut), sunscreen: cream, hat, glasses, 2 light t-shirts (one for change after sweat), a medium  sweatshirt and a light wind jacket. Trekking poles may be useful.

The end of July weather is expected to be hot but wind and showers in the afternoon are generally possible in this area.

Terrain to Resegone Hut and hut is tipical alpine forest path without any difficulties but height difference: about 400m.

The path to Resegone summit is above forest, in rocky terrain. No rock climbing experience or equipment is required but it is classified as Expert Excurionist.