VALLEVE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Snowshoeing the Conca di San Simone: a quiet alpine loop beneath Monte Cavallo’s ridgelines
A guided, easy 3.5-hour snowshoe outing in Val Brembana led by a licensed alpine guide from Bergamo XP — including ARTVA transceiver provision and an optional mountain-refuge lunch.
Snowshoeing the Conca di San Simone: a quiet alpine loop beneath Monte Cavallo’s ridgelines.
Ciaspolata in Val Brembana is a gentle, guided snowshoe excursion around the Conca di San Simone in Valleve, Lombardia. The route threads a winter landscape dominated by the profiles of Monte Cavallo, Siltri and Lemma, and is run by Bergamo XP with a certified guida alpina who issues ARTVA transceivers and leads a short technical briefing before departure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Led by a licensed guida alpina
An authorized alpine guide accompanies the entire excursion — the only professional permitted to lead parties on snow in Lombardy — providing a safety briefing and instruction on moving with snowshoes.
ARTVA transceiver provided
Participants receive an ARTVA avalanche transceiver, mandatory for outings off groomed pistes, and will be briefed on its use before setting out.
Explore the Conca di San Simone
The easy route takes you through the snow-filled Conca di San Simone, a wide bowl below the ridgelines of Monte Cavallo, Siltri and Lemma, where the pace is slow and the landscape is the focus.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
After meeting at San Simone and joining your guida alpina, you’ll strap on rented or personal snowshoes, undergo a short technical briefing and ARTVA instruction, then follow gentle tracks across the Conca di San Simone. The 3.5-hour excursion is paced for accessibility, letting you take in the stillness of the winter landscape before an optional stop at a rifugio for a typical mountain meal.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring mountain boots, sunglasses, hat, gloves, a fleece or warm midlayer, a synthetic base layer, a backpack with water and snacks, insulated trekking or ski trousers, and a windproof jacket.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ciaspolata?
The guided snowshoe outing lasts approximately 3.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the excursion?
The meeting point is San Simone at the ex piazzale degli impianti.
Is safety equipment provided?
Yes — you will be issued an ARTVA avalanche transceiver for the excursion; its use is mandatory off-piste.
Do I need my own snowshoes?
No — if you don’t have snowshoes you can rent them directly from the operator.
Can I eat at a rifugio after the hike?
Yes — at the end of the excursion you can reserve a table and purchase a typical mountain menu at the refuge if you wish.
Who leads the trip?
The outing is led by a guida alpina — the only professional authorized to accompany groups on snow in Lombardy.