A wonderful hike to discover the ancient Bitto mountain pastures where cheese is still made according to ancient Celtic techniques. This will be followed by a cheesemaking experience to see how freshly milked milk becomes one of the most precious cheeses, which stoically withstands modernization. We will then taste local products, from mascherpa to sciatt and pizzoccheri, in a hut where human contact and smiles still rule. We will admire the ancient alpine pastures that have been restored to survive this historical legacy among the Orobie. We will enjoy the sunset from the alpine pastures and the night in the woods, under the starry sky of the night of San Lorenzo.

Program:

• 9:30 a.m., meet at the trailhead parking lot, or at 8:30 a.m. at piazzetta in Albaredo for a cappuccino and to get ready to leave; possibility to meet also in Lecco Bione, upon request, to compact cars;
• Start hike to the refuge;
• Tasting of local products such as sciatt, cheese, mascherpa, cold cuts;
• Optional excursion to Alpe Pedroria;
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mountain pasture cheese-making experience around the hut;
• About 8:30 pm, light dinner at the hut before returning;
• 10:00 p.m./10:30 p.m. Approximately return to the parking lot at dusk. Headlamp flashlight mandatory.

The program and itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather and trail conditions, to ensure the safety of participants.

Technical data:

• Degree of difficulty: E - Medium;
• Surface: mostly wide and comfortable mountain trails;
• Slope: moderate and constant along the entire route;
• Elevation gain: 400 m;

Outing suitable for adults and young people in good physical condition and physical training besides he used to walking in the mountains, considering elevation gain and length of the trail. The outing is not suitable for people with cardiac, respiratory, postural or muscular problems or who are highly overweight; or recently undergone surgery or on major medications; conditions that must be communicated in advance to the guide to assess feasibility.