A Hike to Laghetti di Bruffione

Overview ~ Flora ~ Photos

Overview

Duration: 5.25 hours (includes lunch break at Laghetti di Bruffione)
Elevation: 469 m (1540 ft)
Length: 12.2 km (7.6 mi)
Location: Italy, Brescia Province, Valle Sabbia / Valle Trompia

A few weeks ago, we were hiking on Monte Guglielmo in the province of Brescia. Today, we find ourselves 30 km northwest, still in Brescia, hiking above La piana del Gaver. The hike is on the border between the Valle Trompia and Valle Sabbia, two of the three principal valleys of the province. The third being Val Camonica.

From behind Bar Bruffione, you can find the trail, really a dirt - cobblestone road that takes you up to Malga Bruffione. Cross the meadow and on the east side find the trail to Laghetti Bruffione. Find a spot and spread you blanket for a picnic.

Flora

[Caryophyllaceae] Silene dioica - Red campion


[Coleosporiaceae] Chrysomyxa sp. - Spruce needle rust

[Gentianaceae] Gentiana asclepiadea - Willow Gentian (Genziana di Esculapio)


[Polygonaceae] Rumex alpinus - Monk's rhubarb

Photos

Left: A water control structure on the path up to Laghetti di Bruffione.
Center: La Piana del Gaver map.
Right: Trail sign in Malga Bruffione and information about bears.

Left: Approaching Laghetti di Bruffione.

Center: Cornone di Blumone - view north from La Piana del Gaver.

Right: Malga Bruffione.

Left: One of the Laghetti di Bruffione.

Center: Walking along Laghetti di Bruffione.
Right: The path just before entering the Malga Bruffione.


View from the trail looking west toward Corna Bianca.