# Oltre il Colle — The complete guide to Oltre il Colle, Zambla Alta, Zambla Bassa and Zorzone

> Independent guide to Oltre il Colle (Val Serina, Bergamo, Italy) and its hamlets Zambla Alta, Zambla Bassa and Zorzone: things to do, trails to Arera and Alben, cross-country skiing, mines, weather, where to stay and eat.

Independent travel guide devoted to a single municipality: Oltre il Colle (Bergamo, Lombardia, Italia), 1,030 m, Postcode 24013, Zambla Alta, Zambla Bassa, Zorzone.

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Full version with all frequently asked questions: https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/llms-full.txt

## Editorial rules

Every practical figure (elevations, opening hours, phone numbers, distances) comes from a source cited on the page, with the date it was checked; if a figure is not verified the field is omitted rather than estimated. This is not the official website of the municipality of Oltre il Colle.

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Content last updated: 1 October 2026.

Official municipal website (institutional source): https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it
Wikipedia: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oltre_il_Colle
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42917

## The municipality at a glance

- Name: Oltre il Colle
- Elevation of the main village: 1030 m
- Inhabitants: 920 (2026)
- Coordinates: 45.8833, 9.7667
- Valley: Val Serina, Valle Brembana
- Hamlets: Zambla Alta, Zambla Bassa, Zorzone

## Places

### Zambla Alta — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/zambla-alta
Hamlet, 1197 m, 138 inhabitants (2021). Zambla Alta, hamlet of Oltre il Colle at 1,197 m below the Colle di Zambla: where to stay and park, climate, cross-country skiing, trails to Arera and Alben.
Sources: https://www.istat.it/notizia/basi-territoriali-e-variabili-censuarie/, https://demo.istat.it/, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18471401, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/472644889, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/45.9000/9.7960, https://open-meteo.com/en/docs/historical-weather-api, https://www.dati.lombardia.it/Ambiente/Stazioni-Meteorologiche/nf78-nj6b, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/238, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/223, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oltre_il_Colle, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/soggetti-produttori/ente/MIDB000A27/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colle_di_Zambla, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Alben, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifugio_Capanna_2000, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/scopri-oltre-il-colle/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/esperienze/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/accoglienza/, https://www.zampeazonzo.it/2023/03/23/rifugio-capanna-2000-oltre-il-colle/, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/po/mostra_news.php?id=124&area=H, https://www.bergamotrasporti.it/percorsi/invernale/linea-b.pdf, https://chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it/chieseitaliane/AccessoEsterno.do?mode=guest&type=auto&code=31710, https://chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it/chieseitaliane/AccessoEsterno.do?mode=guest&type=auto&code=31712, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500431/, https://diocesibg.it/wd-annuario-enti/cet-04-valle-brembana-15245/cet-04-fraternita-presbiterale-2-fp-2-nella-cet-04-15291/zambla-s-maria-maddalena-e-s-maria-immacolata-3375/, https://valserina.blogspot.com/2014/08/quattro-passi-con-la-storia-le-contrade.html

### Zambla Bassa — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/zambla-bassa
Hamlet, 1060 m, 86 inhabitants (2021). Zambla Bassa, hamlet of Oltre il Colle at 1,060 m: the parish church of Santa Maria Maddalena, Venetian-era hamlets, old mule tracks and how to get there.
Sources: https://www.istat.it/notizia/basi-territoriali-e-variabili-censuarie/, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18471408, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/472644891, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/45.8935/9.7830, https://valserina.blogspot.com/2014/08/quattro-passi-con-la-storia-le-contrade.html, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_Maddalena_(Oltre_il_Colle), https://chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it/chieseitaliane/AccessoEsterno.do?mode=guest&type=auto&code=31711, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/soggetti-produttori/ente/MIDB000A27/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500431/, https://diocesibg.it/wd-annuario-enti/cet-04-valle-brembana-15245/cet-04-fraternita-presbiterale-2-fp-2-nella-cet-04-15291/zambla-s-maria-maddalena-e-s-maria-immacolata-3375/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oltre_il_Colle, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colle_di_Zambla, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gian_Paolo_Cavagna, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serassi, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/scopri-oltre-il-colle/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/accoglienza/, https://open-meteo.com/en/docs/historical-weather-api, https://www.bergamotrasporti.it/percorsi/invernale/linea-b.pdf, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/po/mostra_news.php?id=124&area=H, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/storia-comune

### Zorzone — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/zorzone
Hamlet, 1016 m, 193 inhabitants (2021). Zorzone, the mining hamlet of Oltre il Colle at 1,016 m below Cima di Menna: the mining museum, the Caniana church, CAI trails, parking and climate.
Sources: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorzone, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4024833, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/845681162, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/45.9030/9.7690, https://www.istat.it/notizia/basi-territoriali-e-variabili-censuarie/, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/234, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/231, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/259, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idtesto/1417, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_della_Santissima_Trinit%C3%A0_(Oltre_il_Colle), https://chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it/chieseitaliane/AccessoEsterno.do?mode=guest&type=auto&code=31708, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oltre_il_Colle, https://www.vallebrembana.bg.it/turismo/musei/museo-dei-minerali-a-zorzone-a-oltre-il-colle/, https://upel.va.it/it/upel-cultura/cosa-visitare-a-oltre-il-colle/museo-dei-minerali-e-della-miniera-oltreilcolle, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/esperienze/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/scopri-oltre-il-colle/, http://web.archive.org/web/20231202044908/https://www.oltreilcolle.provinciabergamasca.com/zorzone.html, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/soggetti-produttori/ente/MIDB000A27/, https://ticket.visitdossena.it/, https://www.ecomuseominieredigorno.it/visite-guidate/, https://primabergamo.it/rubriche/viva-berghem/storie-leggende-delle-nostre-valli-le-miniere-zorzone/, https://www.bergamonews.it/2022/02/08/oltre-il-colle-stop-allestrazione-di-zinco-dalle-miniere-lavorazione-a-zorzone-non-era-prevista/493033/, https://www.bergamonews.it/2022/06/08/miniere-a-gorno-e-oltre-il-colle-ultimo-no-dal-ministero-della-transizione-ecologica/522379/, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/premium/valle-brembana/miniere-di-zinco-dentro-larera-le-ricerche-potranno-ripartire-o_3832361_11/, https://valserina.blogspot.com/2014/08/quattro-passi-con-la-storia-le-contrade.html, https://open-meteo.com/en/docs/historical-weather-api, https://www.bergamotrasporti.it/percorsi/invernale/linea-s50bce.pdf, https://www.bergamotrasporti.it/percorsi/estivo/linea-s50bce.pdf, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/po/mostra_news.php?id=124&area=H

### Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/oltre-il-colle
Main village, 1030 m, 482 inhabitants (2021). The main village of Oltre il Colle at 1,030 m: town hall, San Bartolomeo church, the basin's only pharmacy and petrol station, parking, buses and climate.
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/storia-comune, https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oltre_il_Colle, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_San_Bartolomeo_(Oltre_il_Colle), https://chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it/chieseitaliane/AccessoEsterno.do?mode=guest&type=auto&code=31709, https://chieseitaliane.chiesacattolica.it/chieseitaliane/AccessoEsterno.do?mode=guest&type=auto&code=31713, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/soggetti-produttori/ente/MIDB000A27/, https://www.istat.it/notizia/basi-territoriali-e-variabili-censuarie/, https://demo.istat.it/, https://www.tuttitalia.it/lombardia/54-oltre-il-colle/, https://www.bancobpm.it/trova-filiali/tutte-le-filiali/lombardia/bg/04027/, https://www.tuttitalia.it/lombardia/54-oltre-il-colle/statistiche/censimenti-popolazione/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/62505771, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=16/45.8915/9.7690, https://router.project-osrm.org/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/scopri-oltre-il-colle/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/esperienze/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/accoglienza/, http://web.archive.org/web/20230928033001/https://www.oltreilcolle.provinciabergamasca.com/index.html, http://web.archive.org/web/20231202044908/https://www.oltreilcolle.provinciabergamasca.com/zorzone.html, https://valserina.blogspot.com/2014/08/quattro-passi-con-la-storia-le-contrade.html, https://open-meteo.com/en/docs/historical-weather-api, https://www.bergamotrasporti.it/percorsi/invernale/linea-b.pdf, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/po/mostra_news.php?id=124&area=H, https://valbrembanaweb.com/val-serina-versante-in-sicurezza-riapre-dopo-un-mese-la-provinciale/, https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/val-serina-riapre-oggi-la-strada-provinciale-27-ad-un-mese-dallo-smottamento, https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/val-serina-riapre-la-strada-provinciale-ad-un-mese-dalla-frana

## Things to do and see

### Sentiero dei Fiori “Claudio Brissoni” — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/sentiero-dei-fiori-claudio-brissoni
Hike, Zambla Alta. Sentiero dei Fiori Claudio Brissoni: a CAI loop of about 3 hours from the Capanna 2000 to Passo Branchino, 1,821–2,078 m, on the flowering slopes of the Arera.
Figures: CAI grade E, 500 m, Highest point 2078 m, 7 km, About 3 hours for the loop, Waymarks CAI 244 on the upper section, then 218 to Passo Branchino and 222 for the return.
Best period: May to October according to the CAI; July is the month with most flowers according to the Orobie Park.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 244: Rifugio Capanna 2000 – Periplo del Pizzo Arera — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero244.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/244, 7.4 km, 400 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 218: Rifugio Alpe Corte – Lago Branchino – Baita GAN — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero218.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/218, 8 km, 750 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 222: Rifugio Capanna 2000 – Passo Branchino — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero222.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/222, 3.8 km, 100 m D+)
GPS tracks: Pizzo Arera e Sentiero dei Fiori dall'Alpe Arera — https://www.gsmarinelli.it/sites/default/files/Itinerari/20240801-gps%20pizzo_arera_sentiero_dei_fiori.gpx (G.S. Marinelli, https://www.gsmarinelli.it/escursione/pizzo-arera-e-sentiero-dei-fiori-0, 10 km, 1100 m D+)
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4696, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/itinerari/sentiero-fiori, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/244, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/222, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/218, https://www.parks.it/parco.orobie.bergamasche/iti_dettaglio.php?id_iti=6562, https://web.archive.org/web/20140826160854/http://www.parcorobie.it/pagina.asp?cod=43, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentiero_dei_fiori_(Orobie), https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/bergamo/oltre-il-colle/rifugio-capanna-2000.html, https://www.floralpinabergamasca.net/storia-e-cariche/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/po/mostra_news.php?id=302&area=H, https://www.gbif.org/species/4527468, https://www.gsmarinelli.it/escursione/pizzo-arera-e-sentiero-dei-fiori-0, http://rifugiobranchino.blogspot.com/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.94110&mlon=9.80226#map=15/45.9300/9.8000

### Pizzo Arera (2,512 m) by the south normal route — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/pizzo-arera
Summit, Zambla Alta. Pizzo Arera, 2,512 m, by the south normal route: from the Alpe Arera car park 922 m of ascent and about 2 h 30, with a protected gully just below the summit.
Figures: CAI grade EE, 922 m, Highest point 2512 m, 8 km, 2 h 30 up, Waymarks CAI 221 to the Capanna 2000, then the normal-route path with red dots and cairns.
Best period: June to October, with the mountain free of snow.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 221: Zambla – Rifugio Capanna 2000 — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero221.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, 3.6 km, 900 m D+)
GPS tracks: Pizzo Arera da Zambla — https://lucagherardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pizzo-Arera-da-Plassa-LG.gpx (Luca Gherardi, https://lucagherardi.com/pizzo-arera-da-zambla/, 11 km, 1300 m D+)
GPS tracks: Pizzo Arera e Sentiero dei Fiori dall'Alpe Arera — https://www.gsmarinelli.it/sites/default/files/Itinerari/20240801-gps%20pizzo_arera_sentiero_dei_fiori.gpx (G.S. Marinelli, https://www.gsmarinelli.it/escursione/pizzo-arera-e-sentiero-dei-fiori-0, 10 km, 1100 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 244: Rifugio Capanna 2000 – Periplo del Pizzo Arera — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero244.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/244, 7.4 km, 400 m D+)
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4696, https://www.vienormali.it/montagna/cima_scheda.asp?cod=2006, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzo_Arera, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3905978, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/26864315, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/bergamo/oltre-il-colle/rifugio-capanna-2000.html, https://lucagherardi.com/pizzo-arera-da-zambla/, https://primabergamo.it/rubriche/viva-berghem/tutte-le-strade-portano-al-pizzo-arera/, https://primabergamo.it/tempo-libero/escursioni/inerpicandosi-tra-due-valli-fino-a-raggiungere-la-vetta-del-pizzo-arera-che-vista/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/po/mostra_news.php?id=302&area=H, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, https://www.gsmarinelli.it/escursione/pizzo-arera-e-sentiero-dei-fiori-0, https://www.nottole.it/naturali_increduli_muradei.html, https://www.magaskymarathon.it/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/val-serina-versante-in-sicurezza-riapre-dopo-un-mese-la-provinciale/

### Monte Alben (2,019 m) from the Colle di Zambla — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/monte-alben
Summit, Zambla Alta. Monte Alben, 2,019 m, from the Colle di Zambla on CAI trail 501: 750 m and 2 h 15 via the Col dei Brassamonti, Passo della Forca and the final EE ridge.
Figures: CAI grade EE, 750 m, Highest point 2019 m, 9 km, 2 h 15 up, Waymarks CAI 501 (from Passo della Forca also the 502 from Serina).
Best period: When free of snow; the CAI recommends June to October for trail 502 coming from Serina.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 501: Passo Colle di Zambla – Monte Alben — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero501.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, 3.7 km, 750 m D+)
GPS tracks: Monte Alben dal Passo di Zambla — https://lucagherardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Alben-dal-passo-di-zambla.gpx (Luca Gherardi, https://lucagherardi.com/monte-alben-da-zambla/, 9 km, 750 m D+)
GPS tracks: Monte Alben dal Colle di Zambla — https://www.gulliver.it/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/30/alben-monte-da-colle-di-zambia_00cb.gpx (Gulliver.it, https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/alben-monte-da-colle-di-zambia/, 800 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 502: Serina – Monte Alben — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero502.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/502, 7.5 km, 1320 m D+)
Sources: https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/502, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Alben, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3861171, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/26863780, https://lucagherardi.com/monte-alben-da-zambla/, https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/alben-monte-da-colle-di-zambia/, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/baita-nembrini, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/itinerari/index/dettaglio-itinerario/itinerario/1, https://www.ferrate365.it/vie-ferrate/ferrata-maurizio-alben-croce/, https://www.waterwind.it/new/it/montagna/pianeta-neve/neve/1451-sci-di-fondo-zambla-alta,-valle-serina,-bergamo.html, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.87060&mlon=9.78015#map=14/45.8750/9.7880, https://valbrembanaweb.com/val-serina-versante-in-sicurezza-riapre-dopo-un-mese-la-provinciale/

### Capanna 2000 hut — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/capanna-2000
Mountain hut, Zambla Alta. Capanna 2000 hut, 1,960 m below the Pizzo Arera: owned by Oltre il Colle, 25 beds, an hour from the Alpe Arera car park. Opening periods, booking and contacts.
Figures: CAI grade E, 400 m, Highest point 1960 m, 4 km, 1 hour from the upper car park, Waymarks CAI 221, or the farm track that climbs more gently to Pian Cansaccio.
Best period: 2026 calendar on the regional portal: May weekends, 1-2 and 6-7 June, every day from 12 June to 7 September. Dates are indicative: phone outside the season.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 221: Zambla – Rifugio Capanna 2000 — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero221.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, 3.6 km, 900 m D+)
GPS tracks: Rifugio Capanna 2000 dal parcheggio alto — https://lucagherardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rifugio-Capanna-2000-dal-parcheggio-alto.gpx (Luca Gherardi, https://lucagherardi.com/rifugio-capanna-2000/, 4 km, 370 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 238: Colle di Zambla – La Santella – Baita Camplano — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero238.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/238, 6.5 km, 600 m D+)
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4696, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4431, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4468, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/bergamo/oltre-il-colle/rifugio-capanna-2000.html, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/premium/valle-brembana/capanna-2000-dopo-lestate-restyling-del-rifugio-200mila-euro-o_3124175_11/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifugio_Capanna_2000, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3935430, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/145894471, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/rifugio-capanna-2000, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/238, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/po/mostra_news.php?id=302&area=H, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/itinerari/index/dettaglio-itinerario/itinerario/3, https://www.visitbrembo.it/en/item/refuge-hut-2000/, https://lucagherardi.com/rifugio-capanna-2000/, https://primabergamo.it/rubriche/viva-berghem/tutte-le-strade-portano-al-pizzo-arera/, https://edosport.it/pages/noleggio

### Cima di Menna (2,300 m) from Zorzone — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/monte-menna
Summit, Zorzone. Cima di Menna, 2,300 m, from Zorzone on CAI trail 234: 1,250 m and 4 hours up through Val Carnera and the MAGA bivouac, with no water along the way.
Figures: CAI grade E, 1250 m, Highest point 2300 m, 12 km, 4 hours up, Waymarks CAI 234.
Best period: April to October according to the CAI, with no snow on the ridge.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 234: Zorzone – Bivacco MAGA – Monte Menna — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero234.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/234, 4.8 km, 1250 m D+)
GPS tracks: Cima di Menna da Zorzone per il sentiero 234 — https://www.gulliver.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/activity_7639096215.gpx (Gulliver.it, https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/menna-cima-di-da-zorzone-per-il-sentiero-n234/, 1300 m D+)
GPS tracks: Cima di Menna da Zorzone — https://lucagherardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Menna-da-Zorzone.gpx (Luca Gherardi, https://lucagherardi.com/cima-di-menna-da-zorzone/, 12 km, 1300 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 235: Costa (Roncobello) – Cima di Menna — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero235.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/235, 4.7 km, 1300 m D+)
Sources: https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/234, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/235, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/bivacco-maga, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cima_di_Menna, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3676824, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/492484259, https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/menna-cima-di-da-zorzone-per-il-sentiero-n234/, https://lucagherardi.com/cima-di-menna-da-zorzone/, https://www.diska.it/rifpalazzi.asp, https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/rubriche/i-tesori-nascosti-la-tragica-vicenda-dellaereo-lady-irene-ed-il-suo-schianto-sul-monte-menna/, https://italoamericano.org/oltre-il-colle-ww2/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/esperienze/, https://www.magaskymarathon.it/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/val-serina-versante-in-sicurezza-riapre-dopo-un-mese-la-provinciale/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.90453&mlon=9.77311#map=17/45.90453/9.77311

### Lake Branchino from Valcanale and Zorzone — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/lago-branchino
Hike. Lake Branchino, 1,784 m, below Passo Branchino: 2 h 30 and 750 m from Valcanale via the Alpe Corte hut, or 3 hours from Zorzone up the Val Vedra.
Figures: CAI grade E, 750 m, Highest point 1821 m, 10 km, 2 h 30 from Valcanale, Waymarks CAI 220 and 218 from Valcanale; CAI 231 from Zorzone.
Best period: When free of snow: April to October for trails 218 and 231, May to October for the 220 according to the CAI.
GPS tracks: Rifugio Alpe Corte e lago Branchino da Valcanale — https://lucagherardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/rif.-alpe-corte-e-lago-branchino.gpx (Luca Gherardi, https://lucagherardi.com/rifugio-alpe-corte-lago-branchino/, 10 km, 750 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 218: Rifugio Alpe Corte – Lago Branchino – Baita GAN — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero218.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/218, 8 km, 750 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 231: Zorzone – Passo Branchino — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero231.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/231, 7.6 km, 850 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 222: Rifugio Capanna 2000 – Passo Branchino — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero222.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/222, 3.8 km, 100 m D+)
Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20180509013036/http://www.provincia.bergamo.it/provpordocs/Laghi%20Alpini%281%29.pdf, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_Branchino, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/218, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/220, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/231, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/219, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/222, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/rifugio-alpe-corte, https://lucagherardi.com/rifugio-alpe-corte-lago-branchino/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifugio_Lago_Branchino, https://www.diska.it/rifbranchino.asp, https://www.diska.it/rifneel.asp, http://rifugiobranchino.blogspot.com/, https://www.parks.it/parco.orobie.bergamasche/iti_dettaglio.php?id_iti=6562, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.94977&mlon=9.80274#map=14/45.9490/9.8250

### Cross-country skiing at the Colle di Zambla — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/sci-di-fondo-zambla
Winter, Zambla Alta. Cross-country skiing at the Colle di Zambla: 16 km of tracks below the north face of the Alben, 1,290–1,420 m, classic and skating, with a floodlit section.
Figures: Highest point 1420 m, 16 km.
Best period: In winter, only when the track has snow and has been groomed: natural snow with artificial snow on part of the course.
Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20220927182849/http://www.sciclubvalserina.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1215&Itemid=602, http://web.archive.org/web/20190822134959/http://www.sciclubvalserina.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1295&Itemid=611, https://web.archive.org/web/20160209093401/http://www.sciclubvalserina.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1324:50d-sci-club-valserina, https://www.scuolascioltreilcolle.it/, https://www.visitbrembo.it/elemento/piste-da-sci-nordico-e-alpino-monte-alben/, https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/esperienze/, https://www.waterwind.it/new/it/montagna/pianeta-neve/neve/1451-sci-di-fondo-zambla-alta,-valle-serina,-bergamo.html, https://www.waterwind.it/new/it/montagna/pianeta-neve/neve/2214-zambla,-21-02-2026-memorabile.html, https://edosport.it/pages/noleggio, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieralberto_Carrara, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/premium/valle-brembana/capanna-2000-dopo-lestate-restyling-del-rifugio-200mila-euro-o_3124175_11/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/val-serina-versante-in-sicurezza-riapre-dopo-un-mese-la-provinciale/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.88568&mlon=9.79614#map=15/45.8840/9.7840

### Snowshoe walk to the Capanna 2000 from Plassa — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/ciaspolata-capanna-2000
Winter, Zambla Alta. Snowshoe walk to the Capanna 2000 from Plassa di Zambla Alta: about 750 m of ascent and 10 km there and back, with the road to the Alpe Arera closed in winter.
Figures: CAI grade E, 750 m, Highest point 1969 m, 10 km, 1 h 45 - 2 h 10 up according to the reports; about 10 km there and back, Waymarks CAI 221 (the first stretch follows the Alpe Arera road).
Best period: With snow on the ground, usually between December and March, only with a favourable avalanche bulletin.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 221: Zambla – Rifugio Capanna 2000 — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero221.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, 3.6 km, 900 m D+)
GPS tracks: Rifugio Capanna 2000 da Plassa in inverno — https://lucagherardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/rifugio-capanna-2000-inverno.gpx (Luca Gherardi (blog), https://lucagherardi.com/rifugio-capanna-2000-plassa/, 10 km, 750 m D+)
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4696, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, https://www.ciaspole.net/itinerari1/lombardia/ciaspole-capanna2000.htm, https://lucagherardi.com/rifugio-capanna-2000-plassa/, https://www.diska.it/rifcadarera.asp, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/capanna-2000/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4110, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4436, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4431, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4468, https://www.arpalombardia.it/temi-ambientali/neve-e-ghiacciai/bollettino-neve-e-valanghe/, https://starpaumbracoprdprd.blob.core.windows.net/bollettini/archivio/nivo/bollettino/bollettino.pdf, https://regions.avalanches.org/micro-regions/IT-25_micro-regions.geojson.json, https://www.arpalombardia.it/agenda/notizie/2025/centro-regionale-neve-e-valanghe-di-arpa-lombardia-aumento-del-pericolo-valanghe-su-tutta-la-regione/, https://www.sat.tn.it/sicurezza-discipline-invernali/

### Snowshoe walks at the Colle di Zambla and in the Conca dell'Alben — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/ciaspolate-conca-alben
Winter, Zambla Alta. Easy snowshoe walk from the Colle di Zambla to Pian della Palla and the Conca dell'Alben: 5.6 km almost flat beside the cross-country track, below the Alben.
Figures: CAI grade T, 30 m, Highest point 1386 m, 5.6 km, 45 minutes each way to Pian della Palla; about 11 km for the full circuit with the Conca loop, Waymarks CAI barrier-free route 104; H21 loop of the Val Serina path network.
Best period: With snow, usually from December to March; the corridor is closed to cars and becomes a cross-country track.
GPS tracks: Percorso senza barriere 104: dal Passo di Zambla alla Conca dell'Alben — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/2025-12/104%20Passo%20di%20Zambla%20Conca%20dell%27Alben.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/104, 5.6 km, 30 m D+)
GPS tracks: H21: Anello pista Conca dell'Alben — https://www.prolocoserina.it/images/gpxtracks/SentieroH21.gpx (Pro Loco Serina, https://www.prolocoserina.it/it/sentieri-e-percorsi/40-h21-sentiero-anello-pista-conca-dell-alben, 5.6 km, 236 m D+)
Sources: https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/104, https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/2025-12/104%20Alben%20A.pdf, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/105, https://www.prolocoserina.it/it/sentieri-e-percorsi/40-h21-sentiero-anello-pista-conca-dell-alben, https://www.bbsottolalben.it/l/passeggiata-ad-anello-sulla-pista-di-sci-nordico/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4125, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3702, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3387, https://www.scuolascioltreilcolle.it/sci-nordico/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=2470, https://www.visitbrembo.it/it/poi/piste-da-sci-nordico-e-alpino-monte-alben, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10934058081, https://regions.avalanches.org/micro-regions/IT-25_micro-regions.geojson.json, https://www.arpalombardia.it/temi-ambientali/neve-e-ghiacciai/bollettino-neve-e-valanghe/, https://www.bergamotomorrow.it/2025/02/16/allerta-valanghe-in-lombardia-interventi-a-carona-foppolo-e-oltre-il-colle/

### Ski touring and winter ascents on Arera, Alben and Menna — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/sci-alpinismo-arera-alben-menna
Winter, Zambla Alta. Ski touring and winter ascents from Oltre il Colle: Pizzo Arera from Plassa, Monte Alben from the Colle di Zambla and Cima di Menna from Zorzone, with CAI data.
Figures: CAI grade EE, Highest point 2512 m, Waymarks CAI 221 for the Arera, CAI 501 for the Alben, CAI 234 for the Menna.
Best period: With snow cover, usually from December to March; ARPA bulletin from 1 December 2026.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 221: Zambla – Rifugio Capanna 2000 — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero221.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, 3.6 km, 900 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 501: Passo Colle di Zambla – Monte Alben — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero501.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, 3.7 km, 750 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 234: Zorzone – Bivacco MAGA – Monte Menna — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero234.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/234, 4.8 km, 1250 m D+)
Sources: https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/234, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/capanna-2000/, https://www.ciaspole.net/itinerari1/lombardia/ciaspole-capanna2000.htm, https://www.arpalombardia.it/temi-ambientali/neve-e-ghiacciai/bollettino-neve-e-valanghe/, https://starpaumbracoprdprd.blob.core.windows.net/bollettini/archivio/nivo/bollettino/bollettino.pdf, https://regions.avalanches.org/micro-regions/IT-25_micro-regions.geojson.json, https://www.sat.tn.it/sicurezza-discipline-invernali/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/po/mostra_news.php?id=291&area=H, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4110, https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/pericolo-valanghe-sulle-prealpi-bergamasche-dal-soccorso-alpino-massima-prudenza/

### Ski lifts at Zambla and the Alpe Arera: what is there today — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/impianti-risalita-zambla
Winter, Zambla Alta. Ski lifts in Oltre il Colle today: the Conca dell'Alben drag lift and magic carpet, run by the Sci Club Valserina, and what remains of the Alpe Arera ski area.
Best period: Winter season, with natural or machine-made snow; in recent seasons openings between late November and December.
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3387, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4423, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4473, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3571, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3714, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4235, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4584, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4403, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/Cronaca/319810_monte_arera_addio_allo_sci_si_progetta_seggiovia_per_lestate/, https://www.mountainwilderness.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Impianti-abbandonati-Lombardia-2007.pdf, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/valle-brembana/aperto-comprensorio-della-conca-dellalben-si-scia-anche-val-carisole-o_1447427_11/, https://www.valbrembanaweb.com/redazionale/in-evidenza/val-serina-si-spara-neve-anche-alla-conca-dellalben-apertura-impianti-e-piste-il-7-dicembre/, https://www.valbrembanaweb.com/redazionale/in-evidenza/oltre-il-colle-aperta-la-pista-di-fondo-alla-conca-dellalben-si-scia-su-tracciato-di-800-metri/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/sci-alla-conca-dellalben-apre-il-tapis-roulant-pista-di-fondo-di-tre-chilometri/, https://primabergamo.it/attualita/si-torna-a-sciare-nella-conca-dellalben-a-oltre-il-colle-apre-in-largo-anticipo-la-pista-di-fondo/, https://primabergamo.it/rubriche/viva-berghem/al-rifugio-capanna-tante-gemme-sul-cammino/, https://www.visitbrembo.it/it/poi/piste-da-sci-nordico-e-alpino-monte-alben, https://www.dovesciare.it/localita/oltre_il_colle/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/367223575, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3395, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=2671, https://www.scuolascioltreilcolle.it/, https://www.sat.tn.it/sicurezza-discipline-invernali/

### Ski school and equipment hire at Zambla — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/scuola-sci-noleggio-zambla
Winter, Zambla Alta. Scuola Sci Oltre il Colle and ski hire at Zambla: cross-country and downhill instructors, lessons and courses with 2025-26 prices, ski hire at Edo Sport.
Best period: Winter season, with opening depending on snow; 2026-27 courses not yet published as of 1 October 2026.
Sources: https://www.edosport.it/pages/contact, https://www.edosport.it/pages/noleggio, https://www.scuolascioltreilcolle.it/, https://www.scuolascioltreilcolle.it/tariffe/, https://www.scuolascioltreilcolle.it/dove-siamo/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/esercizi-commerciali/index/dettaglio/esercizio/19, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4350, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3387, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4125, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4584, https://www.visitbrembo.it/it/poi/piste-da-sci-nordico-e-alpino-monte-alben, https://primabergamo.it/attualita/si-torna-a-sciare-nella-conca-dellalben-a-oltre-il-colle-apre-in-largo-anticipo-la-pista-di-fondo/

### Cima di Grem (2,049 m) from the Colle di Zambla — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/cima-grem-dal-colle-di-zambla
Summit, Zambla Alta. Cima di Grem (2,049 m) from the Colle di Zambla on CAI trail 223: 800 metres of ascent through beech woods, pastures and old mines, past the Mistri bivouac.
Figures: CAI grade E, 800 m, Highest point 2049 m, 2 h 40 up and 2 h down (CAI), Waymarks CAI 223 (shared with 238 up to the fork above the Cascine Sinelli, with 263 from the Mistri bivouac).
Best period: April to October according to CAI Bergamo.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 223: Colle di Zambla – Baite di Grem – Cima di Grem — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero223.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/223, 6 km, 800 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 237: Rifugio SABA – Cima di Grem — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero237.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/237, 5.6 km, 450 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 238: Colle di Zambla – Baita Camplano — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero238.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/238, 6.5 km, 600 m D+)
GPS tracks: Giro ad anello della cima di Grem — https://www.in-lombardia.it/sites/default/files/itinerari/gpx/165356/cima_di_grem_corretto.gpx (in-Lombardia (Regione Lombardia), https://www.in-lombardia.it/itinerari/giro-ad-anello-della-cima-di-grem, 14.5 km, 961 m D+)
GPS tracks: Cima di Grem, anello dal Passo di Zambla — https://lucagherardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Grem-Anello-dal-Passo-di-Zambla-LG.gpx (Luca Gherardi, https://lucagherardi.com/cima-di-grem-escursione-dal-passo-di-zambla/, 11.5 km, 850 m D+)
Sources: https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/223, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/237, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/238, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/239, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/263, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/eppen/outdoor/sul-monte-grem-dal-passo-zambla-itinerario-tutte-stagioni-o_1802708_11/, https://www.in-lombardia.it/itinerari/giro-ad-anello-della-cima-di-grem, https://lucagherardi.com/cima-di-grem-escursione-dal-passo-di-zambla/, https://www.valdelriso.it/site/rifugi-e-bivacchi, https://www.ecomuseominieredigorno.it/approfondimenti/contrade-baite-e-bivacchi/, https://www.ecomuseominieredigorno.it/miniere-e-minatori/, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idtesto/1428, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Grem, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cima_Foppazzi, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colle_di_Zambla, https://valbrembanaweb.com/val-serina-versante-in-sicurezza-riapre-dopo-un-mese-la-provinciale/, https://bergamo.arriva.it/notice/linea-b-passo-zambla-chiusura-s-p-27-modifica-percorso-5/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/492484484, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/118040168

### Passo della Crocetta (1,267 m), between the Colle di Zambla and the Conca dell'Alben — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/passo-della-crocetta
Hike, Zambla Alta. Passo della Crocetta (1,267 m), a kilometre south of the Colle di Zambla: a spring, the start of CAI trails 501 to the Alben and 526B, a ski track in winter.
Figures: CAI grade T, Highest point 1267 m, Waymarks Agro-sylvo-pastoral road with the cross-country track signs; CAI trails 501 and 526B start from the Crocetta.
Best period: All year; in winter the road is a cross-country ski track.
GPS tracks: Senza barriere 104: dal Passo di Zambla alla Conca dell'Alben — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/2025-12/104%20Passo%20di%20Zambla%20Conca%20dell%27Alben.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/104, 30 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 501: Passo Colle di Zambla – Monte Alben — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero501.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, 3.7 km, 750 m D+)
Sources: https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/564914293, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/526b, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/104, https://www.visitbrembo.it/elemento/piste-da-sci-nordico-e-alpino-monte-alben/, https://www.visitbrembo.it/itinerario/anello-del-passo-di-zambla/, https://www.visitbrembo.it/it/poi/baita-nembrini, https://www.bbsottolalben.it/l/passeggiata-ad-anello-sulla-pista-di-sci-nordico/, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/su-e-giugrave-per-la-valle-del-riso.html, https://www.sassbaloss.com/pagine/uscite/alben/alben.htm, https://www.vieferrate.it/pag-relazioni/lombardia/52-alpi-orobie/339-anticima-alben.html, https://www.loscarpone.cai.it/dettaglio/storie-di-vie-la-via-bonatti-al-torrione-brassamonti-nel-gruppo-dell-alben/, https://www.ilombardia.it/en/news/il-lombardia-2023-238-km-from-como-to-bergamo-with-over-4400-meters-of-altitude-gain/, https://www.sportface.it/ciclismo/ciclismo-giro-lombardia-2023-percorso-altimetria/2316388

### Torrione Brassamonti and the crags of the Alben — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/torrione-brassamonti-falesie-alben
Climbing, Zambla Alta. Torrione Brassamonti, Alben: routes from 3a to 7b on two faces, Bonatti's 1950 line, the Bottiglione, the Coregn de l'Acqua boulders and the Maurizio ferrata.
Figures: Waymarks CAI 501 to the Col dei Brassamonti, then a short detour left to the Baita Nembrini.
Best period: Summer and autumn.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 501: Passo Colle di Zambla – Monte Alben (avvicinamento) — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero501.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, 3.7 km, 750 m D+)
Sources: https://climbook.com/falesie/915/torrione-brassamonti-parete-est, https://climbook.com/falesie/916/torrione-brassamonti-parete-nord, https://climbook.com/falesie/914/il-bottiglione-parete-s-sw, https://climbook.com/falesie/913/il-bottiglione-parete-nord, https://climbook.com/falesie/911/coregn-de-lacqua, https://www.loscarpone.cai.it/dettaglio/storie-di-vie-la-via-bonatti-al-torrione-brassamonti-nel-gruppo-dell-alben/, https://www.sassbaloss.com/pagine/uscite/alben1/alben1.htm, https://www.sassbaloss.com/pagine/uscite/alben/alben.htm, https://www.sassbaloss.com/pagine/uscite/alben2/alben2.htm, https://gulliver.it/itinerario/63426, http://valserina.blogspot.com/2011/10/sullalben-richiodato-arrampicata-per.html, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/baita-nembrini, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, https://www.visitbrembo.it/it/poi/baita-nembrini, https://www.valseriana.eu/sport-e-divertimento/alben/, https://www.ferrate365.it/vie-ferrate/ferrata-maurizio-alben-croce/, https://www.vieferrate.it/pag-relazioni/lombardia/52-alpi-orobie/339-anticima-alben.html, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/itinerari/index/dettaglio-itinerario/itinerario/1, https://edosport.it/pages/noleggio, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Alben, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Nembrini, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2918718827, https://www.escursionismo.it/rifugi-bivacchi/nembrini-carlo-14501, https://lucagherardi.com/baita-nembrini/, https://www.diska.it/rifnembrini.asp

### Val Parina: the traverse from Zorzone to Scalvino on CAI trail 259 — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/val-parina-da-zorzone
Hike, Zorzone. Val Parina, Zorzone to Scalvino on CAI trail 259: 12 km and 450 m of descent through gorges, chained ledges and the rails of an old timber and marble line.
Figures: CAI grade E, 450 m, Highest point 990 m, 12 km, 4 h 30-5 h, one way, Waymarks CAI 259.
Best period: All year according to the CAI; best on dry ground.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 259: Valparina – Scalvino (Lenna) — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero259.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/259, 12 km)
Sources: https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/259, https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/2024-03/Val%20Parina%202024.pdf, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idtesto/1417, https://www.parcorobie.it/rete-natura-2000/, https://valserina.blogspot.com/p/itinerari-delle-valli.html, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/la-selvaggia-val-parina.html, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val_Parina, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrovia_della_Valle_Brembana, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.90641&mlon=9.72557#map=13/45.90600/9.71800

### Passo Branchino from Zambla Alta via the Capanna 2000 — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/passo-branchino-da-zambla
Hike, Zambla Alta. Passo Branchino (1,821 m) from Zambla Alta: CAI trail 221 to the Capanna 2000, then the 222 traverse below the Arera, with the lake just below the pass.
Figures: CAI grade E, Highest point 1960 m, Waymarks CAI 221 and 222 from Zambla Alta; CAI 231 from Zorzone.
Best period: April to October according to the CAI; trail 222 runs on a north-facing slope.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 221: Zambla – Rifugio Capanna 2000 — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero221.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, 3.6 km, 900 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 222: Rifugio Capanna 2000 – Passo Branchino — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero222.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/222, 3.8 km, 100 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 231: Zorzone – Passo Branchino — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero231.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/231, 7.6 km, 850 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 218: Rifugio Alpe Corte – Lago Branchino – Baita GAN — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero218.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/218, 8 km, 750 m D+)
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4696, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/222, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/231, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/218, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/219, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/244, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/itinerari/sentiero-fiori, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/rifugio-branchino, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/en/bergamo/oltre-il-colle/hut-capanna-2000.html, https://rifugiobranchino.blogspot.com/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_Branchino, https://lucagherardi.com/pizzo-arera-da-zambla/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/po/mostra_news.php?id=326&area=H, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/bergamo/oltre-il-colle/rifugio-capanna-2000.html, https://www.parks.it/parco.orobie.bergamasche/iti_dettaglio.php?id_iti=6562, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/429192694, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/oltre-il-colle---capanna-2000---sentiero-dei-fiori---val-vedra.html, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.94917&mlon=9.80020#map=14/45.93400/9.79800

### Bivouacs and shelters on the Grem, the Alben and the Menna — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/bivacchi-arera-alben-grem
Mountain hut, Oltre il Colle. Bivouacs around Oltre il Colle: Mistri and Telini on the Grem, Baita Nembrini and Gioan on the Alben, MAGA below the Menna. Who runs them, beds, what's open.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 234: Zorzone – Bivacco MAGA – Monte Menna — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero234.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/234, 4.8 km, 1250 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 263: Alpe Grina – Bivacco Telini – Cima di Grem — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero263.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/263, 4.9 km, 950 m D+)
Sources: https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/223, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/263, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/234, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/501, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/260, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/bivacco-maga, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/rifugio-mistri, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/rifugi-bivacchi/baita-nembrini, https://www.valdelriso.it/site/rifugi-e-bivacchi, https://www.ecomuseominieredigorno.it/approfondimenti/contrade-baite-e-bivacchi/, https://www.escursionismo.it/rifugi-bivacchi/nembrini-carlo-14501, https://www.visitbrembo.it/it/poi/baita-nembrini, https://www.sassbaloss.com/pagine/uscite/alben/alben.htm, https://www.diska.it/rifpalazzi.asp, https://www.diska.it/riftelini.asp, https://www.diska.it/rifcadarera.asp, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/en/bergamo/oltre-il-colle/hut-capanna-2000.html, https://rifugiobranchino.blogspot.com/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Grem, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Nembrini, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.92402&mlon=9.75614#map=12/45.89500/9.79000, https://lucagherardi.com/baita-nembrini/, https://www.diska.it/rifnembrini.asp

### The endemic flora of the Arera and the Alben — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/flora-arera-parco-orobie
Nature, Zambla Alta. Endemic flowers of Arera and Alben: Linaria tonzigii, Primula albenensis, Galium montis-arerae. When they bloom, where to see them, why they are not picked.
Best period: From April (Primula albenensis low on the Alben) to August (Campanula raineri); Linaria tonzigii from late June to mid-July.
Sources: https://www.parcorobie.it/flora/, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idtesto/1428, https://www.provincia.bergamo.it/cnvpbgrm/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idtesto/1417, https://www.biodiversita.lombardia.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=333:c01-linaria&catid=89:flora, https://www.actaplantarum.org/flora/flora_info.php?id=4751, https://www.actaplantarum.org/flora/flora_info.php?id=3386, https://www.actaplantarum.org/flora/flora_info.php?id=503765, https://www.actaplantarum.org/flora/flora_info.php?id=8306, https://dryades.units.it/floritaly/index.php?procedure=taxon_page&tipo=all&id=4810, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galium_montis-arerae, https://sisn.pagepress.org/index.php/nhs/article/view/705, https://www.clubaquilerampanti.it/pizzo%20arera.htm, https://www.clubaquilerampanti.it/Primula%20del%20Monte%20Alben.HTM, https://www.floralpinabergamasca.net/flora-protetta/, https://www.floralpinabergamasca.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Elenchi-flora-protetta-della-nuova-legge-regionale-n.10.pdf, https://www.floralpinabergamasca.net/?s=Arera, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/itinerari/sentiero-fiori, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/244, https://www.parks.it/parco.orobie.bergamasche/iti_dettaglio.php?id_iti=6562, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/bergamo/oltre-il-colle/rifugio-capanna-2000.html, https://www.parks.it/parco.orobie.bergamasche/par.php, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Alben, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.93378&mlon=9.80300#map=15/45.93378/9.80300

### Mountain biking in Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/mountain-bike-oltre-il-colle
By bike, Oltre il Colle. Mountain biking in Oltre il Colle: the 29.4 km loop via the Capanna 2000 and the Val Vedra, the Val Parina, the Val del Riso, the Arera Tour and e-bike hire.
Figures: 1363 m, Highest point 1954 m, 29.4 km, 4 h 05 actual riding for the loop.
Best period: Late spring to autumn; loop description revised on 8 August 2026.
GPS tracks: Rif. Capanna 2000 – Sentiero dei fiori – Val Vedra (archivio ZIP) — https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/uploads/4/3/4/5/43452563/rif._capanna_2000_-_sentiero_dei_fiori_-_val_vedra.zip (Percorsi MTB Val Brembana, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/oltre-il-colle---capanna-2000---sentiero-dei-fiori---val-vedra.html, 29.4 km, 1363 m D+)
GPS tracks: La selvaggia Val Parina (archivio ZIP) — https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/uploads/4/3/4/5/43452563/la_selvaggia_val_parina.zip (Percorsi MTB Val Brembana, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/la-selvaggia-val-parina.html, 48.4 km, 1180 m D+)
GPS tracks: Su e giù per la Valle del Riso (archivio ZIP) — https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/uploads/4/3/4/5/43452563/su_e_gi_per_la_valle_del_riso.zip (Percorsi MTB Val Brembana, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/su-e-giugrave-per-la-valle-del-riso.html, 44.3 km, 1339 m D+)
GPS tracks: Arera Tour: Sentiero dei Fiori, Passo Branchino, Alpe Corte — https://www.valleserianabike.it/percorsi/arera-tour/arera-tour.gpx (Valle Seriana Bike, https://www.valleserianabike.it/percorsi/arera-tour/arera-tour.html, 53 km, 1900 m D+)
Sources: https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/oltre-il-colle---capanna-2000---sentiero-dei-fiori---val-vedra.html, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/la-selvaggia-val-parina.html, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/su-e-giugrave-per-la-valle-del-riso.html, https://www.valleserianabike.it/percorsi/arera-tour/arera-tour.html, https://edosport.it/pages/noleggio, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12848367660, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14087903393, https://normelombardia.consiglio.regione.lombardia.it/NormeLombardia/Accessibile/main.aspx?iddoc=lr002017022700005&view=showdoc&selnode=0, https://www.caiescursionismolombardo.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CAI-Codice-autoregolamentazione-CicloEscursionismo-.pdf, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/222, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/231, https://www.parcorobie.it/rete-natura-2000/

### Colle di Zambla by bike: the climbs from Ponte Nossa and from Ambria — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/colle-di-zambla-in-bici
By bike, Zambla Alta. Colle di Zambla by bike: 13.7-14.1 km and about 800 m from Ponte Nossa, 23 steadier km from Ambria, the gradients section by section, the Giro and Il Lombardia.
Figures: 793 m, Highest point 1264 m, 13.7 km.
GPS tracks: La Val Seriana, il Colle di Zambla, Trafficanti e Selvino — https://turbolento.net/prodotto/la-val-seriana-il-colle-di-zambla-trafficanti-e-selvino/ (Turbolento Thinkbike, account required, 72 km, 1350 m D+)
GPS tracks: Grand Tour delle Orobie (passa da Oltre il Colle e dal Colle di Zambla) — https://turbolento.net/prodotto/grand-tour-delle-orobie/ (Turbolento Thinkbike, account required, 108 km, 2400 m D+)
GPS tracks: San Pellegrino Terme: Passo Zambla — https://www.piste-ciclabili.com/itinerari/5079-passo-zambla (piste-ciclabili.com, account required, 37.8 km)
Sources: https://climbfinder.com/it/salite/passo-di-zambla-ponte-nossa, https://climbfinder.com/it/salite/passo-di-zambla-ambria, https://www.cyclingcols.com/col/Zambla, https://mycols.app/it/salita/colle-di-zambla-ponte-nossa, https://www.salite.ch/struttura/salite.asp?stato=Italia&criterio=&regione=&provincia=Bergamo&page=2, http://www.salite.ch/002241.asp, http://www.salite.ch/002242.asp, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colle_di_Zambla, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giro_d%27Italia_1976, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renato_Laghi, https://www.bikeraceinfo.com/giro/giro1976.html, https://www.bikeraceinfo.com/giro/giro1977.html, https://www.oasport.it/2020/03/giro-ditalia-1976-la-terza-perla-di-felice-gimondi-quasi-10-anni-dopo-il-primo-trionfo/, https://www.ilombardia.it/en/news/il-lombardia-2023-238-km-from-como-to-bergamo-with-over-4400-meters-of-altitude-gain/, https://www.ilombardia.it/en/news/il-lombardia-2025-the-route-has-been-unveiled/, https://www.ilombardia.it/en/the-route/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Il_Lombardia, https://www.berghemmolamia.eu/en/rule-book/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/val-serina-versante-in-sicurezza-riapre-dopo-un-mese-la-provinciale/, https://bergamo.arriva.it/notice/linea-b-passo-zambla-chiusura-s-p-27-modifica-percorso-5/, https://www.valleserianabike.it/percorsi/arera-tour/arera-tour.html, https://www.percorsimtbvalbrembana.it/la-selvaggia-val-parina.html, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/eppen/outdoor/sul-monte-grem-dal-passo-zambla-itinerario-tutte-stagioni-o_1802708_11/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=45.88710&mlon=9.79774#map=15/45.88710/9.79774

### Museum of Minerals and Mining in Zorzone — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/museo-dei-minerali-zorzone
Museum, Zorzone. Three floors on the zinc and lead mines of Oltre il Colle in Zorzone's old school: miners' tools, a rebuilt tunnel, local minerals and a 1944 memorial.
Best period: All year, mainly on Sunday and holiday afternoons; visits also by appointment.
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/images/depliant%20per%20invii_Layout%201.pdf, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idtesto/41, https://www.vallebrembana.bg.it/turismo/musei/museo-dei-minerali-a-zorzone-a-oltre-il-colle/, https://cultura.gov.it/luogo/museo-dei-minerali-e-della-miniera, https://www.isprambiente.gov.it/it/attivita/museo/regioni/musei/museo-dei-minerali-della-miniera-a-zorzone-oltre-il-colle, https://www.touringclub.it/destinazione/localita/museo/210752/museo-dei-minerali-e-della-miniera-oltre-il-colle, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/architetture/schede/BG080-00015/, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55375794, https://primabergamo.it/rubriche/viva-berghem/storie-leggende-delle-nostre-valli-le-miniere-zorzone/, https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/rubriche/i-tesori-nascosti-la-tragica-vicenda-dellaereo-lady-irene-ed-il-suo-schianto-sul-monte-menna/, https://italoamericano.org/oltre-il-colle-ww2/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/zorzone-borgo-degli-affreschi-23-opere-sui-muri-delle-case-e-il-grande-murale-di-frode/, https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/a-zorzone-spunta-il-mega-murale-sulla-facciata-del-museo-altri-sette-affreschi-dalle-studentesse-del-manzu, https://www.ecomuseominieredigorno.it/visite-guidate/, https://www.ecomuseominieredigorno.it/approfondimenti/le-miniere-di-zinco-e-piombo/, https://www.ecomuseominieredigorno.it/miniere-e-minatori/, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00126-019-00912-5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leonardo_da_Vinci_-_RCIN_912410,_The_Alps_seen_from_Milan_c.1510-12.jpg, https://www.bergamonews.it/2012/06/04/il-monte-areradisegnato-da-da-vinciin-valle-brembana/161125/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/45.90347/9.76993

### Parish church of San Bartolomeo — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/chiesa-san-bartolomeo-oltre-il-colle
Church, Oltre il Colle. The parish church of Oltre il Colle, a parish since 1449: Luigi Angelini's three-sided portico (1935), frescoes by Orelli, a canvas by Scuri and a Bossi organ.
Sources: https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500430/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/soggetti-produttori/ente/MIDB000A27/, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31709/Chiesa+di+San+Bartolomeo, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31713/Chiesa+di+Santa+Maria+Nascente, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31705/Cappella+della+Madonna+di+Lourdes, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31706/Cappella+Domus+Mariae, https://diocesibg.it/wd-annuario-enti/cet-04-valle-brembana-15245/cet-04-fraternita-presbiterale-2-fp-2-nella-cet-04-15291/oltre-il-colle-s-bartolomeo-apostolo-3367/, https://culturabrembana.com/la-valle-brembana-il-100-schede-oltre-il-colle/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_San_Bartolomeo_(Oltre_il_Colle), https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oltre_il_Colle, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105004008, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/216710938, http://web.archive.org/web/20250922190337/http://news.valbrembanaweb.com/index.php/oltre-il-colle/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincenzo_Angelo_Orelli, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrico_Scuri, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_Coghetti, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelo_Virgilio_Vavassori, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/45.89137/9.76837

### Church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Zambla Bassa — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/chiesa-santa-maria-maddalena-zambla-bassa
Church, Zambla Bassa. The parish church of Zambla Bassa, independent since 1587 and consecrated in 1737: six altars in deep chapels, Cavagna's altarpiece and a Serassi organ of 1799.
Sources: https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500570/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500431/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500569/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500430/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500432/, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31711/Chiesa+di+Santa+Maria+Maddalena, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31710/Chiesa+di+Santa+Maria+Immacolata, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31712/Chiesa+della+Madonna+di+Caravaggio, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/90591/Chiesa+di+Santa+Lucia, https://diocesibg.it/wd-annuario-enti/cet-04-valle-brembana-15245/cet-04-fraternita-presbiterale-2-fp-2-nella-cet-04-15291/zambla-s-maria-maddalena-e-s-maria-immacolata-3375/, https://culturabrembana.com/la-valle-brembana-il-100-schede-oltre-il-colle/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_di_Santa_Maria_Maddalena_(Oltre_il_Colle), https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gian_Paolo_Cavagna, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serassi, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105037771, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/309939785

### Church of the Santissima Trinità in Zorzone — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/chiesa-santissima-trinita-zorzone
Church, Zorzone. Zorzone's parish church, a parish since 1636, rebuilt between 1745 and 1755 to a design by Giovan Battista Caniana: dome, stucco work and a canvas of 1628.
Sources: https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1500432/, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31708/Chiesa+della+Santissima+Trinit%C3%A0, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/90545/Cappella+di+San+Rocco, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/90544/Chiesa+della+Beata+Vergine+del+Miracolo, https://diocesibg.it/wd-annuario-enti/cet-04-valle-brembana-15245/cet-04-fraternita-presbiterale-2-fp-2-nella-cet-04-15291/zorzone-ss-trinita-3377/, https://culturabrembana.com/la-valle-brembana-il-100-schede-oltre-il-colle/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa_della_Santissima_Trinit%C3%A0_(Oltre_il_Colle), https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovan_Battista_Caniana, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorzone, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105043905, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1197053516, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/45.90453/9.77311

### Giuliano Mauri's Cattedrale Vegetale — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/cattedrale-vegetale
Nature, Zambla Alta. Giuliano Mauri's Cattedrale Vegetale above Zambla Alta: five naves of woven poles around 42 beech trees, opened in 2010 and badly damaged by storm Vaia in 2018.
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4696, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/cultura-e-spettacoli/151962_cattedrale/, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/cronaca/152335_oltre_il_colle_la_cattedrale_vegetale/, http://web.archive.org/web/20250922190337/http://news.valbrembanaweb.com/index.php/oltre-il-colle/, https://www.bergamonews.it/2018/10/30/maltempo-rasa-al-suolo-dal-vento-la-cattedrale-vegetale-oltre-colle/294666/, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/premium/Cronaca/un-anno-fa-fu-semidistrutta-dal-nubifragioma-la-cattedrale-vegetale-ricrescera_1331245_11/, https://primabergamo.it/rubriche/pensare-positivo/oggi-sembra-un-bosco-ma-la-cattedrale-vegetale-di-oltre-il-colle-sta-per-rinascere/, https://www.valbrembanaweb.com/redazionale/in-evidenza/oltre-il-colle-la-cattedrale-vegetale-torna-a-crescere-festa-tra-musica-e-degustazioni/, https://www.parcorobie.it/cattedrale-vegetale/, http://it.cattedralevegetale.info/, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuliano_Mauri, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oltre_il_Colle, https://www.lorenzotaccioli.it/cattedrale-vegetale-oltre-il-colle-bergamo/, https://alpinaexcelsior.it/tour/escursione-sul-sentiero-dei-fiori-claudio-brissoni-con-laccompagnamento-del-f-a-b/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:20221029-grem-045.jpg, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/223433553, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/45.91007/9.79405

### Colle di Zambla (1,264 m) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/colle-di-zambla
Nature, Zambla Alta. A 1,264 m pass from Val Serina to Val del Riso, the only road linking Brembana and Seriana: two Giro d'Italia climbs and trails to Alben, Grem and Capanna 2000.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI SLB06: Sentiero dei Laghi Basso, tratta 6: Serina – Passo Zambla — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/SLB-06%20Serina%20-%20Passo%20Zambla.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/slb06, 9.1 km, 608 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI SLB07: Sentiero dei Laghi Basso, tratta 7: Passo Zambla – Clusone — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/SLB-07%20Passo%20Zambla%20-%20Clusone.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/slb07, 20 km)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 238: Colle di Zambla – La Santella – Baita Camplano — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero238.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/238, 6.5 km, 600 m D+)
Sources: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colle_di_Zambla, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3682816, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/282672165, https://www.cyclingcols.com/col/Zambla, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giro_d%27Italia_1976, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giro_d%27Italia_1977, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val_del_Riso, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/238, https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/2024-05/Scheda%20riassuntiva%206.%20COMPLETA.pdf, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/storia-comune, http://web.archive.org/web/20250922190337/http://news.valbrembanaweb.com/index.php/oltre-il-colle/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/soggetti-produttori/ente/MIDB000A27/, https://valserina.blogspot.com/2014/08/quattro-passi-con-la-storia-le-contrade.html, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/creators/6929, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/creators/6876, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornalba, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/31712/Chiesa+della+Madonna+di+Caravaggio, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/Cronaca/319810_monte_arera_addio_allo_sci_si_progetta_seggiovia_per_lestate/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/val-serina-versante-in-sicurezza-riapre-dopo-un-mese-la-provinciale/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/45.88726/9.79778, https://www.cartografia.servizirl.it/arcgis1/rest/services/territorio/limiti_amministrativi_dbt_2023/MapServer

### Zorzone, the mining village — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/zorzone-borgo-minerario
Village, Zorzone. Zorzone, at 1,019 metres, is the hamlet of the Val Vedra zinc mines: Caniana's church, the mining museum, 23 frescoes on the houses and the trails to the Menna.
Sources: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorzone, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/231, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/234, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/soggetti-produttori/ente/MIDB000A27/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1002057/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/istituzioni/schede/1003302/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/complessi-archivistici/MIBA0033A6/, https://www.lombardiabeniculturali.it/archivi/complessi-archivistici/MIBA0033A9/, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/fonds/106457, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/fonds/107884/units/1272233, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/creators/6928, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/creators/6929, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/creators/6876, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/creators/6940, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/creators/6880, https://lombardiarchivi.servizirl.it/groups/AdV/creators/6875, https://sa-sardegna.cultura.gov.it/fileadmin/risorse/Inventari_IGEA/Inventario_fondo_miniere_Italia_REV.pdf, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00126-019-00912-5, https://primabergamo.it/rubriche/viva-berghem/storie-leggende-delle-nostre-valli-le-miniere-zorzone/, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/cronaca/per-la-prima-volta-dentro-le-minierelo-zinco-si-cerca-a-oltre-il-colle_1127552_11/, https://www.valbrembanaweb.com/redazionale/in-evidenza/miniere-a-oltre-il-colle-via-libera-dal-ministero-le-ricerche-di-zinco-possono-riprendere/, https://primabergamo.it/ambiente/miniere-di-oltre-il-colle-ce-lok-per-riprendere-le-ricerche-di-zinco/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/zorzone-borgo-degli-affreschi-23-opere-sui-muri-delle-case-e-il-grande-murale-di-frode/, https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/a-zorzone-spunta-il-mega-murale-sulla-facciata-del-museo-altri-sette-affreschi-dalle-studentesse-del-manzu, https://www.storylab.it/n/foto/8118/la-funivia-oltre-il-colle-zorzone/, https://www.ecomuseominieredigorno.it/miniere-e-minatori/, https://valserina.blogspot.com/p/la-resistenza-storia-della-brigata-24.html, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/90545/Cappella+di+San+Rocco, https://www.beweb.chiesacattolica.it/edificidiculto/edificio/90544/Chiesa+della+Beata+Vergine+del+Miracolo, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oltre_il_Colle, https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/45.90241/9.76743

### Monte Alben Adventure Park — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/parco-avventura-monte-alben
With children, Zambla Alta. Monte Alben Adventure Park at the Passo di Zambla: ten tree-top attractions from age 2, 2026 hours and prices from the official website. Currently closed.
Best period: 2026 season: April-September for the public (see table), October-December groups only by booking.
Sources: https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/orari-e-giorni-di-apertura/, https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/, https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/la-fiaba-nel-bosco/, https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/offerte-scuole-e-gruppi/, https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/regolamento-sconti-omaggi/, https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/giornata-aperta-2026/, https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/30-giugno-la-festa-della-rinascita/, https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/novita-2021-il-tuffo-delleroe/, https://www.parcoavventuramontealben.it/dove-siamo/, https://valbrembanaweb.com/oltre-il-colle-parco-avventura-attaccato-dal-bostrico-ma-fatine-ed-elfi-ripartono-video/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/zf/index.php/itinerari, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/104, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1328496049

### The barrier-free walk from the Colle di Zambla to the Conca dell'Alben — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/passeggiata-accessibile-colle-di-zambla
With children, Zambla Alta. CAI 104 barrier-free walk from the Colle di Zambla to the Conca dell'Alben: 5.6 km there and back, maximum gradient 10%, suitable for all-terrain pushchairs.
Figures: CAI grade T, 30 m, 5.6 km, 45 minutes each way according to the CAI web page; 1 h 30 there and back according to the printable sheet, Waymarks CAI barrier-free route 104, grade AT (accessible to tourists).
Best period: All year according to the CAI web page, April to October according to the printable sheet; in winter the route is a cross-country track.
GPS tracks: Percorso senza barriere 104: dal Passo di Zambla alla Conca dell'Alben — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/2025-12/104%20Passo%20di%20Zambla%20Conca%20dell%27Alben.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/104, 5.6 km, 30 m D+)
GPS tracks: Percorso senza barriere 105: dal Passo di Zambla alla Baita Grem — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/2025-12/105%20Baita%20Grem%20dal%20Passo%20di%20Zambla.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/105, 8.6 km, 137 m D+)
Sources: https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/104, https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/2025-12/104%20Alben%20A.pdf, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/105, https://www.bbsottolalben.it/l/passeggiata-ad-anello-sulla-pista-di-sci-nordico/, https://www.prolocoserina.it/it/sentieri-e-percorsi/40-h21-sentiero-anello-pista-conca-dell-alben, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4125, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3702, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3387, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=2470, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12067546844

### Playgrounds and picnic areas in Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/parco-giochi-e-aree-picnic-oltre-il-colle
With children, Oltre il Colle. Playgrounds and picnic areas in Oltre il Colle: the via Roma municipal park, the inclusive park at Zambla Alta, and the grills at the Colle di Zambla and the Conca.
Best period: From spring to autumn; in winter the higher areas are under snow.
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4596, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4532, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3874, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3738, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=2551, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=2929, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=2925, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=3952, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=2470, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=2632, https://www.bbsottolalben.it/l/passeggiata-ad-anello-sulla-pista-di-sci-nordico/, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/104, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/senzabarriere/105, https://www.campingzambla.com/campeggio.html, https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12119884497, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1556554024

### Rifugio Cà d'Arera: the short goal above Plassa — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/rifugio-ca-d-arera
With children, Zambla Alta. Rifugio Cà d'Arera above Plassa: the SABA's private hut at about 1,550 m, five minutes from the Alpe Arera car park or an hour on foot from Zambla Alta.
Figures: CAI grade E, 360 m, Highest point 1560 m, 5 minutes gently downhill from the Alpe Arera car park; about 1 hour from Plassa, Waymarks CAI 221 from Plassa; trails 222 and 237 pass next to the hut.
Best period: From the spring reopening of the road (22 April in 2026) to autumn; the hut is reserved for SABA members.
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 221: Zambla – Rifugio Capanna 2000 — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero221.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, 3.6 km, 900 m D+)
GPS tracks: Sentiero CAI 237: Rifugio SABA – Cima di Grem — https://www.caibergamo.it/sites/default/files/cai/GPX/Sentiero237.gpx (CAI Bergamo, geoportale, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/237, 5.6 km, 450 m D+)
Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4696, https://www.diska.it/rifcadarera.asp, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/eventi/eppen/luogo/rifugio-ca-darera-saba_6145_75/, https://primabergamo.it/rubriche/viva-berghem/al-rifugio-capanna-tante-gemme-sul-cammino/, https://lucagherardi.com/rifugio-capanna-2000-plassa/, https://www.escursionismo.it/rifugi-bivacchi/c%C3%A0-d'arera-14493, https://www.pieroweb.com/fotobrembane/sentierofiori/daplassa/rifcadarera/rifugiocadarera.htm, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/221, https://www.caibergamo.it/geoportale/sentieri/237, https://www.rifugi.lombardia.it/capanna-2000/, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4436, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4110, https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/mc/mc_p_dettaglio.php?id_pubbl=4244, https://www.ecodibergamo.it/stories/Cronaca/319810_monte_arera_addio_allo_sci_si_progetta_seggiovia_per_lestate/, https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/39467168

## Itineraries

https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/itineraries

### A day on the Arera: Capanna 2000 and the Sentiero dei Fiori — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/itineraries/un-giorno-arera-sentiero-dei-fiori
One day. The classic summer day in Oltre il Colle: from the Alpe Arera car park to the Capanna 2000 hut, the Sentiero dei Fiori loop and the Cattedrale Vegetale.
Who it suits: Hikers used to 4-5 hours on foot including stops: the classic Sentiero dei Fiori loop is graded E, with no fixed-equipment sections.
1. Early morning — Drive up to the Alpe Arera car park
2. Mid-morning — At the Capanna 2000 hut (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/capanna-2000)
3. Until early afternoon — The Sentiero dei Fiori loop (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/sentiero-dei-fiori-claudio-brissoni)
4. Along the way — Recognising the flowers without picking them (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/flora-arera-parco-orobie)
5. Afternoon, on the way down — A stop at the Cattedrale Vegetale (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/cattedrale-vegetale)
6. Evening — Dinner in Zambla Alta

### A summer weekend between the Alben and the Arera — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/itineraries/weekend-estate-alben-arera
Two days. Two days and two summits for experienced hikers: Monte Alben from the Colle di Zambla on Saturday, the Pizzo Arera by the south normal route on Sunday.
Who it suits: Experienced, fit hikers: both climbs end with EE sections, the rocky ridge of the Alben and the fixed-equipment gully of the Arera.
1. Saturday morning — Monte Alben from the Colle di Zambla (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/monte-alben)
2. Saturday, lunchtime — Lunch at the Passo di Zambla
3. Saturday evening — A night at the Passo di Zambla (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/b-b-il-nido)
4. Sunday morning — Pizzo Arera by the south normal route (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/pizzo-arera)
5. Sunday, on the way down — A stop at the Capanna 2000 (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/capanna-2000)

### Oltre il Colle with children — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/itineraries/con-i-bambini
One day. A family day: the barrier-free walk from the Colle di Zambla to the Conca dell'Alben, a picnic, the playgrounds and a stop at the ice-cream shop.
Who it suits: Families with small children, including with an all-terrain pushchair: the route is almost flat and barrier-free.
1. Morning — The barrier-free walk to the Conca dell'Alben (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/passeggiata-accessibile-colle-di-zambla)
2. Lunch — A picnic at Pian della Palla or at the Conca (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/parco-giochi-e-aree-picnic-oltre-il-colle)
3. Early afternoon — The Monte Alben Adventure Park, if it reopens (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/parco-avventura-monte-alben)
4. Afternoon — A playground in the village and an ice-cream shop

### A snow weekend in Zambla — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/itineraries/weekend-sulla-neve
Two days. Cross-country skiing at the Colle di Zambla, snowshoes to the Conca dell'Alben, the beginners' area for children and the Capanna 2000 snowshoe climb for the fit.
Who it suits: Cross-country skiers, snowshoers and families with children; the Capanna 2000 snowshoe climb only with a favourable avalanche bulletin and experience of snow.
1. Saturday morning — Cross-country skiing at the Colle di Zambla (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/sci-di-fondo-zambla)
2. Saturday, if you need skis or lessons — Hire and ski school (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/scuola-sci-noleggio-zambla)
3. Saturday afternoon — Snowshoes to the Conca dell'Alben (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/ciaspolate-conca-alben)
4. Saturday evening — A night in Zambla Alta (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/albergo-neve)
5. Sunday, with children — The beginners' area at the Conca dell'Alben (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/impianti-risalita-zambla)
6. Sunday, as an alternative — The Capanna 2000 snowshoe climb from Plassa (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/ciaspolata-capanna-2000)

### Mines and history: a day between Zorzone and the main village — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/itineraries/miniere-e-storia-zorzone
Half a day or a day. The mineral and mining museum, the frescoes on Zorzone's houses, Caniana's church and the parish church of San Bartolomeo: the history of Oltre il Colle.
Who it suits: Anyone who enjoys history and villages: there is little walking, almost all on village streets, and it works in winter too.
1. Holiday afternoon, or by appointment — The Museum of Minerals and the Mine (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/museo-dei-minerali-zorzone)
2. After the museum — The village and the frescoes on the houses (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/zorzone-borgo-minerario)
3. A few hundred metres away — The church of the Santissima Trinità (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/chiesa-santissima-trinita-zorzone)
4. Later, in the main village — The parish church of San Bartolomeo (https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/things-to-do/chiesa-san-bartolomeo-oltre-il-colle)

## Services and businesses

61 businesses listed. Every entry carries its source and the date it was checked. https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services

### Pharmacies — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/farmacia
- Farmacia Viganò — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/farmacia/farmacia-vigano-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 272, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95093, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9.00-12.30 and 14.30-19.00; Closed on Thursday and Sunday, except during duty weeks and special openings; ATS Bergamo calendar valid until 31 May 2027 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Farmacia Viganò at via Roma 272, the only pharmacy in Oltre il Colle: opening hours, night and holiday duty weeks to May 2027 and the nearest alternatives.

### Groceries — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/alimentari
- A&M Market — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/alimentari/alimentari-am-market-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 316/320, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 247908, Monday to Saturday 7.30-12.30 and 16.00-19.30; Sunday 8.00-12.30 [checked on 2026-10-01]. A&M Market, the minimarket on via Roma in Oltre il Colle below the Appartamenti Manenti: daily groceries, local cheese, sandwiches for hikes and opening hours.
- Da Sofia – Alimentari Tiraboschi — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/alimentari/alimentari-da-sofia-tiraboschi-oltre-il-colle (Zambla Bassa), Via Vidali 403, Zambla Bassa, tel. 0345 95248 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Da Sofia, the grocery of Zambla Bassa at via Vidali 403: the hamlet's only shop, phone number, how to get there by car or bus and the nearest other shops.
- Alimentari Tiraboschi — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/alimentari/alimentari-tiraboschi-zambla-alta-oltre-il-colle (Zambla Alta), Via Fezzoli 112, Zambla Alta, tel. 0345 95043 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Alimentari Tiraboschi in Zambla Alta, at via Fezzoli 112 next to the bakery: phone, the Mini market in the 2026 booklet, bus, parking and what is nearby.
- Il Mercatino della Frutta — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/alimentari/alimentari-mercatino-della-frutta-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 56, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 96002, Monday 6.00-12.00; Tuesday to Saturday 6.00-12.00 and 16.00-19.00 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Il Mercatino della Frutta, fruit and vegetables on via Roma in Oltre il Colle since 1996: opens at 6 am, hours, phone, summer markets and how to get there.
- Alimentari Tiraboschi (capoluogo) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/alimentari/alimentari-tiraboschi-capoluogo-oltre-il-colle, Via Perletti 25, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95019 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Alimentari Tiraboschi at via Perletti 25, near the Oltre il Colle town hall: what the sources say, why it is worth calling first and the other groceries nearby.
- Da Parabèl — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/alimentari/alimentari-da-parabel-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 116, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 351 3936177 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Da Parabèl, grocery at via Roma 116 in Oltre il Colle, opened in 2022 in the old shoemaker's workshop: home delivery, phone number and the story behind it.
- Il Bere — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/alimentari/alimentari-il-bere-oltre-il-colle, Via Foppa 120, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 328 8693032 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Il Bere, shop at via Foppa 120 in Oltre il Colle on the road to Zambla: phone numbers, what the council and the Pro Loco say, how to get there and what is nearby.

### Bakeries — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/panificio
- Panificio Tiraboschi Andrea — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/panificio/panificio-tiraboschi-oltre-il-colle (Zambla Alta), Via Fezzoli 62, Zambla Alta, tel. 0345 95054 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Panificio Tiraboschi in Zambla Alta, the only bakery in the Oltre il Colle council's list: address, phone, outside defibrillator, bus and what is nearby.

### Butchers — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/macelleria
- Macelleria Raieri — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/macelleria/macelleria-raieri-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 33, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 345 2916435 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Macelleria Raieri at via Roma 33 in Oltre il Colle: meat, groceries, fresh fish on Tuesdays to order and home delivery. Contacts and how to get there.

### Tobacconists — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/tabacchi
- Alimentari Zorzone – Baci di Zorzone — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/tabacchi/tabacchi-alimentari-zorzone-oltre-il-colle (Zorzone), Via Pascusa 83, 24013 Zorzone, Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95329, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8.00-12.00 and 17.00-18.30; Wednesday 8.00-12.00; Sunday closed [checked on 2026-10-01]. Alimentari Zorzone, the hamlet's only shop, with tobacco: home of the Baci di Zorzone biscuits. Opening hours, products, online shop and how to reach via Pascusa.

### Restaurants — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/ristorante
- Antico Ristorante Drago — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/ristorante/ristorante-drago-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 520, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95006 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Antico Ristorante Drago in Oltre il Colle: a historic Lombard restaurant, run by the Maurizio family since 1870, on via Roma. Game, polenta, period furniture.
- Ristorante Miramonti — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/ristorante/ristorante-miramonti-oltre-il-colle (Zambla Alta), Via Prealpina 518, Zambla Alta, tel. 0345 95111 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Ristorante Miramonti in Zambla Alta, with a bar, at via Prealpina 518 opposite the bus stop: what is known about it, how to get there and its phone number.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Quattro Cime — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/ristorante/ristorante-quattro-cime-oltre-il-colle (Zambla Alta), Via Fezzoli 491, Zambla Alta, tel. 0345 95196 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Quattro Cime restaurant and pizzeria in Zambla Alta, run by the Quistini family since 1982: casoncelli, game, grills and pizza, step-free rooms, priced menu.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Neve — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/ristorante/ristorante-neve-oltre-il-colle (Zambla Alta), Via Fezzoli 663, Zambla Alta, tel. 0345 95275 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Neve restaurant and pizzeria in Zambla Alta, open since 1978: Bergamo cooking with cheese from its own farm, pizza in the evening, celebrations and snow tubing.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Al Trapper — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/ristorante/ristorante-al-trapper-oltre-il-colle (Passo di Zambla), Via Colle 41, Passo di Zambla, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 67955 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Al Trapper, restaurant and pizzeria at the Passo di Zambla: Bergamo cooking, wood-fired pizza, a picnic park with barbecues, rooms for up to 200 people. Book.

### Pizzerias — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/pizzeria
- Bar Pizzeria Cristallo — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/pizzeria/bar-pizzeria-cristallo-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 229, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95141 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Bar Cristallo, café and pizzeria at via Roma 229 in Oltre il Colle, next to the piazza Tiraboschi bus stop: outdoor tables, wi-fi and phone number.
- Café Carrara — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/pizzeria/bar-pizzeria-carrara-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 264, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95250, Every day 6.00-24.00 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Café Carrara, bar and pizzeria on via Roma in Oltre il Colle, by the bus stop: open every day from 6 am to midnight, wood-fired pizza and home delivery.

### Bars and cafés — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/bar
- Bar Pasticceria Manenti — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/bar/bar-pasticceria-manenti-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 309, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95005 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Bar Pasticceria Manenti on Via Roma in Oltre il Colle: a family-run bar, pastry shop and ice-cream parlour, with tea room, bistro, pizzeria and takeaway.
- La Baita — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/bar/bar-la-baita-oltre-il-colle (Passo di Zambla), tel. 339 4329245 [checked on 2026-10-01]. La Baita at the Passo di Zambla: a venue the Pro Loco lists among its places to eat, mobile 339 4329245; how to get there, where to park and nearby trails.
- Bar Alpino — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/bar/bar-alpino-zambla-alta (Zambla Alta), Via Fezzoli 103, Zambla Alta, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95055 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Bar Alpino at Via Fezzoli 103 in Zambla Alta: phone 0345 95055, line B bus stop a few steps away, car parks, shops and places to stay around the bar.
- Bar Piccola Parigi (Camping Zambla) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/bar/bar-piccola-parigi-zambla-alta (Zambla Alta), Via Santella 370/D, Zambla Alta, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95092 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Bar Piccola Parigi at Camping Zambla in Zambla Alta: open all year round, boards of cured meats and cheeses, milk and cheese from the family farm.
- Pub Aurora — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/bar/bar-pub-aurora-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 349 8079007 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Pub Aurora, Oltre il Colle: pub and pizzeria in the historic Aurora hotel, reopened in 2023, with pizza by the metre, live music and DJ sets; phone 349 8079007.

### Ice-cream shops — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/gelateria
- La Fonte — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/gelateria/gelateria-la-fonte-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 211, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95434 [checked on 2026-10-01]. La Fonte, artisan ice cream and pizza by the slice on via Roma in Oltre il Colle: takeaway and home delivery, one of Confcommercio's trusted gelaterie.

### Tourist office — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/pro-loco
- Pro Loco Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/pro-loco/proloco-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 201, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95541, Off season: Saturday 15.30-18.00, Sunday 10.00-12.00; June 2026: Friday to Sunday 9.30-12.00 and 15.30-18.00; July and August 2026: every day 9.30-12.00 and 16.00-18.30; On public holidays: every day [checked on 2026-10-01]. Pro Loco of Oltre il Colle: the tourist office at via Roma 201, opening hours, membership card, tennis courts, houses to rent and the year's festivals.

### Town hall and offices — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/comune
- Municipio di Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/comune/comune-municipio-oltre-il-colle, Piazza Mons. Basilio Belotti 212, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95015, Offices: Monday to Friday 8.00-11.30; Monday and Wednesday also 14.00-16.00; Technical office: Wednesday 14.00-17.00, by appointment [checked on 2026-10-01]. Oltre il Colle town hall, piazza Mons. Belotti 212: office hours, phone and certified email, electronic identity card, online certificates and official notices.
- Biblioteca comunale — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/comune/comune-biblioteca-oltre-il-colle, Piazza Mons. Basilio Belotti 212, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95015, Tuesday 14.00-16.00 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Oltre il Colle municipal library: open Tuesdays 14.00-16.00, loans from the Bergamo library network, the Mountain Music Festival and the Zorzone frescoes.
- Centro di raccolta rifiuti (piazzola ecologica) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/comune/comune-centro-raccolta-rifiuti-oltre-il-colle, Via Capriana, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 800 452 616, Monday 10.00-12.00; Wednesday 14.00-16.00; Friday 10.00-12.00; Saturday 10.00-12.00 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Oltre il Colle recycling centre on via Capriana: opening hours, what to bring, the 2026 kerbside calendar, glass, batteries, medicines and the free number.

### Doctors and clinics — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/medico
- Continuità assistenziale (ex guardia medica) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/medico/medico-guardia-medica-oltre-il-colle, tel. 116117, Monday to Friday from 19.00 to 8.00; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 24 hours a day; Weekdays before a public holiday from 14.00; The 116117 centre answers 24 hours a day [checked on 2026-10-01]. Out-of-hours doctor for Oltre il Colle: call 116117. Hours, what the doctor can do, ASST clinics for holidaymakers and the Saturday paediatric clinic.
- Ambulatorio della dott.ssa Antonella Massimetti — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/medico/medico-massimetti-oltre-il-colle, Piazza Mons. Basilio Belotti 212, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 349 3989914, Monday and Wednesday 9.30-12.00; Tuesday and Thursday 14.30-18.00; Friday 9.00-12.00; By appointment only, to be requested by phone during surgery hours; Home visits: request from 8 to 10 am, Monday to Friday [checked on 2026-10-01]. Family doctor in Oltre il Colle: surgery at piazza Mons. Belotti 212, hours by appointment, home visits and what to do if you are on holiday.

### Emergency: defibrillators and rescue — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/emergenza
- P.A. Croce Verde Oltre il Colle Valserina — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/emergenza/croce-verde-valserina, Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII 2, 24017 Serina (sede indicata dal sito), tel. 331 6168189 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Croce Verde Oltre il Colle Val Serina: ambulance rescue and medical transport. When to call 112 and when the association, its base and courses.
- Defibrillatore (DAE) del centro parrocchiale di Zambla Bassa (Zambla Bassa), Via Vidali, Zambla Bassa, Available 24 hours a day, according to the AREU register [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Defibrillatore (DAE) del panificio di Zambla Alta (Zambla Alta), Via Fezzoli 102, Zambla Alta, Available 24 hours a day, according to the AREU register [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Defibrillatore (DAE) del Passo di Zambla (Passo di Zambla), Available 24 hours a day, according to the AREU register [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Defibrillatore (DAE) del museo di Zorzone (Zorzone), Via Pascusa, Zorzone, Available 24 hours a day, according to the AREU register [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Defibrillatore (DAE) del rifugio Capanna 2000 (Alpe Arera), AREU register: available every day, 0-24 [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Defibrillatore (DAE) della pista di fondo (Conca dell'Alben), 2025-26 season: every day 8.30-16.30, from 8 December to 6 April; Hours for the 2026-27 season not yet registered [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Defibrillatore (DAE) del campo sportivo, Via Capriana, 24013 Oltre il Colle [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Defibrillatore (DAE) della cooperativa Le Bonne Semence, Via Drago, 24013 Oltre il Colle, Available 24 hours a day, according to the AREU register [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Defibrillatore (DAE) in via Roma, Via Roma, 24013 Oltre il Colle, Available 24 hours a day, according to OpenStreetMap [checked on 2026-10-01]

### Banks and ATMs — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/banca-bancomat
- Banco BPM, agenzia di Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/banca-bancomat/banca-bpm-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 377, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95001, Monday to Thursday 8.20-13.20 and 14.30-16.30; Friday 8.20-13.20 and 14.30-16.00; Cash desk mornings only, until 12.55 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Banco BPM in Oltre il Colle, via Roma 377: cash desk and advisory hours, cash machine, branch contacts and where to withdraw money when it is closed.
- Postamat dell'ufficio postale, Via Roma 189, 24013 Oltre il Colle, Available 24 hours a day, according to Poste Italiane [checked on 2026-10-01]

### Petrol stations — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/benzinaio
- Distributore Api-IP — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/benzinaio/benzinaio-ip-oltre-il-colle, Piazzale degli Alpini 15, 24013 Oltre il Colle, Opening hours not declared to the Ministry register; Petrol and diesel, self-service only [checked on 2026-10-01]. The Api-IP filling station in Oltre il Colle, Piazzale degli Alpini: self-service petrol and diesel, what the Ministry register says and the nearest stations.

### Post offices — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/poste
- Ufficio postale di Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/poste/poste-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 189, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95925, Monday to Friday 8.20-13.45; Saturday 8.20-12.45; Closed on Sunday and public holidays; Closed on 24 August, patron saint's day [checked on 2026-10-01]. The post office in Oltre il Colle, via Roma 189: hours, closures, counter services, the 24-hour Postamat and the Punto Poste at the tobacconist's.

### Car parks — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/parcheggio
- Parcheggio a pagamento dell'Alpe Arera (quota 1600) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/parcheggio/parcheggio-alpe-arera-1600 (Alpe Arera), Road from Plassa reopened from 22 April 2026 (order no. 5/2026); Winter 2025-26: closed to all vehicles from 18 November 2025; As of 1 October 2026 the order for winter 2026-27 has not been published [checked on 2026-10-01]. The Alpe Arera car park at 1,600 metres: 4 euros a day, where to buy the ticket, when the road from Plassa is open and the rules for driving up.

### EV and e-bike charging — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/ricarica
- Ricarica per e-bike in centro, Via Roma, 24013 Oltre il Colle [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Ricarica per e-bike al Passo di Zambla (Passo di Zambla) [checked on 2026-10-01]
- Ricarica per auto elettriche al Passo di Zambla (Passo di Zambla) [checked on 2026-10-01]

### Sports shops and rental — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/sport
- Edo Sport — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/sport/sport-edo-sport-zambla-alta (Zambla Alta), Via Prealpina 892, Zambla Alta, tel. 0345 95285, Shop: 9.00-12.30 and 14.30-19.00, open on Sundays too; Rental, winter season: 8.30-12.30 and 13.30-18.00 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Edo Sport in Zambla Alta: mountain shop since 1979 renting skis, snowshoes, sledges, via ferrata sets and e-bikes, with the prices and hours the shop publishes.
- Scuola Sci Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/sport/sport-scuola-sci-oltre-il-colle, Via Belvedere 16, 24017 Serina (località Valpiana), tel. 350 1230498 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Scuola Sci Oltre il Colle: cross-country and downhill instructors since 1981, lessons at the Colle di Zambla and Conca dell'Alben, 2025-26 prices and booking.

### Sports facilities — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/impianti-sportivi
- Centro Sportivo Valle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/impianti-sportivi/centro-sportivo-valle-passo-di-zambla (Passo di Zambla), Via Colle di Zambla 5/A, 24020 Oneta, tel. 035 708988 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Centro Sportivo Valle at the Passo di Zambla: restaurant with polenta, bar, tennis, five-a-side, minigolf and trampolines next to the cross-country track.
- Campi da tennis della Pro Loco — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/impianti-sportivi/campi-tennis-pro-loco, Via Capriana, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95541, Summer season, 9.00-18.00, by booking [checked on 2026-10-01]. Pro Loco tennis courts on Via Capriana in Oltre il Colle: two artificial-grass courts, in summer from 9 am to 6 pm, 12 euros an hour or 10 for members.

### Mountain guides and outdoor activities — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/guide-e-attivita
- Guide alpine di Oltre il Colle — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/guide-e-attivita/guide-alpine-oltre-il-colle [checked on 2026-10-01]. Mountain guides in Oltre il Colle: Nadia Tiraboschi, Mattia Cavagna and Gianluigi Carrara, contacts and specialities, canyoning and the 2026 courses.
- Walter's Valley, escursioni a cavallo — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/guide-e-attivita/walters-valley-cavalli (Zambla Alta), tel. 333 2810352 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Walter's Valley in Zambla Alta: horse-riding excursions and treks in the Oltre il Colle basin and pony rides for children, by booking on 333 2810352.

### Local produce and farm shops — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/prodotti-tipici
- Alpeggio Cominelli all'Alpe Zambla — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/prodotti-tipici/prodotti-tipici-alpeggio-cominelli (Monte di Zambla), tel. 339 2628735, Lunches at the alpine pasture by booking, from June to the end of summer [checked on 2026-10-01]. Cominelli alpine pasture on Monte di Zambla: boards, home-made cheeses and cured meats, and lunches for groups by booking, 50 minutes from the Colle di Zambla.

### Newsagents — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/edicola
- L'Edicola — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/edicola/edicola-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 268, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 51485, Every day 7.15-12.30; Tuesday to Saturday also 15.30-19.30 [checked on 2026-10-01]. L'Edicola at via Roma 268 in Oltre il Colle: newspapers, tobacco and a Punto Poste for parcels and returns, open every morning including Sunday. Hours and services.

### Bazaars and shops — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/bazar
- Marianna Boutique — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/bazar/bazar-marianna-boutique-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 545/547, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 0345 95271 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Marianna Boutique, women's and men's clothing at via Roma 545 in Oltre il Colle: phone, how to get there, what is nearby and where to find mountain clothing.

### Hairdressers and beauty — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/parrucchiere
- Dany Acconciature Unisex — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/parrucchiere/parrucchiere-dany-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 19, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 331 9844820 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Dany Acconciature Unisex, a hairdresser the municipality records at via Roma 19 in Oltre il Colle; in 2026 the Pro Loco lists another salon at the same address.
- Carrara Mauro, parrucchiere uomo — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/parrucchiere/parrucchiere-carrara-mauro-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 280, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 349 1541327 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Carrara Mauro, men's hairdresser at via Roma 280 in Oltre il Colle: contact, how to reach the centre of the main village, where to park and the other salons.
- Luisa Acconciature (Giassi Luisa) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/parrucchiere/parrucchiere-luisa-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 294, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 333 5887167 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Luisa Acconciature, hairdresser at via Roma 294 in the main village of Oltre il Colle: contact, how to get there, where to park and the village's other salons.
- Serena Acconciature — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/food-and-services/parrucchiere/parrucchiere-serena-oltre-il-colle, Via Roma 19, 24013 Oltre il Colle, tel. 333 8387038, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30-12.30 and 14.30-18.30; Wednesday 14.30-21.30; Saturday 8.30-12.30 and 13.30-18.00 [checked on 2026-10-01]. Serena Acconciature, hairdresser at via Roma 19 in Oltre il Colle: open Tuesday to Saturday, late on Wednesdays, with phone, parking and how to get there.

## Getting there

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- Bergamo (By car): From Bergamo you leave towards Villa d'Almè and take the SS470 of the Brembana valley. After Sedrina and Zogno, at Ambria you leave the valley floor and turn right onto the SP27 of Val Serina, which climbs in hairpins to Serina; from Serina you continue via Valpiana and the Col d'Anì and reach Oltre il Colle. For Zambla Bassa, Zambla Alta and the Colle di Zambla you carry on past the main village; for Zorzone you leave the provincial road at the Piazzale degli Alpini. — 38 km, about 45 minutes It is the shortest way and the one the village regards as its main access: from Bergamo station to piazza Tiraboschi it is about 38 kilometres, to Zambla Alta about 42, to Zorzone about 43. The Pro Loco gives 43 kilometres from the A4 exit at Bergamo, which is south of the city centre. From Ambria the climb to the main village measures about 17 kilometres, to the Colle di Zambla about 23. The SP27 crosses steep slopes and is sometimes closed by landslides: the latest closure, between Rosolo and Serina, lasted from 28 August to 1 October 2026, with traffic and buses diverted via Costa Serina and Cornalba; the road reopened after the Province's safety works.
- Bergamo (variant via the Seriana valley and the Colle di Zambla) (By car): From Bergamo you drive up the Seriana valley along the SS671 to Ponte Nossa, where you take the SP46 of Val del Riso. The road climbs the mining valley through Gorno and Oneta and reaches the Colle di Zambla at 1,264 metres; from there you descend to Zambla Alta and Zambla Bassa and continue to Oltre il Colle. — 50 km, about 1 hour Longer than Val Serina, but it is the natural road for those arriving from Albino, Clusone and the upper Seriana valley, and the alternative to keep in mind when the SP27 is closed. The Colle di Zambla is the only pass between the Brembana and Seriana valleys crossed by a road for vehicles. From Ponte Nossa (450 m) to the pass Wikipedia counts 14.1 kilometres of continuous climbing in hairpins, with a maximum gradient of 10%; from Clusone to the main village it is about 27 kilometres.
- Milan (By car): A4 Milan–Venice motorway to Bergamo, then the ring road and the SS470 of the Brembana valley towards Villa d'Almè and Zogno. At Ambria you take the SP27 of Val Serina for Serina and Oltre il Colle. — 88 km, about 1 hour 30 minutes The calculation starts from the centre of Milan. The last part is all mountain road: the roughly 38 kilometres between Bergamo and Oltre il Colle weigh almost as much as the 50 kilometres of motorway before them, and with traffic leaving Milan or in the valley the times grow.
- Brescia (By car): A4 motorway towards Milan to Bergamo, then the SS470 of the Brembana valley and the SP27 of Val Serina. Alternatively you can drive up the Seriana valley to Ponte Nossa and climb the SP46 of Val del Riso to the Colle di Zambla. — 91 km, about 1 hour 20 minutes The two variants are equivalent in distance: the one via the Seriana valley and the Colle di Zambla measures about 96 kilometres, a little over an hour and a half, and suits those arriving from Lovere and Lake Iseo.
- Lecco (By car): From Lecco you follow the SS342 Briantea towards Cisano Bergamasco and Villa d'Almè, where you take the SS470 of the Brembana valley. At Ambria you climb the SP27 of Val Serina for Serina and Oltre il Colle. — 59 km, about 1 hour 15 minutes The route avoids the city of Bergamo. There are no motorway stretches: it is about 60 kilometres almost entirely on state and provincial roads, with the last half hour of hairpins.
- one hamlet to another (local roads and parking) (By car): The main village, Zambla Bassa, Zambla Alta and the Colle di Zambla lie in a row along the SP27: from piazza Tiraboschi it is about 3.8 kilometres to the church of Zambla Bassa, 4.6 to Zambla Alta and 5.6 to the pass. Zorzone is on a municipal road, via Capriana, which starts at the Piazzale degli Alpini: about 4.8 kilometres. From Zambla Alta a municipal road climbs for about four kilometres to Plassa and continues to the car park of the old lifts at Alpe Arera, at around 1,600 metres. For the trails CAI Bergamo indicates the car parks of the Colle di Zambla (Alben, Grem), Plassa (Capanna 2000) and Zorzone (Menna, Val Vedra, Val Parina); in the main village the largest car park is above via Roma, near the Piazzale degli Alpini, where you also find the only petrol station in the upper Val Serina. In winter you need winter tyres or chains: the ordinance of the Province of Bergamo requires them from 15 November to 15 April on all provincial roads, including the SP27 and the SP46, and with snow or ice on the road chains must be fitted if you do not have winter tyres; the obligation also applies outside that period when it snows. In winter the municipal road from Plassa to Alpe Arera is also closed, and those going up to Capanna 2000 set off on foot from Plassa; via Capriana to Zorzone is a narrow, winding municipal road.
- Bergamo–Orio al Serio Airport (By plane): From the airport you take the southern ring road of Bergamo, then the SS470 of the Brembana valley towards Villa d'Almè and Zogno and finally the SP27 of Val Serina for Serina and Oltre il Colle. — 43 km, about 50 minutes It is the basin's reference airport and the Pro Loco also gives 50 minutes. Without a car the connection is not direct: from the airport you reach the Bergamo bus station and from there take line B, with a compulsory change at Zogno and services only from Monday to Saturday.
- Bergamo (bus station) (By bus): Arriva–Bergamo Trasporti line B, Bergamo – Zogno – Serina – Oltre il Colle – Passo Zambla, leaves from the Arriva Terminal in Bergamo, next to the railway station, and takes you into Val Serina with a compulsory change of bus at Zogno. The timetabled stops in the basin are Oltre il Colle piazza Tiraboschi, Zambla Alta Albergo Miramonti and Passo Zambla, the terminus. Services run only from Monday to Saturday: on Sundays and public holidays the village is not served., from about 1 hour 20 minutes to almost 2 hours In the timetable in force from 14 September 2026 to 8 June 2027 the arrivals in Oltre il Colle are at 9:07 and 20:07 on every weekday and at 12:07 from Monday to Friday, plus other services that change between school days (14:18, 15:12, 15:52 and 18:07) and school holidays (10:07, 14:07, 15:37 and 18:07); the journey time depends on the wait at Zogno. Downhill, the first bus leaves piazza Tiraboschi at 5:43 and the last, from Monday to Friday, at 17:03, arriving in Bergamo at 18:25. The service is suspended on 25 December. In the summer 2026 timetable, from 9 June to 13 September, the Val Serina branch had six services each way. Zambla Bassa has no timetabled stop: the nearest is on the provincial road, at the turn-off for the village.
- Oltre il Colle main village (for Zorzone) (By bus): Shuttle of line S50e, Oltre il Colle – Zorzone. It leaves from Oltre il Colle piazza Tiraboschi and calls at Oltre il Colle Cipriana, Zorzone contrada Santi, Zorzone via Gasparelli 144 and Zorzone piazza Caduti del Lavoro. — 5 km, 15 minutes It is the only public transport up to Zorzone, the mining hamlet where the Minerals Museum is. In the timetable in force from 14 September 2026 to 8 June 2027 there are seven services each way from Monday to Friday, one of them on school days only, and five on Saturdays; the first leaves Oltre il Colle at 6:25 and the last at 18:10, and the timetable also publishes connections with line B to and from Zogno and Bergamo. In the summer 2026 timetable there were two services each way. The shuttle does not run on Sundays and public holidays.
- Ponte Nossa and the Seriana valley (By bus): Arriva–Bergamo Trasporti line S50bce, Ponte Nossa – Gorno – Oneta – Passo Zambla. It climbs Val del Riso calling at Gorno Erdeno, Gorno Villasio, Oneta and Cantoni d'Oneta, and ends at Passo Zambla, Deposito SAB stop. It is the public connection from the Seriana valley side, useful for those arriving from Albino, Clusone or the middle valley. Only some services reach the pass: in the timetable in force from 14 September 2026 to 8 June 2027 there are six each way on school days and four on other weekdays, with arrivals at Passo Zambla at 7:15, 13:45, 14:15 and 19:45 plus two school services in the afternoon; in summer 2026 there were three. From Passo Zambla you continue to Zambla Alta and Oltre il Colle with line B. Here too the service runs only from Monday to Saturday.
- Milan or Brescia by train, changing at Bergamo (By train): There is no railway in Val Serina or the Brembana valley. The useful station is Bergamo, reached by regional trains from Milan, Brescia, Lecco and Treviglio; from the station you walk to the adjacent Arriva Terminal and take line B to Zogno, where you change bus for Serina, Oltre il Colle and Passo Zambla. The Brembana valley railway, which ran from Bergamo to Piazza Brembana with a station at Ambria too, closed to passengers on 17 March 1966 and was abolished on 1 September of the same year: it was never rebuilt, and in any case it did not climb into Val Serina. Those travelling without a car must allow for the change at Zogno and the fact that buses to the basin do not run on Sundays and public holidays.
- Ponte Nossa by bike to the Colle di Zambla (By bike): Climb on the SP46 of Val del Riso: from Ponte Nossa, on the Seriana valley floor, you climb through Gorno, Oneta and Cantoni d'Oneta to the Colle di Zambla at 1,264 metres, where the road crosses over towards Zambla and Oltre il Colle. — 15 km Wikipedia counts 14.1 kilometres from Ponte Nossa (450 m) to the pass, with a maximum gradient of 10% and the last stretch without shade; by car they take about twenty minutes, and for the time by bicycle there is no official figure to cite. From the Brembana side the climb starts at Ambria (330 m) and measures 23 kilometres, longer but with false flats and gradients that never exceed 11%. It can be ridden as a traverse between the two valleys. The Brembana Valley Cycleway, built on the bed of the old railway between Zogno and Piazza Brembana, stays on the valley floor: the climb into Val Serina is on a road open to traffic.

## Where to stay

https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay

- B&B Casa Dolce Casa (B&B, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/b-b-casa-dolce-casa: B&B in the Grimoldo district of Oltre il Colle: three rooms and two self-catering flats, a buffet breakfast with home baking, pets allowed for a supplement. https://www.bebcasadolcecasa.eu/
- B&B La Teresa (B&B, Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/b-b-la-teresa: Three-room B&B on via Fezzoli in Zambla Alta, run by the Quattro Cime restaurant family: shared lounge with kitchen, washing machine, wi-fi, free parking. https://www.quattrocime.it/dovedormire/
- B&B Sotto l'Alben (B&B, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/b-b-sotto-l-alben: B&B open all year in an early twentieth-century villa in Oltre il Colle: three rooms for up to four guests, private parking, sauna and hot tub on the terrace. https://www.bbsottolalben.it/
- B&B Atelier della Montagna (B&B, Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/b-b-atelier-della-montagna: B&B in the centre of Zambla Alta in a stone and timber building that is also a painting studio: three rooms, a small apartment and a buffet breakfast. https://www.atelierdellamontagna.it/
- B&B Drago 48 (B&B, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/b-b-drago-48: B&B on via Drago in the centre of Oltre il Colle: two deluxe rooms and a 55 m² suite, breakfast included, no pets, an EV charging point outside the house. https://www.drago48.it/
- Appartamenti Manenti in via Roma (Apartment, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/appartamenti-manenti-via-roma: Six holiday flats above the Manenti bar and pastry shop on via Roma: one bedroom, kitchenette, washing machine and balcony, breakfast at the family bar.
- B&B Il Nido (B&B, Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/b-b-il-nido: B&B at the Passo di Zambla, the 1,264-metre pass above Zambla Alta: the Pro Loco publishes only its location and phone number, no rooms, services or codes.
- Albergo Neve (Hotel, Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/albergo-neve: The hotel of Zambla Alta above the Neve restaurant, open since 1978: rooms with terraces, B&B, half or full board, a sledging field and summer snow tubing. https://www.albergoristoranteneve.it/albergo-bb/
- Camping Arera (Campsite, Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/camping-arera: Council-owned campsite at Plassa, above Zambla Alta, on the road to the Alpe Arera: 130 pitches, closed in 2021, new operator in 2022, contacts to be checked.
- Camping Zambla (Campsite, Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/camping-zambla: Campsite open all year in Zambla Alta, below the Colle di Zambla: pitches for tents and campervans, flats to rent, a bar and the Tiraboschi family's farm. https://www.campingzambla.com/
- Rifugio Capanna 2000 (Mountain hut, Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/rifugio-capanna-2000: The Alpe Arera mountain hut, just below 2,000 metres: 25 beds, owned by the municipality, at the start of the Sentiero dei Fiori, renovation awarded in 2026.
- Rifugio SABA — Cà d'Arera (Mountain hut, Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/where-to-stay/rifugio-saba-ca-d-arera: Private hut of the Società Alpinistica Bergamo Alta at the Alpe Arera, on the path from Plassa to Capanna 2000: for members, opened at the club's discretion.

## History and mines

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- 1186-1287 — From the bishop to the villagers: the first records of the basin: The earliest records concern grazing and hunting. According to the Wikipedia article on the Val Serina, in a document of 1186 Guala, bishop of Bergamo, granted the people of Bracca and other communities of the valley grazing and hunting rights on the slopes of the Arera, keeping bear hunting for himself. A boundary deed of 1234 shows the territory of today's Oltre il Colle within the large commune of Serina, according to Lombardia Beni Culturali (Wikipedia instead assigns it to the commune of Bracca-Lepreno). At the end of the thirteenth century the bishop still held the rights to hunt bear and chamois throughout the upper Val Serina, but the local communities, led by Grimoldo and alongside it Capriana, Vandullo and Vanini, were beginning to free themselves; the local historian Massimo Maurizio dates to 4 May 1287 the purchase of the upper valley by the men of Serina and Grimoldo, for 624 imperial lire.
- Middle Ages — Iron, nails and pikes before zinc: Before zinc there was iron. The archival record of Lombardia Beni Culturali links the first settlements of the basin, perhaps, to the extraction of iron and zinc on the Menna and the Arera, certainly practised since the Middle Ages. The inhabitants traded livestock and wine and made pikes and shafts, spade and pickaxe handles; Wikipedia adds that they were known makers of nails and weapons, made from local iron and from that of the Val di Scalve, and that the local lords encouraged these trades to prevent mass emigration.
- 1428-1482 — Under the Republic of Venice: In 1428 the Bergamo area passed to the Republic of Venice, which held it until 1797. The Serenissima divided the Valle Brembana into vicariates: the basin belonged to the Upper Valle Brembana, whose chief town was Serina, seat of the Venetian vicar and of the meetings of the valley councils governed by the statute of 1468. Among the Venetian acts closest to the mining district is the decree of 9 April 1482 by which the Republic authorised the reopening of the Gorno mines, on the other side of the Colle di Zambla.
- 1449 — San Bartolomeo becomes a parish: The religious community came more than a century before the civil one. By a decree of 5 April 1449 the bishop of Bergamo, Polidoro Foscari, separated the church of San Bartolomeo from its mother church, San Giacomo in Lepreno, and made it a parish; the deed, drawn up in Bergamo by the notary Giovanni Francesco Cavagnis of Cornalba, was signed in the presence of the representatives of the men of the hamlet of Grimoldo. For more than a century San Bartolomeo was the only parish in the basin; when the synod of 1568 created the rural vicariates, it joined the pieve of Dossena.
- 1468-1512 — «Ultracollum» in the documents, and a drawing attributed to Leonardo: The name appears early in the documents: the valley statutes of 1468 mention Antonio Bernardo Pavoncelli, vice-consul of Oltre il Colle; in the statutes of Bergamo of 1491 the village is Ultracollum, among the communes of the faggia of Porta Sant'Alessandro; in a boundary deed of 1506 the consuls of Oltre il Colle appear beside those of Serina and Gorno. At the Zorzone museum the mining story begins with a drawing of the Arera attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, sheet 12410 of the royal collection at Windsor, and with the hypothesis of a visit between 1506 and 1507. In the Royal Collection catalogue, however, the sheet is titled «The Alps seen from Milan» and dated to about 1510-1512, and its identification with the Arera remains disputed.
- 1569-1610 — Independence from Serina and the five «colonnelli»: In 1569 the community obtained full administrative independence from Serina, as a note in the municipal statute of 1610 records and as the report of Giovanni Da Lezze of 1596 confirms, counting 100 households and 654 inhabitants. The commune was divided into five «colonnelli», but the two Lombardia Beni Culturali records list them differently: San Bartolomeo, Valpiana, Zambla Alta, Zambla Bassa and Zorzone in one; «del comune», «de Tiraboschi», «della Valle», «de Carrara» and «di Valpiana» in the other, partly by families and partly by places. It was governed by a consul and five elders; the Ordini e Capitoli of January 1610 entrusted the finances to a treasurer, the canevaro, overseen by four auditors.
- 1575-1587 — Saint Charles Borromeo at Oltre il Colle and the parish of Zambla: On 28 September 1575 the archbishop of Milan, Charles Borromeo, on a pastoral visit, found four altars at San Bartolomeo and a community of about 500 souls, 300 of them admitted to communion; the church was under the patronage of the community, and the confraternity of the Misericordia and the school of the Corpus Domini were active there. Twelve years later, on 17 November 1587, bishop Gerolamo Ragazzoni made the church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Zambla independent: it was the first hamlet to have its own parish. The survey of churches of 1666 would give it 352 parishioners, against 196 at San Bartolomeo.
- 1630-1644 — The plague, San Rocco and the parish of Zorzone: The plague of 1630 struck the Valle Brembana hard: according to Wikipedia it caused 6,313 deaths among 16,440 inhabitants. In Zorzone it is remembered by the chapel of San Rocco, built in 1640 by the villagers in thanks for having been spared, on the mule track that runs down to the Parina stream. In the same years the hamlet obtained its parish: on 24 September 1636 bishop Luigi Grimani canonically established the church of Zorzone, consecrated on 21 June 1644 by the auxiliary bishop Giovan Battista Dovera under the title of the Holy Trinity.
- 1712-1755 — The eighteenth century of the churches: Zambla Alta, Zambla Bassa and Zorzone: The eighteenth century renewed the churches of the basin. By a decree of 28 July 1712 the Venetian Senate allowed the few inhabitants of Zambla Alta to build a church of the Immaculate Conception, subsidiary to the parish church, blessed in 1718 by the archpriest of Dossena. On 18 July 1737 bishop Antonio Redetti consecrated the rebuilt church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Zambla Bassa, adding the title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Zorzone the seventeenth-century church, by then too small, was rebuilt between 1745 and 1755 to a design by Giovan Battista Caniana, who died in 1754 before the work was finished.
- 1778-1781 — Bishop Dolfin's visit and a new municipal council: Between 1778 and 1781 bishop Giovanni Paolo Dolfin visited the three parishes: San Bartolomeo had five altars and about 300 souls, Zambla four altars, Zorzone three altars and 185 parishioners; at Grimoldo there was the oratory of the Nativity of Mary, at Zambla Alta that of the Immaculate Conception. In 1780 Dolfin consecrated both San Bartolomeo and the new Santissima Trinità in Zorzone. Meanwhile, in 1779, a long dispute between «originari», the old families, and «forestieri», the newcomers, ended with a reform of the commune: the special council grew from five to ten members, elected no longer by the colonnelli but by the hamlets, four for Zambla and two each for San Bartolomeo, Zorzone and Valpiana.
- 1797-1861 — From Napoleon to the unification of Italy: In April 1797, under the Republic of Bergamo, Zambla and Zorzone declared themselves independent communes, but in March 1798 they rejoined Oltre il Colle, which then moved from one district to another. The commune had 849 inhabitants in 1805 and 881 in 1809; from January 1810 it was merged with Serina, and in April 1812 a prefectural decree restored its independence, with no further change to its boundaries. In the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia it belonged to the district of Zogno: 663 inhabitants in 1816, 870 in 1853. On annexation to the Kingdom of Sardinia, in 1859, it had 909 inhabitants, a council of fifteen members and an executive of two; at the 1861 census, the first of the Kingdom of Italy, there were 967 residents.
- 1870-1901 — English and Belgian companies discover the basin's zinc: The zinc industry arrived with foreign capital. In 1870 the London company Richardson took over some concessions between Gorno and Oltre il Colle from the Sileoni firm; in 1883 it handed them to the English Crown Spelter Company, which in 1884 also leased the mines of Monte Arera and Zambla from the Modigliani brothers and built kilns to roast calamine at Camerata Cornello. By 1888 Crown Spelter ran all the zinc mines of the Bergamo area, but in the same year the Belgian Vieille Montagne arrived and acquired, among others, the concessions of Zambla, Monte Arera, Oltre il Colle and Val Vedra. Wikipedia places the arrival of the foreign companies earlier, around 1850. The population was growing: 1,175 inhabitants in 1881, 1,375 in 1901.
- 1922-1935 — Between the wars: Vieille Montagne and the new San Bartolomeo: On 22 June 1922 Crown Spelter handed its concessions to Vieille Montagne, which divided the Bergamo deposits into two groups, Valle Seriana and Valle Brembana, separated by the Crocetta-Sinelle line at the Colle di Zambla. In 1927 the Rivista di Bergamo described the Riso-Parina tunnel with its rails, its small wagons hauled by horses and mules and, 1,500 metres from the entrance, an underground power station working since 1925, able to light Gorno, Oneta and Oltre il Colle as well. The population reached 1,727 in 1931. In the same years the main village changed its look: in 1930 the bell tower of San Bartolomeo was raised, and in 1935 the church was enlarged to a design by Luigi Angelini, with the portico on three sides.
- 1940-1942 — Expropriation and the birth of SAPEZ: In 1940 the Italian government expropriated Vieille Montagne: its concessions passed to the Azienda minerali metallici italiani and, by a decree of 1941, to the Società anonima nichelio e metalli nobili. At the beginning of 1942 the Belgian company gave up all claims on its Italian sites in exchange for a credit of 8 million lire, and on 3 January SAPEZ, Società anonima piombo e zinco, was founded in Rome as owner of the mining sites of Gorno, Oneta and Oltre il Colle: 350 workers on shifts covering 24 hours. In 1942 the design for a municipal coat of arms with the miner's pick was also submitted; it was approved only in 1956.
- 1944-1945 — The «24 Maggio» brigade and the round-ups in the Val Serina: The Giustizia e Libertà partisan brigade «24 Maggio» was born in Oltre il Colle in 1944, with a first group of about ten men led by Giuseppe Baroni, «Rossi»: the testimonies collected by the Blog della Valserina place its birth between 5 May and the beginning of summer. Many men hiding in the mountains found shelter working in the SAPEZ mines, which in those months produced under German control. On 25 November 1944 a fascist unit under captain Aldo Resmini stopped the Zambla-Bergamo bus shortly before Rosolo and attacked Cornalba: fifteen partisans died, among them their commander Giacomo Ratti, known as «Tiragallo». On 1 December another round-up killed five more. At the beginning of February 1945 the group returned to the valley, above Zorzone, and between 17 and 18 February it raided the SAPEZ storehouses.
- 1944 — The Lady Irene crashes on Monte Menna: On the night of 4 October 1944 an American B-24 Liberator bomber, the Lady Irene, crashed just below the ridge of Monte Menna, at the place called Pezzadello, at around 2,250 metres. It had taken off from Brindisi on a secret mission to supply the partisans; on board were ten American airmen and three Italians, all of whom died. The sources differ on the drop zone, Lake Endine or the hills of San Fermo, and on the causes, perhaps the bad weather. The bodies, buried on the spot, were later moved to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Since 2016 a memorial in the Zorzone museum, born of Massimo Maurizio's research, has kept objects and remains of the aircraft.
- 1951-1955 — New bells, electrolytic zinc and AMMI: In 1951 the parishes received new bells: on 3 March bishop Adriano Bernareggi consecrated the eight bells of San Bartolomeo, recast by the Crespi foundry together with the bells that had escaped wartime requisition, and the five of Zorzone, also by Crespi; on 22 August those of Zambla, cast by the Capanni foundry; at Zambla Alta the five bells were the work of Giorgio Pruneri of Grosio. In June 1952 the electrolytic smelter at Ponte Nossa, financed under the Marshall Plan, went into production: there the district's ore, concentrated at the Riso processing plant, was turned into metal. On 10 December 1954 SAPEZ was absorbed into AMMI, and in 1955 the concessions of the Val Seriana and the Val Brembana passed to it.
- 1951-2021 — From a peak of 1,945 inhabitants to fewer than a thousand: The mines also explain the population curve. From 967 inhabitants in 1861 the commune grew to 1,599 in 1921 and reached its peak at the 1951 census, with 1,945 residents. Then the decline began: 1,873 in 1961, 1,574 in 1971, 1,376 in 1981, 1,236 in 1991, 1,142 in 2001, 1,058 in 2011 and 980 at the 2021 census. For 1871 the sources disagree: Lombardia Beni Culturali gives 971 inhabitants, the ISTAT data published by Wikipedia 1,090.
- 1956 — The pick and the fountain on the coat of arms: The coat of arms took a long time to come about. A first design, adopted by the podestà Gino Tiraboschi in February 1940, combined swords, mountains, an ox and the old name Grimaldo; the Lombard heraldic commission rejected it in June 1941. The second, of May 1942, is the current one: a silver pick planted on a three-peaked mountain, for the mines of calamine and silver-bearing lead, and a gushing fountain, for the spring of saline and ferruginous mineral water used for cures and baths. Interrupted by the war, the procedure resumed in 1956 and ended with the decree of the President of the Republic of 14 December 1956, which granted the arms and the banner, a cloth divided blue and red.
- 1960-1986 — The parishes divide and reunite: On 28 June 1960 bishop Giuseppe Piazzi separated Zambla Alta from the parish of Zambla and made it an independent parish, also recognised by the State in February 1961. In 1971 the parishes of the basin joined pastoral zone V and from 27 May 1979 the local vicariate of Selvino-Serina. On 20 November 1986, with the reorganisation of church bodies, the two Zamblas were reunited in the parish of Santa Maria Maddalena e Santa Maria Immacolata. Today the three parishes of the municipality share the same parish priest and belong to the Territorial Church Community 4 Valle Brembana.
- 1970-1982 — The last investments and the closure of the mines: In the 1970s the Val Vedra mine was still working, and the mining archive documents new projects: the portal of the Zorzone drainage level (1971), a cableway at Cà Pasì (1970-1971), a mine road (1975), the general plan of the Riso-Parina tunnel (1976). At the end of 1978 AMMI merged into SAMIM, a company of the Eni group, and as late as 1980 new surface works were being planned at Cà Pasì. Then came the turning point: in 1982 SAMIM gave up the concession for the mines of the Valle del Riso and stopped extraction. The Ecomuseo in Gorno dates the end to 12 January 1982, the Zorzone museum to 1980, while a geological study of 2020 places SAMIM's last underground work as late as 1985.
- 1976-1977 — The Giro d'Italia on the Colle di Zambla: The pass was twice part of the Giro d'Italia. On 11 June 1976 the twenty-first stage, from Terme di Comano to Bergamo, crossed the Colle di Zambla with Gianbattista Baronchelli first at the top; Felice Gimondi won the stage. On 9 June 1977 it was the turn of the nineteenth, from Pinzolo to San Pellegrino Terme, and Renato Laghi crossed the pass first and also won at the finish. According to the local historian Massimo Maurizio, the road over the pass had been open for only a few years: before, there was just a mule track.
- 1988-2012 — The end of downhill skiing: Alpine skiing on the Arera and in the Conca dell'Alben did not last long. A lift in the Conca dell'Alben had stood idle since 1988, and the Arera ski tow ran until the 1990s. In October 2012, L'Eco di Bergamo reported, the municipality had the last three metal pylons of the Arera ski tow and six pylons of the Conca dell'Alben lift dismantled; mayor Valerio Carrara was considering turning the top station of the first chairlift, at 1,600 metres, into a mountain hut with about ten rooms and building a summer chairlift towards the Capanna 2000, depending, however, on funding.
- 1989 — The mountains become part of the Orobie Bergamasche Park: The Orobie Bergamasche Park was created by regional law no. 56 of 15 September 1989, later merged into the regional consolidated law on parks, law no. 16 of 16 July 2007. Covering about 68,898 hectares, it spans the Bergamo side of the Orobie and includes land in dozens of municipalities of the mountain communities of the Val Seriana, the Val di Scalve and the Val Brembana, among them Oltre il Colle. Some areas of the municipality fall within the park, and with them the peaks that close the basin: Arera, Alben, Grem and Menna.
- 1992-1994 — The Minerals Museum opens in Zorzone: A collection of minerals begun in the 1970s became a museum in the former primary school of Zorzone. The dates vary: the Ministry of Culture gives 1992 for the move to the new premises, the Comunità Montana Valle Brembana and the municipality 1994 for the opening. The curator, Franco Palazzi, had worked in the mine as a surveyor, and many former miners helped to set it up: on the ground floor the mine section with a reconstructed tunnel, on the first floor local and worldwide minerals and 450 fossils, on the second a multimedia room. In 2016 the Lady Irene memorial was added.
- 2004-2010 — The Arera becomes an open-air museum: On 4 July 2004 the Arera's «sentiero dei fiori», the flower trail, was officially named after Claudio Brissoni (1923-2003), a scholar and popular writer on the alpine flora of Bergamo, who in countless hikes had worked out its best route. On 19 July 2008 the Orobie Park and the municipality laid the first stone of a «green cathedral» at Plassa; the final design by Giuliano Mauri (1938-2009) became reality in 2010 at Grumello, at 1,345 metres. The Cattedrale Vegetale, five naves and 42 columns of woven poles around living beeches, was inaugurated on 4 September 2010 together with the project of the Flower and Butterfly trails.
- 2006-2026 — Zorzone, the village of frescoes: In 2006 the mayor, Rosanna Manenti, launched a fresco competition in Zorzone to make the hamlet the «village of frescoes»: three editions were held until 2009, bringing scenes of the old way of life onto the façades. After twenty years the competition returned on 29 August 2026 with ValParinART: eight students of the Manzù art high school in Bergamo, led by Giovanni Bonaldi, painted seven new frescoes on the theme «C'era una volta», once upon a time, bringing the village's frescoes to 23. On the same day the artist Frode painted the mural «Memorie di luce» on the museum's façade, with the support of the BIM.
- 2014-2015 — The Australians come back looking for zinc: In 2014 the Australian company Energia Minerals obtained permits to resume mining in the abandoned mines of Oltre il Colle, Gorno, Oneta, Premolo and Ardesio. At the beginning of 2015 it opened the Cà Pasì site, near Zorzone, entrusted to the firm Edilmac of Gorle: according to L'Eco di Bergamo, 4.3 million euros to make the tunnels safe and drill, with mining planned for the end of 2017. Mining never started, but a drilling campaign from the old Val Vedra tunnels located, a few hundred metres below the village, the «Zorzone» orebody, estimated by the company at 3.3 million tonnes grading 4.9 per cent zinc.
- 2018-2026 — Vaia and the Cattedrale Vegetale growing back: At the end of October 2018 the Vaia storm, with gusts of over 200 kilometres an hour, destroyed about two thirds of the Cattedrale Vegetale's frameworks; the damaged columns were removed. In December 2019 the Orobie Park decided not to rebuild them: the work would carry on with what remained, maintained by the municipality, with signs telling its story. In 2023 33 of the 42 beeches remained, and mayor Ferruccio Ghilardi announced that the nine missing ones would be replanted with the Park; in June 2026 the municipality celebrated the renewed growth with a day of pruning, music and local produce.
- 2025-2026 — Mineral exploration suspended and authorised again: In 2025 the ministry halted the zinc exploration in the Oltre il Colle mines because of some drilling outside the approved plan, reported by the company itself, Vedra, which since 2012 has been working on the project to reopen the mines inside Monte Arera, and required an environmental impact assessment after the fact. In February 2026 the assessment was approved with conditions, including consultation with Arpa and Uniacque and continued environmental monitoring, after a spring had been struck during the drilling. The company says it has spent 16 million euros in fifteen years and that its mining plan is 90 per cent ready; before any extraction, however, it needs a new permit and investors.

## Events

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- 2026-01-02: Ski instructors' torchlight descent at the Conca dell'Alben (Ski slopes of the Conca dell'Alben) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/fiaccolata-maestri-di-sci. Ski instructors' torchlight descent at the Conca dell'Alben: the latest on 2 January 2026 at 5.30 pm, past dates, where it takes place and how to get there. Sources: https://valbrembanaweb.com/musica-e-fiaccolate-per-san-silvestro-e-capodanno-gli-appuntamenti/
- 2026-01-18: Trofeo Angela Maurizio, cross-country ski race (Centro Fondo trail, Conca dell'Alben) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/trofeo-angela-maurizio. Trofeo Angela Maurizio, classic-technique cross-country race at the Conca dell'Alben: the 2026 edition, dates since 2020, categories, distances, getting there. Sources: https://www.fisibergamo.it/32-trofeo-angela-maurizio-la-gara-di-fondo-oggi-a-oltre-il-colle/
- 2026-02-14–2026-02-21: Carnevale & Oltre, the Carnival week (Piazzale degli Alpini, piazza Carrara, parish centre and the village streets) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/settimana-di-carnevale. Carnevale & Oltre at Oltre il Colle: the 2026 programme from 14 to 21 February, float parade, prizes and entry, winners, the story of the event, rain date. Sources: https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/evento/carnevale-2026/
- 2026-03-01: Trofeo Comune di Ardesio, cross-country race at the Conca dell'Alben (Centro Fondo trail, Conca dell'Alben) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/trofeo-comune-di-ardesio-fondo. Trofeo Comune di Ardesio, free-technique cross-country race at the Conca dell'Alben: the 1 March 2026 edition, the 2025 one, categories and getting there. Sources: https://www.fisibergamo.it/a-oltre-il-colle-ultima-gara-del-fondo-provinciale/
- 2026-03-28: Tablanata, cross-country, downhill and ski-mountaineering relay (Conca dell'Alben) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/tablanata. Tablanata at the Conca dell'Alben: three-leg relay of cross-country, downhill and ski touring in late March, and a summer version with roller skis and running. Sources: https://valbrembanaweb.com/si-scia-fino-a-pasquetta-skipass-stagionale-in-palio-a-foppolo-a-oltre-il-colle-torna-la-tablanata/
- 2026-05-31–2026-08-30: Summer markets in piazza Carrara (Piazza Carrara, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/mercatini-estivi-piazza-carrara. Pro Loco summer markets in piazza Carrara, Oltre il Colle: the 2026 calendar from May to August, opening hours, farmers' market days and second-hand market. Sources: https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Libretto-Estate-Oltre-il-Colle-2026.pdf
- 2026-06-21: Festival at the Cattedrale Vegetale: «Sentieri di natura e sapori» (Cattedrale Vegetale, Grumello, on the road from Plassa towards the Arera) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/festa-della-cattedrale-vegetale. Festival at the Cattedrale Vegetale above Zambla Alta on 21 June 2026: beech pruning, a concert and tastings. Programme, the artwork's story, getting there. Sources: https://valbrembanaweb.com/oltre-il-colle-la-cattedrale-vegetale-torna-a-crescere-festa-tra-musica-e-degustazioni/
- 2026-06-26–2026-08-28: Friday summer market (Piazza Mons. Basilio Belotti, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/mercato-estivo-del-venerdi. Friday summer market at Oltre il Colle in piazza Mons. Belotti: in 2026 from 26 June to 28 August, 9 am to 1 pm. Dates of recent years and practical tips. Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/po/mostra_news.php?id=373&area=H
- 2026-07-11–2026-08-15: Mountain Music Festival – Sinfonia della MAGA (Monte Menna, Pizzo Arera, Monte Grem and Monte Alben) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/mountain-music-festival. Mountain Music Festival – Sinfonia della MAGA: four free mountain concerts on the Menna, Arera, Grem and Alben. 2026 programme, past editions, getting there. Sources: https://www.bergamonews.it/2026/07/10/mountain-music-festival-sinfonie-in-alta-quota-per-celebrare-la-bellezza-delle-montagne-bergamasche/908213/
- 2026-07-12: Alpini festival at the Plassa (Alpini base at the Plassa, above Zambla Alta) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/festa-alpina-plassa. Festival of the Zambla Alpini at their base at the Plassa, above Zambla Alta: in 2026 on 12 July and 9 August from 12 noon. Getting there and what to do nearby. Sources: https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Libretto-Estate-Oltre-il-Colle-2026.pdf
- 2026-07-19: Mountain Festival at Pian della Palla (Pian della Palla, below Monte Alben) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/festa-della-montagna. Mountain Festival at Pian della Palla, above Oltre il Colle: the fourth edition on 19 July 2026, its programme, the third edition of 2025 and how to get there. Sources: https://www.bergamonews.it/evento/festa-della-montagna-a-oltre-il-colle/
- 2026-07-25–2026-07-26: Oltre il Colle Alpini festival (Oltre il Colle, main village) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/festa-alpina-oltre-il-colle. Oltre il Colle main village Alpini festival: in 2026 on Saturday 25 July from 6 pm and Sunday 26 from 12 noon, rain date 2 August. Programme and tips. Sources: https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Libretto-Estate-Oltre-il-Colle-2026.pdf
- 2026-08-02: Monte Menna mountain festival (MAGA bivouac (Gerolamo Palazzi hut), below the Cima di Menna) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/sagra-del-monte-menna. Monte Menna festival, on the first Sunday of August at the MAGA bivouac above Zorzone: 2026 programme, helicopter, CAI path 234, history of the M.A.G.A. group. Sources: https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Libretto-Estate-Oltre-il-Colle-2026.pdf
- 2026-08-12–2026-08-14: Traditional Zorzone festival at the parish centre (Zorzone parish centre) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/zorzone-in-festa. Mid-August festival at the Zorzone parish centre: three evenings of food and live music, in 2026 from 12 to 14 August. Menu, bookings and how to get there. Sources: https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Libretto-Estate-Oltre-il-Colle-2026.pdf
- 2026-08-13: Sagra del Balòch at the Colle di Zambla (Park at the Colle di Zambla) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/sagra-del-baloch. Sagra del Balòch at the Colle di Zambla on 13 August: markets, chainsaw sculpture, ponies and country games. The 2026 programme, the 2024 edition and parking. Sources: https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Libretto-Estate-Oltre-il-Colle-2026.pdf
- 2026-08-16: Feast of San Rocco in Zorzone (Zorzone parish centre) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/festa-di-san-rocco-zorzone. Feast of San Rocco in Zorzone on 16 August: children's games at the parish centre with the M.A.G.A. group, the saint's chapel and the hamlet's mid-August week. Sources: https://www.oltreilcolleturismo.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Libretto-Estate-Oltre-il-Colle-2026.pdf
- 2026-08-21–2026-08-22: Sagra dei Baci di Zorzone (Village of Zorzone and parish centre) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/sagra-dei-baci-di-zorzone. Sagra dei Baci di Zorzone, first edition on 21 and 22 August 2026: the programme, what the hamlet's biscuits are, who organises it and how to get there. Sources: https://primabergamo.it/tempo-libero/sagre-e-feste/a-zorzone-di-oltre-il-colle-debutta-la-prima-sagra-dei-celebri-baci-rinati-grazie-ai-social/
- 2026-08-24: Saint Bartholomew's patronal feast (Parish church and parish centre of Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/festa-patronale-san-bartolomeo. Saint Bartholomew's patronal feast at Oltre il Colle on 24 August: town hall closed, dinner at the parish centre, the patron's church and how to get there. Sources: https://www.comune.oltreilcolle.bg.it/c016146/po/mostra_news.php?id=378&area=H
- 2026-08-29: Zorzone fresco competition and Val ParinArt (Village of Zorzone and Mining and Minerals Museum) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/concorso-degli-affreschi-zorzone. Zorzone fresco competition, back on 29 August 2026 with Val ParinArt: seven new frescoes, the «Memorie di luce» mural, its history and where to see them. Sources: https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/a-zorzone-spunta-il-mega-murale-sulla-facciata-del-museo-altri-sette-affreschi-dalle-studentesse-del-manzu/
- 2026-09-04–2026-09-05: MAGA Skymarathon and Skyrace (Start from the Zorzone church, finish in Serina) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/maga-skymarathon. MAGA Skymarathon: 39 km over four peaks from Zorzone to Serina, plus a 24 km Skyrace. The 2026 edition, the route, entry rules, history and the two-year cycle. Sources: https://www.magaskymarathon.it/skymarathon/
- 2025-11-01–2025-11-02: Autumn Festival in piazza Carrara (Piazza Carrara, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/sagra-d-autunno. Autumn Festival at Oltre il Colle over All Saints: markets, chestnuts and the Alpini's mulled wine in piazza Carrara. The 2025 programme, past editions, 2026. Sources: https://www.bergamonews.it/evento/sagra-dautunno-a-oltre-il-colle-3/
- 2025-12-07–2025-12-28: Christmas markets and festivities in the village (Piazza Carrara, the Arena and the Pro Loco office, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/mercatini-di-natale. Christmas markets and festivities at Oltre il Colle: December 2025 programme, what 2024 and 2023 were like, for children and families, bad weather, access. Sources: https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/settimana-di-natale-in-valle-brembana-e-valle-imagna-gli-eventi-dal-24-al-28-dicembre/
- 2025-12-28: Christmas concert of the Corpo Musicale San Bartolomeo Apostolo (Parish church of San Bartolomeo, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/concerto-di-natale. Christmas concert of the Oltre il Colle band in the parish church of San Bartolomeo: the 2023-2025 editions, the 120-year-old band and getting there at night. Sources: https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/settimana-di-natale-in-valle-brembana-e-valle-imagna-gli-eventi-dal-24-al-28-dicembre/
- 2025-12-28: Cunsada in the square in Zorzone (Piazza Caduti del Lavoro (formerly Rossini), Zorzone) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/cunsada-in-piazza-zorzone. Cunsada in the square in Zorzone, the Gruppo Giovani's winter lunch: polenta cunsada to book, music and mulled wine. The 2024 and 2025 editions, getting there. Sources: https://www.lavocedellevalli.it/settimana-di-natale-in-valle-brembana-e-valle-imagna-gli-eventi-dal-24-al-28-dicembre/
- 2024-12-29: Living nativity in the Vandullo hamlet (Contrada Vandullo, Oltre il Colle) — https://www.visitoltreilcolle.it/en/events/presepe-vivente-vandullo. Living nativity in the Vandullo hamlet of Oltre il Colle on 29 December 2024: how it was organised, who made it, where the hamlet is and whether it will return. Sources: https://www.bergamonews.it/2024/12/30/nellantica-contrada-vandullo-di-oltre-il-colle-un-presepe-vivente-fa-rivivere-la-vita-di-montagna/765360/

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