Baite di Mezzeno from Lenna via Lago Bernigolo is a climb in the region Bergamo. It is 9.4 mi long and bridges 3638 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 982. The top of the ascent is located at 5243 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 20 photos.
Road names: Via Stella Alpina & Strada a Pedaggio "Capovalle - Mezzeno"
5.0 by GinevraGThis is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.Una delle salite più belle della zona, dalla fine del paese la strada si fa più stretta e impegnativa, asfalto non sempre ottimale. ... read more
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The climb is really tough. Let’s break it down into four sections. The first section has very gentle gradients (4–5%). Then the average gradient rises to 9%, and it starts to get tough. In the third section, there’s a bit of a breather with an average gradient of 7%. The final section then starts with an average gradient of 12%, “drops” to 10%, and ends with a final stretch at 9%. Once you reach the top... there’s nothing… well, except for the view of the Orobie Alps. Unfortunately, for a couple of kilometers before the final stretch, the road is in very poor condition. One positive aspect is the presence of many water fountains along the climb. P.S.: During the first section, a short detour allows you to see the old Baresi mill, managed by the FAI.
La salita è molto tosta. dividiamola in 4 parti. la prima parte presenta pendenze minime (4/5%). poi la media si alza al 9% e si comincia a fare fatica. Nella terza parte un pò di respiro con medie del 7%. L'ultima parte poi comincia con una media del 12%, per "scendere" al 10% e con l'ultimo tratto al 9%. Arrivati in cima... c'è il nulla... beh a parte il panorama delle orobie. Purtroppo per un paio di km prima dell'ultimo pezzo, la strada è veramente dissestata. Una cosa positiva è la presenza di molte fontanelle durante la salita. PS: durante il primo tratto, con una piccola deviazione si può vedere il vecchio mulino Baresi, gestito dalla FAI.
Done with ÉRIC on the morning of June 17, 2026.
My friend Éric, who regularly joins me on climbs in Savoie, is from Capovalle (the last village on the climb).
He kindly invited my wife and me to a vacation home so we could do the climb together (not my wife).
He’s so well-known there that the very next day, both the residents of Roncobello and Capovalle knew he’d cycled up the mountain.
Since I’m not familiar with the other climbs in the region, I trust GinevraG when she says this is the most beautiful one.
You absolutely have to start climbing early in the morning because the sun is out all day, even though there are many shaded sections.
The serious climbs begin at the end of the lake near the hydroelectric dam.
Up to Capovalle, nothing isinsurmountable; the steepest sections are in the stretch through Baresi—the first village on the route—where numerous fountains let you fill up your water bottle, and in the stretch through Roncobello, where the Nuevo Bar offers a different way to quench your thirst.
As you leave Capovalle, the road rises sharply, marking the start of very steep gradients; for 4.5 km, the gradient stays consistently between 10–12% through the woods on a very narrow road in fair condition, featuring an endless 1.5-km straight stretch—at least that’s how it was when we climbed it, butaccording to reports, it was scheduled to be repaved during the week of June 22–28, 2026.
With a bit of luck, you’ll run into the Capovalle shepherd, Walter (a very friendly local character), with his flock of Naso Nero sheep.
Fait avec ÉRIC le 17 juin 2026 au matin.
Mon copain Éric qui m’accompagne régulièrement dans les ascensions en Savoie est originaire de Capovalle ( le dernier village de la montée )
Il m'a gentiment invité avec mon épouse dans une villégiature afin de faire l’ascension ensemble ( pas ma femme )
Il est tellement connu la bas que le lendemain aussi bien les habitants de Roncobello de de Capovalle savaient qu'il était monté en vélo.
Ne connaissant pas les autres montées de la région, je fais confiance à GinevraG pour dire que c'est la plus belle.
Il faut absolument grimper le matin de bonne heure car le soleil y est présent toute la journée même si il y a de nombreux passages à l'ombre.
Les pentes sérieuses commencent au bout du lac au niveau du barrage hydroélectrique.
Jusqu'à Capovalle rien d'insurmontable, les passages les plus pentus sont dans la traversé de Baresi le premier village sur la Rte, de nombreuses fontaines permettent de faire le plein du bidon et dans la traversée de Roncobello le Nuevo Bar sport de se désaltérer autrement.
À la sortie de Capovalle la Rte se cabre brusquement et c'est le début des très forts pourcentages pendant 4,5km ça ne débranche plus dans du 10-12% dans les bois sur une toute petite Rte en état moyen avec une ligne droite interminable de 1,5km, à l'époque où on est monté, mais d'après les infos elle devait être refaite la semaine du 22 au 28 juin 2026.
Avec un peu de chance vous croiserez le Berger de Capovalle, Walter ( une figure locale très sympathique ) avec son troupeau de moutons les Naso Nero.
Fairly steady ascent from the bridge over the Brembo to Capovalle (after Roncobello)
Salita abbastanza regolare dal ponte sul Brembo fino a Capovalle (dopo Roncobello). Strada a pagamento da Capovalle (per le auto credo, biglietteria in zona). Da Capovalle in poi tratto più duro e strada ad una corsia.
demanding, very beautiful climb, no traffic during the week, from Capovalle a toll road for cars. the mezzeno huts were closed, but there was a truck-bar at the finish.
salita impegnativa,molto bella, in settimana niente traffico, da capovalle strada a pagamento per auto. le baite mezzeno erano chiuse però c'era un truck-bar all'arrivo.
| 5 mph | 01:53:42 |
| 7 mph | 01:20:29 |
| 9 mph | 01:02:43 |
| 12 mph | 00:47:07 |
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