Pizzo Formico

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Pizzo Formico, Mountain summit in Bergamasque Prealps, Lombardy, Italy.

Pizzo Formico rises to 1,636 meters in elevation, featuring rocky terrain and grasslands along its slopes within the Bergamasque Prealps mountain range.

The mountain paths through Pizzo Formico served as traditional routes for local shepherds moving their flocks between seasonal pastures since medieval times.

Local mountain communities maintain numerous hiking trails across Pizzo Formico, preserving traditional Alpine path-marking techniques and mountaineering practices.

Hikers can reach the summit via a marked trail starting from Gandino, with the ascent taking approximately three hours through a 13-kilometer round trip.

The summit ranks as the second highest peak in the Bergamo region, offering views extending from the Po Valley to the central Alps on clear days.

Location: Lombardy

Elevation above the sea: 1,636 m

GPS coordinates: 45.84759,9.92392

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:06

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