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Sentiero delle Orobie Orientali

Sentiero delle Orobie Orientali — the trail guide

The Sentiero delle Orobie Orientali is a 84.6 km trek in Italy, typically walked in 3-5 days, with 6103 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (72 m of gain per km, topping out at 2689 m).

The Orbie Orientale traverses the eastern Orobie Alps in Lombardy, a less-visited corner of the Italian Alps with dramatic limestone peaks and pristine valleys. The route links traditional refugios through a landscape of high pastures, glacial tarns, and rocky summits. This challenging circuit offers genuine solitude and spectacular views toward the Bernina and Adamello ranges.

Quick facts

Distance84.6 km
Total ascent6103 m
Typical duration3-5 days
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness72 m gain per km
High point2689 m
CountryItaly
RegionItaly

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 539 m · high point 2689 m · 6103 m total ascent over 84.6 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 588 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-1°55 mm
Feb97 mm
Mar11°100 mm
Apr15°155 mm
May18°225 mm
Jun23°14°195 mm
Jul25°16°162 mm
Aug25°16°171 mm
Sep20°12°157 mm
Oct16°182 mm
Nov11°112 mm
Dec77 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Sentiero delle Orobie Orientali?

The Sentiero delle Orobie Orientali is 84.6 km, and most hikers complete it in 3-5 days. Total elevation gain is 6103 m.

How difficult is the Sentiero delle Orobie Orientali?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 72 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 2689 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Sentiero delle Orobie Orientali is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Sentiero delle Orobie Orientali?

In Italy. The route starts near 45.936, 9.930 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.