Monte Isola: an oasis of beauty in Lake Iseo.
On this excursion we let ourselves be carried away on an exciting adventure on the enchanting Monte Isola, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Lake Iseo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. With its 4.5 km2 of extension, a circumference of approximately 9 km and a peak that reaches 600 meters above sea level, this lake pearl boasts twelve villages scattered between the hills and the banks.
Its beauty is enhanced by the nearby island of San Paolo to the south and by the rocky and characteristic Loreto to the north. Exploring Monte Isola is a pleasure thanks to the network of paths in the woods, old mule tracks and paved roads, all made even more magical by the absence of car traffic. Here you can only wander around on foot, by bicycle or by scooter, with the additional option of using the minibus.
The highest point of the island is home to the ancient Sanctuary of the Madonna della Ceriola and offers a spectacular panoramic view of the lake and the majestic surrounding peaks, such as Mount Guglielmo which stands out on the horizon towards the north-east, on the Brescia shore.
The landscape, both along the coast and inland, is a succession of delightful sceneries. The climbs along the way may be challenging, but the rewards are guaranteed. Along the way there is no shortage of refreshment points and picnic areas, allowing you to fully enjoy this wonderful experience.
The main embarkation ports to reach Monte Isola with departures approximately every 20 minutes are Sulzano and Sale Marasino. Otherwise, you can opt for other departure ports such as Iseo, Pisogne, Lovere, Tavernola Bergamasca and Sarnico.
ITINERARY
From Peschiera Maraglio (185 m) take the lakeside, heading west, towards Sensole. After passing Sensole (190 m) and arriving in Menzino (250 m) you go up to Rocca Martinango (285 m). We return to Menzino and continue towards Senzano (335 m) arriving at Cure (460 m). Here you pass through the small town, and take a mule track, which then becomes a path, which leads to the Ceriola Sanctuary. Once you reach the Ceriola Sanctuary (600 m), you descend and, passing through Masse (400 m), you go to Siviano (280 m) and Porto Siviano (185 m). Now we return to Siviano and head towards Carzano. Once you arrive in Carzano (185 m) you return to Peschiera Maraglio following the lakeside road.
PARKING AREA
GPS coordinates: 45.690101, 10.100992
EXCURSION DETAILS WITH GPS TRACK
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EXCURSION DATE
May 5, 2024
MUSIC
Be with Me created by Maygen Lacey (License Artlist)
Camping created by Ian Post (License Artlist)
Sojourn created by Sam Rankin (License Artlist)
Stranger - Instrumental Version created by Michael Witt (License Artlist)
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