Mount Guglielmo: Wild Workout with Stunning Views Above Lake Iseo (4,265 Feet)

Here we are on the imposing Mount Guglielmo, ascending from the village of Zone.

This isn't your typical stroll: Mount Guglielmo demands some muscle. The ascent is long and steady, but always on well-marked paths and mule tracks.

People come here for two reasons: to train their legs... and to feast their eyes on the panorama.

We'll start from the village of Zone, taking the path that climbs through woods and pastures. The route follows ancient paths used by local shepherds and will allow us to immerse ourselves in the alpine life of the area.

Meter by meter, the panorama opens up more and more onto Lake Iseo, while the crests of the Orobie Alps and the great mountains of Adamello begin to appear on the horizon.

Then comes the moment everyone is waiting for: the summit.

Reaching the summit of Mount Guglielmo (1957 m) we will be greeted by the large statue of Christ the Redeemer of Mount Guglielmo, one of the most spectacular panoramic balconies in the area.

From here the view is enormous: Lake Iseo below us, the Orobie Alps in front, and Adamello on the horizon.

And at that point, the phrase will always be the same:

1000 meters of elevation gain... but it's always worth it.

And of course, we won't be alone. With the Guidders, the ascents become lighter and the peaks even more beautiful.