Lago del Barbellino Lake
Alpine reservoir lake serving hydroelectric power
High in the Bergamo Alps, the reservoir lies below glaciated peaks; hikers follow lakeside trails and mountaineers use surrounding cols as access points.
Lago del Barbellino at a Glance#
Address: Lago del Barbellino, Province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy (Alpi Orobie area)
Admission: Free to view; hydroelectric access or hiking may have local permissions
How to Get to Lago del Barbellino#
Drive from Bergamo toward Val Seriana and continue up the SP29 to the valley; parking and trailheads are reached from the Barbellino road in summer when the high alpine roads are open. Public transit to the immediate area is limited; local alpine bus services operate in high season from Serina and surrounding towns.
Tips for Visiting Lago del Barbellino#
- The dam and lake are alpine in character-check mountain road conditions and seasonal closures.
- Summer offers the greatest access for hiking; early starts avoid afternoon thunderstorms.
- If planning multi-day hikes, verify refuge availability and water sources on local trail maps.
Best Time to Visit Lago del Barbellino#
Summer for main hiking season and easiest access; check mountain conditions in shoulder seasons.
Weather & Climate near Lago del Barbellino#
Lago del Barbellino's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (570 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
