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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -2° | -11° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -1° | -10° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -8° - 2° | -7° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 4° | -4° | 44 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 2° | 63 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 66 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | -2° - 8° | 1° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | -7° - 2° | -6° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -10° - -1° | -10° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
