Getting to Monte Pora
The Bergamo mountain that is easiest from Milan: you drive up to Malga Alta, park, and you are there — in winter with the snow ten metres away.
How long it takes
| From Bergamo | 54 km | 50 min |
|---|---|---|
| From Brescia | 82 km | 1 h 35 |
| From Milan | 106 km | 1 h 30 |
Driving times to Malga Alta, with clear roads. On winter weekends, leave early.
By car
- 1
A4 Milan–Venice motorway, exit Seriate or Grumello del Monte.
- 2
Follow Val Seriana on the SS671, up to Clusone.
- 3
From Clusone follow signs for Castione della Presolana.
- 4
In Castione, signs for Monte Pora / Malga Alta: the road climbs to the car park at the foot of the runs.
- Snow chains must be carried from 15 November to 15 April; winter tyres recommended.
- Check the webcams before leaving: they tell you the road and the snow better than any bulletin.
- After a snowfall, wait for the ploughs before driving up.
By plane
Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)
The nearest airport, on the edge of Bergamo: from there, allow the Bergamo time. Car hire at the airport, or a bus to Bergamo and then the Val Seriana.
Milan Linate (LIN)
Shuttle to Milano Centrale, train to Bergamo (50 minutes), then a hire car or bus.
Milan Malpensa (MXP)
Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale, train to Bergamo, then a hire car or bus.
By public transport
Regional train to Bergamo, then the SAB Val Seriana buses towards Clusone and Castione della Presolana.
From Castione up to Malga Alta, the last stretch is by taxi or a lift: arrange it in advance. For current bus timetables, SAB / Arriva's own site is the authority.