The Capanna Como Hut is situated in one of the most rugged corners of the Larian Mountains, perched on a rocky promontory that offers awe-inspiring views of the valley. To reach this hidden gem, you’ll embark on a lengthy and…
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The majestic peak of Monte Legnone, nestled in the heart of the Alps, soars to an impressive altitude of 2,610 meters above sea level, making it one of the prominent peaks in the vicinity of Como Lake. It commands a…
Rising majestically to an elevation of 2,184 meters above sea level, the Grigna Meridionale, affectionately known as Grignetta, is a prominent jewel in the crown of the Lecco region. It shares its glory with the Grignone, the Northern Grigna, together…
Valle dei Ratti is a valley located in the province of Sondrio, within the territories of the municipalities of Verceia and Novate Mezzola. The trail we followed intersects or overlaps with other famous trails, such as the “Tracciolino” trail and…
The summit of Monte Bregagno offers an extraordinary view of the Como lake, making this trail an absolutely must-see experience. Despite its not overly technical complexity, the route features a significant elevation gain of over 1,000 meters, starting from the…
This fascinating hiking trail allows you to reach four peaks overlooking Lake Como via technically undemanding paths that intersect or completely overlap with old military roads. We started from Lenno, and right in this initial stretch, we ascended most of…
Mount Resegone, also known as Monte Serrada, stands as one of the most renowned peaks in the Lecco region. Straddling the border between the provinces of Lecco and Bergamo, it is on the western slopes of this mountain that the…
Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, situated in the province of Varese, encompasses the eponymous Campo dei Fiori Massif, a prominent component of the Varese Prealps mountain range, making it a designated protected natural area. The Forte di Orino, situated in…
Mount Vulture is an extinct volcano located in the northern part of the province of Potenza, in Basilicata. I had been wanting to go hiking on this mountain for a while, as its distant view reminded me of the profile…
The summit of Gana Rossa rises between the Leventina Valley and the Blenio Valley. The easiest route to reach it starts from the village of Carì, where there are plenty of free parking spaces. Some say that the mountains in…