Perhaps known as the simplest peak accessible to everyone in the vicinity of Lake Como, Cornizzolo does indeed present itself as a relatively easy mountain to conquer, although each trail has its dangers, and vigilance is always necessary. About the…
Category: Hiking
I had already completed this route a few weeks earlier, but because I was aware of the excellent balance between the trail’s difficulty and its scenic beauty, I decided to return once more. This time, we parked higher up, skipping…
I’ve been to Monte Palanzone several times, and I have a special connection with it because it was the first peak I conquered through hiking. You could say it was my first love. However, I had never ascended via the…
Starting from the mountain location of Pescegallo, we followed a beautiful loop trail that led us to the summit known as Pizzo dei Tre Signori. The trail offers several interesting variations, all of which revolve around various mountain lakes, especially…
Sasso Gordona is one of the most iconic and recognizable peaks in the Lugano Prealps, straddling the border between Italy and Switzerland. While most of the mountain is situated in Italy, with its highest peak reaching 1,410 meters, it is…
I have hiked this trail from Brunate many times, and each time, I always find great satisfaction. We started from Como, where we took the cable car that brought us to the starting point of our excursion within minutes. This…
Grignetta stands as one of the most beloved mountain peaks in the vicinity of Lake Como. While it is cherished by professional alpinists, it also offers trails suitable for intermediate hikers. The Cecilia Trail, in particular, promises an adventurous experience,…
When we considered this excursion, our goal was to mentally and physically prepare ourselves to hike Monte Rosa, from Rifugio Mantova to the famous Capanna Margherita. The idea was to replicate, albeit at a lower altitude, an even more challenging…
One of the trails I know well and have hiked several times in my life is the one that starts from Brunate, just above the city of Como, and leads to Monte Palanzone after crossing Monte Boletto, Monte Bolettone, Pizzo…