The Rassegna Organistica Valsassinese, organizes for the period from 5th to 8th August a 4-day course, aimed at organists, musicians and enthusiasts concerning late-romantic French organ music.
The course will be held in Barzio at the Church of S. Alessandro.
For more information and contacts, consult the poster.
Piani d’Erna is a beautiful mountain destination overlooking the city of Lecco. Just like watching from a balcony, it is possible to admire one of the most beautiful views of Lake Como and its mountains.
It is dominated by Mount Resegone, with its characteristic jagged shape, and it can be reached from Lecco thanks to an easy-to-access cable car (info www.pianidibobbio.com).
Just a few minutes are necessary to get to the Piani d’Erna, a place for relaxation and fun, with various hiking proposals for all seasons.
In summer, children and families can enjoy the courses built on the trees in the adventure park and the slides in the tubing area, which in winter turn into snow-tubing slopes for bobsleigh and toboggan.
The hiking trails are many: from the paths to walk up as an alternative to cable car, to those ones leading to the summit of Mount Resegone, Passo del Fo, Mount Magnodeno and the “via ferrata” (equipped climbing route) at Pizzo d’Erna. In the area there are several huts to be used as shelters or base, one is Rifugio Stoppani.
The Nature Trail is also interesting. It offers an intinerary discovering the flora, fauna and landscape of the Piani d’Erna, with signposts placed along the path.
Photos by Laura De Capitani and Piani di Bobbio.
Northern Grigna is well known in the mountaineering world, thanks to the routes that once were the gym for great climbers, such as Cassin and Bonatti.
Its elegant silhouette overlooks Lake Como and its peak offers a unique view over the Alps, Brianza and Milan.
It offers several opportunities for hiking, mountaineering and ski touring, some of which are also suitable for average hikers and even families.
The main routes heading to Grigna start from Mandello del Lario, from Valsassina (with paths going from Pasturo to Pialeral and Rifugio Antonietta) or from Cortenova up to Valle dei Mulini and from Alpe Cainallo in Esino Lario to Porta di Prada and Bietti mountain hut or Alpe Moncodeno and Rifugio Bogani.
The mountain huts, located at intermediate height, allow to stop for a break before reaching the top. Among the most famous routes for the summit and Brioschi mountain hut are Cresta di Piancaformia ( Piancaformia Ridge ), Caminetto and Guzzi. Also popular are Traversata Bassa ( Low Crossing ) and Traversata Alta ( High Crossing ) connecting Grigna and Grignetta.
To live the experience of hiking in Grigna it’s not necessary to get to the summit. There are many paths winding at the foot of the mountain standing over beautiful meadows, valleys and woods, with walks accessible to everybody.
Discover our itineraries:
Photos by Alessia Bergamini and Valeria Viglienghi.
The Sentiero del Viandante (Wanderer’s Trail) is an old mule track dating back to Roman times. It runs along the eastern shore of Lake Como and going through small clusters of houses, old mills, castles, churches and chapels it maintains at an average height, among woods and terraces cultivated with vineyards and olive trees.
The ancient trail, once connecting the numerous villages on the eastern shore of the lake from Abbadia Lariana to Colico, is popular in all seasons among hiking lovers.
It can be walked in stages, following the orange signposts, in a beautiful landscape alternating views of the lake and the mountains and offering surprises at the remains of ancient human presence: a small village, a little church, a washhouse or an ancient hamlet.
Between one stage and the next, it’s possible to go down to this or that village, for a cultural and gastronomic experience.
Even mountain bike passionates can enjoy these paths, offering various opportunities of ascents and descents suitable to freeriders as well.
In the months of September and October, various Pro Loco on east Lario organize a program of trekking discovering the Sentiero del Viandante (Wanderer’s Trail) with the possibility to go back by train to the starting point.
Trekking trails:
Photos by Angelo Colombo and Giovanna Frigerio.
Southern Grigna or Grignetta is considered the younger sister of the Northern Grigna or Grignone, due to the 300 meters difference in height between the respective peaks.
Its dolomitic peaks, majestic standing over the blue water of Lake Como, offer equipped climbing routes or trekking paths providing numerous hiking chances to a wide range of audience going from very technical climbers to average walkers.
Many of the trails start from the Pian dei Resinelli plateau, which can be reached by car along a winding road climbing up from the village of Ballabio.
The most renown trekking routes in the Resinelli area start from here: the Direttissima, going on top of the Grignetta to the Rosalba mountain hut and the Cresta Cermenati. The Traversata Alta (High Crossing) and the Traversata Bassa (Low Crossing) connect Grignetta and Grigna in a ring that can be walked in two days, staying overnight in a mountain hut.
Grignetta is also a climbing paradise, thanks to its limestone walls with many climbing routes and “vie ferrate” (equipped climbing routes), recently equipped and re-spitted by the mountain guides organizing climbing courses and excursions.
There are numerous climbing routes, accessible over the year, such as Torrione Fiorelli, Sigaro Dones, Torrioni Magnaghi, Gruppo del Fungo, Cresta Segantini, Medale and Antimedale.
It is also interesting the visit to the Ancient Resinelli mines.
Photo by Alessia Bergamini, Valeria Viglienghi and Laura De Capitani.
Mount Legnone is the highest peak of the Orobie Lecchesi and thanks to its characteristic pyramid shape at its far end top , it comes up like being a rough and wild summit.
It is one of the most popular mountain in the area , especially for the paths reaching the summit. The most walked on and safest path starts from the hamlet Roccoli Lorla in Valvarrone and is recommended to experienced hikers.
The way up to Alpe Campo instead , with the summer pasture and Griera mountain hut , is a route suitable to everyone , to be covered on foot or by mountain bike along the military road running from Pagnona. Here it’s possible to have a break before reaching the top to enjoy genuine tastes and live the experience of living in a mountain hut.
Legnoncino , linked in the name to its greater brother , reaches out to the lake from the mountain ridge where it appears and it’s not to be considered less important.
Thanks to its location it has itineraries rich in landscapes alternating views over the lake , the Valvarrone and the beginning of Valtellina offering a special mix of history and nature. In these places , in fact , many fortifications of the Cadorna Line dating back to the First World War are preserved. The summit can be reached with little effort through a beautiful dirt trail once again starting from Roccoli Lorla.
Scattered throughout the whole territory the pastures or ” Mont “ as they are called in Premana were in the past used as summer pastures for cattle.
Nowaday farming is preserved only in a few of them where it is still possible to watch the production of milk and buy genuine products.
The small clusters of huts are still very popular with families in the village who , especially in the summer , spend time in the renovated huts in search of relaxation and tranquility surrounded by nature. Thanks to this habit Premana has preserved its traditions and has taken care of the mountain territory.
In this unique natural setting the pastures themselves , connected by a network of dirt roads , mule tracks and well-marked trails , are the destination of many hikers both for easy walks and challenging treks.
Along the 32 km long route connecting the 12 pastures , every year in July the skymarathon Giir di Mont , a worldwide known mountain running race , takes place.
Another opportunity to discover the mountain pastures is represented by the Past which take place during the summer. They are traditional festivities with lunch based on vegetable soup and boiled meat shared together , accompanied by music , fun and good wine.
Discover the itineraries :
Photos by Gianmario Maver , Pietro Buttera e Diego Panzeri.
Mount Muggio si located in High Valsassina and is very popular among trekkers and mountain bikers for the scenic trails over Lake Como and its mountains.
Paths and trails climb up its slopes taking off from the villages located on the lake, Dervio and Bellano. The routes allow the chance to stop at intermediate stages to rest or to drink at a water spring while the view opens wider and wider while walking up.
Among the favorite destinations are Alpe Camaggiore and San Grato, two panoramic balconies overlooking the lake; from here bikers also appreciate the steep descent to the valley.
Other trails suitable for mountain biking start from mid-mountain, from the hamlets of Vendrogno and Casargo villages, and getting to Alpe Giumello.
The loop-trail of Mount Muggio can be covered in about two and a half hours of light up and down biking. The trail leavs and returns to Giumello going through century-old beech trees woods and meadows, enlightening oneself with views over Valvarrone, the lake and Valsassina.
At Alpe Giumello are some mountain huts and shelters and a pasture producing cheese. The alp can be reached via direct drive for a picnic or a short walk, or for a climb to the huge iron cross placed on top of Mount Muggio. This ascent is to try in winter as well with snowshoes or ski touring.
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