Hiking Weekend in
Lake Como
The Grigne by Lake Como are the mountains that best represent alpinism in this region, and a real gemstone in the Italian Alps.
OVERVIEW
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LOCATION
Lake Como Italy |
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DURATION
3 Days |
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GROUP SIZE
Maximum 16 |
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DATES
April - October |
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MEETING POINT
Bergamo orio al Serio ✈ Milan Linate ✈ Milan Malpensa ✈ |
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel |
REQUIREMENTS
We advise having hiking experience as the trail is sometimes steep and slightly bumpy. The stages are quite long - we will walk about 6/7 hours a day.
ABOUT
The Grigne by Lake Como are the mountains that best represent alpinism in this region, and a real gemstone in the Italian Alps. Characterised by its spires and towers of rock, the Grignetta - the smallest of the two main peaks of the massif, at 2177m - is a beautiful yet unforgiving mountain. Its geography and geology make it an incredibly varied ground for all kinds of mountain disciplines, from easy paths for the 'Sunday hikers', to very challenging multi-pitch climbs and alpine routes.
This is a place that has seen some of the most accomplished Italian climbers and mountaineers, like Riccardo Cassin and Walter Bonatti, that used to come here to sharpen their skills and prepare themselves for bigger, more challenging climbs. Our adventures will take us atop this mountain through its ridges and gorges, to savour the beautiful nature and alpine feel of this unique place.
ITINERARY
Welcome to Italy!
Shortly after arriving at the airport you will be either be picked up, or we will arrange public transport to take you to the accommodation.
Once there, we’ll do an initial briefing to go over the plan and aims of the weekend. There will be opportunity for questions followed by free time and dinner.
We’re up bright for breakfast followed by a day of hiking from Pian Dei Resinelli to Grigna Peak via the Cermenati Ridge.
Of all the ascent routes to the Grigna, the Cermenati ridge is the simplest. By simple, we mean you won’t encounter any technical difficulties, but it is nevertheless a journey of 900m with steep and exposed parts. We start from the Pian dei Resinelli and rise through a beautiful beech forest before leaving the vegetation to admire the view of the Grigna before us. From here we walk through steep meadows to reach the real ridge that we’ll follow up to the summit. The path is always well marked. Our efforts will be rewarded by getting to the top of the peak and soaking up all the stunning views it has to offer. After a break we’ll head back down to the same road. Once we’re back at the bottom there’ll be time to relax before tucking in for dinner at our accommodation.
Today we’ll be hiking from Pian dei Resinelli to Rosalba Hut.
The day begins at Pian dei Resinelli, which makes for a really interesting walk in view of the many spectacular spires that make up the Grignetta (Southern Grigna), unique for its morphology. Our views also open up on to the Brianza and the Alps. We’ll start walking through the woods, then leave the vegetation behind for a beautiful view of the lake and the entire plain. Via a path named Delle Foppe, we will arrive at Rifugio Rosalba, one of the oldest refuges in the Alps. This is where we’ll take lunch and enjoy a spot of relaxation. From here you can admire more views that will leave you speechless. We return to the accommodation by the same road, shortly after which the transfer will take you to the airport.
INCLUSIONS
INCLUDED
- Transfer to and from selected airports at pre-set times.
- Two nights accommodation (including breakfast) on a shared gender-split basis.*
- No Boundaries' team smile, support & assistance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal clothing and equipment.
- Meals other than those mentioned.
- Flights/transport to the meeting point.
- Personal Sports Travel Insurance.
- Anything else that is not specifically included.
*You may request a private room upgrade for a fee, subject to availability.
Kit List
Below is everything you will need for this adventure with No Boundaries.
To help minimise our impact on the environment, if you do not own the items below consider buying second hand or borrowing items from a friend.
Items marked with * can be rented/borrowed locally, subject to availability.
Mandatory:
Optional:
Transport Information
No Boundaries is an outdoor sports club, not a travel agency or tour operator. As such, we do not include flights in our adventures.
Our pick-up and drop off points for this adventure are as follows:
*Please note that for this adventure we may use public transport to and from the airports
PICK UP
- Milan Malpensa Airport - 13:00pm
- Milan Linate Airport - 14:00pm
- Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport - 15:00pm
DROP OFF
- Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport - 17:30pm
- Milan Linate Airport - 18:15pm
- Milan Malpensa Airport - 19:30pm
Please note the above schedule may be subject to change due to operational reasons and can be affected by traffic.
Sports Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend you purchase Sports Travel Insurance.
Sports Travel Insurance will provide cover for the entire duration of your trip, and will cover you for any general travel issues, plus any issues related to your chosen activity.
Here at No Boundaries we have decided to promote Sports Cover Direct.
With this insurance, cover is not only provided for your chosen sport, but also all other sports in the same category or lower. Policies can be “Single Trip” or “Annual Multi-trip”. Annual policies allow multiple single trips of up to 90 days each.
There are 3 levels of cover available to choose from which allow you to select how much cover you require for cancellation, baggage, sports equipment etc.
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Why join us?
Flexibility:
Our participation fees are fully refundable up to 45 days before the adventure starts. What’s even better is that if you buy an adventure pass in advance, they are completely transferable, digital (no waste!) and have no expiry!
Quality:
All our activities are led by qualified IFMGA guides, instructors or recognised leaders.
The British Mountaineering Council defines a Mountain Guide as someone with the IFMGA carnet, the highest qualification in the world for leading people in the mountains, whether skiing, climbing or mountaineering.
Credibility:
We have outstanding feedback and testimonials (4.6 google verified reviews, 4.8/5 on Facebook).
Community:
No Boundaries is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. This means that all profits are reinvested in the company to keep the participation fees low, expand our offer, and invest in our social & environmental community projects.
Affordability:
We have a reasonable participation fee and also offer payment plan options with no finance (usually tour operators or agencies offer people the pay monthly option but as loan – we don’t!).
Our mission is to get as many people outdoors as possible and we will always do our best to reduce costs where possible without giving up on quality.
Versatility:
Being a sports club, we really focus on building an inclusive environment for our adventures, where everyone can express themselves and meet like-minded people.
Mission:
No Boundaries team members are professional, passionate, friendly and committed to providing the highest level of service.
Inauguration:
Most of our adventures cater for all levels of ability. We pride ourselves on having introduced a huge amount of people to mountain sports helping them achieve things they didn’t believe wasn’t possible for them.
Sustainability:
We understand the importance of sustainability and we promote this during our experiences. We encourage all of our participants to take care of the amazing locations that they visit so they can also be enjoyed by future generations.
Pioneering:
We like to take our time to research exciting locations with unused potential. By connecting with local suppliers we generate revenue for them in these hidden gems around Europe and beyond.
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