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Era Alp and Gardata: Hike Through History and Nature

Mandello del Lario, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,000 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Era Alp and Gardata: Hike Through History and Nature
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Alpe di Era and Gardata

A scenic and historic itinerary that starts from Somana, a hamlet of Mandello del Lario, and follows the ancient paths once used by travelers to reach Valsassina from Lake Como.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We will walk through woods, mule tracks, and spectacular landscapes, crossing places that tell the story of the authentic mountain: silent, alive, and steeped in memory.

We will pass by the Sanctuary of Santa Maria, where we will be welcomed by volunteers for a short visit.

We will reach the mountain huts of Alpe di Era, where we will stop for a packed lunch and a convivial moment in a setting from another time, surrounded by the peaks of the Grigne group.

On the way back, we will descend along the other side of the Meria Valley, following paths that were once a refuge for partisans during the Second World War—places that still preserve stories and testimonies of freedom today.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 12 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 700 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Mandello del Lario
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
1,000 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
6 h
Day
12 km · D+ 700 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Strada Di Sonvico 4, 23826 Mandello del Lario provincia di Lecco, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:30MEETING
Meeting Point & Hike Start
Meeting point for the start of your hike. Public parking and a cafe are available nearby.
11:00CHURCH
Visit to the sanctuary
Santa Maria Sanctuary
13:30WATER
Era Alp
Water point and refreshment break.
17:30PARKING
Back to the trailhead.
Return to the starting point

How do you get to Mandello del Lario? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Luca B.
Luca B.
· 21 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Luca, an AIGAE environmental hiking guide, a lifelong nature lover — and lucky enough to live right next to it every day. In my professional life I've worked for years in safety and the environment, but I felt the need to bring skills and passion together into something more involving: that's how this adventure started. Today I take groups out to discover nature with particular attention to sustainability, wellbeing and the spirit of the group. I believe in hiking that's good for the body, good for the mind and builds new connections: those three go together more often than people think. Let's enjoy ourselves and learn to look at the world around us with new eyes. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Spagnolo
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 700 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
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Era Alp and Gardata: Hike Through History and Nature

Era Alp and Gardata: Hike Through History and Nature

Mandello del Lario, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,000 m
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
1,000 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+17
9 photos
+5 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Alpe di Era and Gardata

A scenic and historic itinerary that starts from Somana, a hamlet of Mandello del Lario, and follows the ancient paths once used by travelers to reach Valsassina from Lake Como.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We will walk through woods, mule tracks, and spectacular landscapes, crossing places that tell the story of the authentic mountain: silent, alive, and steeped in memory.

We will pass by the Sanctuary of Santa Maria, where we will be welcomed by volunteers for a short visit.

We will reach the mountain huts of Alpe di Era, where we will stop for a packed lunch and a convivial moment in a setting from another time, surrounded by the peaks of the Grigne group.

On the way back, we will descend along the other side of the Meria Valley, following paths that were once a refuge for partisans during the Second World War—places that still preserve stories and testimonies of freedom today.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 12 km · 6 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 700 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Mandello del Lario

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:30Mandello del Lario
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting Point & Hike Start
Meeting point for the start of your hike. Public parking and a cafe are available nearby.
11:00CHURCH
Visit to the sanctuary
Santa Maria Sanctuary
13:30WATER
Era Alp
Water point and refreshment break.
17:30PARKING
Back to the trailhead.
Return to the starting point

How do you get to Mandello del Lario? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Luca B.
Luca B.
21 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Luca, an AIGAE environmental hiking guide, a lifelong nature lover — and lucky enough to live right next to it every day. In my professional life I've worked for years in safety and the environment, but I felt the need to bring skills and passion together into something more involving: that's how this adventure started. Today I take groups out to discover nature with particular attention to sustainability, wellbeing and the spirit of the group. I believe in hiking that's good for the body, good for the mind and builds new connections: those three go together more often than people think. Let's enjoy ourselves and learn to look at the world around us with new eyes. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 700 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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