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Alpe Giumello in Autumn: a Golden Loop Above Lake Como

Bellano, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 1,790 m
Experience
Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE PLUS
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+19
Alpe Giumello in Autumn: a Golden Loop Above Lake Como
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
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WHY THIS HIKE

Alpe Giumello: autumn loop

A loop through golden woods and a natural balcony over Lake Como.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Vendrogno, through the stone alleys of Mornico, and climb straight into a forest ablaze with autumn colors. The trail rises steadily through beech woods and clearings up to the Alpe Giumello, the highest road-accessible spot in the whole Valsassina: from here the view sweeps over Legnone, Legnoncino, Grignone and Lake Como. It's a loop route, closing through Camaggiore, where we can take an optional detour to the Rifugio Ragno for coffee and a slice of cake.

Along the way we also pass the Monumental Beech Trees and the curious Blueberry Trail, little surprises that make every step more interesting.

5 reasons to join - autumn foliage setting the forest on fire with red and gold - Alpe Giumello, the highest car-accessible spot in Valsassina - wide open views over Lake Como, Legnone and Grignone - the charm of Mornico's stone alleys - optional stop at Rifugio Ragno for coffee and cake

Who it's for A long day out with no technical difficulty, perfect for anyone with a bit of training and the will to spend a full day outdoors.

Join the Guidders: book your spot and come enjoy autumn at Alpe Giumello with us.

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
For the selected date: by 17 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+19 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
963 m D+ · 15 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 963 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Car pooling among participants
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Bellano
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
963 m
Max altitude
1,790 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
6 h
Map
Saturday
21 Nov
15 km · D+ 963 m · 6 h
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Meeting at Mornico, Vendrogno, Strada Provinciale 66 di Vendrogno, 23822 Bellano provincia di Lecco, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€2/hour from 8am to 8pm, all year. Pay at the ticket machine in the station car park.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Mornico, Vendrogno
We meet up with the Guidders at Mornico, a hamlet of Vendrogno (Lecco), along the SP66: the start time is indicative, the exact one will be shared in the Telegram group. We set off with the autumn-coloured woods all around us.
B
11:00WATER
Climb towards 1,449m
The trail climbs steadily through beech woods glowing red and gold, step by step we gain height. Now and then the forest opens up and we catch a glimpse of the lake below.
C
12:00WATER
Alpe Chiaro — panoramic viewpoint
We stop for a few minutes at Alpe Chiaro to catch our breath: from here the autumn panorama stretches over Lake Como, framed by the Legnone and Grignone peaks.
D
12:30WATER
Alpe Giumello — mountain lunch
We reach Alpe Giumello, the highest drivable spot in Valsassina, with Monte Muggio watching over us from above: here we stop for lunch among the mountain huts, with a breathtaking view over the lake and surrounding peaks.
E
15:30WATER
Return to the cars at Mornico
We close the loop back at Mornico among the last autumn colours: with the Guidders we enjoy a cold beer or a coke by the cars to toast the day.

How do you get to Bellano? 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
for the selected date
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
Backpack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Guide for this date · Saturday 21 November
Dario C.
Dario C.
· 5 outings with Guiddy
★TOP GUIDE
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Dario, a mid-mountain leader and International Mountain Leader. I live in the Valtellina and I know it deeply: for over 40 years I worked here as a technical manager on the ground, across environment, maintenance and civil protection. Forty years like that teach you to read a valley in a way you don't learn by crossing it on holiday. I guide across the Valtellina, the Valchiavenna, Lake Como and over the border too, sharing the trails, the views and the stories of these places. I've walked the Camino de Santiago several times, along with other great European routes: experiences that taught me the value of walking slowly and discovering as you go. On my outings I bring experience, care for safety and knowledge of the land, but also a passion for travel and exploration. 🥾🌄 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Spagnolo
Guida di Media Montagna

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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 963 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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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 17 November, 23:59)
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Alpe Giumello in Autumn: a Golden Loop Above Lake Como

Alpe Giumello in Autumn: a Golden Loop Above Lake Como

Bellano, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,790 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
963 m
Max altitude
1,790 m
Distance
15 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+19
10 photos
+6 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Alpe Giumello: autumn loop

A loop through golden woods and a natural balcony over Lake Como.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Vendrogno, through the stone alleys of Mornico, and climb straight into a forest ablaze with autumn colors. The trail rises steadily through beech woods and clearings up to the Alpe Giumello, the highest road-accessible spot in the whole Valsassina: from here the view sweeps over Legnone, Legnoncino, Grignone and Lake Como. It's a loop route, closing through Camaggiore, where we can take an optional detour to the Rifugio Ragno for coffee and a slice of cake.

Along the way we also pass the Monumental Beech Trees and the curious Blueberry Trail, little surprises that make every step more interesting.

5 reasons to join - autumn foliage setting the forest on fire with red and gold - Alpe Giumello, the highest car-accessible spot in Valsassina - wide open views over Lake Como, Legnone and Grignone - the charm of Mornico's stone alleys - optional stop at Rifugio Ragno for coffee and cake

Who it's for A long day out with no technical difficulty, perfect for anyone with a bit of training and the will to spend a full day outdoors.

Join the Guidders: book your spot and come enjoy autumn at Alpe Giumello with us.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
963 m D+ · 15 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 963 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Car pooling among participants
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Bellano

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
5 stops
Meeting point 9:00Meeting at Mornico, Vendrogno
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€2/hour from 8am to 8pm, all year. Pay at the ticket machine in the station car park.
A
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Mornico, Vendrogno
We meet up with the Guidders at Mornico, a hamlet of Vendrogno (Lecco), along the SP66: the start time is indicative, the exact one will be shared in the Telegram group. We set off with the autumn-coloured woods all around us.
B
11:00WATER
Climb towards 1,449m
The trail climbs steadily through beech woods glowing red and gold, step by step we gain height. Now and then the forest opens up and we catch a glimpse of the lake below.
C
12:00WATER
Alpe Chiaro — panoramic viewpoint
We stop for a few minutes at Alpe Chiaro to catch our breath: from here the autumn panorama stretches over Lake Como, framed by the Legnone and Grignone peaks.
D
12:30WATER
Alpe Giumello — mountain lunch
We reach Alpe Giumello, the highest drivable spot in Valsassina, with Monte Muggio watching over us from above: here we stop for lunch among the mountain huts, with a breathtaking view over the lake and surrounding peaks.
E
15:30WATER
Return to the cars at Mornico
We close the loop back at Mornico among the last autumn colours: with the Guidders we enjoy a cold beer or a coke by the cars to toast the day.

How do you get to Bellano? By carpooling.

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

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for this date
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
Backpack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Saturday 21 November
Dario C.
Dario C.
5 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna
★TOP GUIDE

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Dario, a mid-mountain leader and International Mountain Leader. I live in the Valtellina and I know it deeply: for over 40 years I worked here as a technical manager on the ground, across environment, maintenance and civil protection. Forty years like that teach you to read a valley in a way you don't learn by crossing it on holiday. I guide across the Valtellina, the Valchiavenna, Lake Como and over the border too, sharing the trails, the views and the stories of these places. I've walked the Camino de Santiago several times, along with other great European routes: experiences that taught me the value of walking slowly and discovering as you go. On my outings I bring experience, care for safety and knowledge of the land, but also a passion for travel and exploration. 🥾🌄 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.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

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 963 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?
⌄
Sat 21 Nov
€30
per person
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