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Amidst Chestnut Trees and Breathtaking Views: An Autumn Chestnut Forage in the Crezzo Valley.

Valbrona, Como · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 750 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Como, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Amidst Chestnut Trees and Breathtaking Views: An Autumn Chestnut Forage in the Crezzo Valley.
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The experience
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Autumn chestnuts in the Crezzo valley

A simple and evocative autumn trek in the heart of the Larian Triangle. Starting from Valbrona, we will ascend along the paths leading to the Crezzo basin, immersed in the warm colors of the forest. During the walk, we can also indulge in the pleasure of collecting chestnuts, an ancient gesture that smells of autumn and tradition.

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

The experience

As the forest thins, the view opens up, offering spectacular glimpses of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains, before reaching the basin, a silent and enchanted place, ideal for a convivial stop.

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.
+15 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 9 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 500 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
✕Optional lunch in hut
✕Travel to Valbrona
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
750 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
6 h
Day
9 km · D+ 500 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 9 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Sp46, 22039 Valbrona provincia di Como, 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 at the Valbrona car park.
Meet-up point with the opportunity to grab a drink or snack at the bar and refill your water bottles.
12:30HIDDEN POINT
Crezzo Basin
Lunch break with packed lunches at the Crezzo basin.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Cá Manin Farmhouse Accommodation
Enjoy a coffee and refreshments at the Cá Manin farmhouse.
14:30WATER
"Mountaintop Pastures"
Wander through the charming village of Alpe di Monte with breathtaking views of the Lecco Alps.
16:00RETURN
Back to Base Camp
Arrive at the trailhead parking area.

How do you get to Valbrona? 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
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Guanti
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
K-way
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Elena
Elena
· 17 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Elena, an environmental hiking guide with a passion for nature, long walks and wellbeing. I take groups out to discover a place through mindful walking, where a slow pace turns into listening, presence and connection. I run holistic routes that combine hiking with yoga practice outdoors, yoga trekking weekends, moments of poetry in the landscape and sensory experiences such as tastings of local produce. My passion for art and photography guides how I look at things: every outing is a chance to catch the details, the light and the atmospheres that tell the deep dialogue between people and nature. I believe in hiking that goes deep, stays accessible and restores you, connecting body, mind and landscape: everything I offer is an invitation to slow down, observe, feel… and find yourself again. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Ibex
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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 500 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
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Amidst Chestnut Trees and Breathtaking Views: An Autumn Chestnut Forage in the Crezzo Valley.

Amidst Chestnut Trees and Breathtaking Views: An Autumn Chestnut Forage in the Crezzo Valley.

Valbrona, (CO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 750 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
750 m
Distance
9 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+15
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Autumn chestnuts in the Crezzo valley

A simple and evocative autumn trek in the heart of the Larian Triangle. Starting from Valbrona, we will ascend along the paths leading to the Crezzo basin, immersed in the warm colors of the forest. During the walk, we can also indulge in the pleasure of collecting chestnuts, an ancient gesture that smells of autumn and tradition.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

As the forest thins, the view opens up, offering spectacular glimpses of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains, before reaching the basin, a silent and enchanted place, ideal for a convivial stop.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 9 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 500 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
✕Optional lunch in hut
✕Travel to Valbrona

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 9 km
Meeting point 9:30Valbrona
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting point at the Valbrona car park.
Meet-up point with the opportunity to grab a drink or snack at the bar and refill your water bottles.
12:30HIDDEN POINT
Crezzo Basin
Lunch break with packed lunches at the Crezzo basin.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Cá Manin Farmhouse Accommodation
Enjoy a coffee and refreshments at the Cá Manin farmhouse.
14:30WATER
"Mountaintop Pastures"
Wander through the charming village of Alpe di Monte with breathtaking views of the Lecco Alps.
16:00RETURN
Back to Base Camp
Arrive at the trailhead parking area.

How do you get to Valbrona? 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
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Guanti
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
K-way
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Elena
Elena
17 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Elena, an environmental hiking guide with a passion for nature, long walks and wellbeing. I take groups out to discover a place through mindful walking, where a slow pace turns into listening, presence and connection. I run holistic routes that combine hiking with yoga practice outdoors, yoga trekking weekends, moments of poetry in the landscape and sensory experiences such as tastings of local produce. My passion for art and photography guides how I look at things: every outing is a chance to catch the details, the light and the atmospheres that tell the deep dialogue between people and nature. I believe in hiking that goes deep, stays accessible and restores you, connecting body, mind and landscape: everything I offer is an invitation to slow down, observe, feel… and find yourself again. 🌿 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 500 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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