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Mount San Primo Loop: A Scenic Hike Overlooking Lake Como

Localita' San Primo, Como · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,682 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Como, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Mount San Primo Loop: A Scenic Hike Overlooking Lake Como
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Monte San Primo loop over Lake Como

Get ready to experience a trek defined by endless panoramas and fresh mountain air. Together with the Guidders, we will set off from just above the Albergo La Genzianella, in the heart of the Larian Triangle, to reach the charming Rifugio Martina. We'll pass through the Alpe dei Picetti, amidst open pastures and ever-expanding views of Lake Como. From there, the ascent to Monte San Primo (1,682 m)—the highest peak in the area—begins. It is a steep and physically demanding trail, though never exposed, that will lead us all the way to the summit cross. Up there, the view makes every step worth it: the lake, the Alps, the plains, and on clear days, even the Apennines. The descent along the eastern ridge winds through lush woods, continuing to offer incredible vistas of the Lecco mountains. A perfect excursion for those seeking authentic nature, camaraderie, and that feeling of freedom that only a summit can provide.

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

The experience

Monte San Primo is one of the most beautiful panoramic balconies in Lombardy: in a single day, we will cross very different environments, from alpine meadows to scenic ridges and the forests of the eastern slope. The real magic? Reaching the summit and feeling literally surrounded by the landscape.

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 1 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 Guiddy points
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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+
700 m D+ · 10 km · 5 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 5 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
✕Transport
✕Packed lunch
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
1,682 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Day
10 km · D+ 700 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 8:45approximate
Localita' San Primo 30, 22030 Bellagio 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
08:45MEETING
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Via San Primo (Bellagio, CO) Meeting time: 8:45 AM Departure: 9:00 AM
10:00FOOD STOP
Alpe dei Picetti - Martina Mountain Hut
Alpe dei Picetti - Rifugio Martina
12:00VIEWPOINT
Mount San Primo
Mount San Primo Summit Ascent via the North Ridge
14:00PASS
Terrabiotta Pass
Bocchetta di Terrabiotta
15:30RETURN
Hike finished
Meeting point - Parking lot

How do you get to Localita' San Primo? 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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

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

Hi Guidders! I'm Paolo, a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio delle Guide Alpine of Lombardy. Before being a professional, I've always been a great enthusiast for the mountains, their landscapes and their history — and that's the right order, because the second thing grows out of the first. My working area runs across the provinces of Lecco, Como, Sondrio and Varese, with a specialisation around Lecco and the upper part of the lake: trails I know in every season and at every hour. I'd like to share that passion by taking you out on hikes of varying difficulty, rich in information about the places we visit together. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Francese
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 5 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 1 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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Mount San Primo Loop: A Scenic Hike Overlooking Lake Como

Mount San Primo Loop: A Scenic Hike Overlooking Lake Como

Localita' San Primo, Bellagio (CO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,682 m
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
1,682 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+17
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Monte San Primo loop over Lake Como

Get ready to experience a trek defined by endless panoramas and fresh mountain air. Together with the Guidders, we will set off from just above the Albergo La Genzianella, in the heart of the Larian Triangle, to reach the charming Rifugio Martina. We'll pass through the Alpe dei Picetti, amidst open pastures and ever-expanding views of Lake Como. From there, the ascent to Monte San Primo (1,682 m)—the highest peak in the area—begins. It is a steep and physically demanding trail, though never exposed, that will lead us all the way to the summit cross. Up there, the view makes every step worth it: the lake, the Alps, the plains, and on clear days, even the Apennines. The descent along the eastern ridge winds through lush woods, continuing to offer incredible vistas of the Lecco mountains. A perfect excursion for those seeking authentic nature, camaraderie, and that feeling of freedom that only a summit can provide.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Monte San Primo is one of the most beautiful panoramic balconies in Lombardy: in a single day, we will cross very different environments, from alpine meadows to scenic ridges and the forests of the eastern slope. The real magic? Reaching the summit and feeling literally surrounded by the landscape.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 10 km · 5 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 5 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
✕Transport
✕Packed lunch

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 8:45Localita' San Primo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:45MEETING
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Via San Primo (Bellagio, CO) Meeting time: 8:45 AM Departure: 9:00 AM
10:00FOOD STOP
Alpe dei Picetti - Martina Mountain Hut
Alpe dei Picetti - Rifugio Martina
12:00VIEWPOINT
Mount San Primo
Mount San Primo Summit Ascent via the North Ridge
14:00PASS
Terrabiotta Pass
Bocchetta di Terrabiotta
15:30RETURN
Hike finished
Meeting point - Parking lot

How do you get to Localita' San Primo? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Paolo
Paolo
15 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! I'm Paolo, a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio delle Guide Alpine of Lombardy. Before being a professional, I've always been a great enthusiast for the mountains, their landscapes and their history — and that's the right order, because the second thing grows out of the first. My working area runs across the provinces of Lecco, Como, Sondrio and Varese, with a specialisation around Lecco and the upper part of the lake: trails I know in every season and at every hour. I'd like to share that passion by taking you out on hikes of varying difficulty, rich in information about the places we visit together. 🥾 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 5 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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