Corni di Canzo: a loop from Valmadrera to Rifugio SEV
Valmadrera, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day · Monday•Hiking · 1,240 m
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INTERMEDIATE PLUS
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+19
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
The classic of the Lario pre-Alps, minutes from Lecco
A timeless route starting from the trails of Valmadrera, a few minutes from Lecco. The climb winds first through chestnut and beech woods, where the scent of the undergrowth follows the first steps, then opens onto ever wider views over the Lecco arm of Lake Como and the Brianza plain.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Higher up the landscape changes: alpine meadows and huts give way to the unmistakable outlines of the Corni di Canzo, the three rocky peaks — Western, Central and Eastern — standing against the sky. The climb is never dull, alternating woodland with panoramic stretches over the Grigne and the Resegone.
The heart of the hike is Rifugio SEV, set right below the peaks: a stop with a 360-degree view before the final push to the Eastern Corno. The way back closes a 9-kilometre loop, with 950 metres of ascent in total.
This is an intermediate hike: 950 metres of ascent in just 9 kilometres, so there are steep sections, but no technical ground. Bring boots with a good sole and enough water: there are no fountains along the way.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb the Corni together.
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 29 October, 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.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
950 m D+ · 9 km · 5 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus — this outing
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 950 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)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Valmadrera
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
950 m
Max altitude
1,240 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
5 h
Monday
2 Nov
9 km · D+ 950 m · 5 h
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Via Giovanni Pascoli 52, 23868 Valmadrera provincia di Lecco, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders in Valmadrera (LC), where we leave the cars and take the trail that goes straight into the chestnut woods. Introductions, a backpack check and off we go. The time is indicative: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
B
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio SEV below the Corni
Out of the woods we reach Rifugio SEV, set right below the three peaks. This is the stop of the day: a drink, a look down at the lake and a moment to get ready for the final push to the top.
C
12:00SUMMIT
On top of the Eastern Corno di Canzo
The last stretch climbs firmly to the top of the Eastern Corno. From here the view sweeps over the Grigne, the Resegone, the Lecco arm of Lake Como and the Brianza plain. A long stop for photos and lunch.
D
14:30RETURN
Loop back to Valmadrera
We return to Valmadrera closing the loop, coming down a different flank from the one we climbed, through alpine meadows and woodland. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.
How do you get to Valmadrera? 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.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED
Windbreaker
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy Experience
Monday 2 November
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Il percorso dei corni di Canzo (cima Orientale) ha me è piaciuto. Il 90% del percorso è tutto all' interno di un bosco che abbraccia tutta la zona dei corni. Elena e parte della troupe Guiddy ci hanno fatto sentire parte del gruppo, hanno fatto parecchie foto e video bellissime/i. Di solito nelle escursioni quando cammino mi piace guardare il posto che mi circonda, non sono riuscito a godermelo appieno per la camminata sostenuta a mio avviso un po' elevata.
Per il resto è stata una bellissima giornata trascorsa in compagnia di bella gente. Elena è una guida attenta, molto allegra e sorridente.
Grazie per questa bellissima escursione con voi
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★The Coordinator★★★★★★★★★★
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Fabio V.
Outing on 10 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Bellissima giornata, coordinatori super simpatici e panorami mozzafiato
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Mariamargherita B.
Outing on 10 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Bellissima camminata che ci ha regalato dalla cima, e non solo, panorami stupendi e un ambiente suggestivo! Un gruppo compatto e compagnia molto piacevole!
Una mia prima esperienza assolutamente positiva, da rifare!
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★The Coordinator★★★★★★★★★★
F
Federica C.
Outing on 10 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Percorso sfidante, come piace a me, scorci molto panoramici.
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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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 950 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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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: 29 October, 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
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Corni di Canzo: a loop from Valmadrera to Rifugio SEV
Valmadrera, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,240 m
37 Guidders have already done it
Elevation gain
950 m
Max altitude
1,240 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+19
▣ 5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
The classic of the Lario pre-Alps, minutes from Lecco
A timeless route starting from the trails of Valmadrera, a few minutes from Lecco. The climb winds first through chestnut and beech woods, where the scent of the undergrowth follows the first steps, then opens onto ever wider views over the Lecco arm of Lake Como and the Brianza plain.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Higher up the landscape changes: alpine meadows and huts give way to the unmistakable outlines of the Corni di Canzo, the three rocky peaks — Western, Central and Eastern — standing against the sky. The climb is never dull, alternating woodland with panoramic stretches over the Grigne and the Resegone.
The heart of the hike is Rifugio SEV, set right below the peaks: a stop with a 360-degree view before the final push to the Eastern Corno. The way back closes a 9-kilometre loop, with 950 metres of ascent in total.
This is an intermediate hike: 950 metres of ascent in just 9 kilometres, so there are steep sections, but no technical ground. Bring boots with a good sole and enough water: there are no fountains along the way.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb the Corni together.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
950 m D+ · 9 km · 5 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus — this outing
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 950 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)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Valmadrera
Itinerary
Monday · approximate times
Explore the map
4 stops
Meeting point 9:30Valmadrera
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders in Valmadrera (LC), where we leave the cars and take the trail that goes straight into the chestnut woods. Introductions, a backpack check and off we go. The time is indicative: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
B
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio SEV below the Corni
Out of the woods we reach Rifugio SEV, set right below the three peaks. This is the stop of the day: a drink, a look down at the lake and a moment to get ready for the final push to the top.
C
12:00SUMMIT
On top of the Eastern Corno di Canzo
The last stretch climbs firmly to the top of the Eastern Corno. From here the view sweeps over the Grigne, the Resegone, the Lecco arm of Lake Como and the Brianza plain. A long stop for photos and lunch.
D
14:30RETURN
Loop back to Valmadrera
We return to Valmadrera closing the loop, coming down a different flank from the one we climbed, through alpine meadows and woodland. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.
How do you get to Valmadrera? 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.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED
Windbreaker
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy Experience
Monday 2 November
Hikes picked for you
Guides and coordinators we pick for you.
Reviews
Only from people who completed the outing.
4.6
★★★★★★★★★★
4 reviews
Itinerary4.5
Organisation4.5
Overall experience4.8
Domenico B.
Outing on 10 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Il percorso dei corni di Canzo (cima Orientale) ha me è piaciuto. Il 90% del percorso è tutto all' interno di un bosco che abbraccia tutta la zona dei corni. Elena e parte della troupe Guiddy ci hanno fatto sentire parte del gruppo, hanno fatto parecchie foto e video bellissime/i. Di solito nelle escursioni quando cammino mi piace guardare il posto che mi circonda, non sono riuscito a godermelo appieno per la camminata sostenuta a mio avviso un po' elevata.
Per il resto è stata una bellissima giornata trascorsa in compagnia di bella gente. Elena è una guida attenta, molto allegra e sorridente.
Grazie per questa bellissima escursione con voi
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★The Coordinator★★★★★★★★★★
F
Fabio V.
Outing on 10 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Bellissima giornata, coordinatori super simpatici e panorami mozzafiato
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★The Coordinator★★★★★★★★★★
Mariamargherita B.
Outing on 10 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Bellissima camminata che ci ha regalato dalla cima, e non solo, panorami stupendi e un ambiente suggestivo! Un gruppo compatto e compagnia molto piacevole!
Una mia prima esperienza assolutamente positiva, da rifare!
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★The Coordinator★★★★★★★★★★
F
Federica C.
Outing on 10 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Percorso sfidante, come piace a me, scorci molto panoramici.
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 950 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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