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Mount Barro Traverse

Galbiate, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 922 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Mount Barro Traverse
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The full Monte Barro traverse

Mount Barro, also known as Mount Galbiate, is a seemingly modest yet surprising peak, a true 360° natural balcony suspended between lakes and plains. Isolated from the surrounding hills and overlooking the High Po Valley, it offers continuous panoramic views ranging from Lake Como to the lakes of Annone and Garlate, up to the Grigne and the Lecco Prealps.

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

The experience

The proposed itinerary is a loop and allows you to experience Mount Barro in its entirety. Starting from Galbiate, we will ascend along the south ridge, crossing the striking Tre Corni (Three Horns), with increasingly wider views of the lakes below. Reaching the summit, the view opens spectacularly onto a vast horizon, which makes this excursion unique despite the low altitude.

The descent along the north ridge towards Pian Sciresa offers a more intimate and natural environment, before returning to Galbiate via the middle path, which is comfortable and panoramic. A perfect trek for Guidders looking for nature, panoramas, and variety of environments, ideal for a full day without going too far.

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
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
750 m D+ · 10 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 750 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. 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
✕Lunch
✕Travel to Galbiate
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
750 m
Max altitude
922 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Day
10 km · D+ 750 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
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: Parking Area
We'll meet in Galbiate on Via Canevate, near the schools where you'll find plenty of free parking. Your hike starts right here!
09:45EXPERT TRAIL
North Ridge
"After a short stretch on paved road, we'll head towards Pian Sciresa, following the middle trail until we meet the ridge path. We'll then hike the south ridge trail, passing the three peaks of Mount Barro and aiming for the summit cross. The ascent is sometimes steep, and we'll tackle a few rocky sections where you'll need to use your hands for balance. Although this route is considered suitable for experienced hikers, the technical difficulty is limited, and the trail isn't particularly exposed or dangerous. We anticipate reaching the summit by noon at the latest."
12:00SUMMIT
Barro Peak Ascent
We anticipate reaching the summit by midday at the latest. Once there, we'll assess the conditions and decide whether to stop for lunch or move to a less crowded spot.
14:30EXPERT TRAIL
South Ridge
After a well-deserved break and some refreshments, we'll continue along the north ridge (trail 304), with a single rocky section where you'll need to use your hands for a short scramble, towards "i Prati della Corna" (832m). This is another beautiful panoramic viewpoint where we'll pause again. From here, we'll take a steep descent that leads to the "Sasso della Vecchia" (Old Woman's Rock). At this point, we'll continue towards Pian Sciresa, where we can stop for a snack at the charming Pian Sciresa mountain hut.
15:00FOOD STOP
Pian Sciresa: Discover breathtaking mountain scenery on our guided hikes!
For a snack (or lunch, if you haven't eaten yet!), we'll stop at the Alpine Refuge of Pian Sciresa.
16:00RETURN
End of the hike.
The return journey follows an easy trail known as the "middle path," which will quickly bring us back to "Due Case," completing our loop hike.

How do you get to Galbiate? 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
Guanti
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons
RECOMMENDED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

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

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Paolo, a mid-mountain leader registered with the Collegio Regionale Guide Alpine Lombardia. With a degree in engineering, I live in Lecco, where I was born and raised on the slopes of Monte Resegone. I've always loved my city, squeezed between the lake and the mountains, for the landscapes it offers from every angle: from the top of its peaks or from the shore. Over the years, in my free time, I've taken up plenty of outdoor activities — trekking, cycling, canoeing, skiing — and raced in trail running and skyrunning events. A great passion for nature and for my own patch is what pushed me into guiding: sharing a love for the trails, the summits and the landscapes around Lecco is the part that gives me most satisfaction. ⛰ See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida di Media Montagna

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I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 750 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?
⌄
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Mount Barro Traverse

Mount Barro Traverse

Galbiate, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 922 m
Elevation gain
750 m
Max altitude
922 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+17
13 photos
+9 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The full Monte Barro traverse

Mount Barro, also known as Mount Galbiate, is a seemingly modest yet surprising peak, a true 360° natural balcony suspended between lakes and plains. Isolated from the surrounding hills and overlooking the High Po Valley, it offers continuous panoramic views ranging from Lake Como to the lakes of Annone and Garlate, up to the Grigne and the Lecco Prealps.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The proposed itinerary is a loop and allows you to experience Mount Barro in its entirety. Starting from Galbiate, we will ascend along the south ridge, crossing the striking Tre Corni (Three Horns), with increasingly wider views of the lakes below. Reaching the summit, the view opens spectacularly onto a vast horizon, which makes this excursion unique despite the low altitude.

The descent along the north ridge towards Pian Sciresa offers a more intimate and natural environment, before returning to Galbiate via the middle path, which is comfortable and panoramic. A perfect trek for Guidders looking for nature, panoramas, and variety of environments, ideal for a full day without going too far.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
750 m D+ · 10 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 750 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. 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
✕Lunch
✕Travel to Galbiate

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30Galbiate
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting Point: Parking Area
We'll meet in Galbiate on Via Canevate, near the schools where you'll find plenty of free parking. Your hike starts right here!
09:45EXPERT TRAIL
North Ridge
"After a short stretch on paved road, we'll head towards Pian Sciresa, following the middle trail until we meet the ridge path. We'll then hike the south ridge trail, passing the three peaks of Mount Barro and aiming for the summit cross. The ascent is sometimes steep, and we'll tackle a few rocky sections where you'll need to use your hands for balance. Although this route is considered suitable for experienced hikers, the technical difficulty is limited, and the trail isn't particularly exposed or dangerous. We anticipate reaching the summit by noon at the latest."
12:00SUMMIT
Barro Peak Ascent
We anticipate reaching the summit by midday at the latest. Once there, we'll assess the conditions and decide whether to stop for lunch or move to a less crowded spot.
14:30EXPERT TRAIL
South Ridge
After a well-deserved break and some refreshments, we'll continue along the north ridge (trail 304), with a single rocky section where you'll need to use your hands for a short scramble, towards "i Prati della Corna" (832m). This is another beautiful panoramic viewpoint where we'll pause again. From here, we'll take a steep descent that leads to the "Sasso della Vecchia" (Old Woman's Rock). At this point, we'll continue towards Pian Sciresa, where we can stop for a snack at the charming Pian Sciresa mountain hut.
15:00FOOD STOP
Pian Sciresa: Discover breathtaking mountain scenery on our guided hikes!
For a snack (or lunch, if you haven't eaten yet!), we'll stop at the Alpine Refuge of Pian Sciresa.
16:00RETURN
End of the hike.
The return journey follows an easy trail known as the "middle path," which will quickly bring us back to "Due Case," completing our loop hike.

How do you get to Galbiate? 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
Guanti
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons
RECOMMENDED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Paolo N.
Paolo N.
16 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Paolo, a mid-mountain leader registered with the Collegio Regionale Guide Alpine Lombardia. With a degree in engineering, I live in Lecco, where I was born and raised on the slopes of Monte Resegone. I've always loved my city, squeezed between the lake and the mountains, for the landscapes it offers from every angle: from the top of its peaks or from the shore. Over the years, in my free time, I've taken up plenty of outdoor activities — trekking, cycling, canoeing, skiing — and raced in trail running and skyrunning events. A great passion for nature and for my own patch is what pushed me into guiding: sharing a love for the trails, the summits and the landscapes around Lecco is the part that gives me most satisfaction. ⛰ 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?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 750 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?
⌄
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Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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