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Sunset Hike in Lecco: Leonardo's Cave and Monte San Martino

Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 600 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY PLUS
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+13
Sunset Hike in Lecco: Leonardo's Cave and Monte San Martino
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Sunset Hike in Lecco

A trail, a legend, a sunset you won't forget. Lecco is waiting for you with a day that blends art, nature and breathtaking views.

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

The experience

We start from Laorca, the village perched above Lecco, and head into a trail immersed in green all the way to the mysterious Leonardo's Cave. Here, among plays of light and rocks shaped by time, legend says the Tuscan genius found inspiration for the "Virgin of the Rocks". After exploring the outside of the cave, we climb further to Monte San Martino, reaching the panoramic Chiesa del Carmine: the perfect stage for our shared aperitivo overlooking the whole territory. Then, we head back down together, sunset still in our eyes.

Why join us - Walk in Leonardo da Vinci's footsteps, between history and legend - Enjoy a panoramic aperitivo that's worth every step of the climb - The right pace: nature, culture and relax all in one day - Head home with your eyes full of views and your heart full of the group

Join the Guidders: book your spot and experience Lecco like never before.

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.
+13 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
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 6 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
The trail is never exposed. A few rocky stretches, no airy sections.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Passo sicuro
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Scarpe trekking

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Shared aperitif
✕Travel to Lecco
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
600 m
Distance
6 km
Duration
5 h
Map
Day
6 km · D+ 300 m · 5 h
Meeting point 15:00approximate
Via alla Grigna 12, 23900 Lecco provincia di Lecco, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
15:00MEETING
Meeting point
Meet-up at the free parking area
B
15:30VIEWPOINT
Leonardo's Cave
The first stop on our hike will be the Church of San Giovanni, with a viewpoint over the cave known as “Leonardo’s Cave,” believed to have inspired the famous painting The Virgin of the Rocks.
C
17:30LAKE
Views over Lecco and the lake
Once we reach the summit of Monte San Martino, we'll share an aperitivo together with a stunning view over Lake Como.
D
21:00RETURN
Great experience
Head back along the same trail we came up on, returning at sunset via the same path down to Laorca.

How do you get to Lecco? 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.

Packed aperitif
REQUIRED
Light fleece
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Elena
Elena
· 20 outings with Guiddy
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

Reviews

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Ibex
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We only ask for feedback 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 300 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
MOST POPULAR
✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Ibex
Still have questions? Ask Ibex
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Sunset Hike in Lecco: Leonardo's Cave and Monte San Martino

Sunset Hike in Lecco: Leonardo's Cave and Monte San Martino

Lecco, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 600 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
600 m
Distance
6 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+13
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Sunset Hike in Lecco

A trail, a legend, a sunset you won't forget. Lecco is waiting for you with a day that blends art, nature and breathtaking views.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start from Laorca, the village perched above Lecco, and head into a trail immersed in green all the way to the mysterious Leonardo's Cave. Here, among plays of light and rocks shaped by time, legend says the Tuscan genius found inspiration for the "Virgin of the Rocks". After exploring the outside of the cave, we climb further to Monte San Martino, reaching the panoramic Chiesa del Carmine: the perfect stage for our shared aperitivo overlooking the whole territory. Then, we head back down together, sunset still in our eyes.

Why join us - Walk in Leonardo da Vinci's footsteps, between history and legend - Enjoy a panoramic aperitivo that's worth every step of the climb - The right pace: nature, culture and relax all in one day - Head home with your eyes full of views and your heart full of the group

Join the Guidders: book your spot and experience Lecco like never before.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 6 km · 5 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Passo sicuro
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Scarpe trekking

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Shared aperitif
✕Travel to Lecco

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
4 stops
Meeting point 15:00Lecco
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
A
15:00MEETING
Meeting point
Meet-up at the free parking area
B
15:30VIEWPOINT
Leonardo's Cave
The first stop on our hike will be the Church of San Giovanni, with a viewpoint over the cave known as “Leonardo’s Cave,” believed to have inspired the famous painting The Virgin of the Rocks.
C
17:30LAKE
Views over Lecco and the lake
Once we reach the summit of Monte San Martino, we'll share an aperitivo together with a stunning view over Lake Como.
D
21:00RETURN
Great experience
Head back along the same trail we came up on, returning at sunset via the same path down to Laorca.

How do you get to Lecco? 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.
Packed aperitif
REQUIRED
Light fleece
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Elena
Elena
20 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 300 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?
⌄
No date
€20
per person
Book now →
Pay only if confirmed