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Rifugio Menaggio: lunch with a view over the upper lake

Frazione Plesio, Como · Lombardia•1 day · Tuesday•Hiking · 1,380 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY PLUS
Where?
Como, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Rifugio Menaggio: lunch with a view over the upper lake
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
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Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Six kilometres, a hut and one of the finest views on the lake

A panoramic, sociable hike, simple but always rewarding, for those who love big views over Lake Como without giving up the pleasure of sitting down to eat together.

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

The experience

The trail climbs gradually through woods and clearings, alternating resin-scented silence with sudden openings that widen over the lake and the Lombard pre-Alps. We start between Plesio and Breglia, where the first steps run in the shade and the lake is glimpsed through the trees.

Reaching Rifugio Menaggio, a natural balcony above the upper lake at the foot of Monte Grona, we stop for lunch at the hut: mountain dishes and one of the finest views on the lake. Six kilometres and 500 metres of ascent: a half day that feels like a full one.

This is an easy hike: 500 metres of ascent over six kilometres, on a well-marked trail with no technical sections. Perfect as a first outing and for anyone wanting a light day. Bring hiking boots and water.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk up to the Menaggio.

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 4 December, 23:59. 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.
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+
500 m D+ · 6 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 500 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Gloves, a beanie, warm layers, a thermos and microspikes if there's ice. 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 Frazione Plesio
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
1,380 m
Distance
6 km
Duration
5 h
Tuesday
8 Dec
6 km · D+ 500 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 6 km
Meeting point 10:00approximate
Frazione Plesio 93, 22010 Plesio 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
10:00MEETING
Meeting between Plesio and Breglia
We meet the Guidders between Plesio and Breglia (CO), where we leave the cars: the first steps run in the shade, with the lake glimpsed through the trees. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Lunch at Rifugio Menaggio
As we climb the trail opens and the eye runs towards Lake Como, up to the hut at the foot of Monte Grona. We stop for lunch with mountain dishes, seated on one of the most panoramic balconies on the lake.
15:00RETURN
Back to Plesio
After lunch we head back to the cars along the same trail, the lake in front of us all the way down and the woods giving shade on the last stretch. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Frazione Plesio? 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
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 500 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
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?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 4 December, 23:59)
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Rifugio Menaggio: lunch with a view over the upper lake

Rifugio Menaggio: lunch with a view over the upper lake

Frazione Plesio, Plesio (CO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,380 m
Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
1,380 m
Distance
6 km
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+15
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Six kilometres, a hut and one of the finest views on the lake

A panoramic, sociable hike, simple but always rewarding, for those who love big views over Lake Como without giving up the pleasure of sitting down to eat together.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The trail climbs gradually through woods and clearings, alternating resin-scented silence with sudden openings that widen over the lake and the Lombard pre-Alps. We start between Plesio and Breglia, where the first steps run in the shade and the lake is glimpsed through the trees.

Reaching Rifugio Menaggio, a natural balcony above the upper lake at the foot of Monte Grona, we stop for lunch at the hut: mountain dishes and one of the finest views on the lake. Six kilometres and 500 metres of ascent: a half day that feels like a full one.

This is an easy hike: 500 metres of ascent over six kilometres, on a well-marked trail with no technical sections. Perfect as a first outing and for anyone wanting a light day. Bring hiking boots and water.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk up to the Menaggio.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 6 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 500 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Gloves, a beanie, warm layers, a thermos and microspikes if there's ice. 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 Frazione Plesio

Itinerary

Tuesday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 6 km
Meeting point 10:00Frazione Plesio
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
10:00MEETING
Meeting between Plesio and Breglia
We meet the Guidders between Plesio and Breglia (CO), where we leave the cars: the first steps run in the shade, with the lake glimpsed through the trees. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Lunch at Rifugio Menaggio
As we climb the trail opens and the eye runs towards Lake Como, up to the hut at the foot of Monte Grona. We stop for lunch with mountain dishes, seated on one of the most panoramic balconies on the lake.
15:00RETURN
Back to Plesio
After lunch we head back to the cars along the same trail, the lake in front of us all the way down and the woods giving shade on the last stretch. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Frazione Plesio? 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
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED

Guiddy Experience

Tuesday 8 December
GuiddyExplore
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 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?
⌄
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