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Northern Grigna: Prada Pass and Bietti Buzzi Refuge
Esino Lario, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,823 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Coordinator
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Prada Pass and Bietti Buzzi refuge
A breathtaking trek on the Grigna! Stunning views will accompany us throughout the journey, and we'll reach some particularly scenic spots where we can stop to admire the beauty of nature and take some photos. And in the end, the well-deserved reward: a welcoming refuge where we can enjoy lunch or even just a delicious slice of cake. Are you ready to experience this adventure?
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
A breathtaking trek on the Grigna! Stunning views will accompany us throughout the journey, and we'll reach some particularly scenic spots where we can stop to admire the beauty of nature and take some photos. And in the end, the well-deserved reward: a welcoming refuge where we can enjoy lunch or even just a delicious slice of cake. Are you ready to experience this adventure?
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
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 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
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F+
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I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 10 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 700 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
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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
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Travel to Esino Lario
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
1,823 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Day
10 km · D+ 700 m · 6 h
Apple Maps09:30PARKING
🅿️ Vo' di Moncodeno
We'll leave the cars at the last parking area past the Rifugio Cainallo (Loc. Cainallo, 23825 Esino Lario LC) so we can hit the trail right away!
10:20SUMMIT
⛰️ Mount Croce: Conquer the Summit!
Following trail number 23, we'll reach Monte Croce (1,780m above sea level), a fantastic viewpoint with breathtaking panoramic views.
11:00VIEWPOINT
🪨 Porta di Prada
Let's change trails and continue on, passing through the Porta di Prada (1,653m above sea level).
13:00MOUNTAIN HUT
🍽️ Rifugio Bietti - Buzzi
And here we are, at our final destination! Time to enjoy lunch with a view!
16:30RETURN
🅿️
From the hut, it's about a 2-hour hike back to the parking area.
How do you get to Esino Lario? 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.
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
K-way
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED
Snack
RECOMMENDED
Change of clothes
RECOMMENDED
Your Coordinator
Alessandra
· 6 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Italiano
Inglese
Spagnolo
Guiddy Coordinator
A Guiddy Coordinator: trained by us, knows the itinerary and keeps the group together from the first day to the last.
PICKED FOR YOU BY IBEX
Right for you
Based on this page: same area, similar level.
Reviews
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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 6 h with 700 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
✓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.
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