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Grignetta at sunset: the Cermenati trail from the Resinelli

Ballabio, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 2,100 m
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Lecco, Lombardia
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Grignetta at sunset: the Cermenati trail from the Resinelli
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WHY THIS HIKE

The Grigna spires in evening light

Climbing the Grignetta at sunset is one of the most striking experiences in the Lecco pre-Alps. We start from the Piani dei Resinelli and follow the famous Sentiero Cermenati, the most direct route to the summit cross.

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

The experience

On the way up we cross the remarkable dolomitic landscape of the Grigna spires, rock formations studied worldwide, not least for their ancient fossils: this is where the routes that made the history of Lecco climbing were opened.

At the summit, at 2,184 metres, the spectacle is complete: a 360-degree panorama over the Alpine arc that on clear days runs from Monviso to Monte Rosa. We stop for a shared aperitif as the sun goes down, then head back with head torches on.

This is an intermediate but tough hike: 900 metres of ascent in just 7 kilometres, so a steep, relentless climb, with easy rock steps higher up. We come down in the dark: a head torch is mandatory, plus a windproof jacket and boots. The Piani dei Resinelli car park charges a fee.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb the Grignetta.

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 the free cancellation period has ended. You pay nothing when you book.
Recommended age 25–45
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
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+
900 m D+ · 7 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 900 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Aperitif
✕Parking
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Ballabio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
2,100 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
6 h
Saturday
10 Oct
7 km · D+ 900 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 7 km
Meeting point 17:00approximate
Via Carlo Mauri, 23811 Ballabio 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.
Paid parking
At Piazzale Daniele Chiappa in the Piani dei Resinelli area, parking is paid from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm: always on public holidays and the day before, and every day from June 15 to September 15 and from December 20 to January 6. The 2023 rate is €1/hour up to a maximum of €5 per day, payable via the Telepass app even without the physical device; note that on site only Vodafone and Tre have signal, so it's best to activate payment before arriving or use the free Wi-Fi at a local bar.
HOW TO GET THERE
17:00MEETING
Meeting at Piani dei Resinelli
We meet the Guidders at the Piani dei Resinelli car park, above Ballabio (LC), where the hike begins. The car park charges a fee and is not included. The time follows sunset: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
20:00SUMMIT
Sunset on the summit of Grignetta (2,184 m)
The Sentiero Cermenati climbs firmly among the dolomitic spires to the summit cross. Here we stop to watch the sunset over the Alpine arc, with a shared aperitif: everyone puts in what they carried up in their pack.
23:00RETURN
Back down with head torches
We descend with head torches on along the route we climbed, Lecco and the lake lit up below us. We stay together and take it steadily. At the cars we take our time to say goodbye.

How do you get to Ballabio? 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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Packed aperitif
RECOMMENDED
Packed dinner
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Guide for this date · Saturday 10 October
Antonio R.
Antonio R.
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Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Antonio, a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio Guide Alpine Lombardia and a serious enthusiast for nature, adventure and environmental outreach. Whether it's a panoramic mountain trail, a paddle by kayak, an e-bike tour or exploring a cave, I love taking people out to discover a place in a way that's genuine, engaging and safe. Over the years I've turned my passion for the outdoors into a profession, building experiences that suit everyone: from seasoned hikers to people trying this for the first time. For me every outing is far more than a hike: it's a chance to slow down, look at the environment around us and live new adventures with the Guidders. 🥾⛰️ I can't wait to meet you on the trail. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Francese
Guida di Media Montagna

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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 900 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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Grignetta at sunset: the Cermenati trail from the Resinelli

Grignetta at sunset: the Cermenati trail from the Resinelli

Ballabio, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,100 m
Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
2,100 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+19
9 photos
+5 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Grigna spires in evening light

Climbing the Grignetta at sunset is one of the most striking experiences in the Lecco pre-Alps. We start from the Piani dei Resinelli and follow the famous Sentiero Cermenati, the most direct route to the summit cross.

Come alone, leave with new friends
Group's average age: with a profile

The experience

On the way up we cross the remarkable dolomitic landscape of the Grigna spires, rock formations studied worldwide, not least for their ancient fossils: this is where the routes that made the history of Lecco climbing were opened.

At the summit, at 2,184 metres, the spectacle is complete: a 360-degree panorama over the Alpine arc that on clear days runs from Monviso to Monte Rosa. We stop for a shared aperitif as the sun goes down, then head back with head torches on.

This is an intermediate but tough hike: 900 metres of ascent in just 7 kilometres, so a steep, relentless climb, with easy rock steps higher up. We come down in the dark: a head torch is mandatory, plus a windproof jacket and boots. The Piani dei Resinelli car park charges a fee.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb the Grignetta.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 7 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 900 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Aperitif
✕Parking
✕Packed lunch
✕Travel to Ballabio

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 7 km
Meeting point 17:00Ballabio
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
Paid parking
At Piazzale Daniele Chiappa in the Piani dei Resinelli area, parking is paid from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm: always on public holidays and the day before, and every day from June 15 to September 15 and from December 20 to January 6. The 2023 rate is €1/hour up to a maximum of €5 per day, payable via the Telepass app even without the physical device; note that on site only Vodafone and Tre have signal, so it's best to activate payment before arriving or use the free Wi-Fi at a local bar.
17:00MEETING
Meeting at Piani dei Resinelli
We meet the Guidders at the Piani dei Resinelli car park, above Ballabio (LC), where the hike begins. The car park charges a fee and is not included. The time follows sunset: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
20:00SUMMIT
Sunset on the summit of Grignetta (2,184 m)
The Sentiero Cermenati climbs firmly among the dolomitic spires to the summit cross. Here we stop to watch the sunset over the Alpine arc, with a shared aperitif: everyone puts in what they carried up in their pack.
23:00RETURN
Back down with head torches
We descend with head torches on along the route we climbed, Lecco and the lake lit up below us. We stay together and take it steadily. At the cars we take our time to say goodbye.

How do you get to Ballabio? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Packed aperitif
RECOMMENDED
Packed dinner
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Saturday 10 October
Antonio R.
Antonio R.
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Antonio, a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio Guide Alpine Lombardia and a serious enthusiast for nature, adventure and environmental outreach. Whether it's a panoramic mountain trail, a paddle by kayak, an e-bike tour or exploring a cave, I love taking people out to discover a place in a way that's genuine, engaging and safe. Over the years I've turned my passion for the outdoors into a profession, building experiences that suit everyone: from seasoned hikers to people trying this for the first time. For me every outing is far more than a hike: it's a chance to slow down, look at the environment around us and live new adventures with the Guidders. 🥾⛰️ I can't wait to meet you on the trail. 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?
⌄
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 900 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?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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