Grignetta: a loop from Mandello with 1,500 metres of climbing
Galleria Luzzeno, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,750 m
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Day hikes
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DIFFICULT PLUS
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+25
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The experience
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
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WHY THIS HIKE
From the lake to the realm of spires, in a single day
Some routes stay with you, and the 1,500-metre loop on the Grignetta is one of them. An intense, panoramic, wild day that starts from the quiet lanes of Rongio, in Mandello del Lario, and climbs to the realm of the spires: where the rock forms a natural cathedral above Lake Como.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
From the village we take the woodland trail, a climb that gives nothing away but offers glimpses of the lake between the branches from the start. At Bivacco Baitello di Manavello the view opens onto the first Grigna spires; higher up, at Rifugio Rosalba, we stop for a long lunch with the Cresta Segantini in front of us.
The return closes the loop down another flank: eleven kilometres in all, with the height gain packed into the first half.
This is a hard hike: 1,500 metres of ascent in seven hours, climbing steadily with rock sections where a sure step is needed. For those who already have the legs and the experience. Bring sturdy boots, poles and plenty of water: there are no fountains on the route.
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: by 18 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+25 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
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,500 m D+ · 11 km · 7 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus — this outing
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 7 h and 1,500 m of ascent ahead, you need serious preparation: legs, lungs and being used to altitude
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter; your guide will explain crampons, ice axe and harness. 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)
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Galleria Luzzeno
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
1,500 m
Max altitude
1,750 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
7 h
Sunday
22 Nov
11 km · D+ 1,500 m · 7 h
The stops · 11 km
Meeting point 8:15approximate
Galleria Luzzeno, 23826 Mandello del Lario provincia di Lecco, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders in the hamlet of Rongio in Mandello del Lario (LC), among the quiet lanes of the village, where the hike begins. A day with 1,500 metres of ascent: we start early. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
09:45BIVOUAC
Bivacco Baitello di Manavello
After the first long climb through the woods we reach Bivacco Baitello di Manavello: an incredible view over the lake and the first Grigna spires. It is the break that splits the climb and opens the finest part of the day.
12:45MOUNTAIN HUT
Lunch at Rifugio Rosalba
We climb to Rifugio Rosalba, set among the dolomite towers. A long break for lunch, photos and the view of the Cresta Segantini: we are in the heart of the spires, and it shows.
16:00RETURN
Loop descent to Mandello
We close the loop descending a different flank from the one we climbed, the lake reappearing at every bend. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.
How do you get to Galleria Luzzeno? 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.
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Snacks
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
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Grignetta: a loop from Mandello with 1,500 metres of climbing
Galleria Luzzeno, Mandello del Lario (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,750 m
Elevation gain
1,500 m
Max altitude
1,750 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
7 h
Guiddy points
+25
▣ 10 photos
+6 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
From the lake to the realm of spires, in a single day
Some routes stay with you, and the 1,500-metre loop on the Grignetta is one of them. An intense, panoramic, wild day that starts from the quiet lanes of Rongio, in Mandello del Lario, and climbs to the realm of the spires: where the rock forms a natural cathedral above Lake Como.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
From the village we take the woodland trail, a climb that gives nothing away but offers glimpses of the lake between the branches from the start. At Bivacco Baitello di Manavello the view opens onto the first Grigna spires; higher up, at Rifugio Rosalba, we stop for a long lunch with the Cresta Segantini in front of us.
The return closes the loop down another flank: eleven kilometres in all, with the height gain packed into the first half.
This is a hard hike: 1,500 metres of ascent in seven hours, climbing steadily with rock sections where a sure step is needed. For those who already have the legs and the experience. Bring sturdy boots, poles and plenty of water: there are no fountains on the route.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb the Grignetta.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,500 m D+ · 11 km · 7 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus — this outing
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 7 h and 1,500 m of ascent ahead, you need serious preparation: legs, lungs and being used to altitude
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter; your guide will explain crampons, ice axe and harness. 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)
✓Certified Guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Galleria Luzzeno
Itinerary
Sunday · approximate times
Stops · 11 km
Meeting point 8:15Galleria Luzzeno
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
We meet the Guidders in the hamlet of Rongio in Mandello del Lario (LC), among the quiet lanes of the village, where the hike begins. A day with 1,500 metres of ascent: we start early. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
09:45BIVOUAC
Bivacco Baitello di Manavello
After the first long climb through the woods we reach Bivacco Baitello di Manavello: an incredible view over the lake and the first Grigna spires. It is the break that splits the climb and opens the finest part of the day.
12:45MOUNTAIN HUT
Lunch at Rifugio Rosalba
We climb to Rifugio Rosalba, set among the dolomite towers. A long break for lunch, photos and the view of the Cresta Segantini: we are in the heart of the spires, and it shows.
16:00RETURN
Loop descent to Mandello
We close the loop descending a different flank from the one we climbed, the lake reappearing at every bend. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.
How do you get to Galleria Luzzeno? 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.
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,500 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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