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Grignone via the Piancaformia Ridge

Esino Lario, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,410 m
Experience
Day hikes
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DIFFICULT PLUS
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+22
Grignone via the Piancaformia Ridge
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The experience
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
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Your guide
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WHY THIS HIKE

Grignone via the Piancaformia ridge

Our trekking will bring us crossing some of the most suggestive places in the Northern Grigna. After admiring the Porta di Prada, we will walk along the Piancaformia ridge and the Ganda trail reaching the summit of Grignone. From the Brioschi refuge we can admire the wide views of the Valsassina, Orobie and Lake Como.

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

The experience

Our itinerary will start from the parking lot in Vò di Moncodeno above Cainallo. After reaching the Bocchetta di Prada (1,625m above sea level) and admiring the homonymous gate (natural arch symbol of the karst of the Grigne) we will begin the steep ascent towards the ridge. We will walk along the Piancaformia ridge, overcoming several exposed passages but with a breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding peaks, up to the short descent that will take us to the Via della Ganda for the final ascent that, with the help of easy chains, will lead us to our destination, the summit of Grignone and the Brioschi refuge (2,410m above sea level).

The descent will take place via the Via della Ganda, touching the Bogani refuge.

EE type trails therefore also sections that are not always well marked and that require a good ability to move on various mountain terrains (uneven path, scree, meadow) as well as good experience of mountain hiking, steadfastness and no vertigo.

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 2 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+22 Guiddy points
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Not suitable for dogs
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How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
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I+
D
D+
1,200 m D+ · 11 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 1,200 m of ascent ahead, you need serious preparation: legs, lungs and being used to altitude
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket; 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch in 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
1,200 m
Max altitude
2,410 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
6 h
Day
11 km · D+ 1,200 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 11 km
Meeting point 8:00approximate
23825, Esino 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.
HOW TO GET THERE
08:00MEETING
Vò di Moncodeno Parking Area - Esino Lario (LC)
Meeting Point/Hike Start
09:00PASS
"Prada Pass"
"Porta di Prada" – Prada Pass: Your Gateway to Adventure
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Brioschi Refuge (Summit of the Northern Grigna)
Brioschi Refuge (Summit of North Grigna)
15:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Arnaldo Bogani Mountain Hut
Arnaldo Bogani Refuge
17:30RETURN
Vò di Moncodeno Parking Area - Esino Lario (LC)
Vò di Moncodeno Parking Area - Esino Lario (LC) End of Hike

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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Guanti
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Paolo
Paolo
· 15 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! I'm Paolo, a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio delle Guide Alpine of Lombardy. Before being a professional, I've always been a great enthusiast for the mountains, their landscapes and their history — and that's the right order, because the second thing grows out of the first. My working area runs across the provinces of Lecco, Como, Sondrio and Varese, with a specialisation around Lecco and the upper part of the lake: trails I know in every season and at every hour. I'd like to share that passion by taking you out on hikes of varying difficulty, rich in information about the places we visit together. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Francese
Guida di Media Montagna

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I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 1,200 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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Grignone via the Piancaformia Ridge

Grignone via the Piancaformia Ridge

Esino Lario, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,410 m
Elevation gain
1,200 m
Max altitude
2,410 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+22
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Grignone via the Piancaformia ridge

Our trekking will bring us crossing some of the most suggestive places in the Northern Grigna. After admiring the Porta di Prada, we will walk along the Piancaformia ridge and the Ganda trail reaching the summit of Grignone. From the Brioschi refuge we can admire the wide views of the Valsassina, Orobie and Lake Como.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Our itinerary will start from the parking lot in Vò di Moncodeno above Cainallo. After reaching the Bocchetta di Prada (1,625m above sea level) and admiring the homonymous gate (natural arch symbol of the karst of the Grigne) we will begin the steep ascent towards the ridge. We will walk along the Piancaformia ridge, overcoming several exposed passages but with a breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding peaks, up to the short descent that will take us to the Via della Ganda for the final ascent that, with the help of easy chains, will lead us to our destination, the summit of Grignone and the Brioschi refuge (2,410m above sea level).

The descent will take place via the Via della Ganda, touching the Bogani refuge.

EE type trails therefore also sections that are not always well marked and that require a good ability to move on various mountain terrains (uneven path, scree, meadow) as well as good experience of mountain hiking, steadfastness and no vertigo.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,200 m D+ · 11 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 1,200 m of ascent ahead, you need serious preparation: legs, lungs and being used to altitude
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket; 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch in hut
✕Travel to Esino Lario

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 11 km
Meeting point 8:00Esino Lario
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:00MEETING
Vò di Moncodeno Parking Area - Esino Lario (LC)
Meeting Point/Hike Start
09:00PASS
"Prada Pass"
"Porta di Prada" – Prada Pass: Your Gateway to Adventure
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Brioschi Refuge (Summit of the Northern Grigna)
Brioschi Refuge (Summit of North Grigna)
15:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Arnaldo Bogani Mountain Hut
Arnaldo Bogani Refuge
17:30RETURN
Vò di Moncodeno Parking Area - Esino Lario (LC)
Vò di Moncodeno Parking Area - Esino Lario (LC) End of Hike

How do you get to Esino Lario? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Guanti
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Paolo
Paolo
15 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! I'm Paolo, a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio delle Guide Alpine of Lombardy. Before being a professional, I've always been a great enthusiast for the mountains, their landscapes and their history — and that's the right order, because the second thing grows out of the first. My working area runs across the provinces of Lecco, Como, Sondrio and Varese, with a specialisation around Lecco and the upper part of the lake: trails I know in every season and at every hour. I'd like to share that passion by taking you out on hikes of varying difficulty, rich in information about the places we visit together. 🥾 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?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 1,200 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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