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Lago Delio and the Forcora: the ancient beech wood loop of Val Veddasca

Lago Delio, Varese · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 1,344 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Varese, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Lago Delio and the Forcora: the ancient beech wood loop of Val Veddasca
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
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WHY THIS HIKE

Lago Delio: Veddasca beech woods

A lake hanging above Lake Maggiore, ancient beeches that turn into a red cathedral in October and the peaks of Val Veddasca all lined up: this is some of the finest autumn colour in the Varese area, and few people know it.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Lago Delio, above Maccagno, and walk into the beech wood up to the Forcora pass. We climb Monte Sirti, the most panoramic point of the loop, and drop to the Monterecchio pasture for lunch. On the way back we pass Monte Cadrigna and close the loop at the Forcora, before the last descent through the woods to the lake.

Lago Delio is a reservoir set high above the Verbano: from the dam you see Lake Maggiore below, as if through a porthole.

Anyone who walks regularly: the loop is long but has no difficult stretches, with short climbs and plenty of beech wood.

Come and discover Val Veddasca in autumn with the Guidders: a secret to keep between us.

Lago Delio is about two hours from Milan: motorway to Sesto Calende or Varese, then the Lake Maggiore shore road to Maccagno and the road up to the lake. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

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 27 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+16 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
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 12 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
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 600 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
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
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Lago Delio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,344 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
5 h
Saturday
31 Oct
12 km · D+ 600 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Meeting at Lago Delio, Lago Delio, provincia di Varese, 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
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Lago Delio
We meet the Guidders at the Lago Delio car park, above Maccagno.
10:45PASS
Forcora pass
We climb through the ancient beech wood to the pass.
11:30SUMMIT
Monte Sirti
The highest and most panoramic point of the loop.
12:30VILLAGE
The Monterecchio pasture
Huts and meadows on the ridge: packed lunch.
13:45SUMMIT
Monte Cadrigna
We head back to the Forcora over the top of Cadrigna.
15:15LAKE
Back to Lago Delio
A last descent through the beeches and goodbyes to the Guidders by the lake.

How do you get to Lago Delio? 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.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

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You'll be among the first to share your story.

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 5 h with 600 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?
⌄
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 (for this date: 27 October, 23:59)
✓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.
Ibex
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Lago Delio and the Forcora: the ancient beech wood loop of Val Veddasca

Lago Delio and the Forcora: the ancient beech wood loop of Val Veddasca

Lago Delio, (VA) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,344 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,344 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+16
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lago Delio: Veddasca beech woods

A lake hanging above Lake Maggiore, ancient beeches that turn into a red cathedral in October and the peaks of Val Veddasca all lined up: this is some of the finest autumn colour in the Varese area, and few people know it.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Lago Delio, above Maccagno, and walk into the beech wood up to the Forcora pass. We climb Monte Sirti, the most panoramic point of the loop, and drop to the Monterecchio pasture for lunch. On the way back we pass Monte Cadrigna and close the loop at the Forcora, before the last descent through the woods to the lake.

Lago Delio is a reservoir set high above the Verbano: from the dam you see Lake Maggiore below, as if through a porthole.

Anyone who walks regularly: the loop is long but has no difficult stretches, with short climbs and plenty of beech wood.

Come and discover Val Veddasca in autumn with the Guidders: a secret to keep between us.

Lago Delio is about two hours from Milan: motorway to Sesto Calende or Varese, then the Lake Maggiore shore road to Maccagno and the road up to the lake. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 12 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 600 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
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
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Lago Delio

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 9:30Meeting at Lago Delio
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Lago Delio
We meet the Guidders at the Lago Delio car park, above Maccagno.
10:45PASS
Forcora pass
We climb through the ancient beech wood to the pass.
11:30SUMMIT
Monte Sirti
The highest and most panoramic point of the loop.
12:30VILLAGE
The Monterecchio pasture
Huts and meadows on the ridge: packed lunch.
13:45SUMMIT
Monte Cadrigna
We head back to the Forcora over the top of Cadrigna.
15:15LAKE
Back to Lago Delio
A last descent through the beeches and goodbyes to the Guidders by the lake.

How do you get to Lago Delio? 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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Saturday 31 October
GuiddyExperience
Hikes picked for you

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Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

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 5 h with 600 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 →
Sat 31 Oct
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