Plenilunio nel cuore della Valsassina: In cima al Monte Ferrera
Cassina Valsassina, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,378 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+11
Community photos
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Full moon over Monte Ferrera
Una semplice passeggiata in località Culmine di San Pietro (1258 m), un valico chiamato anche “Passo del Taleggio” perché in passato veniva utilizzato dai pastori della Val Taleggio per raggiungere la Valsassina al fine di vendere il celebre formaggio. Una posizione panoramica che ci permetterà di osservare a nord il Gruppo del Campelli (2160 m) e il Monte Sodadura (2010), caratteristico per la sua spiccata forma a “piramide”, a ovest la Grigna Meridionale (2177 m) da sempre teatro di ascese alpinistiche pionieristiche e il Monte Due Mani (1666 m), a sud ci farà compagnia la parete nord del celebre Monte Serrada o “Resegone” (1875 m) una delle montagne più importanti e iconiche del territorio lecchese e milanese, a est saremo al cospetto del selvaggio e poco accessibile Zucco Di Maesimo (1650 m).
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Giunta la sera vedremo il sole calare dietro la Grigna Settentrionale (2410 m) e poco dopo il sorgere della Luna Piena a sud-est. Un evento molto raro, si tratta infatti di una Super Luna più grande rispetto al normale e di una Luna Blu Stagionale che si verifica circa ogni 5 anni. Nel gergo astronomico “Luna Blu” significa “evento molto raro” e pertanto non riguarda il colore della luna che invece avrà toni più caldi e suggestivi. La osserveremo sorgere durante il crepuscolo civile e la seguiremo fino a quando sarà buio così da poter provare la sensazione di ritrovarci nel bosco di notte. Parleremo di come si è formata e sincronizzata al moto della Terra e di alcune sue leggende con un linguaggio semplice e adatto a tutti. Faremo anche un gioco, cercare di dare un nome alla luna piena diverso dai nomi attribuiti dai nativi americani dopo averne compreso il significato.
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 1 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
+11 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
150 m D+ · 5 km · 3 h
Easy — this outing
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
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.
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 3 h and 150 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Cassina Valsassina
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
150 m
Max altitude
1,378 m
Distance
5 km
Duration
3 h
Day
5 km · D+ 150 m · 3 h
The stops · 5 km
Meeting point 17:30approximate
Passo Culmine San Pietro, Via Valtaleggio 8, 23817 Cassina Valsassina 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.
Meeting point reachable by car via the provincial road, where you can enjoy an aperitif
19:15PARKING
Bocchetta dei Dongoli
We reach the Bocchetta dei Dongoli via an easy flat dirt track
19:45SUMMIT
Cima di Ferrera
We'll reach the Cima di Ferrera (1378 m), from where we can watch the sunset to the West (8:22 pm) before descending a few metres and waiting for the Full Moon to rise (8:40 pm) in the East
20:15RETURN
Bocchetta dei Dongoli
We'll head back towards the Bocchetta dei Dongoli to find the path home, fully immersed in the darkness of the woods
22:00PASS
Passo Culmine San Pietro
Return to the starting point
How do you get to Cassina Valsassina? 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.
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Your guide
Paolo C.
· 1 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Paolo, an environmental hiking guide, tied to the mountain world for as long as I can remember: my greatest passion. I live in the beautiful Valsassina, an enchanted place packed with routes along which you can retrace the history, the culture and the traditions of these valleys. I work in science communication and cover all the characteristic, interesting aspects of natural environments and how they work, thanks to what I learned studying engineering and to experience in the field. I love being among people and I'm open and easy-going: I treat every outing as an experience that enriches me as much as everyone else. The rest of my time goes into being outdoors: volunteering on trail maintenance and making maps. 🗺 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We only ask for feedback 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 3 h with 150 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?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
MOST POPULAR
✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 1 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.
Still have questions? Message Ibex
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Plenilunio nel cuore della Valsassina: In cima al Monte Ferrera
Cassina Valsassina, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,378 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
150 m
Max altitude
1,378 m
Distance
5 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
3 h
Guiddy points
+11
▣ 5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
Full moon over Monte Ferrera
Una semplice passeggiata in località Culmine di San Pietro (1258 m), un valico chiamato anche “Passo del Taleggio” perché in passato veniva utilizzato dai pastori della Val Taleggio per raggiungere la Valsassina al fine di vendere il celebre formaggio. Una posizione panoramica che ci permetterà di osservare a nord il Gruppo del Campelli (2160 m) e il Monte Sodadura (2010), caratteristico per la sua spiccata forma a “piramide”, a ovest la Grigna Meridionale (2177 m) da sempre teatro di ascese alpinistiche pionieristiche e il Monte Due Mani (1666 m), a sud ci farà compagnia la parete nord del celebre Monte Serrada o “Resegone” (1875 m) una delle montagne più importanti e iconiche del territorio lecchese e milanese, a est saremo al cospetto del selvaggio e poco accessibile Zucco Di Maesimo (1650 m).
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
Giunta la sera vedremo il sole calare dietro la Grigna Settentrionale (2410 m) e poco dopo il sorgere della Luna Piena a sud-est. Un evento molto raro, si tratta infatti di una Super Luna più grande rispetto al normale e di una Luna Blu Stagionale che si verifica circa ogni 5 anni. Nel gergo astronomico “Luna Blu” significa “evento molto raro” e pertanto non riguarda il colore della luna che invece avrà toni più caldi e suggestivi. La osserveremo sorgere durante il crepuscolo civile e la seguiremo fino a quando sarà buio così da poter provare la sensazione di ritrovarci nel bosco di notte. Parleremo di come si è formata e sincronizzata al moto della Terra e di alcune sue leggende con un linguaggio semplice e adatto a tutti. Faremo anche un gioco, cercare di dare un nome alla luna piena diverso dai nomi attribuiti dai nativi americani dopo averne compreso il significato.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
150 m D+ · 5 km · 3 h
Easy — this outing
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
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 3 h and 150 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included
INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Cassina Valsassina
Itinerary
Day · approximate times
Stops · 5 km
Meeting point 17:30Passo Culmine San Pietro
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
Meeting point reachable by car via the provincial road, where you can enjoy an aperitif
19:15PARKING
Bocchetta dei Dongoli
We reach the Bocchetta dei Dongoli via an easy flat dirt track
19:45SUMMIT
Cima di Ferrera
We'll reach the Cima di Ferrera (1378 m), from where we can watch the sunset to the West (8:22 pm) before descending a few metres and waiting for the Full Moon to rise (8:40 pm) in the East
20:15RETURN
Bocchetta dei Dongoli
We'll head back towards the Bocchetta dei Dongoli to find the path home, fully immersed in the darkness of the woods
22:00PASS
Passo Culmine San Pietro
Return to the starting point
How do you get to Cassina Valsassina? 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.
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Your guide
Paolo C.
1 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Paolo, an environmental hiking guide, tied to the mountain world for as long as I can remember: my greatest passion. I live in the beautiful Valsassina, an enchanted place packed with routes along which you can retrace the history, the culture and the traditions of these valleys. I work in science communication and cover all the characteristic, interesting aspects of natural environments and how they work, thanks to what I learned studying engineering and to experience in the field. I love being among people and I'm open and easy-going: I treat every outing as an experience that enriches me as much as everyone else. The rest of my time goes into being outdoors: volunteering on trail maintenance and making maps. 🗺 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 3 h with 150 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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