Monte Bisbino at sunset: a thousand metres from Cernobbio
Cernobbio, Como · Lombardia•1 day · Wednesday•Hiking · 1,314 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Como, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+21
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
An evening workout with a view over Lake Como
A timeless classic for those who like training with a view. From the old centre of Cernobbio, practically from the lakeshore, we set off for Monte Bisbino, rising to 1,314 metres on the border between Italy and Switzerland: 1,100 metres of ascent in one go.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The route follows old mule tracks and silent woods, with views over Lake Como widening at every bend and a series of historical and artistic landmarks along the climb — chapels, boundary stones and old positions telling the story of this border.
This is a training hike: we climb in the evening at a brisk pace, reach the summit for sunset and return on a loop with head torches. Ideal for anyone preparing for tougher outings who wants height gain after work.
This is an intermediate hike but at training pace: 1,100 metres of ascent in four hours, so a brisk rhythm. Trained legs are needed. A head torch is mandatory for the return, plus a windproof jacket and boots.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's train on the Bisbino.
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 10 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+21 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+
1,100 m D+ · 12 km · 4 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 — this outing
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 4 h and 1,100 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 accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed dinner
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Cernobbio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
1,100 m
Max altitude
1,314 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
4 h
Wednesday
14 Oct
12 km · D+ 1,100 m · 4 h
The stops · 12 km
Meeting point 18:30approximate
provincia di Como, 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.
We meet the Guidders in the old centre of Cernobbio (CO), on the lakeshore, where our evening workout begins. Torch check before setting off: we come back in the dark. The time follows sunset and changes with the season.
21:00SUMMIT
Sunset on the summit of Monte Bisbino (1,314 m)
After the long climb on old mule tracks we reach the top of Monte Bisbino, on the Italy-Switzerland border. We stop for the sunset: Lake Como lights up below and the village lights start to appear.
22:30RETURN
Loop back with head torches
We return to the cars on a loop with head torches on, taking a different trail from the one we climbed. At the cars we take our time to say goodbye.
How do you get to Cernobbio? 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.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Packed dinner
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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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 4 h with 1,100 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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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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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 10 October, 23:59)
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Monte Bisbino at sunset: a thousand metres from Cernobbio
Cernobbio, (CO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,314 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,100 m
Max altitude
1,314 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+21
▣ 2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
An evening workout with a view over Lake Como
A timeless classic for those who like training with a view. From the old centre of Cernobbio, practically from the lakeshore, we set off for Monte Bisbino, rising to 1,314 metres on the border between Italy and Switzerland: 1,100 metres of ascent in one go.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The route follows old mule tracks and silent woods, with views over Lake Como widening at every bend and a series of historical and artistic landmarks along the climb — chapels, boundary stones and old positions telling the story of this border.
This is a training hike: we climb in the evening at a brisk pace, reach the summit for sunset and return on a loop with head torches. Ideal for anyone preparing for tougher outings who wants height gain after work.
This is an intermediate hike but at training pace: 1,100 metres of ascent in four hours, so a brisk rhythm. Trained legs are needed. A head torch is mandatory for the return, plus a windproof jacket and boots.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's train on the Bisbino.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,100 m D+ · 12 km · 4 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 — this outing
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 4 h and 1,100 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 accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed dinner
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Cernobbio
Itinerary
Wednesday · approximate times
Stops · 12 km
Meeting point 18:30Cernobbio
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
We meet the Guidders in the old centre of Cernobbio (CO), on the lakeshore, where our evening workout begins. Torch check before setting off: we come back in the dark. The time follows sunset and changes with the season.
21:00SUMMIT
Sunset on the summit of Monte Bisbino (1,314 m)
After the long climb on old mule tracks we reach the top of Monte Bisbino, on the Italy-Switzerland border. We stop for the sunset: Lake Como lights up below and the village lights start to appear.
22:30RETURN
Loop back with head torches
We return to the cars on a loop with head torches on, taking a different trail from the one we climbed. At the cars we take our time to say goodbye.
How do you get to Cernobbio? 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.
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 4 h with 1,100 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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