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Monte di Borbino: an autumn trek through golden woods above Lecco

Lungolario Piave, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 463 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY PLUS
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Monte di Borbino: an autumn trek through golden woods above Lecco
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Coordinator
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Borbino: golden woods on Lario

463 meters of height, a forest catching fire with color, and the lake always there below us.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Abbadia Lariana, through the hamlet of Borbino, and climb straight onto the mule track winding up through the chestnut woods. It's an out-and-back route: we go up steadily through the trees, with a few steep stretches taken one step at a time, all the way to the Monte di Borbino. In autumn the foliage turns every bend into a painting: reds, yellows, that golden afternoon light filtering through the branches. Along the way we pass a few fresh-water fountains, perfect for a break before the last push.

On the way down we can take a short detour to the Capeleta di Garoful: a small panoramic spot over Lake Lecco that's always worth the stop.

5 reasons to join - the autumn foliage setting the whole forest on fire - the view over Lake Lecco from the top - the optional detour to Capeleta di Garoful - a simple, honest out-and-back route - the golden afternoon light on the way down

Who it's for Anyone who wants a relaxed day out: there are a few steep bits, but they're easy to handle with a steady pace and a break or two.

Come discover Borbino's autumn with the Guidders: sign up, walk, come back happy.

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
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 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.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
707 m D+ · 12 km · 4 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
The trail is never exposed. A few rocky stretches, no airy sections.
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 707 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Travel to Lungolario Piave
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
707 m
Max altitude
463 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
4 h
Map
Day
12 km · D+ 707 m · 4 h
Meeting point 10:00approximate
Lungolario Piave 5, 23900 Lecco 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
A
10:00MEETING
Meeting point in Lecco, parking at Orsa Maggiore
We meet up with the Guidders in Pradello (Lecco), at the Orsa Maggiore disco club, the starting point of our loop hike. The indicative meeting time is 9:00 AM, but it may vary depending on the season: we'll let you know the exact time in the trip's Telegram group.
B
11:00PARKING
Climbing towards Monte di Borbino
We climb a mule track through woods lit up by autumn colors, the slope gets decidedly steeper but we keep a steady pace. Between the bare branches, the first glimpses of Lake Lecco start to open up.
C
12:00WATER
Monte di Borbino and lunch break
We reach the top at Monte di Borbino, the highest point of the day: we stop for lunch with views over the lake and valleys dressed in gold. From here, a short detour leads to the Capeleta di Garoful for an even wider panorama.
D
13:00WATER
Descent through the autumn woods
We begin the descent surrounded by a wood in warm autumn colors, the trail gently winds down through leaves and afternoon light. Crisp air and forest scents accompany every step down into the valley.
E
14:00WATER
Return to the cars at Borbino
We close the loop by heading back to Lecco, where our cars are waiting: once the hike with the Guidders comes to an end, there's always time to stick around together for a cold beer or a coke, toasting to the colors of this autumn day.

How do you get to Lungolario Piave? 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.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Mini-crampons
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your Coordinator

Stefano
Stefano
· 44 outings with Guiddy
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Stefano, an AMI Bike instructor and a CAI guide. Walking and cycling aren't just sport for me, they're a way of living: I love nature, the right kind of effort and the freedom that ridges and trails hand you. I like being among people, listening, sharing experiences and building a group — because every tour is far more than a route, it's an adventure to live together. I've travelled in Nepal, India, Norway, England, Spain, Albania, Morocco and all over Italy, and every trip taught me something new about myself and about the world. Whether it's a panoramic loop on the mountains at home or a multi-day tour abroad, I like planning every detail and bringing together sport, nature and fun. 🚵 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guiddy Coordinator
A Guiddy Coordinator: trained by us, knows the itinerary and keeps the group together from the first day to the last.

Reviews

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Ibex
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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 4 h with 707 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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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
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✓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.
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Still have questions? Ask Ibex
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Monte di Borbino: an autumn trek through golden woods above Lecco

Monte di Borbino: an autumn trek through golden woods above Lecco

Lungolario Piave, Lecco (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 463 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
707 m
Max altitude
463 m
Distance
12 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+17
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Borbino: golden woods on Lario

463 meters of height, a forest catching fire with color, and the lake always there below us.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Abbadia Lariana, through the hamlet of Borbino, and climb straight onto the mule track winding up through the chestnut woods. It's an out-and-back route: we go up steadily through the trees, with a few steep stretches taken one step at a time, all the way to the Monte di Borbino. In autumn the foliage turns every bend into a painting: reds, yellows, that golden afternoon light filtering through the branches. Along the way we pass a few fresh-water fountains, perfect for a break before the last push.

On the way down we can take a short detour to the Capeleta di Garoful: a small panoramic spot over Lake Lecco that's always worth the stop.

5 reasons to join - the autumn foliage setting the whole forest on fire - the view over Lake Lecco from the top - the optional detour to Capeleta di Garoful - a simple, honest out-and-back route - the golden afternoon light on the way down

Who it's for Anyone who wants a relaxed day out: there are a few steep bits, but they're easy to handle with a steady pace and a break or two.

Come discover Borbino's autumn with the Guidders: sign up, walk, come back happy.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
707 m D+ · 12 km · 4 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 4 h and 707 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Travel to Lungolario Piave

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
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5 stops
Meeting point 10:00Lungolario Piave
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
10:00MEETING
Meeting point in Lecco, parking at Orsa Maggiore
We meet up with the Guidders in Pradello (Lecco), at the Orsa Maggiore disco club, the starting point of our loop hike. The indicative meeting time is 9:00 AM, but it may vary depending on the season: we'll let you know the exact time in the trip's Telegram group.
B
11:00PARKING
Climbing towards Monte di Borbino
We climb a mule track through woods lit up by autumn colors, the slope gets decidedly steeper but we keep a steady pace. Between the bare branches, the first glimpses of Lake Lecco start to open up.
C
12:00WATER
Monte di Borbino and lunch break
We reach the top at Monte di Borbino, the highest point of the day: we stop for lunch with views over the lake and valleys dressed in gold. From here, a short detour leads to the Capeleta di Garoful for an even wider panorama.
D
13:00WATER
Descent through the autumn woods
We begin the descent surrounded by a wood in warm autumn colors, the trail gently winds down through leaves and afternoon light. Crisp air and forest scents accompany every step down into the valley.
E
14:00WATER
Return to the cars at Borbino
We close the loop by heading back to Lecco, where our cars are waiting: once the hike with the Guidders comes to an end, there's always time to stick around together for a cold beer or a coke, toasting to the colors of this autumn day.

How do you get to Lungolario Piave? 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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Mini-crampons
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED

Your Coordinator

Stefano
Stefano
44 outings with Guiddy
Guiddy Coordinator

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Stefano, an AMI Bike instructor and a CAI guide. Walking and cycling aren't just sport for me, they're a way of living: I love nature, the right kind of effort and the freedom that ridges and trails hand you. I like being among people, listening, sharing experiences and building a group — because every tour is far more than a route, it's an adventure to live together. I've travelled in Nepal, India, Norway, England, Spain, Albania, Morocco and all over Italy, and every trip taught me something new about myself and about the world. Whether it's a panoramic loop on the mountains at home or a multi-day tour abroad, I like planning every detail and bringing together sport, nature and fun. 🚵 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.

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 4 h with 707 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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