Monte Colmegnone and Rifugio Murelli Loop Trail, Lake Como

One of the finest summits above Lake Como.

We set off with the Guidders from Carate Urio on a loop that climbs gradually through chestnut and beech woods and old mountain paths to Rifugio Murelli, a quiet place to pause. From there we carry on to Monte Colmegnone, a panoramic summit that opens the view onto Lake Como, the Valle Intelvi and the surrounding mountains, and then to Monte di Carate before closing the circuit. A long route with height gain you feel, but nothing technical.

5 reasons to come
- the view from Monte Colmegnone over the upper Lario
- Rifugio Murelli, a perfect halfway stop
- the full loop taking in Monte di Carate
- the chestnut and beech woods on the way up
- a summit open onto lake and valley at once

Who it suits
Plenty of height gain but no technical passages: ideal if you like long, panoramic days.

The Lario from above is another thing: come and look at it with the Guidders.