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Monte Grona: three lakes from Breglia above Menaggio

Breglia, Como · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,736 m
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INTERMEDIATE PLUS
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Como, Lombardia
On your own?
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Points
+19
Monte Grona: three lakes from Breglia above Menaggio
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What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
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WHY THIS HIKE

Three lakes from a single summit

From the top of Monte Grona, at 1,736 metres, you get one of the finest views in the Lepontine Alps. It spans every direction and takes in three lakes at once: Como, Lugano and Piano.

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

The experience

All around you can pick out some of the best-known peaks in the area — Monte Bregagno, Pizzo di Gino, the Legnone, the Grigne and the Corni di Canzo — and on clear days the view reaches the highest summits of the Alps. We start from Breglia, above Plesio, and climb past Rifugio Menaggio, where we stop before the final stretch.

It is 10 kilometres and 900 metres of ascent over six hours: a steady climb that grants few breaks, but the summit view repays every metre.

This is an intermediate hike: 900 metres of ascent in six hours, with a continuous climb and some steep sections higher up, but no equipped passages. Bring boots with a good sole, water and a windproof jacket.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb the Grona.

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 21 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+19 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 PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 10 km · 6 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 6 h and 900 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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 lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Breglia
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
1,736 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Sunday
25 Oct
10 km · D+ 900 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Breglia, Plesio, provincia di Como, 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
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Breglia
We meet the Guidders in Breglia, part of Plesio (CO), above Menaggio, where we leave the cars and the climb begins. Introductions, a backpack check and off we go. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Menaggio
We climb to Rifugio Menaggio, set below the walls of the Grona. This is the midday stop: a drink, a breather, and a look at Lake Como starting to open up below us.
12:00SUMMIT
On the summit of Monte Grona (1,736 m)
The final stretch takes us to the top of Monte Grona. From here Lake Como, Lake Lugano and Lake Piano are all in view, with the Bregagno, Pizzo di Gino, the Legnone and the Grigne completing the horizon. A long stop for photos and lunch.
15:00RETURN
Back to Breglia
We descend the way we came, the lake in front of us all the way down. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Breglia? 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.

Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED

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Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.
5.0
3 reviews
Itinerary5.0
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
arianna G.
Outing on 6 September 2026

Bellissimo il giro ad anello. Sfidante il ritorno in direttissima, ma da fare perché meritava e il panorama ha ripagato. Sempre con attenzione e un sacco di risate siamo scesi tutti insieme aspettandoci e aiutandoci. Sempre il migliore Guiddy! ♥️

Roberta A.
Outing on 6 September 2026
Luca A.
Outing on 6 September 2026

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 6 h with 900 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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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 21 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
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Monte Grona: three lakes from Breglia above Menaggio

Monte Grona: three lakes from Breglia above Menaggio

Breglia, Plesio (CO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,736 m
26 Guidders have already done it
Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
1,736 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+19
8 photos
+4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Three lakes from a single summit

From the top of Monte Grona, at 1,736 metres, you get one of the finest views in the Lepontine Alps. It spans every direction and takes in three lakes at once: Como, Lugano and Piano.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

All around you can pick out some of the best-known peaks in the area — Monte Bregagno, Pizzo di Gino, the Legnone, the Grigne and the Corni di Canzo — and on clear days the view reaches the highest summits of the Alps. We start from Breglia, above Plesio, and climb past Rifugio Menaggio, where we stop before the final stretch.

It is 10 kilometres and 900 metres of ascent over six hours: a steady climb that grants few breaks, but the summit view repays every metre.

This is an intermediate hike: 900 metres of ascent in six hours, with a continuous climb and some steep sections higher up, but no equipped passages. Bring boots with a good sole, water and a windproof jacket.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb the Grona.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 10 km · 6 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 6 h and 900 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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 lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Breglia

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00Breglia
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Breglia
We meet the Guidders in Breglia, part of Plesio (CO), above Menaggio, where we leave the cars and the climb begins. Introductions, a backpack check and off we go. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Menaggio
We climb to Rifugio Menaggio, set below the walls of the Grona. This is the midday stop: a drink, a breather, and a look at Lake Como starting to open up below us.
12:00SUMMIT
On the summit of Monte Grona (1,736 m)
The final stretch takes us to the top of Monte Grona. From here Lake Como, Lake Lugano and Lake Piano are all in view, with the Bregagno, Pizzo di Gino, the Legnone and the Grigne completing the horizon. A long stop for photos and lunch.
15:00RETURN
Back to Breglia
We descend the way we came, the lake in front of us all the way down. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Breglia? 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.
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 25 October
GuiddyExcursion
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.
5.0
3 reviews
Itinerary5.0
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
arianna G.
Outing on 6 September 2026

Bellissimo il giro ad anello. Sfidante il ritorno in direttissima, ma da fare perché meritava e il panorama ha ripagato. Sempre con attenzione e un sacco di risate siamo scesi tutti insieme aspettandoci e aiutandoci. Sempre il migliore Guiddy! ♥️

Roberta A.
Outing on 6 September 2026
Luca A.
Outing on 6 September 2026

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 6 h with 900 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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