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Monte Lema from Alpe Pradecolo: the beech wood loop between Italy and Switzerland above Luino

Pradècolo, Varese · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 1,621 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Varese, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Monte Lema from Alpe Pradecolo: the beech wood loop between Italy and Switzerland above Luino
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Monte Lema: beeches above Luino

Two lakes from a single summit, a beech wood that lights up copper in October and the border running along the ridge: Monte Lema is the autumn balcony of the Varese area.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Alpe Pradecolo, above Dumenza, and climb through the beeches past Alpe Pian di Runo to the summit of Lema, where we stop for lunch with Lake Maggiore on one side and Lake Lugano on the other. We loop back via the Arasio valley, Alpone di Curiglia and the little church of the Madonna della Guardia, always among the beeches.

From the top, on clear days, the view stretches from Monte Rosa to the Apennines; and the ridge path continues to Tamaro, one of the most famous traverses in Ticino.

Anyone who walks with some regularity: the climb is gentle and the paths are wide.

Come and see two lakes in autumn with the Guidders: a simple day full of colour.

Alpe Pradecolo is about two hours from Milan: motorway to Varese, then Luino, Dumenza and the road via Due Cossani and Agra to Pradecolo, narrow on the last bends. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

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 20 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+15 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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
510 m D+ · 10 km · 3h45
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 3h45 and 510 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Pradècolo
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
510 m
Max altitude
1,621 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
3h45
Saturday
24 Oct
10 km · D+ 510 m · 3h45
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Meeting at Alpe Pradecolo, Alpe Pradecolo, Rifugio Campiglio, provincia di Varese, 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
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Alpe Pradecolo
We meet the Guidders at Alpe Pradecolo, near the Campiglio hut.
10:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Pian di Runo
We climb through the beeches to the alp meadows and their fountain.
11:30SUMMIT
The summit of Lema
Two lakes below us: packed lunch at the top, on the border.
12:45VIEWPOINT
The Arasio valley
We descend the other side, into the thicker woods.
13:30VILLAGE
Alpone di Curiglia
Huts and pastures among the golden beeches.
13:45CHURCH
The Madonna della Guardia
The little church on the ridge, overlooking Val Veddasca.
14:30RETURN
Back to Pradecolo
We close the loop and say goodbye to the Guidders at the alp.

How do you get to Pradècolo? 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.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

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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 3h45 with 510 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: 20 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 Lema from Alpe Pradecolo: the beech wood loop between Italy and Switzerland above Luino

Monte Lema from Alpe Pradecolo: the beech wood loop between Italy and Switzerland above Luino

Pradècolo, Alpe Pradecolo, Rifugio Campiglio (VA) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,621 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
510 m
Max altitude
1,621 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
3h45
Guiddy points
+15
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Monte Lema: beeches above Luino

Two lakes from a single summit, a beech wood that lights up copper in October and the border running along the ridge: Monte Lema is the autumn balcony of the Varese area.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Alpe Pradecolo, above Dumenza, and climb through the beeches past Alpe Pian di Runo to the summit of Lema, where we stop for lunch with Lake Maggiore on one side and Lake Lugano on the other. We loop back via the Arasio valley, Alpone di Curiglia and the little church of the Madonna della Guardia, always among the beeches.

From the top, on clear days, the view stretches from Monte Rosa to the Apennines; and the ridge path continues to Tamaro, one of the most famous traverses in Ticino.

Anyone who walks with some regularity: the climb is gentle and the paths are wide.

Come and see two lakes in autumn with the Guidders: a simple day full of colour.

Alpe Pradecolo is about two hours from Milan: motorway to Varese, then Luino, Dumenza and the road via Due Cossani and Agra to Pradecolo, narrow on the last bends. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
510 m D+ · 10 km · 3h45
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 3h45 and 510 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Pradècolo

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30Meeting at Alpe Pradecolo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Alpe Pradecolo
We meet the Guidders at Alpe Pradecolo, near the Campiglio hut.
10:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Alpe Pian di Runo
We climb through the beeches to the alp meadows and their fountain.
11:30SUMMIT
The summit of Lema
Two lakes below us: packed lunch at the top, on the border.
12:45VIEWPOINT
The Arasio valley
We descend the other side, into the thicker woods.
13:30VILLAGE
Alpone di Curiglia
Huts and pastures among the golden beeches.
13:45CHURCH
The Madonna della Guardia
The little church on the ridge, overlooking Val Veddasca.
14:30RETURN
Back to Pradecolo
We close the loop and say goodbye to the Guidders at the alp.

How do you get to Pradècolo? 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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Saturday 24 October
GuiddyExplore
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

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 3h45 with 510 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?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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