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Monte Lesima in autumn: the golden beech ridge on the roof of the Oltrepò Pavese

Piani del Lesima, Pavia · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,724 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Pavia, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Monte Lesima in autumn: the golden beech ridge on the roof of the Oltrepò Pavese
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Monte Lesima: golden beeches

A ridge running between Lombardy and Emilia, beech woods as far as the eye can see turning red and gold in October and, on clear days, the whole chain of the Alps lined up: Monte Lesima is the Apennines closest to Milan.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from the Piani del Lesima, above Brallo di Pregola, and climb through the beech wood to the Sella la Colla. From there the ridge leads us from top to top, Monte Terme and Monte Tartago, up to the summit of Lesima, where we stop for lunch with views from the plain to the Alps. We loop back through the woods, among crunching leaves and silvery trunks.

Lesima is the highest peak of the Oltrepò: the big white sphere just below the summit is an air traffic control radar, recognisable from all over the plain.

Anyone who walks with some regularity: the climbs are short and the ridge is broad, with no exposed sections.

Come and discover autumn in the Apennines with the Guidders: beeches, ridges and a view you won't expect.

Piani del Lesima is about two hours from Milan: A7 to Casei Gerola or Voghera, then Varzi, the Brallo pass and the road to Piani del Lesima. 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 21 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+16 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+
600 m D+ · 10 km · 4 h
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 600 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 Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Piani del Lesima
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,724 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
4 h
Sunday
25 Oct
10 km · D+ 600 m · 4 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Meeting at Piani del Lesima, Piani del Lesima, provincia di Pavia, 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 Piani del Lesima
We meet the Guidders at Piani del Lesima, above Brallo di Pregola.
10:15PASS
Sella la Colla
We climb through the beech wood to the saddle where the ridge begins.
11:00SUMMIT
Monte Terme
The first top on the ridge, with the coloured woods below us.
12:00SUMMIT
Monte Tartago
The ridge opens up: the plain on one side, the Apennine valleys on the other.
12:30SUMMIT
The summit of Lesima
The highest peak of the Oltrepò: packed lunch and photos with the Alps on the horizon.
14:45RETURN
Back to the Piani
We loop down through the beech wood and say goodbye to the Guidders at Piani del Lesima.

How do you get to Piani del Lesima? 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
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 25 October
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Reviews

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Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
We only ask for feedback 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?
⌄
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 600 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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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Ibex
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Monte Lesima in autumn: the golden beech ridge on the roof of the Oltrepò Pavese

Monte Lesima in autumn: the golden beech ridge on the roof of the Oltrepò Pavese

Piani del Lesima, (PV) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,724 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,724 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+16
WHY THIS HIKE

Monte Lesima: golden beeches

A ridge running between Lombardy and Emilia, beech woods as far as the eye can see turning red and gold in October and, on clear days, the whole chain of the Alps lined up: Monte Lesima is the Apennines closest to Milan.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from the Piani del Lesima, above Brallo di Pregola, and climb through the beech wood to the Sella la Colla. From there the ridge leads us from top to top, Monte Terme and Monte Tartago, up to the summit of Lesima, where we stop for lunch with views from the plain to the Alps. We loop back through the woods, among crunching leaves and silvery trunks.

Lesima is the highest peak of the Oltrepò: the big white sphere just below the summit is an air traffic control radar, recognisable from all over the plain.

Anyone who walks with some regularity: the climbs are short and the ridge is broad, with no exposed sections.

Come and discover autumn in the Apennines with the Guidders: beeches, ridges and a view you won't expect.

Piani del Lesima is about two hours from Milan: A7 to Casei Gerola or Voghera, then Varzi, the Brallo pass and the road to Piani del Lesima. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 10 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 600 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 Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Piani del Lesima

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30Meeting at Piani del Lesima
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Piani del Lesima
We meet the Guidders at Piani del Lesima, above Brallo di Pregola.
10:15PASS
Sella la Colla
We climb through the beech wood to the saddle where the ridge begins.
11:00SUMMIT
Monte Terme
The first top on the ridge, with the coloured woods below us.
12:00SUMMIT
Monte Tartago
The ridge opens up: the plain on one side, the Apennine valleys on the other.
12:30SUMMIT
The summit of Lesima
The highest peak of the Oltrepò: packed lunch and photos with the Alps on the horizon.
14:45RETURN
Back to the Piani
We loop down through the beech wood and say goodbye to the Guidders at Piani del Lesima.

How do you get to Piani del Lesima? 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
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 25 October
GuiddyIcon
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?
⌄
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 600 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 →
Sun 25 Oct
€24.90
per person
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