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Monte Morissolo: a loop trek along the Linea Cadorna above Lake Maggiore
Cannero Riviera, provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 1,286 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
Where?
provincia del Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+21
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Monte Morissolo, Lake Maggiore
You start from the lake, you arrive among the clouds. This is a loop trail that deserves it all, step after step.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
You set off from Oggiogno, at 541 m, and the climb grants no small talk: beech woods, clearings, and then Monte Morissolo revealing itself in all its shape. A stop at Alpe Ronno, the last water point before the trail turns wild, all the way to the summit ridge at 1286 m, where Lake Maggiore opens up beneath your feet. The descent switches sides: steeper, more direct, with ever-changing views. In total, 11 km and 1260 m of elevation gain.
5 reasons to come
Who it's suited for. For those with trained legs and a desire for a long, intense day: the route is challenging, but every meter gained pays off with the view.
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.
+21 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
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
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1,172 m D+ · 11 km · 6 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink plenty before setting off: 6 hours and 1,172 m of ascent await you, regular training is required, it's a pace you'll need to keep up for hours
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking boots, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus trekking poles. Always with you: a plaster, a disinfectant wipe and a small bag for your rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Cannero Riviera
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
1,172 m
Max altitude
1,286 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
6 h
Day
11 km · D+ 1,172 m · 6 h
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08:30MEETING
Setting off from Oggiogno
We set off with the Guidders, leaving the village behind and gaining height straight away. Legs are fresh and spirits high: the climb is still just a number.
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09:30WATER
Climbing to Alpe Ronno
Through beech woods and clearings, the forest opens up now and then onto the lake. At the alpe we fill up on water, our last chance, spotting donkeys and goats grazing: real mountain life, just like it used to be.
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11:00HIDDEN POINT
Along the ridge, on the Cadorna Line
The trail turns wilder as we enter the Cadorna Line, the defensive system built in 1915-18 under General Luigi Cadorna. Trenches and military mule tracks, never touched by battle, are now an open-air museum.
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12:30SUMMIT
Monte Morissolo and the Tre Croci
The natural balcony of the loop: Lake Maggiore spreads out 360° beneath us along a nearly flat stretch of ridge. Here we open our backpacks slowly, and the sandwich tastes like nothing else.
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16:30WATER
Descent and return to Oggiogno
We head down a different side, steep and direct, with new views at every turn. We close the loop with the group, legs tired and heads full of lake.
How do you get to Cannero Riviera? 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
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Waterproof shell
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Windproof
RECOMMENDED
Visor hat
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED
Snacks
RECOMMENDED
PICKED FOR YOU BY IBEX
Right for you
Based on this page: same area, similar level.
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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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 1,172 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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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
✓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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