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Monteviasco in autumn: the village without roads, the beeches and the mule track of a thousand steps

Curiglia, Varese · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 950 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Varese, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Monteviasco in autumn: the village without roads, the beeches and the mule track of a thousand steps
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Monteviasco: the roadless village

A stone village no road reaches, beech and chestnut woods turning copper in November and a mule track of steps carved into the mountain: Monteviasco is a trip back in time, an hour and a half from Milan.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Curiglia and climb the Viaschina path through the coloured woods, passing Viasco, up to Monteviasco, where we stop for lunch among the alleys and stone roofs. On the way back we descend the famous mule track of steps, more than a thousand of them, to the stream at Ponte di Piero, and return to Curiglia.

Before the cable car Monteviasco could only be reached on foot, and everything, from bricks to bread, was carried up those steps on people's backs.

Anyone who walks with some regularity: the climb is gentle, and the steps on the way down are taken calmly.

Come and discover Monteviasco with the Guidders: a village that seems stuck a hundred years ago.

Curiglia is about an hour and forty from Milan: motorway to Varese, then Luino, Dumenza and the Val Veddasca road. 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 3 November, 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+
500 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 500 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 Curiglia
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
950 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
4 h
Saturday
7 Nov
10 km · D+ 500 m · 4 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Meeting at Curiglia, Curiglia, 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 Curiglia
We meet the Guidders in the village of Curiglia, in Val Veddasca.
10:15VILLAGE
Viasco
The hamlet in the woods, on the Viaschina path.
11:45FOOD STOP
Monteviasco
The roadless village: packed lunch or lunch at a trattoria, among the stone roofs.
14:00MULE TRACK
The mule track of steps
We descend step by step to the stream at Ponte di Piero.
15:00RETURN
Back to Curiglia
A last stretch to the village and goodbyes to the Guidders.

How do you get to Curiglia? 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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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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 500 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
MOST POPULAR
✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 3 November, 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.
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Monteviasco in autumn: the village without roads, the beeches and the mule track of a thousand steps

Monteviasco in autumn: the village without roads, the beeches and the mule track of a thousand steps

Curiglia, (VA) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 950 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
950 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+15
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Monteviasco: the roadless village

A stone village no road reaches, beech and chestnut woods turning copper in November and a mule track of steps carved into the mountain: Monteviasco is a trip back in time, an hour and a half from Milan.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Curiglia and climb the Viaschina path through the coloured woods, passing Viasco, up to Monteviasco, where we stop for lunch among the alleys and stone roofs. On the way back we descend the famous mule track of steps, more than a thousand of them, to the stream at Ponte di Piero, and return to Curiglia.

Before the cable car Monteviasco could only be reached on foot, and everything, from bricks to bread, was carried up those steps on people's backs.

Anyone who walks with some regularity: the climb is gentle, and the steps on the way down are taken calmly.

Come and discover Monteviasco with the Guidders: a village that seems stuck a hundred years ago.

Curiglia is about an hour and forty from Milan: motorway to Varese, then Luino, Dumenza and the Val Veddasca road. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 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 500 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 Curiglia

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:30Meeting at Curiglia
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Curiglia
We meet the Guidders in the village of Curiglia, in Val Veddasca.
10:15VILLAGE
Viasco
The hamlet in the woods, on the Viaschina path.
11:45FOOD STOP
Monteviasco
The roadless village: packed lunch or lunch at a trattoria, among the stone roofs.
14:00MULE TRACK
The mule track of steps
We descend step by step to the stream at Ponte di Piero.
15:00RETURN
Back to Curiglia
A last stretch to the village and goodbyes to the Guidders.

How do you get to Curiglia? 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 7 November
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 4 h with 500 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 →
Sat 7 Nov
€24.90
per person
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