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Pizzoni di Laveno in autumn: golden beech woods on the ridges above Lake Maggiore from Vararo
Vararo, Varese · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,180 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Varese, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+13
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Golden beech woods above Lake Maggiore
In autumn the beech woods climbing from Vararo towards the Pizzoni di Laveno turn yellow, orange and copper, and the path is covered in leaves. Above the woods you come out on the ridge: three twin peaks overlooking the blue of Lake Maggiore, with Monte Rosa and the Swiss Alps on the horizon.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
With the Guidders we climb at an easy pace to Passo Cuvignone and Monte La Crocetta, the most panoramic spot, where paragliders often take off. We descend through a quiet valley along a small stream.
It is an easy hike with a gradual, never monotonous climb: good for beginners and families. Bring hiking shoes, water and a packed lunch.
Come with the Guidders: let's climb the Pizzoni together in autumn.
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 4 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+13 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
EASY
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F+
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D
D+
390 m D+ · 8 km · 4 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 4 h and 390 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
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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 accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vararo
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
390 m
Max altitude
1,180 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
4 h
Sunday
8 Nov
8 km · D+ 390 m · 4 h
Apple Maps10:00MEETING
Meeting at Vararo (750 m)
We meet the Guidders in the village of Vararo, above Cittiglio (VA), at 750 metres. The trail heads straight into the beech woods up to the panoramic ridge: a gradual, never dull climb with ever wider views over Lake Maggiore. The exact time is shared in the Telegram group.
12:00PASS
Passo Cuvignone and Monte La Crocetta
From Passo Cuvignone we take the path up to Monte La Crocetta (1,180 m). Wide views, beech woods and paragliders taking off make this the most striking stage of the route: we stop here for our packed lunch.
14:30RETURN
Back to Vararo through the watery valley
The descent crosses a silent valley full of water. The small stream running through it offers perfect spots to cool off before returning to the start, where we close with a toast.
How do you get to Vararo? 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.
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Guiddy Experience
Sunday 8 November
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 390 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 (for this date: 4 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
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