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Santuario S. Maria Sopra Olcio e Alpe di Era

Mandello del Lario, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 850 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Santuario S. Maria Sopra Olcio e Alpe di Era
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Santuario di Santa Maria sopra

Sei pronto per un'avventura che unisce storia, natura e panorami mozzafiato?

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

The experience

Scopri il fascino del Santuario di Santa Maria sopra Olcio, un luogo di spiritualità e tradizione, e l'affascinante Alpe di Era, testimone di storie di montagna e sussistenza. Ti guideremo alla scoperta dei momenti storici più significativi di queste terre, tra cui il ruolo cruciale durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, e l'evoluzione dell'economia montanara, un tempo basata su duro lavoro e risorse naturali.

Inoltre, esplorerai il profondo legame tra i santuari e la montagna, un connubio che affonda le radici nella cultura e nella spiritualità del nostro territorio.

Un'opportunità imperdibile per vivere la montagna in modo diverso, arricchendo il tuo cammino con storie affascinanti, curiosità storiche e una connessione profonda con il paesaggio che ci circonda. Non perdere questa occasione di esplorare, imparare e respirare l'aria fresca della montagna!

Iscriviti subito e vivi un'esperienza che resterà nel cuore!

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.
+16 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
650 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
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 4 h and 650 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Transport
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
650 m
Max altitude
850 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
4 h
Day
8 km · D+ 650 m · 4 h
Map
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Ritrovo, Via Armando Diaz 5, 23826 Mandello del Lario provincia di Lecco, 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
08:30MEETING
Meeting point
Bar at Hotel Grigna - via Statale, Mandello Car park: Train Station
09:00PARKING
Trail start
Start of the walking route from the village of Somana
10:30VIEWPOINT
Small chapel
Scenic viewpoint over the Meria valley
11:00CHURCH
S. Maria sopra Olcio
Sanctuary of medieval origin
12:00VIEWPOINT
Scenic viewpoint
The wonderful peaks of Grigna Settentrionale
12:30VILLAGE
Alpe di Era
Uninhabited alpine pasture with a rich historical and cultural past
15:30PARKING
Somana
End of the trail
16:00RETURN
End of the hike
Return to Mandello

How do you get to Mandello del Lario? 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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Poncho
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED

Your guide

Anna M.
Anna M.
· 33 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Anna, an environmental hiking guide and a repentant ex-office worker. I run group hikes in Lombardy, mainly in the provinces of Lecco, Como and Sondrio, and the reason is always the same: to spread as widely as I can that sense of wonder towards nature and towards this precious, beautiful planet of ours. What I enjoy most is watching someone enjoy a view without a worry in their head and go home having learned something new. It happens often — and it happens better if there's one of my home-made biscuits to nibble along the way. 🍪 Join one of my hikes and see for yourself. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Tedesco
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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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 650 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
✓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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Santuario S. Maria Sopra Olcio e Alpe di Era

Santuario S. Maria Sopra Olcio e Alpe di Era

Mandello del Lario, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 850 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
650 m
Max altitude
850 m
Distance
8 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+16
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Santuario di Santa Maria sopra

Sei pronto per un'avventura che unisce storia, natura e panorami mozzafiato?

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Scopri il fascino del Santuario di Santa Maria sopra Olcio, un luogo di spiritualità e tradizione, e l'affascinante Alpe di Era, testimone di storie di montagna e sussistenza. Ti guideremo alla scoperta dei momenti storici più significativi di queste terre, tra cui il ruolo cruciale durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, e l'evoluzione dell'economia montanara, un tempo basata su duro lavoro e risorse naturali.

Inoltre, esplorerai il profondo legame tra i santuari e la montagna, un connubio che affonda le radici nella cultura e nella spiritualità del nostro territorio.

Un'opportunità imperdibile per vivere la montagna in modo diverso, arricchendo il tuo cammino con storie affascinanti, curiosità storiche e una connessione profonda con il paesaggio che ci circonda. Non perdere questa occasione di esplorare, imparare e respirare l'aria fresca della montagna!

Iscriviti subito e vivi un'esperienza che resterà nel cuore!

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
650 m D+ · 8 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 650 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Transport

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 8:30Ritrovo
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MEETING
Meeting point
Bar at Hotel Grigna - via Statale, Mandello Car park: Train Station
09:00PARKING
Trail start
Start of the walking route from the village of Somana
10:30VIEWPOINT
Small chapel
Scenic viewpoint over the Meria valley
11:00CHURCH
S. Maria sopra Olcio
Sanctuary of medieval origin
12:00VIEWPOINT
Scenic viewpoint
The wonderful peaks of Grigna Settentrionale
12:30VILLAGE
Alpe di Era
Uninhabited alpine pasture with a rich historical and cultural past
15:30PARKING
Somana
End of the trail
16:00RETURN
End of the hike
Return to Mandello

How do you get to Mandello del Lario? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Poncho
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Snack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED

Your guide

Anna M.
Anna M.
33 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Anna, an environmental hiking guide and a repentant ex-office worker. I run group hikes in Lombardy, mainly in the provinces of Lecco, Como and Sondrio, and the reason is always the same: to spread as widely as I can that sense of wonder towards nature and towards this precious, beautiful planet of ours. What I enjoy most is watching someone enjoy a view without a worry in their head and go home having learned something new. It happens often — and it happens better if there's one of my home-made biscuits to nibble along the way. 🍪 Join one of my hikes and see for yourself. See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

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 650 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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