Sunset at Zucco del Manavello: Panoramic Trek from Mandello with Aperitivo overlooking Lake Como.
Mandello del Lario, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,000 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+18
Community photos
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Sunset at Zucco del Manavello over Lake Como
A sunset trek above Mandello del Lario designed for Guidders who want to challenge themselves with a rewarding climb and experience one of the most beautiful moments of the day at altitude. We will start from a hamlet of Mandello, immediately entering the charming Meria Valley, among well-maintained trails, cool forests, and increasingly open views of Lake Como.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The excursion alternates between sections in the woods and passages through meadows and mountain huts, until we reach the summit area, where a panoramic bivouac awaits us: the perfect spot to share an aperitif with a lake view while the sun sets behind the mountains.
A complete experience: energetic ascent, wow panorama, and return at twilight with headlamps, to experience the mountains in an authentic and unusual way. Ideal for those looking for a trek in Mandello del Lario with elevation gain, panoramic views, and a strong social aspect.
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.
+18 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
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+
850 m D+ · 10 km · 6 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 6 h and 850 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Shared aperitif
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Mandello del Lario
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
850 m
Max altitude
1,000 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Day
10 km · D+ 850 m · 6 h
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 14:30approximate
Via dei Partigiani 49, 23826 Mandello del Lario provincia di Lecco, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We meet a little earlier: a coffee, water bottles to fill and a toilet before setting off.
Meeting point with parking and a cafe nearby (Locanda dei Bravi).
15:00PARKING
Departure
Trailhead
17:00VIEWPOINT
Break
Panoramic Views of the Grigne Mountains
17:30FOOD STOP
Arriving at the bivouac area.
Time to savor the sunset and enjoy a shared aperitivo!
19:30WATER
Rongio Pass
Passing through the village of Rongio
20:30RETURN
Arrival
Back to the trailhead/parking area.
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
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Packed aperitif
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Luca B.
· 21 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Luca, an AIGAE environmental hiking guide, a lifelong nature lover — and lucky enough to live right next to it every day. In my professional life I've worked for years in safety and the environment, but I felt the need to bring skills and passion together into something more involving: that's how this adventure started. Today I take groups out to discover nature with particular attention to sustainability, wellbeing and the spirit of the group. I believe in hiking that's good for the body, good for the mind and builds new connections: those three go together more often than people think. Let's enjoy ourselves and learn to look at the world around us with new eyes. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
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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 6 h with 850 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?
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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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Sunset at Zucco del Manavello: Panoramic Trek from Mandello with Aperitivo overlooking Lake Como.
Mandello del Lario, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,000 m
Elevation gain
850 m
Max altitude
1,000 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+18
▣ 6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
Sunset at Zucco del Manavello over Lake Como
A sunset trek above Mandello del Lario designed for Guidders who want to challenge themselves with a rewarding climb and experience one of the most beautiful moments of the day at altitude. We will start from a hamlet of Mandello, immediately entering the charming Meria Valley, among well-maintained trails, cool forests, and increasingly open views of Lake Como.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The excursion alternates between sections in the woods and passages through meadows and mountain huts, until we reach the summit area, where a panoramic bivouac awaits us: the perfect spot to share an aperitif with a lake view while the sun sets behind the mountains.
A complete experience: energetic ascent, wow panorama, and return at twilight with headlamps, to experience the mountains in an authentic and unusual way. Ideal for those looking for a trek in Mandello del Lario with elevation gain, panoramic views, and a strong social aspect.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
850 m D+ · 10 km · 6 h
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate — this outing
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 6 h and 850 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
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Shared aperitif
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Mandello del Lario
Itinerary
Day · approximate times
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 14:30Mandello del Lario
We meet a little earlier: a coffee, water bottles to fill and a toilet before setting off.
Meeting point with parking and a cafe nearby (Locanda dei Bravi).
15:00PARKING
Departure
Trailhead
17:00VIEWPOINT
Break
Panoramic Views of the Grigne Mountains
17:30FOOD STOP
Arriving at the bivouac area.
Time to savor the sunset and enjoy a shared aperitivo!
19:30WATER
Rongio Pass
Passing through the village of Rongio
20:30RETURN
Arrival
Back to the trailhead/parking area.
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
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Packed aperitif
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Luca B.
21 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Luca, an AIGAE environmental hiking guide, a lifelong nature lover — and lucky enough to live right next to it every day. In my professional life I've worked for years in safety and the environment, but I felt the need to bring skills and passion together into something more involving: that's how this adventure started. Today I take groups out to discover nature with particular attention to sustainability, wellbeing and the spirit of the group. I believe in hiking that's good for the body, good for the mind and builds new connections: those three go together more often than people think. Let's enjoy ourselves and learn to look at the world around us with new eyes. 🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
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 850 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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