Difficulty: Intermediate, 560 m of elevation gain, 15 km, highest point 1360 m.

GUIDDY EXPERIENCE

iWhat does it mean?

25 Guidders have already done it

The low Grigne traverse: autumn colours and Rifugio Pialeral

Q: What does the price include?

Included: Guiddy accident insurance and Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included). Not included: Packed lunch or lunch at the hut, Parking and Car pooling among participants.

Piani dei Resinelli, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 1,360 m

Experience

Day hikes

Difficulty ?

INTERMEDIATE

Where?

Lecco, Lombardia

The group

Average age with a profile

Points

+15

The low Grigne traverse: autumn colours and Rifugio Pialeral

Community photos

Overview

The experience

Difficulty

What's included

Itinerary

Carpooling

What to bring

Your guide

Reviews

Questions

WHY THIS HIKE

The Grigna woods when they turn red

A magical hike among autumn colours. We start from the Piani dei Resinelli and dive into the trails of the Grigna Settentrionale Regional Park, where the woods turn red, orange and gold in the weeks of foliage.

Group chat a couple of days before

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Along the way we find panoramic glimpses over Valsassina, made even more striking by the colours wrapping the landscape. The traverse stays low, below the Grigna walls: no summit, no technical sections, just woods and views.

Reaching Rifugio Pialeral we stop for lunch, then close the loop. It is 15 kilometres with barely 560 metres of ascent: the route is simple and suitable for everyone, ideal for enjoying the season at a calm pace.

This is an intermediate hike for its length only: 15 kilometres with little height gain and no technical difficulty. Fine for those who have started walking recently, as long as they are used to a full day out. Parking at the Piani dei Resinelli charges a fee.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk the Grigne 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 13 October, 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.

Dog friendly

Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale

INTERMEDIATE

F+

I+

D+

560 m D+ · 15 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.

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 560 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough

✓

IN YOUR BACKPACK

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, 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

✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)

✕NOT INCLUDED

✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut

✕Parking

✕Travel to Piani dei Resinelli

To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain

560 m

Max altitude

1,360 m

Distance

15 km

Duration

6 h

Saturday

17 Oct

15 km · D+ 560 m · 6 h

The stops · 15 km

Meeting point 9:00approximate

Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

Paid parking

The car park at Piani dei Resinelli is paid: €1 per hour up to a maximum of €5 per day, from 8 am to 8 pm, on weekends and holidays all year round and every day from June 15 to September 15 and from December 20 to January 6. You pay on site at a parking meter or via app (e.g. Telepass for the blue-line spaces); only Vodafone and Tre have good signal on site, so it's best to set up the app before driving up if you have another carrier.

HOW TO GET THERE

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

09:00MEETING

Meeting at Piani dei Resinelli

We meet the Guidders at the Piani dei Resinelli car park (LC), which charges a fee not included in the price. From here we head straight into the trails of the Grigna Settentrionale park. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.

12:00MOUNTAIN HUT

Lunch at Rifugio Pialeral

We cross woods ablaze with autumn colour, with constant glimpses over Valsassina, to Rifugio Pialeral below the Grigna walls. We stop for lunch before closing the loop.

15:00RETURN

Back to the Resinelli

We return to the cars at the Piani dei Resinelli car park, closing the traverse among the colours of the woods. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Piani dei Resinelli? 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

2 cars with 7 free seats for this date, and 3 Guidders are looking for a ride.

With a Guiddy profile you can see where they leave from and who's looking for a ride.

Create a free profileAlready have a profile? Log in

2 cars

7 free seats

3Guidders

looking for a ride

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Backpack

REQUIRED

Trekking boots

REQUIRED

Water supply

REQUIRED

Trekking poles

RECOMMENDED

Windbreaker

RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Guide for this date · Saturday 17 October

Beniamino C.

★TOP GUIDE

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

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Beniamino, Ben to everyone, a mid-mountain leader and cycle touring guide. Becoming a guide was the finish line of a path that started over ten years ago in the outdoor world: a big passion that turned into my profession. Over the years I've built experience across specialist shops, events and collaborations with major brands in the sector, and I learned how much preparation, safety and attention to people matter. I love the mountains in every form, but it's among ridges, walls and big views that I really feel at home. Every outing is a chance to experience nature authentically, share emotions and build memories that last. If you fancy exploring new trails with the Guidders, we're off. 🥾🚵 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano

Inglese

Guida di Media Montagna

PICKED FOR YOU BY IBEX

Right for you

Based on this page: same area, similar level.

Why these? →

11 Oct

Intermediate

Sunrise at Rifugio Rosalba: the Foppe before dawn

Piani Resinelli II (LC)

Same level, also in Lombardia

€24.90 per person

17 Oct

Intermediate

Torena Lakes: A scenic trek in Val Belviso among Black Lake, Green Lake, and Alpine legends.

Localita' Ganda (SO)

Same level, also in Lombardia

€24.90 per person

18 Oct

Intermediate

To the top of the Grignetta: 2,177 metres above the lake

Abbadia Lariana (LC)

Same level, also in Lombardia

€24.90 per person

Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.

—

no reviews yet

Itinerary—

Organisation—

Overall experience—

The first reviews come after the outing

We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

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 560 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

The low Grigne traverse: autumn colours and Rifugio Pialeral

Piani dei Resinelli, Abbadia Lariana (LC) · Lombardia

1 day · Hiking · 1,360 m

25 Guidders have already done it

Elevation gain

560 m

Max altitude

1,360 m

Distance

15 km

Exposed sections

None

Duration

6 h

Guiddy points

+15

4 photos

WHY THIS HIKE

The Grigna woods when they turn red

Come alone, leave with new friends

Group's average age: with a profile

The experience

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's walk the Grigne in autumn.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale

INTERMEDIATE

F+

I+

D+

560 m D+ · 15 km · 6 h

Easy

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.

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

Intermediate Plus

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

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 560 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough

✓

IN YOUR BACKPACK

Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, 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

✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)

NOT INCLUDED

✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut

✕Parking

✕Travel to Piani dei Resinelli

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times

Stops · 15 km

Meeting point 9:00Piani dei Resinelli

We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.

Paid parking

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

09:00MEETING

Meeting at Piani dei Resinelli

12:00MOUNTAIN HUT

Lunch at Rifugio Pialeral

We cross woods ablaze with autumn colour, with constant glimpses over Valsassina, to Rifugio Pialeral below the Grigna walls. We stop for lunch before closing the loop.

15:00RETURN

Back to the Resinelli

We return to the cars at the Piani dei Resinelli car park, closing the traverse among the colours of the woods. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.