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Trekking to Cima Piazzotti from Fenile with lunch at Rifugio Benigni

Gerola Alta, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,349 m
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Day hikes
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Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
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Points
+19
Trekking to Cima Piazzotti from Fenile with lunch at Rifugio Benigni
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The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Cima Piazzotti and Rifugio Benigni

The summit first, then lunch at the hut.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Fenile, in the Val Gerola, on a firm woodland climb that gets going straight away. The path gains height through clearings and pasture, and the setting turns steadily more alpine, up to the steep, stony section that leads to the summit of Cima Piazzotti. From up there the view is wide across the whole Orobie range. Only after the top do we drop to Rifugio Benigni for lunch, with a view: a complete day of effort, achievement and rest, in the right order.

5 reasons to come - the summit of Cima Piazzotti, earned before eating - lunch at Rifugio Benigni, with a view - the open view across the Orobie - the Val Gerola, genuine and uncrowded - a climb that gets going immediately

Who it suits A steep, stony final section: it takes a good pace and fitness, but nothing technical.

Effort, achievement and rest in a single day: come with the Guidders.

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.
+19 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
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 9 km · 6 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 6 h and 900 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Gerola Alta
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
2,349 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
6 h
Day
9 km · D+ 900 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 9 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Via Fenile 30, 23010 Gerola Alta provincia di Sondrio, 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
08:30PARKING
Departure
We’ll start from Fenile, a hamlet of Gerola.
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Cesare Benigni Mountain Refuge
We’ll reach the mountain hut just in time for a coffee before the summit.
12:30SUMMIT
Piazzotti Peak
Once we reach the summit, our gaze will sweep across the Valtellina and Bergamo Alps.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Lunch at the mountain hut
After descending from the summit, Rifugio Benigni welcomes us for a delicious, restorative meal.
16:00RETURN
Return to the trailhead
We return to our cars after an unconventional hike through the Orobie Alps.

How do you get to Gerola Alta? 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.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Snacks
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Reviews

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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 900 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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Trekking to Cima Piazzotti from Fenile with lunch at Rifugio Benigni

Trekking to Cima Piazzotti from Fenile with lunch at Rifugio Benigni

Gerola Alta, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,349 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
900 m
Max altitude
2,349 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+19
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Cima Piazzotti and Rifugio Benigni

The summit first, then lunch at the hut.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Fenile, in the Val Gerola, on a firm woodland climb that gets going straight away. The path gains height through clearings and pasture, and the setting turns steadily more alpine, up to the steep, stony section that leads to the summit of Cima Piazzotti. From up there the view is wide across the whole Orobie range. Only after the top do we drop to Rifugio Benigni for lunch, with a view: a complete day of effort, achievement and rest, in the right order.

5 reasons to come - the summit of Cima Piazzotti, earned before eating - lunch at Rifugio Benigni, with a view - the open view across the Orobie - the Val Gerola, genuine and uncrowded - a climb that gets going immediately

Who it suits A steep, stony final section: it takes a good pace and fitness, but nothing technical.

Effort, achievement and rest in a single day: come with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
900 m D+ · 9 km · 6 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 6 h and 900 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Gerola Alta

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 9 km
Meeting point 8:30Gerola Alta
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30PARKING
Departure
We’ll start from Fenile, a hamlet of Gerola.
11:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Cesare Benigni Mountain Refuge
We’ll reach the mountain hut just in time for a coffee before the summit.
12:30SUMMIT
Piazzotti Peak
Once we reach the summit, our gaze will sweep across the Valtellina and Bergamo Alps.
13:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Lunch at the mountain hut
After descending from the summit, Rifugio Benigni welcomes us for a delicious, restorative meal.
16:00RETURN
Return to the trailhead
We return to our cars after an unconventional hike through the Orobie Alps.

How do you get to Gerola Alta? 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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Snacks
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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 6 h with 900 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?
⌄
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