Spring…10 ideas for trips in Lombardy
BergamoXP
23/08/2023
In this article we suggest 10 ideas for excursions and trips to take in our region, Lombardy, in this splendid season, Spring.
Snowshoeing… 8 itineraries in Lombardy
BergamoXP
22/08/2023
Snowshoeing is an excellent way to engage in mountain hiking and explore snowy environments during winter. Snowshoes, or “ciaspole” in Italian (also known as “ciaspe,” “caspe,” or “ciaste” depending on the region), are special snowshoes worn directly over boots, designed for winter excursions in snowy mountain terrain.
In this article, after a brief overview of how to practice this activity in a safe and conscious way, we will describe 8 snowshoeing itineraries to follow in our region, Lombardy.
10 routes where you can admire the foliage in Lombardy.
BergamoXP
22/08/2023
Autumn foliage is the particular phenomenon during which the leaves of deciduous trees change color, transitioning from the green of summer to the typical yellows, oranges, reds, and browns of autumn. The best time to observe this is from late September to early November.
In this article, we will describe 10 routes in our region, Lombardy, where it’s easy to admire and enjoy the foliage.
Rifugio Azzoni on Resegone from Brumano
BergamoXP
22/08/2023
Resegone is the symbolic mountain of Lecco. From the Lombard dialect, the name of this peak means “big saw,” due to the unmistakable profile formed by 13 peaks, resembling the teeth of a saw. The highest of these is Punta Cermenati, and at its slopes stands the famous Rifugio Azzoni. In this itinerary, we’ll explore the ascent that starts from Brumano in Val Imagna, the only route with departure from the province of Bergamo.
Ancient Beech Tree of Piancone
BergamoXP
22/08/2023
In Val Sassina, along the slopes of Pizzo D’Alben in the municipality of Casargo, an imposing ancient beech tree grows, estimated to be over 300 years old, known as the Piancone With a trunk circumference of about 10 meters and a height of almost 30 meters, this giant guardian of the forest is considered to be the oldest in Italy.
monte Legnoncino from Artesso
BergamoXP
21/08/2023
Mount Legnoncino is a panoramic pyramid-like balcony overlooking Como lake, and its summit is easily reachable through a pleasant hike. The described itinerary starts from Artesso and allows you to admire the trenches of the Cadorna Line, which were fortunately never used. They were constructed between 1899 and 1918 as a defense in case of invasion through neutral Switzerland.
Hike to Cenghen waterfall
BergamoXP
10/02/2023
The Cenghen waterfall is a spectacular and evocative waterfall that develops within a crack in the rock of the Grigne Mountains, on the Lecco side of Lake Como. Thanks to the freshness of its waters and the shady, sheltered location surrounded by dense forest, it is an excellent destination for escaping the heat of the summer months.
Hike to Monte Moregallo from Valmadrera
BergamoXP
01/02/2023
The Monte Moregallo is one of the most famous and representative peaks in the Lecco area. From its summit, a beautiful balcony overlooking Como lake, you can enjoy a stunning view of the city of Lecco, the Grigne, the Resegone on one side and Annone lake, Garlate and the Brianza on the other. Numerous paths, including alpine routes, lead up to it. In this article, we describe the technically less demanding route, starting from Valmadrera.
Snowshoe hike to Nicola Mountain Shelter
BergamoXP
13/01/2023
The Snowshoe hike to Nicola mountain shelter allows you to reach this refuge located in the heart of the Artavaggio plateau, an ideal location to enjoy the snow on a beautiful winter day in Lombardy. We are in Valsassina, in the province of Lecco, at the foot of the suggestive mount Sodadura, with its unmistakable pyramid shape.
Hike to Monte Ocone
BergamoXP
11/01/2023
Along Orobian Lecchese ridge The one described is an easy hike to Monte Ocone, on the DOL, the Orobian Lecchese ridge, which serves as a