The Monte Cancervo is a towering rocky bastion that rises above the town of San Giovanni Bianco, in Val Brembana, and is located at the beginning of the ridge that separates it from the Val Taleggio.
The Cave of the Partisans is a charming rocky cave in Val Taleggio, carved by water that forms a stunning waterfall inside. During the spring of 1945, partisans were killed here by Nazi-fascist forces. Ever since, the cave has taken this toponomy.
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.
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.
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.
The Sanctuary of St. Patrick is one of the few places of worship dedicated to the famous Saint, the patron of Ireland, present in Italy. Built starting from the 14th century and completed only a few centuries later, it stands on a rocky spur overlooking the middle Val Seriana. Surrounded by the woods and meadows of Mount Cavlera. a short route on roads and trails, starting from Vertova, allows you to reach the building.
Corna Trentapassi is the most representative mountain of Iseo lake, with its unmistakable trident shape. Although it has a low altitude, from its summit you can enjoy a splendid view of Iseo lake and Monte Isola. In this article we describe the ascent through the fun Via Ferrata on Corna Trentapassi.
In this article, we suggest 10 ideas for excursions and trips to enjoy in Lombardy during the summer.
Monte Ubione is the first peak that is encountered when entering Val Brembana, and it is located on the ridge that separates it from Valle Imagna.
Hike to Monte Bronzone, an overview of the Bergamo Prealps peak with spectacular views of Iseo lake.
