Gruppo: Monte San Martino

The Attrezzato Path of the Tecett is the oldest equipped path of the Lecchesi mountains: the western bastion of Monte San Martino overlooking Lake Como and the highway for Sondrio, leading to the Rifugio Piazza through ramps, plates and the characteristic sloped nod named after the route. Panorami on the lake and the surrounding peaks accompany the whole ascent.

The departure is in Pradello, municipality of Lecco, at the parking lot of the restaurant “I Bodega” (210 m). Coming from Lecco follow the Lungolago Piave towards Malgrate, then turn towards Acquate and Pratello following the signs. From the parking lot follow the sentiero 54 of the Tecett, steep but well marked, which in about 30 minutes leads to the ’ start of the equipment.

From the ’ the beginning of the equipment is a series of protruding ramps and plates without particular difficulty, taking advantage of canals and blinds presided over by catene and metal pioli. You reach the inclined cengia of Tecett — the key passage that gives name all’ itinerary — an oblique balcony in the wall with vertical view on the lake below. After passing the nod continue uphill along tree-lined ribs up to the Chiesetta di San Martino and the contiguous Rifugio Piazza (767 m, 1h 30 min total from the start). The refuge is generally open on Thursday and Sunday, without overnight.

Easy path with well-placed equipment. The inclined nod can impress those who suffer from dizziness for exposure to the lake, but technically it does not require ironic experience. The track is available in all seasons thanks to the low altitude.

All year round, ideal even in winter in the absence of ice. The view of Lake Como is particularly suggestive on clear spring and autumn days.

From the Rifugio Piazza you have more options: return to the parking lot for the same path 54 or crossing towards the Coltiglione or the Val Farina. The direct return to Pradello takes about 45 minutes (3h total).