Gruppo: Prealpi Lariane

Itinerary short but of character along the side of the South Grigna, with a single stretch equipped on sloped and fragrant soil that leads to the Rosalba Refuge. The evocative name, the unstable terrain and the panorama on the crests of the Grigna make this path all but trivial despite the modest length.

Dai Piani Resinelli (former Alippi refuge, directions road map) follow the path 9 towards Foppe for about 30′, until a pole that indicates the deviation to the right towards the Path of the Dead. You climb into the woods and then through steep meadows.

The equipped stretch is a single sloped crossing with cable on slippery and partially fragrant soil, which requires continuous attention throughout its extension. The unstable fund amplifies the risk: a false step at this point can be dangerous. After passing the cross, go up to the Rosalba Refuge (1h from the junction, 1h30′ total from the Resinelli Plans).

Classified Difficult despite the reduced development, due to the unstable and fragrant soil in the equipped stretch.

Recommended from May to October with dry soil. Avoid in case of rain or immediately after rainfall.

You return to the same path or go down to Foppe following the alternative path.

There are numerous itineraries on the southern Grigna. The neighbor Sentiero Attrezzato del Moregallo completes a weekend of exits in the Larian Prealps.

The Attrezzato Path of Moregallo scales the western ridge of the mountain of the same name that looms on Lake Como and on Valmadrera, leading to the summit with an exposed and athletic path among the most famous proposals of the Larian Prealps. A journey of satisfaction with one of the widest views of the lake and the surrounding peaks.

From Valmadrera/Belvedere you can reach the Chapel of San Tomaso following the signs 6 and 7 (directions road map). Continue to Sambrosera until the Bocchette di Moregge, starting point of the equipment (2h15′ from the start).

The Bocchettes attack the west ridge. After an initial saddle, a first stretch of chains introduces to the progression at altitude. The trail then runs halfway with a short crossroads: on the right the way to Tavoulera, on the left the direct continuation on the crest. Alternating ramps, short vertical walls and air blinds with increasing exposure. The last vertical and air stretch leads to the summit of Moregallo in about 40′ from the Bocchette.

Classified Hard. The equipped passages require good technique of progression and absence of dizziness; the exposure is marked in the upper part of the west ridge.

From April to November, preferably in the morning to avoid summer afternoon storms. Drained with wet rock or in presence of strong wind.

The descent can take place either on the east ridge or on the west ridge towards the Bocchette di Moregge and then at the starting point.

There are many other routes in the Larian Alps Sentiero Attrezzato dei Morti towards the Rosalba refuge is a valid alternative in the same area.