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Gruppo: Prealpi Lombarde

Path equipped GER
Vie Ferrate › Lombardy › LC

Path equipped GER

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The Sentiero Attrezzato GER — signed by the Gruppo Escursionisti Rancesi — dates back to the southern slope of Monte Coltiglione above Lecco: a long prealpine itinerary, with exposed sections and an exceptional panorama on Lake Como and the surrounding Alps.

How to arrive and approach

The starting point is located in Rancio Alto, a hilly hamlet above the district of Rancio di Lecco, reachable via Quarto from the city of Lecco. You climb up to a bar that prevents transit to motorized vehicles and park in the few spaces available along the road. The approach from the bar to the attack of the first equipped sections requires about 1h30′ walk in the forest on a path without technical difficulties.

The path

From the parking lot you go up the forest on the path to the attack of the first equipment, on the south side of Monte Coltiglione (1479m). The equipped stretch develops for about 1h45′ with fixed cables and piles that exceed the steepest sections of the limestone slope. The route also includes unequipped exposed traits that require attention and sense of orientation. The peak of Monte Coltiglione (1479m) offers ample views of Lake Como, the Grigne and the Lombard Prealps to the Alps.

Character and difficulty

Itinerary difficult and tiring mainly for the length (16km, 1110m of total difference, 6 hours total) more than for the individual technical difficulties of the equipment. Some unequipped exposed traits require autonomous progression on prealpine soil. The GER is mainly frequented by hikers from Lecco and Rancio. Difficulty: Hard. Not suitable for fog or poor visibility for unequipped traits.

Period and safety

Recommended from April to October. The length and altitude difference make the itinerary challenging on hot summer days: prefer autumn or spring for the most favorable temperatures. Beware of unequipped traits in case of wet. There are no shelters along the path: adequate supply of water and food is necessary.

Discipline

The descent takes place on the return path towards Rancio Alto, completing the ring tour in about 6 hours total. The route does not have intermediate water points: plan stocks accordingly.

To match

The Monte Coltiglione is located in the heart of the Prealps of Lecco, where there are numerous equipped routes. Nearby are the Sentiero Attrezzato della Direttissima on the South Grigna and the Route of the River mandello del Lario.

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Technical data

DifficultyHard

RegionLombardy

GroupPrealpi Lombarde

Approach1:30 h

Ferrata1:45 h

Itinerary (a/r)6:00 h

Hardware level difference250 m

Route difference1110 m

Max1479 m

Length16 Km
Technical difficulties

Environmental difficulties

Exhibition

Physical commitment

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Sentiero Attrezzato delle Foppe
Vie Ferrate › Lombardy › LC

Sentiero Attrezzato delle Foppe

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The Sentiero Attrezzato delle Foppe is a difficult path that connects the Piani dei Resinelli to the Rosalba Refuge, a gateway to the South Grigna, with a few but well positioned equipped sections.

How to arrive and approach

You can reach the Piani dei Resinelli da Ballabio, going up the panoramic road with its many bends. When you arrive at the hamlet you will find parking near the former Alippi refuge. From the parking lot follow the abundant indications for path no. 9, also called Sentiero delle Foppe. At first you can walk to the Foppe, a private asphalted road with moderate slope that leads out of the village; at a signposted crossroad you continue to the right increasing the steepness and following the white-red road signs up to the first equipped section (about 30 minutes from the parking lot).

The path

The first equipped stretch is immediately after a detritic canal: a chain ensures the most exposed passage. Continuing you leave on the left the deviation for the Mountain Towers Punta Giulia, Torre Costanza and Mongolfiera. A short distance away is the second short stretch, consisting of a pair of metal brackets and a fixed rope that helps to climb a short jump of rock. From this point the slope increases considerably and the equipped section ends, leaving room for a steep path in the woods. A third and last equipped passage — an easy wall — precedes the arrival to the Rosalba Refuge (1730m), destination of the route (about 1 hour in total from the first equipped sections).

Character and difficulty

Path with very limited technical difficulties: the few equipment present help to overcome the rare challenging steps without requiring real experience of ferrata. The altitude difference of 550m in 13km makes it a suitable itinerary for hikers who want to approach the paths equipped in a landscape of great beauty. Difficulty: Moderately Difficult. On summer weekends the path and the shelter are very frequent.

Period and safety

Recommended from April to November. The path takes place mainly in the wood and the equipment is easy to progress; however, limestone rock can become slippery in case of frost or rain. Pay attention to crowding on summer weekends. The Rosalba Refuge (1730m) offers refreshment and shelter in case of rapid deterioration of weather conditions.

Discipline

From the Rosalba refuge you can return to the Resinelli for the uphill path in about 1 hour (3 hours total). An interesting alternative is the descent to the Path Attrezzato dei Morti: from the refuge you descend briefly, then you turn left on a steep path with a stretch equipped on exposed traverse, which reports just above the first section of the Path of the Foppe (about 1h30′ from the refuge, 3h30′ total).

To match

From the Rosalba refuge there are many equipped and mountaineering routes on the South Grigna. From here you can continue towards Sentiero Attrezzato della Direttissima and towards Sentiero Cecilia. The Route GER at Monte Coltiglione can be reached from the same area of the Resinelli.

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Technical data

DifficultyModerately Hard

RegionLombardy

GroupPrealpi Lombarde

Approach0:30 h

Ferrata0:30 h

Itinerary (a/r)3:00 h

Hardware level difference60 m

Route difference550 m

Max1730 m

Length13 Km
Technical difficulties

Environmental difficulties

Exhibition

Physical commitment

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Route of the River
Vie Ferrate › Lombardy › LC

Route of the River

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The Sentiero Attrezzato del Fiume runs uphill through the picturesque hill of the river Era in the surroundings of Mandello del Lario, offering a low altitude hike through almost all seasons.

How to arrive and approach

The starting point is located in the hamlet of Sonvico, in the municipality of Mandello del Lario (LC), reachable from the Larian state leaving in Abbadia Lariana and following the signs for Mandello del Lario. From Mandello you go up to the hamlet of Somana and then towards Sonvico. At the crossroads you will find some parking options. From the parking lot follow the signs: the route is marked with the number 15B. You walk on a false plateau in the woods to a fountain (at the crossroads you hold the left), then still on the floor until a second pole (newly on the left), then in a slight descent to the river Era, where the route begins (about 30 minutes from the parking lot).

The path

The path, marked with red and white-red signs, develops mainly on the left bank of the river Era. After a first forado you will meet the stretches equipped with chains that ensure the most exposed steps. The itinerary alternates uphill stretches and descent, with the noise of the water always present. A second time you cross the water course, taking you to the right bank, and gradually climb up rocky ridges. In close proximity to an area of rapids and particularly scenic waterfalls there is a cross equipped with metal brackets. The longer vertical stretch — about 6 meters — goes up with excellent hooks for hands and feet. Some concluding rocks and a traverse to the right complete the equipped section (about 1 hour from the attack).

Character and difficulty

Despite the low altitude and brevity, the route has high difficulty passages due to the presence of vertical rock traits requiring progressive technique. The sections with chain are interspersed with stretches of unequipped path in which it is essential not to miss the signs. Difficulty: Hard. It is recommended equipped by ferrata (imbrago, longe, helmet) for vertical stretches. The low altitude and the surrounding wood keep the route fresh even on summer days.

Period and safety

It can be traveled almost all year thanks to the maximum modest quota (about 850m). It is essential to avoid the route in case of full of the river Era: some sections take place in the river bed or very close to the water and under high level conditions become impractical and dangerous. Be careful to keep the signs in particular in the stretches where the path crosses the same bed of the stream.

Discipline

At the end of the equipped route there is a pole with the signs. To return to the parking lot of Sonvico descends left on path n. 15, which leads to the starting point in about 1h15′ (3h30′ total for the entire excursion). There are at least two other variants of descent to the Mandello del Lario area.

To match

From Mandello del Lario there are several routes on the Larian Prealps. Nearby is the Route GER at Monte Coltiglione, more challenging itinerary for length and altitude difference on the same slope prealpino lecchese.

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Technical data

DifficultyHard

RegionLombardy

GroupPrealpi Lombarde

Approach0:30 h

Ferrata1:00 h

Itinerary (a/r)3:30 h

Hardware level difference250 m

Route difference500 m

Max850 m

Length9,2 Km
Technical difficulties

Environmental difficulties

Exhibition

Physical commitment

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Sentiero Attrezzato della Direttissima
Vie Ferrate › Lombardy › LC

Sentiero Attrezzato della Direttissima

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The Direttissima alla Grigna Meridionale is one of the most beautiful equipped routes of the Lombard Alps, able to give spectacular views on the limestone spires of Grignetta up to Lake Como.

How to arrive and approach

The starting point is the plateau of the Resinelli in the province of Lecco, reachable from Ballabio along the panoramic road that goes up with numerous bends the left golden slope. Arrived near the brown welcome sign you continue a hairpin bend, then you hold the left to the next branch along the narrow paved road until the parking lot near a bar. From the parking lot you can reach the Rifugio Carlo Porta in a few minutes, from which you take the path n. 8 that goes up in the woods. At a first crossroads you leave the Cresta Cermentati on the right and continue on the left towards the Direttissima. After transiting near a canalone, the track gradually becomes steeper until the first metal equipment (about 30 minutes from the parking lot).

The path

The equipped road develops on rocky spurs, often diagonally, where you can exploit the rock to rise without relying exclusively on the chains. They face a series of laughter assisted by a metal cable, therefore an exposed traverse equipped with brackets for the feet, before entering into a canalone with some jumps. The most technical section is the Pagani Caminetto, climbed up with two metal stairs: the first overhanging, the second most supported. Exit from the fireplace — attention to the voluminous backpacks in the narrow passage — you walk a scenic stretch between the pinnacles and limestone spires, ignoring the lateral deviations. After a crossroads near the Canalone Angelina, there are walls resting up to Colle Valsecchi (2177m), where the main equipment ends.

Character and difficulty

Moderate difficulty path, never technical in an extreme way but rich in exposed passages that require good balance and absence of dizziness. Progression is almost always intuitive and the equipment is rational. The most challenging sections are the exposed traverse before the Pagani Caminetto and the two metal stairs of the fireplace itself. Difficulty: Moderately Difficult. Recommended standard hardware equipment: sling, double longe with heatsink, helmet.

Period and safety

Recommended from May to October, avoiding days with low fog or risk of afternoon storms. The route takes place at altitudes between 1300m and 2177m: even in summer temperatures can be lowered quickly with the arrival of disturbances. The limestone rock of the Grignetta becomes slippery after the rain. On summer weekends the path is very popular: an early departure allows to avoid queues on the equipment.

Discipline

From Colle Valsecchi (2177m) you have multiple return options. You can continue on the Path Attrezzato Cecilia or go down towards the Val Scarlettone following the Canalino Federation, a well-equipped route that leads back to the Resinelli. Alternatively, Cresta Cermentati or Cresta Sinigaglia offer longer but panoramic descents. The total time of the tour is 6 hours.

To match

The Athletic Path of the Direttissima naturally matches Sentiero Attrezzato Cecilia, with which he shares the terminal stretch from Colle Valsecchi. In the immediate vicinity are also located Sentiero Attrezzato delle Foppe for the Rosalba refuge and numerous other mountaineering itineraries on the South Grigna.

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Technical data

DifficultyModerately Hard

RegionLombardy

GroupPrealpi Lombarde

Approach0:45 h

Ferrata2:30 h

Itinerary (a/r)6:00 h

Hardware level difference600 m

Route difference930 m

Max2177 m

Length10 Km
Technical difficulties

Environmental difficulties

Exhibition

Physical commitment

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