Short excursion equipped in the Brescian Prealps that leads to an iconic rocky spur under the Monte Maddalena, with stretches equipped with low difficulty and a beautiful view over the city of Brescia. Suitable for neophytes and families, it is available in any season thanks to low altitude.

The starting point is the parking lot of the restaurant Al Grillo in Via della Maddalena, Brescia, reachable along Via della Maddalena north from the city. From the parking lot (approx. 430 m) follow the CAI path with a white-blue marker towards the former Magdalene refuge (0h 30 min).

From the ’ former Magdalene refuge, continue along the path towards the radio repeaters of Monte Denno, following the white-blue markers of CAI. The first equipped section dates back to a series of steps made with wooden frames, simple and safe. It then accesses a rocky sloped ramp always equipped but without technical difficulties: turn left and in short you reach under a metal staircase that leads to the top of the Sperone del Crocefisso (730 m circa, 0h 40 min from the’ start of the equipment). The summit offers a close view of the capital and surrounding Prealps.

Easy itinerary, without technical difficulties. The equipped sections are short and well protected: wooden steps, rock ramp with rope and metal staircase. Recommended route as the first approach to the equipped paths.

Throughout the year thanks to low altitude. In winter pay attention to any ice on the steps and on the rocky ramp. The itinerary is short (3 km, 1h 30 min total), ideal as a morning excursion from Brescia.

You return to the same route to the parking lot (approx. 45 min from the top, 1h 30 min total).