The Sentiero Attrezzato dei Pizzetti, in the municipality of Esino Lario (LC), is a ring of about five hours that explores the Pizzetti di Esino through ridges and exposed passages, with a total difference of 900 m. Ideal for those looking for a short but complete alpine experience, with departure and arrival from the same point and white-red signage.

From Esino Lario (LC), reachable by car from SS36 of Lake Como and Spluga. It leaves l’ car in the center of the country and follows the signs for the Pizzetti of Esino. The path climbs into the forest reaching the base of the Pizzetti crests in about 45 minutes.

The route develops as a ring with departure and arrival at Esino Lario. You go up to the Pizzetto di Sopra and then cross the ridge towards the Pizzetto di Sotto, with short stretches (cavi and brackets) at the most exposed points. The ridges offer exceptional views of Lake Como and the Grigne groups. Then descend along the path into the woods to the starting point.

Easy difficulty. The equipped stretches are short and well protected; the greater difficulty is given by the exposure of the crest. Suitable for hikers with experience of mountain trails.

The descent takes place on a path in the forest, returning to Esino Lario for the way down the ring road. Total itinerary: about 5 hrs ring with 900 m of total altitude difference.