PETAZZI AL LEDU’ BIVOUAC, A PANORAMIC SHELTER ON THE ALTA VIA DEL LARIO
The Bivouac Petazzi near the small lake of Ledù is a place that will enter your heart. It is an open support point located at 2245m along the western Alta Via del Lario.
It can accommodate up to about eight people, very narrow, given the small size of the typical metal structure.
The Alta Via del Lario is an itinerary for those who love nature, the never too harsh views of the Pre-Alps, the rural and little frequented areas, with good training.
"From the mouth of the Cannone, which can be reached by climbing up from Val Chiavenna, the small red structure of the Petazzi Bivouac rises on a promontory between Lake Ledù and the large area of Lake Como.
Solitary among the rocks and grass bushes, few guests and a few sheep, the bivouac is the sentinel to one of the most beautiful views of the Alps. While sipping a hot tea you can admire, through the entrance door, Lake Como up to Bellagio.
An isolated and magical place, a destination not to be missed, for those who visit the Valchiavenna and the area of the Alto Lario "
Fabio and Paolo
The Petazzi bivouac can be reached by following the Alta Via del Lario, after passing the Pizzo Ledù via Ferrata. Alternatively, from Valchiavenna, through the mouth of Campo, a long route but surrounded by solitary nature, or from the easier path that climbs from Livo, a village upstream of Lake Como (minimum 2-3 hours walk).
From the bivouac, you can follow pleasant ring-routes, towards the Bodengo valley, the mountains of Gera Lario and Valchiavenna or continue along the Alta Via del Lario.
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WHAT TO DO AND VISIT NEARBY THE LEDU BIVOUAC
NEARBY THE LEDU BIVOUAC
1. Dive into the solitary nature between the valleys and the passes of the Alta Via del Lario.
2. Discover the first stretch of the Alta Via reaching the Gera Lario Mountains.
3. Face the via Ferrata of the Pizzo Ledù and stay overnight in the panoramic Bivacco del Ledù.
4. Ring route of Val Bodengo through the amphitheater of Lake Arengo.
5. Reach the bivouac through Alpe Campo and the mouth of the Cannone.
6. Enjoy the view of Lake Como as far as Bellagio, through the bivouac gate.
IN THE NEARBY AREA
1. Visit by boat the villages of the Como Lake: Menaggio, Bellagio, Varenna, and Lenno.
2. Enjoy a perch risotto and the typical Misultin of the Como Lake.
3. Discover the gardens of Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbaniello.
4. Paragliding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and sailing in the Alto Lario.
5. Relax at the Lenno beach and on the beaches of Sorico and Gera Lario.
6. Reach the Belvedere di Sighignola, the summit of the Val d'Intelvi, on the border with Switzerland.
7. Boat trip from Ossuccio to the island of Comacina.
8. Culture and history in the area of Colico, visit the fort of Montecchio, the abbey of Piona and the Bellano horrid.
9. Discover the routes and the beauties of the Lake Lugano area.
MOTTARONE TREKKING AND FUN OVER LAKE MAGGIORE
This pleasant itinerary is connected to Baveno Monte Mottarrone, and goes back up the sides of the mountain to a height of 1491, crossing woods and grazing fields always remaining within the grasp of the phenomenal of wide views Lake Maggiore.
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The summit of the mountain is easily reachable also by using the cable car Stresa-Alpine-Mottarone. The area on top is equipped with restaurants and refuges.
The beautiful panorama of the Mottarone cable car
Don't miss to have fun with your frieds and family at ALPYLAND, an adventure park with alpine coaster that is 1200m long and 100m high with a beautiful panorama of the Maggiore lake.
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WHAT TO VISIT IN STRESA AND MOTTARONE AREA
IN THE MOTTARONE AREA:
1. Trek to Monte Mottarone from Baveno or easily reachble by funicular from Stresa.
2. Fun with friends and family on the alpine coaster of the Alpyland park.
3. Book a beautiful guided tour in MTB on the Mottarone - by Yakki.
4. Enjoy typical food in a mountain house of Mottarone.
5. Take your best panoramic selfie from the top of Mottarone.
IN THE NEARBY REGION:
1. Visit Stresa and the beautiful Borromean Islands.
2. Don’t miss the adrenaline of Lake Maggiore Zip line.
3. Visit Villa Taranto in Verbania.
4. Reach the Santa Caterina del sasso hermitage.
5. Stop off at Arona town centre and see the enormous statue of San Carlo Borromeo
6. Don't miss to visit Ascona, Locarno and the valleys of Tessin.
7. Spend a day at Lake Orta.
8. Book the Lake Maggiore Express: a day trip which includes boat trip to Locarno and the famous ‘cento vallino’ train ride.
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WHERE TO SLEEP IN STRESA - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS
Stresa offers a large hotels and holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation in the town or in the panoramic villages of the lake.
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HOW TO GET TO THE MOTTARONE AND ALPYLAND
Mottarone is the mounatin above Stresa that is located in Italy, on the west side of Maggiore lake. Stresa is connected and accessible by train, bus and with the boat service of the lake.
To reach the top of Mottarone and Alpyland, we advise you to park at the parking area of Carciano in front of the Cable car to Monte Mottarone. Here you can buy a ticket to of the cable car to Mottarone.
It is possible to combine a visit of the Borromean islands that are open in spring and summer months from March to October. We recommend you visit during spring flowering season.
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MATTERHORN CERVINO THE PIRAMIDE OF ALPS
The pyramid of the Alps, the Matterhorn in German and Cervino in Italian is certainly the Icon of the Alps.
Its pyramidal figure, towering alone in the sky, its four ridges, which intersect at the top between the Italian valley of Breuil-Cervinia and the Swiss valley of Zermatt, and its epic history, for its conquest, have made the Cervino-Matterhorn famous all over the world
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In fact, the image of the Matterhorn has been used for numerous advertising campaigns (one example is the Toblerone chocolate) and is an unmissable tourist destination in the Alps and half for many mountaineers, who every year climb the Swiss ridge (Hornli ridge), or the more challenging Italian ridge (Lion's ridge).
"Zermatt and Cervinia are very popular with many visitors. The call of the icon of the Alps, the Matterhorn - Matterhorn, is irresistible, not only for mountaineers.
This, unfortunately, makes the area often a little saturated with tourists, but it is enough to go a little far away from the traditional itineraries to find oneself at the sight of this famous peak in all tranquillity.
Certainly, the best period could be autumn, when the ski area is not yet open and the valleys of Zermatt and Cervinia are dressed in red with the peaks already whitewashed."
Fabio e Paolo
The first ascent and conquest of the summit of the Cervino-Matterhorn were carried out by a Swiss rope team with the famous English alpinist Edward Whymper, competing with an Italian rope team led by the guide Jean Antoine Carrel.
On 14 July 1865 Whyper and his companions reached the summit first by climbing the Hornli ridge from Zermatt (today this is considered the easiest route for the Matterhorn Matterhorn climb), unfortunately, the success was overshadowed by the loss of two companions during the descent.
On the same day Jean Antoine Carrel and companions, starting from Cervinia, were unable to complete the ascent, giving up near the summit. The feat succeeded only three days later but climbing the more difficult Lion's Ridge.
In 1965, from 18 to 22 February, the brilliant Italian mountaineer Walter Bonatti wrote a page in the history of mountaineering, completing the first winter solo ascent of the severe north face of the Matterhorn, starting from Zermatt.
The moment was also immortalized by some photos taken from a reconnaissance plane.
Thanks to the state-of-the-art facilities in Zermatt and Cervinia, the two resorts offer a very wide range of tourist attractions, both in summer and winter, thanks also to the Matterhorn ski paradise, which extends between the Swiss and Italian sides.
Zermatt is not accessible by car, but only by train, and is the final station of the Glacier Express, a route through the Swiss Alps, which connects Zermatt - Andermatt - St. Moritz.
Some areas upstream of Zermatt are connected by rack and pinion trains, an ideal route for visitors who want to admire these vast views and the Matterhorn pyramid.
MOUNTAINEERING CERVINO CLIMBING – MATTERHORN
The Alpine Guides of Zermatt and Cervinia propose the climbing of the Cervino-Matterhorn and numerous other itineraries on the walls and peaks of the Zermatt and Cervinia area, both mountaineering and freeride skiing routes.
The Classic ascent is along the Hornli crest from Zermatt, the most climbed itinerary, or along the more difficult crest of the Lion from Cervinia, both are climbed at altitude, difficulty AD in an exposed Alpine environment, on often unstable terrain with the possibility of ice and snow.
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In addition to the Matterhorn, the long ridge that connects the Piccolo Cervino to Monte Rosa is one of the most important alpine areas in the Alps, with numerous itineraries for all levels.
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WHAT TO DO IN CERVINIA, ZERMATT AND IN THE NEARBY REGION
IN CERVINIA AND ZERMATT
1. Stroll through the villages of Cervinia and the historic ones of Zermatt and Valtournenche.
2. Take the cable car to the Klein Matterhorn and visit the Glacier Palace.
3. Endless fun on the slopes of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise.
4. Treat yourself to a panoramic trip on the Zermatt - Gornergrat train.
5. Climb the Hornli Ridge or the Lion's Ridge and reach the top of the Cervino - Matterhorn.
6. Stop at the beautiful and scenic Blue Lake on the outskirts of Cervina.
7. Stroll through the historic huts and barns of the Zermatt alpine pastures.
8. Don't miss an excursion to the famous Lake Stellisee.
IN THE NEARBY REGION
1. Glacier Express a trip not to be missed between Zermatt, Andermatt, and St. Moritz.
2. Alpine climbing between the peaks and ridges of Monte Rosa.
3. Discover the Roman remains and historical sites of the Aosta Valley.
4. Reach the refuges of the Zermatt valley along the great glaciers of the Alps.
5. Fontina, the typical cheese of the Aosta Valley, visit the center in Valpelline.
6. Taste the delicate Lardo DOP of Arnad and the tasty Jambon DOP De Bosses.
7. Monte Bianco-Mont Blanc mountaineering, nature, and history on the border between Italy, France, and Switzerland.
8. Don't miss the castles of Valle d'Aosta and the Fortress of Bard.
WHERE TO SLEEP IN CERVINIA AND ZERMATT - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS
The tourist villages of Breuil-Cervina and Zermatt, offer numerous holiday solutions, with high-level excellence, other solutions are available in the other villages of the two valleys.
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HOW TO GET TO CERVINIA AND ZERMATT
Breuil-Cervinia is the last village in the Italian valley on the slopes of the Matterhorn and is located at an altitude of 2000m. The village can be reached by car or bus. Motorway E25 Mont Blanc exit Saint-Vincent.
Zermatt can only be reached by train, via the train that connects it to Visp. By car, you can reach the village of Tasch (large parking spaces available) and then continue for about 30min by train.
Attention Zermatt and Cervinia are not directly connected only through the ski routes, in fact only in the winter period, with the purchase of the international ski pass, you can move from one side to the other and reach the 2 resorts with the ski lifts and the connecting ski slopes.
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HIKING AND ROCK CLIMBING AT MOUNT GRONA
Mount Grona (1376m) is a rocky peak overlooking the Rifugio Menaggio and the Breglia mountains. You can easily see it from all the central area of Como Lake.
From the refuge, you can reach the peak along the easy normal route, a panoramic path with a small leap of rock at the top. It is slightly exposed with some rocky areas, up to the cross.
The climbing routes on the southern peaks and the "Del Centenario" via ferrata are more challenging.
The path let you enjoy a view that stretches from the Alto Lario to Lecco, with the beautiful peninsula of Bellagio in the middle. All the eastern mountains of Lake Como, Mount Legnone, the Grigna, the Grignetta and the peaks of the Larian Triangle, stand out as a frame.
The resting place is the Rifugio Menaggio (1383 m), which is open almost all year round and can only be reached on foot from the Breglia Mounts above Menaggio (about 1,30 hours walk).
From the pass before the Mount Grona peak, proceed northwards following the easy and panoramic ridge up to the top of the Bregagno Mountain.
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WHAT TO DO AND VISIT NEARBY THE MONTE GRONA
ON THE MONTE GRONA
1. Reach the Mount Grona peak following the easy main route (1,30 h) or the via Ferrata “Del Centenario”.
2. Follow the long panoramic ridge up to the top of the Bregnagno Mount (3h).
3. Stay at the “Rifugio Menaggio” and enjoy one of the most incredible views of the Como Lake.
4. If you love long, uncrowded hikes, venture along the western Alta Via del Lario to Valchiavenna.
IN THE NEARBY AREA
1. Visit by boat the villages of the Como Lake: Menaggio, Bellagio, Varenna, and Lenno.
2. Enjoy a perch risotto and the typical Misultin of the Como Lake.
3. Discover the gardens of Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbaniello.
4. Paragliding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and sailing in the Alto Lario.
5. Relax at the Lenno beach and on the beaches of Sorico and Gera Lario.
6. Reach the Belvedere di Sighignola, the summit of the Val d'Intelvi, on the border with Switzerland.
7. Boat trip from Ossuccio to the island of Comacina.
8. Culture and history in the area of Colico, visit the fort of Montecchio, the abbey of Piona and the Bellano horrid.
9. Discover the routes and the beauties of the Lake Lugano area.
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WHERE TO SLEEP IN MENAGGIO - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS
Menaggio offers good hotels and a number of holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation also in others villages of the lake.
There are also many mountain huts that offer hospitality on the mountains and pastures that surround the area of Lake Como.
Close by the Monte Grona is available the Rifugio Menaggio Hut.
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HOW TO GET TO MENAGGIO AND THE MONTE GRONA
Located on the east side of Lake Como, Menaggio is connected to Colico and Como by bus and ferry service, by bus alto to Lugano. By Car follow the Regina Road From Como or Colico.
The Monte Grona is reachble by foot in 2,30h from the Monti di Breglia. By car from Menaggio, follow the indications to Plesio and Monti di Breglia.
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