This isn’t my first time following this bike route. It’s a particularly straightforward, yet enjoyable and satisfying ride. Within minutes, you can leave the city behind and find yourself amidst the countryside of the South Milan Agricultural Park. In particular,…
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Grignetta stands as one of the most beloved mountain peaks in the vicinity of Lake Como. While it is cherished by professional alpinists, it also offers trails suitable for intermediate hikers. The Cecilia Trail, in particular, promises an adventurous experience,…
This charming route, commencing from the heart of Milan, specifically the Darsena, and leading to Lake Maggiore along a straightforward path primarily consisting of bike lanes, enjoys significant popularity. Given its relatively extended length, the journey requires a good level…
The first experience of glacier trekking is unforgettable. If the first glacier is Monte Rosa, this holds even truer. The view, once you reach the famous Capanna Margherita, an alpine refuge situated on the summit of Punta Gnifetti in the…
When we considered this excursion, our goal was to mentally and physically prepare ourselves to hike Monte Rosa, from Rifugio Mantova to the famous Capanna Margherita. The idea was to replicate, albeit at a lower altitude, an even more challenging…
For a long time, Liguria, for better or worse, has been the most convenient and direct gateway to the sea for Milanese residents. Perhaps this is why Ligurians have developed a somewhat less than hospitable attitude. Nevertheless, the feeling of…
One of the trails I know well and have hiked several times in my life is the one that starts from Brunate, just above the city of Como, and leads to Monte Palanzone after crossing Monte Boletto, Monte Bolettone, Pizzo…