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RIFUGIO MENAGGIO

The Rifugio Menaggio (1400 m) is situated on the southern slope of Monte Grona (1736 m) and from it one can enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Ten minutes from the rifugio there is a viewpoint called "Pizza Coppa" from where you have a view not only of Lake Como but of the whole Menaggio valley with Lake Piano and Lake Lugano. From the rifugio you can take various hikes on the Prealps; it is also the starting point of the "Alta Via del Lario" - a 3 day hike for experienced hikers over the tops of the Prealps.


- starting point: Breglia 749m (6km from Menaggio)
- Menaggio - Breglia by bus: line C13
- time: (one way) 1.45 hrs.
- ascent: 650 m
- trail signs: red white red
Route
from the bus stop at Breglia (749 m) cross the road and ascend the small road leading up to “Monti di Breglia” (sign indicating “Rifugio Menaggio”). At the second bend, just beyond a fountain, you find the first shortcut to the right (sign Monti di Breglia / Rifugio Menaggio). The steep trail ends up on the road again, which you cross to pick up the next shortcut. After 20 m, you turn right following the sign for Rifugio Menaggio. The steep trail leads on to the road once more, which you follow for about 300m. Then you find the next shortcut to the left which leads across a field. Cross the road another time and follow the trail through the woods which leads on to the road at Monti di Breglia (1.000 m) After another 100 m you reach a picnic area with fountain and beautiful view (you deserve a rest). Here you leave the road and follow the trail over some rocks up to the left (sign). Once on this trail you continue to follow the signs. You reach a open space used as parking area which you cross and then pick up the trail to the left. At the junction where you find the metal trail sign we recommend the “sentiero alto” to the right because of the better view. (after heavy snow fall we recommend sentiero basso to the left) It leads among birch trees and broom up to the junction for S.Amate and Monte Bregagno. At this junction you keep to the left. The now even trail leads along the slope and you soon reach the rifugio. Ten minutes from the rifugio there is a viewpoint called “Pizza Coppa” from where you have a view not only of Lake Como but of the whole Menaggio valley with Lake Piano and Lake Lugano.