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From Colle di Balisio to the summit of Grigna Settentrionale - Via Estiva

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From Colle di Balisio to the summit of Grigna Settentrionale - Via Estiva

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From Colle di Balisio to the summit of Grigna Settentrionale - Via Estiva

07:35

13.0km

1,530m

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Embark on a difficult 8.1-mile (13.0 km) hike along the Via Estiva, leading you to the summit of Grigna Settentrionale, also known as Grignone. This challenging route involves a significant 5024 feet (1531 metres) of elevation gain and typically takes around 7 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Starting from…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.42 km

Alpe Cova Pond at Pialeral

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There is a small pond with a picnic area

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2.87 km

Antonietta al Pialeral Hut

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6.71 km

Brioschi Hut (Grigna Settentrionale Summit)

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At an altitude of 2410 meters, on the peak of Grigna in the Lombard Prealps, stands the Rifugio Brioschi: an enchanting mountain structure located in the municipality of Pasturo, in …

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6.76 km

Summit Cross of the Northern Grigna (Grignone)

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The Northern Grigna, better known as Grignone, is one of the most famous Lecco mountains, visible - in good weather - from Milan and from the plain. With its 2,410m …

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8.23 km

Riva-Girani Bivouac

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Bivouac located under the east ridge leading to the grigna. Well stocked with everything you need and taken care of

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13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

3.54 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

8.03 km

4.30 km

678 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,370 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

26°C

13°C

16 %

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Comments

September 28, 2025,Grigna Settentrionale e Rif. Brioschi

Starting from the parking lot, it's an hour to the Antonietta refuge.
Then the real climb begins, taking us to the summit of Grignone via the winter route in 3:15.
Spectacular views of the entire Alpine chain (we could see Monte Rosa), and a frozen summit cross that will leave you speechless.
Lunch at the refuge and then descent via …

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May 1, 2026,Escursione

The elevation gain calculation is incorrect because from the Sacro Cuore di Balisio church to the summit of Grignone the elevation gain is 1570 meters. (I have the impression that Garmin is not reliable)

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June 1, 2025,Balisio - Grignone

yesterday was a foggy day with poor visibility, great for training

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June 8, 2024,un Grignone non si rifiuta mai

Another nice hike with Andrea (first time for him).
Went up the winter route, and got off the summer path (managing to avoid the rain😅).
Snow still present on Ganda and along the snowfield route.
Panorama not very present due to the fog.

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March 24, 2024,Grigna settentrionale - via invernale Rifugio Brioschi

Data a little off, the recording stopped at the summit, the altitude difference is not reliable, during the descent the phone was turned off. Difference in altitude approx. 1660 m, both uphill and downhill, minimum altitude 750 m, max altitude 2410 m

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