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The Stone Flower

The Stone Flower

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The Stone Flower

Recommended by 226 hikers out of 238

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Location: Centro Valle Intelvi, Como, Lombardy, Italy

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1. Border-crossing hike to Monte Generoso Stone Flower from Baita di Orimento

10.5km

03:31

420m

Border-crossing hike past ancient nevère ice houses to Monte Generoso's Stone Flower summit.

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2. Monte Generoso Summit Trail from Orimento

9.99km

03:21

390m

Summit hike through horse meadows to panoramic views of Lakes Lugano and Como from Botta's striking stone flower.

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3. Monte Generoso – tour starting from Osteria La Peonia

8.77km

03:10

500m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Tips

Antonino Pigafetta

December 25, 2022

New tourist structure designed by architect Mario Botta, located where previously there was an ancient hotel from the early 1900s.
The orographic situation constitutes a small strip of flat land that overlooks the precipice of the northern side of the mountain, characterized by a large rock that descends towards the valley for approximately 3/400 metres. This particular condition suggested an octagonal building with individual "petals" enclosing a central space.
The result is a powerful and geometric building that dialogues, by contrast, with the organic flow of the surrounding landscape.

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Andrew F 🇮🇹 (MTB e Trekking)

May 19, 2024

imposing structure, very beautiful but with a futuristic design that somewhat spoils the mountain landscape, it is a restaurant bar with also rooms for events and conferences

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Matteo Marzoli

October 3, 2022

Remarkable rather disfiguring architectural work.

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Elevation 1,590 m

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Tuesday 16 December

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Location: Centro Valle Intelvi, Como, Lombardy, Italy

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The Stone Flower

1. Border-crossing hike to Monte Generoso Stone Flower from Baita di Orimento

2. Monte Generoso Summit Trail from Orimento

3. Monte Generoso – tour starting from Osteria La Peonia

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