グランチャの峠・トップ5

We parked the car to go on an excursion to Mount Generoso

Going uphill must be very tough. There are ramps at 20%. Going downhill you have to be careful.

Valmara deserves to be climbed at least once in a lifetime by every cyclist, which in just under 8 km takes you from Maroggia to Lanzo Intelvi.

Madonna at the Orimento mouth

Going down is practically a toboggan. Going up, well, I don't want to think about it!

They are just a few kilometers but with terrible gradients, with peaks that, at least in the legs, seem to go well beyond the reported 18%. The various hairpin bends make us gain altitude quickly, and the abundant shade at least saves us from the potential impact of the sun. The asphalt is in excellent condition, but unfortunately the traffic is often quite intense (with the not unusual hitch of a car stopped with the clutch in smoke)

Located near the saddle of the same name between Monte Orimento (1391 m) and Pizzo della Croce (1485 m). It can be reached both by car and on foot with various paths starting from Erbonne, Pian delle Noci and Capanna Bruno.

On the saddle of the same name between Mount Orimento and Pizzo della Croce, there is the Orimento hut. The external construction is still typical of the Intelvi valley which has been recovered leaving the structure intact. On hot sunny summer days, you can sit on the wooden tables outside and enjoy the beautiful view of the valley. In the colder months, you will find a welcome inside the cabin with the warmth and crackling of the embers in the fireplace. Here, you can enjoy a good typical dish and fill up on energy!