The 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶 is the highest peak of the 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲, one of the most characteristic mountains of Lombardy, located in the 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗽𝗶 𝗢𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗲, between Lecco and Bergamo. The 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 is known for its unique appearance that resembles a saw with multiple tips. The 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶 rises to 1875 meters and is one of the most popular destinations for hikers.
Features of the 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶:
𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲: 1875 m
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲: part of the 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 chain
𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮: From the summit you can enjoy a spectacular view of Lecco, Lake Como and the Lombard Alps. On clear days you can see the Po Valley and even Milan in the distance.
Itineraries to reach the 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶:
Several paths lead to the summit, with varying degrees of difficulty. Some of the most popular include:
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝘇𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗶:
The most popular route to reach the summit. The refuge is at about 1860 meters, almost at the top. From here you can take the last stretch to get to the 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶 in a few minutes.
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲𝘀𝗶:
A more challenging route that starts from Erve and crosses steep sections. It is appreciated by expert hikers.
𝗩𝗶𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼:
Another route, longer and more panoramic, starts from the Bergamo side of the 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲, ideal for those seeking tranquility.
𝗥𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝘇𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗶:
𝗥𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝘇𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗶, at 1860 meters, is a reference point for hikers. It is open all year round and offers an excellent base for rest. The summit can be reached in about 10-15 minutes.
Activities in the area:
𝗘𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗼: The climb to the 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶 is popular in both summer and winter. In winter, snowshoes are available.
𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮: The 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 offers interesting climbing routes.
𝗙𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗮: The landscape from the summit is one of the most photogenic in Lombardy, with spectacular views of the lake and the mountains. 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗶𝗻𝗴 is an ideal destination for those who love the mountains and want to experience an excursion in an environment rich in history and breathtaking views.