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Francesco Candiani and others went for a hike
December 18, 2025 at 08:43
Crodo-Presepi sull’acqua
Alla ricerca dei 72 Presepi
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Francesco Candiani and others went for a hike
December 6, 2025 at 09:22
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December 6, 2025
A little lightheartedness and Christmas spirit: Christmas markets in Santa Maria Maggiore.
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
July 23, 2025 at 07:20
Monte Faié/Rifugio Fantoli
Giro ad anello da Bracchio(Mergozzo)
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July 25, 2025
To climb Faié, take the beautiful mule track that starts just above the church of Bracchio. Be careful, though, because the slopes are immediately challenging and never let up, with 1,000 meters of elevation gain in just a few kilometers. Once you reach Vercio, the route becomes a beautiful hiking trail
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
July 17, 2025 at 07:47
Rifugio Andolla
Andata e ritorno da Cheggio/Lago dei Cavalli
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July 21, 2025
Climb to the Andolla Refuge, starting from the fabulous Lago dei Cavalli, a dazzling turquoise.
The trail initially runs along the eastern shore of the lake, offering panoramic views of the lake through magnificent larch trees.
After the wooden bridge, the trail begins to climb, first along the river and
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
July 9, 2025 at 07:46
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July 12, 2025
The Vannino area is truly a beautiful sight. Starting from Canza, you climb to the top station of the chairlift, where the slopes become more challenging for a kilometer. Then the valley opens up and you walk along the jeep-accessible road to Vannino, with its turquoise lake (a little shallow) and the
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
December 7, 2024 at 07:39
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December 7, 2024
Crodo, in search of the 72 nativity scenes on the water, scattered throughout the village and the various hamlets.
We have intercepted 28, all particular and with their own identity. To be redone, in search of the remaining ones, thus discovering characteristic corners and places of the area.
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
December 6, 2024 at 08:15
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December 6, 2024
A little lightheartedness while walking among the over 200 stalls in the streets of the village of Santa Maria Maggiore, in a Christmas atmosphere of pure lightheartedness.
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
November 29, 2024 at 08:53
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November 30, 2024
The tour data is a bit misleading, 32 km for over 10,000 meters of altitude difference....
You can have a wonderful day even with less🙋♂️
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
November 22, 2024 at 08:51
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November 22, 2024
We didn't miss the first snow, with an easy hike in the Sacro Monte di Varese area.
Crisp but clear air, with a beautiful late autumn sun. On the Via delle Cappelle with 5/10 cm of fresh snow; excellent lunch at the rustic and characteristic restaurant "Il Ceppo".
Beautiful day☀️
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
November 15, 2024 at 08:23
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November 15, 2024
I appreciated the Dumenza refuge so much that I decided to go back, also to show it to my tour companion.
Starting from Dumenza, we immediately took the Via Crucis that leads to the Sanctuary of Trezzo. From there we continued crossing the Swiss border to reach Astano, where the beautiful and sunny forest
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
October 20, 2024 at 07:54
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October 20, 2024
Despite the adverse weather, with clouds and drizzle, we left Vararo to reach the beautiful Rifugio Adamoli, for the annual social lunch of the Cai di Besozzo. Excellent menu with chestnuts at the end!
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
August 8, 2024 at 08:08
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August 8, 2024
We drove a bit, but it was worth it.
Departure from the last car park in Riale, turning Lake Morasco from the long side, then ascending the path to the Bettelmat alp, where a plain opens up. Shortly afterwards you go up from the path with challenging slopes to the Busto refuge. Upon arrival splendid views
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
July 11, 2024 at 06:57
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July 11, 2024
Finally heat and sun as it should be (until ever), a little too much vegetation, but we did it again.
At the refuge, lunch is a guarantee, as are the views along the entire route.
Special mention for the Alpine Colony managed by the CAI of Besozzo (of which we are part), with 44 children present. Little pioneers.
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
June 29, 2024 at 07:34
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June 29, 2024
Going up from the military road of Mesenzana, we first arrived at the trenches with shooting positions and a small fort with a firing post (really beautiful), then at the Vallalta Fort dug into the rock (too bad it's closed). We continue to San Michele, where the Church is always beautiful; stop at the
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Francesco Candiani and Ago went for a hike
June 17, 2024 at 09:02
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June 18, 2024
We had half a day free, and given the favorable weather, we decided to head towards the Fort or Punta di Orino, because only a few ruins of the Fort remain. The ascent is challenging, but doable: the first segment arrives in the Pian delle Noci area, then you take the path to the Punta, with more challenging
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December 19, 2025
Another itinerary in full Christmas spirit: Nativity scenes on the water in Crodo, scattered throughout the various villages.
We found 39 out of 72, with some transfers by car.
The most beautiful? In front of the church in Crodo (with the Magi arriving on the ship), in the washhouse in Mozzio (clearly
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