Anello Bellagio and Brogno Nuvolone Brogno
A truly unique and breathtaking panorama, embracing the three arms of Lake Como. On the left, the Como arm with the island of Comacina and Dosso di Lavedo with Villa Balbianello; opposite, the tip of the Lario Triangle with Bellagio; and on the right, the Lecco arm at the foot of the Grigne mountains.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.91 mi -
Average duration: 3h 45 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,742 ft -
Descent: - 1,729 ft -
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Highest point: 3,468 ft -
Lowest point: 1,946 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,946 ft - Brognio
- 1 : mi 1.37 - alt. 3,468 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 1.76 - alt. 3,071 ft - Fork
- 3 : mi 2.53 - alt. 3,304 ft - Junction
- 4 : mi 3.41 - alt. 2,799 ft - Fork for Rovenzola
- 5 : mi 4.25 - alt. 2,349 ft - Saddle fork
- S/E : mi 4.91 - alt. 1,946 ft - Brognio
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