Rifugio Murelli - Cernobbio

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This last stage will take you to the shores of Lake Como, the final destination of this tour. A pleasant, almost flat path will take you from the Binate refuge to the magnificent viewpoint of Monte Bisbino. The descent offers several panoramic views of Lake Como.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Lake Maggiore to Lake Como

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.54 mi
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    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 715 ft
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    Descent: - 3,960 ft
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    Highest point: 4,327 ft
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    Lowest point: 653 ft
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Description of the walk

(S) From Rifugio Murelli, take the trail towards Bisbino, pass Alpe di Crinco and join the junction with an ascending trail.

(1) Continuing towards Bisbino, you will gradually reach the Rifugio Bugone.

(2) Heading west, return to the last hairpin bend on the Cernobbio - Bisbino road.

(3) At the bend, take the shortcut trail that rejoins the last bend in the road. You will easily reach the Monte Bisbino facilities.

(4) Take a break to visit the Santuario della Beata Virgine on Monte Bisbino. Descend the steps from the sanctuary and the Rifugio to the car park. Begin the descent towards Cernobbio and, after the first hairpin bend, head for the Capanna Falco refuge.

(5) Follow the Cernobbio Bisbino trail to Monti Duello.

(6) Continue south and reach the Pievenello mule track.

(7) Follow this track until you reach Via Angelo Noseda at the entrance to Cernobbio.

(8) Just before a school, turn left into the narrow street called Via dell'Armé and continue downhill until you reach Via della Liberta.

(9) At the intersection, take the small path and reach Via Monte Santo (Antica Via Regina). Turn right and continue to Via Monte Grappa.

(10) Turn left and follow Via Monte Grappa, approaching Lake Como at the Old England Pub.

(11) To reach the pier, cross the old village via Via 20 Settembre and then Via Guiseppe Garibaldi. Drive along the esplanade to the lake shore (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 3,914 ft - Rifugio Murelli
  2. 1 : mi 0.55 - alt. 3,822 ft - Connection with uphill trail.
  3. 2 : mi 1.78 - alt. 3,665 ft - Rifugio Bugone
  4. 3 : mi 2.6 - alt. 3,967 ft - Bisbino road
  5. 4 : mi 3.1 - alt. 4,321 ft - Monte Bisbino and Rifugio
  6. 5 : mi 3.33 - alt. 4,108 ft - Rifugio Capanna Falco
  7. 6 : mi 4.65 - alt. 2,507 ft - Monti Duelli.
  8. 7 : mi 4.9 - alt. 2,119 ft - Pieve di Pievenello mule track.
  9. 8 : mi 5.77 - alt. 951 ft - Via Angelo Noseda
  10. 9 : mi 5.97 - alt. 843 ft - Crossroads: Via dell'Armé-Via della Liberta
  11. 10 : mi 6.19 - alt. 722 ft - Via Monte Grappa
  12. 11 : mi 6.26 - alt. 692 ft - Old England Pub
  13. E : mi 6.54 - alt. 653 ft - Cernobbio

Notes

  • Accommodation: several hotels and other accommodation options in Cernobbio.

Worth a visit

  • Monte San Bernardo.
  • Rifugio Murelli.
  • Bugone Refuge.
  • Monte Bisbino.
  • Santuario della Beata Virgine on Monte Bisbino.
  • Cernobbio.
  • Como.
  • Menaggio.
  • Bellagio.

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