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From Cainallo to Grigna Settentrionale via the Piancaformia Crest

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From Cainallo to Grigna Settentrionale via the Piancaformia Crest

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From Cainallo to Grigna Settentrionale via the Piancaformia Crest

07:08

14.7km

1,170m

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Embark on a difficult hike from Cainallo to Grigna Settentrionale via the Piancaformia Crest, a challenging route spanning 9.1 miles (14.7 km) with an elevation gain of 3831 feet (1168 metres). This aerial trail takes you through diverse environments, from steep forest climbs to rocky plateaus, offering expansive views of…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.96 km for 1.03 km

After 6.08 km for 696 m

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3.67 km

Votive Chapel to the Partisans of the "Cacciatori delle Grigne" Brigade

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Chapel, begun in 1962 and inaugurated in August 1964, was built in memory of two partisans of the "Cacciatori delle Grigne" Brigade who were captured and killed by the Nazi-Fascists on 08/25/1944.

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4.01 km

Prada Gate

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Passing the Porta di Prada a wonderful landscape opens up.

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4.96 km

Piancaformia Ridge

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Very pleasant ridge that leads to the top of one of the most famous and popular mountains in Lombardy. The route is never difficult and allows you to have fun …

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7.16 km

Brioschi Hut (Grigna Settentrionale Summit)

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At an altitude of 2410 meters, on the peak of Grigna in the Lombard Prealps, stands the Rifugio Brioschi: an enchanting mountain structure located in the municipality of Pasturo, in …

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7.21 km

Summit Cross of the Northern Grigna (Grignone)

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The Northern Grigna, better known as Grignone, is one of the most famous Lecco mountains, visible - in good weather - from Milan and from the plain. With its 2,410m …

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9.47 km

Arnaldo Bogani Mountain Hut

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Immersed in the heart of the Lombardy Prealps, the Bogani refuge welcomes visitors with its centuries-old history and the enchanting natural beauty of the Moncodeno basin. Here, at 1,816 meters …

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14.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.05 km

2.97 km

1.76 km

564 m

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.74 km

4.43 km

2.72 km

601 m

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

September 14, 2025,Tour

I don't know why but 3 hours and 30 minutes is the time it took to climb, with breaks for photos and various refreshments.

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August 18, 2025,(Grigna Settentrionale) Cainallo - Porta di Prada - Cresta di Piancaformia - Rifugio Brioschi

Departing from Cainallo, our first stop is the famous Porta di Prada, a rock arch whose sight is certainly impressive.
The climb that takes us to the Piancaformia ridge is steep at first and on very slippery terrain. It's not suitable for everyone, as is the ridge route. It's fine if you're fit, enjoy grade II climbing, don't suffer from …

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August 16, 2024,Cainallo,cresta piancaformia,rifugio brioschi,via della ganda,rifugio bogani

Circular route from Parcheggio Cainallo passing through:
- Bocchetta di Prada (1.7 km)
- Votive Chapel Brigata Poletti (1.9 km)
- Bocchetta di Piancaformia (2.8 km)
- Cima di Piancaformia (3.7 km)
- Bocchetta del Guzzi (4.0 km)
- Grigna Settentrionale (5.5 km)
- Rifugio Bogani (8.1 km)

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September 7, 2024,Cresta piancaformia - rif. Brioschi; anello

Excursion with friends, slow speed to keep up with the slowest, the Piancaformia ridge was followed until the end of the yellow markers, the last stretch is not marked, in my track you will see a test climb on the ridge where I gave up because of the wet rock that did not guarantee me a good grip. So we …

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August 12, 2023,Da Cainallo a Rifugio Brioschi

The return from Bogani, following path 19, I wouldn't do it again. There is a short but decidedly demanding passage (with a chain but very exposed)

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November 2, 2024,Rif. Brioschi 2024💪🏻 ascesa 1091+- 12.5km AR

The track was saved shorter (see map point A and B) due to incorrect MULTISPORT registration in reality B ends at the same as point A
So the real total ascent is +- 1,091 m and the km are 12.5 AR, Travel times A/R (without stops) from 2- to 3 hours

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April 25, 2024,Grigna settentrionale, via della Ganda

A classic of the Lecco area, the Via della Ganda on the northern side of the northern Grigna, in these conditions transforms into an authentic adventure in a wild and solitary environment, where the snow combined with the conformation of the land creates plays of light that continuously change depending on of the inclination of the sun. Never difficult, but …

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November 1, 2024,Da Inizio Sentiero -> Rifugio Bogani a Esino Lario

Very challenging route especially the via Guzzi, I recommend it to people who are well trained. Refuges as always welcoming, I do not recommend bringing the dog.

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From Cainallo to Grigna Settentrionale via the Piancaformia Crest

Votive Chapel to the Partisans of the "Cacciatori delle Grigne" Brigade

Prada Gate

Piancaformia Ridge

Brioschi Hut (Grigna Settentrionale Summit)

Summit Cross of the Northern Grigna (Grignone)

Arnaldo Bogani Mountain Hut

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