{"id":753,"date":"2026-02-02T23:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/percorsi\/pizzo-di-gino\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T23:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:32:34","slug":"pizzo-di-gino","status":"publish","type":"percorsi","link":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/percorsi\/pizzo-di-gino\/","title":{"rendered":"Gino's Lace"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cEpic Experience: Climb the Highest Peak in the Province of Como \u2013 Pizzo di Gino Awaits You!\u201d<\/h2>\n

Route characteristics:<\/h3>\n

Trekking to the Summit<\/strong> of the Gino's Lace<\/strong>, also known as Meno<\/strong>, offers an immersive experience, enriched by elements naturalistic<\/strong> e historians<\/strong>. Crossing a varied and suggestive environment, which goes from landscapes<\/em><\/strong> Typically pre-Alpine to the harsh Alpine mountains, visitors immerse themselves in a unique fusion of natural beauty and military history.<\/p>\n

The route includes woods<\/strong>, alpine pastures<\/strong> e trenches<\/strong> of the Great War, offering a rich and diverse experience. From well-marked paths<\/strong> at times more challenging<\/strong> and uneven, especially in the vicinity of the fortifications of the Cadorna Line<\/strong> and towards the summit<\/strong>, the terrain varies significantly. Stable stretches alternate with rocks, with some exposed sections<\/strong> which require special attention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The difficulty of the excursion is rated as EE (experienced hikers<\/strong>), requiring a considerable physical effort<\/strong> and a certain experience<\/strong> when walking on high mountain paths. The presence of exposed passages<\/strong> and more challenging sections adds further challenges to the experience. winter<\/strong>, with the ground snowy<\/strong> o frozen<\/strong>, the excursion becomes even more challenging<\/strong> and potentially dangerous, requiring adequate equipment<\/strong> e clothing<\/strong>, including ice crampons and ice axe.<\/p>\n

Along the way, walkers can find shelter<\/strong> e refreshment<\/strong> at the Croce di Campo Refuge<\/strong>, and buy dairy products from the\u2019Alpe Vacchera Square<\/strong> during the summer season. The fortifications<\/strong> from the Cadorna Line<\/strong> They offer an interesting opportunity to explore the military history of the area.<\/p>\n

Technical data sheet:<\/h3>\n
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  • Difficulty level:<\/strong> Expert Hiking (EE)<\/li>\n
  • Physical commitment:<\/strong> *****<\/li>\n
  • Distance:<\/strong> 7 km<\/li>\n
  • Travel time:<\/strong> 3:30 hours<\/li>\n
  • Difference in altitude:<\/strong> 1000 m<\/li>\n
  • Departure:<\/strong> Locality Tecchio, San Nazzaro<\/li>\n
  • I arrive:<\/strong> Pizzo di Gino summit 2245 m above sea level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Route description:<\/h3>\n

    From the parking location to Tecchio<\/strong> (1300m), the excursion begins by continuing along the service road towards the mountain pasture of Vacchera Square<\/strong> and of the Croce di Campo Refuge<\/strong>. The route begins on asphalt, then continues on a dirt road, with a moderate upward slope.<\/p>\n

    At an altitude of 1700 metres, there is the option of a short detour to the right to reach the Croce di Campo Refuge<\/strong>; otherwise, continuing straight, you arrive at a flat stretch near the\u2019Alp of Piazza Vacchera<\/strong> (1780m). Once past the mountain pasture, leave the main road and continue straight along a path. After crossing a small valley, you reach the section of path known as "\u201cof the trenches<\/strong>\u201c, which, heading west, leads close to the military buildings of the Cadorna Line<\/strong>. From here, turn right onto a steep path which, through a series of hairpin bends, leads to the grassy ridge (1980m).<\/p>\n

    Along the ridge, we continue on a marked trail<\/strong> in white and red, gaining about 100 meters in altitude. From this point, the slope leading to the\u2019forepeak<\/strong> of the Protection payment<\/strong>. The path zigzags up the slope, with reports<\/strong> in the form of red marks on the rocks, being careful<\/em><\/strong> not to get too close to the exposed slope<\/strong> to the north. From the forepeak to the summit, you walk about thirty meters along a trace<\/strong> which follows the crest thread<\/strong>. This section does not present any particular difficulties, but requires caution<\/strong> given the exposure on steep slopes<\/strong> both on the southern and northern sides. A large open space<\/strong> finally hosts the summit cross<\/strong> of the Gino's Lace<\/strong>, at an altitude of 2245 metres.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Hike to the highest peak in the province of Como (2,245 m). Alpine trail from Tecchio with 360\u00b0 views and remnants of the Cadorna Line.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":755,"template":"","comune":[20],"class_list":["post-753","percorsi","type-percorsi","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","comune-san-nazzaro-val-cavargna"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/percorsi\/753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/percorsi"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/percorsi"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/755"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"comune","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceresio5valli.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comune?post=753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}