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MOUNT GENEROSO \u2013 1701 m<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the heart of the valley, between pastures and meadows, on the border between Italy and Switzerland, lies the highest mountain in the area: Monte Generoso<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the heart of the valley, among pastures and meadows, on the border between Italy and Switzerland, lies the highest mountain in the area: Monte Generoso.<\/p>\n

A circular route starts from Orimento, following the herds' paths, and climbs to the top of Monte Generoso, at 1701 meters, where you can let yourself be carried away by the emotions while admiring the breathtaking view of the lakes, mountains and plains. It is not uncommon, here, to spot chamois, the most common wild animals that live near the summit.<\/p>\n

From Orimento \u2013 Difference in altitude: 430 m;<\/strong><\/p>\n

Orimento \u2013 Monte Generoso:<\/strong> A beautiful route, which requires a minimum level of training, which allows you to reach the summit in about two and a half hours. Difficulty: E (Expert hikers) \u2013 Recommended period: late spring\/autumn.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The starting point of the trail is Orimento (1275 m).<\/p>\n

HOW TO REACH ORIMENTO<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Centro Valle Intelvi (CO) \u2013 San Fedele location<\/strong><\/p>\n

By car:<\/strong> From Piazza GB Carminati (Centro Valle Intelvi, loc. San Fedele) take the main road (Provincial road) towards Alta Valle Intelvi \u2013 Lanzo. After the shopping centre, turn left onto Via Monte Generoso (second road on the left after the shopping centre \u2013 you can see the bus station):<\/p>\n

Continue on this road until \u201cAlpe Grande\u201d (you will see a large parking lot and a picnic area); from here turn right (follow the sign \u201cBaita di Orimento\u201d) and continue straight until the end of the road.<\/p>\n

Walking route:<\/strong> Leave your car at \u201cPostiglione\u201d (the bus station) and take Via Monte Generoso; after 500 m take the path on the right (you will see a sign with the indication and a sign of the farm \u201cAromi e Natura\u201d). This path goes into the woods.<\/p>\n

From Centro Valle Intelvi (CO), Casasco area<\/strong><\/p>\n

By car (the widest road):<\/strong> From Piazza GB Carminati (Centro Valle Intelvi, loc. San Fedele) take the main road (Provincial road) towards Alta Valle Intelvi \u2013 Lanzo; after the shopping centre, turn left onto Via Casasco (first road on the left after the shopping centre) and continue on this road until \u201cCasasco\u201d. Before the town centre, turn right onto Via Fratelli Terragni (you will see the Bar Trattoria Pizzeria Bellavista at the crossroads):<\/p>\n

Continue straight until \u201cC.se La Bolla\u201d; at the restaurant turn right (follow the signs for \u201cRistoro Alpe Grande\u201d and \u201cBaita di Orimento\u201d). When you arrive at Alpe Grande (you will see a large parking lot and a picnic area), turn left (follow the sign for \u201cBaita di Orimento\u201d) and continue straight until the end of the road.<\/p>\n

Walking route:<\/strong> We suggest you leave your car at the Alpe Grande car park, near the picnic area, and follow the signs.<\/p>\n

Considerations for winter:<\/strong> In winter, heavy snowfall can often lead to dangerous situations with avalanches that can even change routes.<\/p>\n

There are two possible paths:<\/p>\n