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Pizzoni di Laveno Ridge Walk from Vararo (via Route 205A)

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Pizzoni di Laveno Ridge Walk from Vararo (via Route 205A)

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Pizzoni di Laveno Ridge Walk from Vararo (via Route 205A)

03:10

7.90km

390m

Hiking

Ridge hike connecting three dramatic peaks above Lake Maggiore with paragliders and Alpine views.

Last updated: September 12, 2025

Tips

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 1.30 km for 1.51 km

After 2.95 km for 524 m

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1.28 km

Cross at Pizzoni di Laveno

Highlight • Summit

Anyone who manages to climb the height over large boulders in a steep ascent can expect a magnificent panorama over Lake Maggiore and the mountains on the western shore.

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2.80 km

Passo Cuvignone Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

4.39 km

Mount La Crocetta

Highlight • Summit

A wonderful peak that enjoys a wonderful panorama, it is also the site of many launches with paragliders and hang gliders.

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5.90 km

Val Buseggia Stream

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Here you meet the magnificent Val Buseggia stream, which has its source further up. Perfect for refilling the drinking bottle on the tour and looking pretty.

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6.74 km

Alpine Landscape Near Laveno-Mombello

Highlight • Viewpoint

Attention on hot days of vipers

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7.45 km

Il Bocchetto

Highlight • Restaurant

7.90 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

1.27 km

777 m

713 m

365 m

Surfaces

6.12 km

886 m

622 m

171 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

28°C

17°C

43 %

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Comments

August 31, 2022,Ristorante Capanna Gigliola – Pizzoni di Laveno Runde von Caldè

Very nice circular hike with a wonderful view. Even the approach via the narrow mountain roads is interesting. The ascents are tough and require good surefootedness. You will always be rewarded with magnificent vantage points of the Lago. Make sure you have enough drinks on sunny days.

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April 16, 2023,Pizzoni di Laveno – Passo Barbè Itinerario ad anello da Caldè

Beautiful path, but full of dry leaves in several places. Everything else perfect

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July 22, 2023,Lago Maggiore 5: Monte la Crocetta 1117m, grandioser Gratweg, Runde von Caldè

The tour begins in an exciting way when you arrive: 7 km of narrow and winding roads lead up to the car park. The path leads through the small mountain village of the same length and steeply up to Monte la Crocetta at 1117m. The path leads through shady forests, of course you still sweat because of the ascent. A …

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July 11, 2024,Monte Crocetta-Rifugio Adamoli-Pizzoni di Laveno Giro ad anello da Vararo

Finally heat and sun as it should be (until ever), a little too much vegetation, but we did it again.
At the refuge, lunch is a guarantee, as are the views along the entire route.
Special mention for the Alpine Colony managed by the CAI of Besozzo (of which we are part), with 44 children present. Little pioneers.

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Pizzoni di Laveno Ridge Walk from Vararo (via Route 205A)

Barbé Pass

Cross at Pizzoni di Laveno

Trail Sign to Passo Cuvignone

Passo Cuvignone Trail Junction

Mount La Crocetta

Val Buseggia Stream

Alpine Landscape Near Laveno-Mombello

Vararo Village

Il Bocchetto

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