Grigne Massif – Lombardy: limestone walls, spectacular paths and dizzying views of Lake Como. The Grigne Massif dominates the eastern branch of Lake Como, between the provinces of Lecco and Como. Composed mainly of the Northern Grigna (2,410 m, also known as Grignone) and the Southern Grigna (2,177 m, called Grignetta), it is one of the most popular areas for hikers, mountaineers and photographers for its rocky morphology and variety of itineraries. 🥾 Excursions through woods, ridges and high-altitude refuges: The paths that go up the Grigne start from different locations such as Pasturo, Ballabio, Mandello del Lario and Esino Lario. You can choose between walks in the woods, equipped routes and ridge climbs. The dense network of huts also makes the massif suitable for multi-day hikes. 👉 Tip: Climbing from the Pialeral Hut to the Brioschi Hut, you cross meadows, moraines and ridges with a wide view of the entire lake and the more distant Alpine peaks. 🧗 Crags, spires and via ferratas: The Grignetta is famous for its limestone spires, a historic destination for mountaineers and climbers. It offers numerous via ferratas and equipped walls, also frequented for training. The vertical structures emerge from the forest suddenly, creating a unique landscape. 👉 Tip: Walk the CAO Centenary Ferrata if you have experience: it is among the most scenic and spectacular in the entire pre-Alpine arc. 🌄 Viewpoints and wild atmospheres: From the high points of the Grigne there is an extended view of the lake, the Po Valley and the Rhaetian Alps. The environment, harsh and rocky at high altitude, contrasts with the woods and pastures of the lower slopes, offering very different scenarios on the same day. 👉 Tip: Reach the Porta di Prada from the Esino side: a natural arch in the rock that frames the lake with great charm. 🏘️ Alpine culture and hut life: The massif is dotted with huts, stables, alpine pastures and refuges, many of which are active all year round. Some are simple support points, others offer typical dishes, rooms and panoramic terraces. The contact with the mountains is direct, without frills, but always authentic. 👉 Tip: Spend a night at the Rosalba Refuge: the sunrise that illuminates the spires of the Grignetta is a spectacle worth every step. The Grigne do not concede anything by chance: every climb is conquest, every glimpse is gained. A mountain that speaks loud and clear, without compromise.