Milan is the perfect city to live in for those who love art, strolls through the historic center, and glamorous aperitifs and... nature hikes! The city of Milan, in fact, is located right in the heart of a region rich with stunning lakes and mountains, easily reachable from the city center in less than two hours. So gear up with everything you need; we have selected for you the 8 most beautiful trails for trekking near Milan!
1. Alpe Giumello
It is a panoramic loop trail that lets you explore the breathtaking landscape around the four sides of Monte Croce di Muggiò..
The starting point is the Alpe Giumello parking lot, reachable from Milan in about an hour and forty minutes by car, already at 1,531 meters above sea level. The trail is fairly short and not very strenuous, with a maximum elevation gain of 300 meters, but it opens onto a unique panorama that embraces Monte Rosa, Bellagio, and the Swiss plateaus all the way to Lake Lugano..
Alpe Giumello is also a meeting place for enthusiasts of other sports such as paragliding and hang gliding, other ideas to consider for an exciting weekend!
2. Pian dei Resinelli
An hour away from Milan, just above the city of Lecco and beneath the Grigne massif, lie the Pian dei Resinelli.This plateau in the Lombard Prealps can be reached by following various routes of medium and high difficulty levels and is a true gathering spot for all those who love to practice sports and enjoy the outdoors, thanks to the Mining Park, the fun Adventure Park, and numerous refuges, mountain huts, ski facilities, and bike trails.
Among the trails you can take, trail number nine stands out, called Resinelli – Le Foppe,not too difficult but still lasting about three hours with an average elevation gain of 530 meters. The view is definitely worth the effort, especially since the final destination of the route is the Rosalba refuge,the perfect place to rest and regain your strength with a good plate of polenta!
3. The Viandante Trail Overlooking Lake Como
Still in the Lecco area, you come across one of the most famous trails in Italy and Lombardy, the Viandante Trail.This route has been known since Roman times, when it served to connect all the villages on the Lecco branch of Lake Como.Today, it’s perfect for making new friends and discovering these fantastic mountain places!