CONCA DI CREZZO ALPINE LAKE AND CENTURY-OLD CHESTNUT TREE
Nature is telling us an interesting story.
A circular itinerary in nature running from the small lake in Conca di Crezzo decorated by reeds, up to view point on Lake Como and eventually to Mount Castel di Leves along the Monte Oriolo.
In this season the forest is letting sunrays penetrate and illuminate its underbrush and letting us admire a wonderful view on surrounding mountains and the lake.
The blooming underbrush with white and rose Helleborus in late winter, the Buncava century-old chestnut tree (more than 300 years old) standing high and proud in the forest, the Grigna mountain chain observing us all along the path, ancient and well-kept chestnut forests where “Woody the woodpeaker” still lives, and the lake resting among impervious mountains.Back to Conca di Crezzo Lake where I will suggest you a local product tasting accompany by handmade beer DuLac.
Technical details
Difference in altitude: 380 m
Distance: 8 km
Real walking time: 4 hours
Maximum altitude: 1100m a.s.l.
POINTS OF INTEREST
- More than 300-year-old Buncava chestnut tree
- Conca di Crezzo Lake, an important wetland
- Historic chestnut trees forest
- Blooming white and rose Helleborus
- Sedimentary rocks hiding in the forest
- Views on Lecco branch and on Bellagio promontory
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Level of difficulty
Terrain: mountain paths and mule tracks on different terrain. Sure footedness required to face some difficult traits.
Gradient: moderate. up and downs.
Attention points: sure footedness required to walk safely in the forests and at the highest view point.
Itinerary suitable for adults and children/teens over 12 in good health conditions and used to walk on mountain paths, considering difference in altitude and distance to be walked. Sure footedness required.
Trekking shoes compulsory with gripping Vibram soles.
Dogs must be on a leash owing to the presence of wild animals in the wood and out of respect for other participants who could be afraid of or annoyed by them. Please prevent the Guide.
Responsible tourism
The excursions I offer also aim at supporting local economic activities and at living unique experiences closely in touch with and with respect to people and places.
That’s why they often include tasting experiences and/or chance to buy local products directly from producers, mainly small local activities working hard and with passion to keep traditions alive;
That’s why groups I accompany are usually small … in order to meet and live local people and enter their lives and the calmness of the place on tiptoes.
The Cape Town Declaration in 2002 recognises that Responsible Tourism takes a variety of forms, it is characterised by travel and tourism which:
- minimises negative economic, environmental and social impacts;
- generates greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry;
- involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life changes;
- makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world’s diversity;
- provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues;
- provide access for people with disabilities and the disadvantaged;
- is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.
- Meeting point: 9.15am in Lasnigo, Via Venini to share cars before reaching conca di Crezzo.
- Circular itionerary from Conca doi Crezzo to Mount Castel di LEves; Packed lunch in Nature ;
- around 4pm Return to Conca di Crezzo and aperitif or merenda at the local farmhouse offering its products;
- Return to car park in Lasnigo.
CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT
The excursion can be cancelled or postponed anytime by the Guide at her absolute discretion, in case safe and proper conditions cannot be guaranteed following bad weather conditions on the day of the excursion or on the previous days.
Any fees paid will be considered valid as a voucher (max validity 1 year) on the next excursion or refunded for foreign people.
No refund or voucher is allowed in case of cancellation from the participant on the previous day as well on the same day of the excursion.
Adult: € 20.00;
Children and teens less than 12-year-old accompanied by an adult: € 12,00
Inclusions: Nature Guide fee accompanying the group – AIGAE LO639; liability insurance;
Exclusions: any lunch and break; any transport to the meeting point; injury insurance for participants; any service not included in the item “inclusions”.
EXTRA COSTS
Mix of local cheese and cold cuts accomapny by handbrewed beer DuLac at the farmhouse.
- Please, prevent the guide in case of diet or allergies when sending request to participate.
Reservation required within Saturday, 5th February 2022 on my website www.trekandtste.it or by contacting me directly: e-mail sabrina@trekandtaste.it and mobile +39 347 04 05 703.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15
Minors must be accompanied by an adult holding responsible.
Participation to the excursions implies unconditioned acceptance of the rulesavailable on my website www.trekandtaste.com.
INJURY INSURANCE FOR TREKKERS
Participation fee only includes liability insurance; no injury insurance coverage is provided to Participants to the excursion. It is advisable to take out a suitable injury insurance.
EIC Organization offer an annual injury insurance which can be activated by the Trip&Trek app and amounting to 10 euros per year, per person. The insurance is valid 1 year whenever you participate to an excursion with and AIGAE Guide. For more details, please contact info@escursioni-italia.it.
Lasnigo is on the way to Ghisallo and can be easily reached from Mian, Lecco and Como. The nearest railway station is in Canzo-Asso. Free car parking in Lasnigo in Via Venini to share cars before reaching Conca di Crezzo.
Car-pooling according to rules in force and sharing of costs among passengers.
- Please let me know in case you are willing to share your cars with people coming from your same area of residence in order to meet any requests.
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- Hiking shoes are required, preferably high laced-up and having soles in Vibram material, to walk safely on any terrain and in any season;
- Hiking poles recommended considerably reducing stress on joints and knees; telescopic poles are very handy;
- Backpack to carry personal belongings, spare clothing, and food and water supplies;
- Packed lunch;
- Dress in layers according to the season (shirt, long-sleeved shirt, micro fleece, Fleece jacket or sweatshirt, rain and wind stopper jacket);
- Headlamp;
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- Participants NOT adequately equipped will NOT be admitted to the excursion.
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Participants are requested to:
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- Always wear face masks when inside;
- Owing their Green Pass to access public and closed places according to rules in force;
- Take some spare masks;
- Always guarantee interpersonal distance when walking and wear mask when stopping;
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