Lanzada to Bocchetta della Forbici
Lanzada · about 30 min by car from Sondrio
The walk
4.6 km out-and-back walk near Lanzada, up to Bocchetta della Forbici, 413 m of total ascent: about 2 h 15 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 2277 and 2660 m above sea level. Along the way: Rifugio Carate Brianza.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sondrio: about 30 min (19 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Sondrio, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
46.34068,9.88788
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Rifugio Carate Brianza50 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Bring a picnic.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Lanzada and start the walk.
- 12:15Back at the start after about 2 h 15 min.
- 12:30Picnic with local bread, cheese and salumi from the village shop.
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