One single thing unites all those who have visited Lago Ledù.
It’s an emotion that lingers long in the heart when anyone views the panorama at altitude at a place suspended between the Alps and Lake Como. It’s a challenging climb of course, but suitable for anyone with decent legs and lots of puff! But all efforts are rewarded hugely once you get to the top and see what’s on view. Unforgettable. You head off slightly before reaching Bodengo (1030 m) a charming village at the entrance to the same valley above Gordona. You can get there by car having bought the relevant pass at the entrance to the consortium road. At Prà Pincée (918 m) a little before Bodengo, the well -signposted path climbs the Val Garzelli as far as the valley’s pastures (1031m).
From here the path becomes a deal steeper, heading through woodland as far as Alpe Campo (1652 m). And there’s more uphill ahead. You move on by climbing into the basin leading to the Bocchetta del Cannone. There is a further 620m of height to be tackled before you reach the 2274m of the spectacular stretch that overlooks Lake Como. La Bocchetta is squeezed between Pizzo Ledù and Pizzo Rabbi. A sort of natural saddle that marks the boundary between two very distinct habitats, that of the lake and that of the Alps. And the magic begins. Just below the Bocchetta, at 2247 metres, the magnificent Lago Ledù stretches out handsomely. You’ve made it.
And should you decide to take on this excursion to a place suspended between two valleys, you’ll be rewarded with the thrill of observing the panorama of the Lario from a unique perspective. Autumn is the ideal time of the year to tackle the climb in order to appreciate all that lies in wait. Close to the lake is the Petazzi bivouac (2250 m), an important reference point in the event of the weather suddenly deteriorating and when shelter is required.
Useful tips: allow at least three hours walking to reach the lake and a further couple to get back down. The weather changes pretty frequently in Autumn, and the area, owing to its conformation, is often windy. So set out with the appropriate equipment, useful spare parts and some heavy clothing.
