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S. Amate, Italy

cover photo by LorenzoVitali

Location added by Alessandro

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 8.5 (average on 2 votes)

Coordinates : 46.071563,9.221418 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : This town, a small church in the mountains, is famous for being in a scenic area quite impressive, embracing the whole of Lake Como, the Pian di Spagna (where he was born) until glimpse of Lecco. In front there is the group Legnone Three Gentlemen, Grignone and Grignetta. On the opposite side instead you can have a view of Lake Lugano and the Alps from the sea (in the distance recognizes the Monviso) to Monte Rosa. Refuge from the underlying Menaggio, instead excellent view of the Bellagio peninsula.

Recommended equipment : Wide-angle, standard zoom lens and tripod for panoramic photos. May be suggestive photos at night on the lake, but the place is not very far away from light sources.

Best months : All year round, in winter after heavy snowfall the walk can be a bit more difficult, although not at high altitude (1630 m.), And therefore requires the use of suitable equipment (snowshoes and sticks). The nearby Rifugio Menaggio is instead always open every weekend of the year and throughout the summer, and is always accessible. Sunrise and sunset offer the best moments, having a panoramic view to the east (Lake Como) and west (Lake lugano) and obviously the place gives the best clear days.

How to get there : It can be reached only on foot, after about 1:45 of walk (650 mt. Altitude), or mountain bike. You can leave your car at the parking area in mountains of Breglia (about 1000 mt.), Is the shortest path, the path is quite easy, and requires no special training since the hilly terrain. Follow the signs for the refuge Menaggio, and then continue following the signs for S. Loved. The same path, the Rifugio Menaggio on, cut halfway up the mountain, and has numerous sights.

Visits : The place is obviously freely accessible.

Notes : For trails in the area: Map Kompass. N. 91

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Sunrise: 06:08, Sunset: 20:31

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🌒 Waxing Crescent, Brightness: 16%

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