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Who says you shouldn't revisit the same places? When the hiking destination is Lake Darengo and Capanna Como, it’s like returning to paradise. In this article, I’ll take you along on this spectacular hike starting from Livo, on the western shore of Lake Como.
Lagazuoi, in the upper Val Badia, is a special place. I hiked up to the Lagazuoi Refuge—and the summit of the "Little Lagazuoi" (Piccolo Lagazuoi)—for the fourth time, starting from Passo Falzarego; once again, it was a trek and an experience to remember. Here is the story of the hike.
Read more: From Passo Falzarego to Piccolo Lagazuoi (Dolomites)
The ascent of Piz Lavarella in Val Badia, South Tyrol, offers a truly rewarding trekking experience. You traverse unique and fascinating landscapes, and from the summit, you enjoy a 360-degree view of the most important peaks in the Dolomites.
I’ve fulfilled a dream! For 30 years, I had been studying the description of the section of the Strada degli Alpini that leads to the Sentinella Pass in the Sesto Dolomites. On Sunday, August 9, 2026, I finally managed to complete this hike, combining it with three other *via ferratas*, including the challenging Zandonella West route.
Read more: Strada degli Alpini and Zandonella Via Ferrata on Croda Rossa (Sexten Dolomites)
Mont Blanc is a mountain with a unique allure. The ascent to the Monzino Refuge in Val Veny (Aosta Valley)—through the Garda *via ferrata*—is an ideal hike for immersing oneself in the awe-inspiring and thrilling environment of this mountain massif.
Read more: Monzino Refuge – Garda Via Ferrata. The beauty of Mont Blanc
I'd been told the Ponteranica Lakes were a fascinating place, so I'd put them on my list of planned hikes. Finally, I reached them, starting from Piani dell'Avaro, in the Brembana Valley, on a loop that also touched the pass and Mount Triomen.
Read more: Ponteranica Lakes and Mount Triomen from Piani dell'Avaro
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