From Cavaglio San Donnino go along the Rio Cavaglio valley and cross it on the Ganna bridge, go up to the mountain pastures Cruscina and Biessen to reach Alpe Rombiago (Baita degli Zabò refuge) and from here to the nearby top of the Monte Giove.
OSM map layer · LineString
46.08, 8.66 · rel 11178740
46.08, 8.66 · rel 11178740
S08 Cavaglio - Monte Giove
4,3 km from Cavaglio San Donnino ( m 501) to Monte Giove (m 1298) through alpine terrain and mountains.
Cavaglio San Donnino ( m 501)
→
Monte Giove (m 1298)
linear
4,3km
Distance
+858m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× summit
Monumento ai caduti
monument ·
62 m off route
1,4 km
32%
Stemma Borromeo
monument ·
309 m off route
1,5 km
35%
Monte Giove
summit ·
on the route
4,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
S08 Cavaglio - Monte Giove is 4.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, S08 Cavaglio - Monte Giove takes approximately 1h 5min to complete.
No, S08 Cavaglio - Monte Giove is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Cavaglio San Donnino ( m 501) to Monte Giove (m 1298). Plan ahead for return transport.
S08 Cavaglio - Monte Giove starts at Cavaglio San Donnino ( m 501).
S08 Cavaglio - Monte Giove is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.