On foot or by cable car from Laveno to Mount Sasso del Ferro

How to reach on foot, following the path from Laveno (Italy) to Mount Sasso del Ferro and how to return by cable car.

The route for this hike is quite challenging, not suitable for everyone as the approximately 3-hour ascent proves to be steep right from the start.
Wear hiking boots and appropriate clothing, with a spare shirt to avoid being soaked in sweat once you reach the summit.
Also, bring water bottles since there are no fountains along the way.

Leave your car in the cable car parking lot in Laveno Mombello or on Via della Repubblica, both of which are free of charge.

Let’s head towards Via Vararo in the direction of the hamlets of Brena and Casere.
Here, the ascent is along an asphalt road, reaching Monteggia where there are stunning views of Lake Maggiore and the surrounding area.

A barrier separates the second section of the path on the mountain, the old mule track restored to its former glory after considerable work carried out with great skill.

Passing by a chapel, continue until you reach the Gigliola restaurant.
Here, take the worn-out mule track on the right, which crosses through the beech forest, always in a steep ascent.

A short stretch offers a bit of respite as it’s on a slight incline, then it proceeds steeply uphill, reaching the staircase that leads to the cable car at 974 meters.

Behind it, we ascend to the top of Sasso di Ferro at 1062 meters by following the loop trail clockwise.

A nearly 360-degree panorama, considered one of the most beautiful panoramic viewpoints overlooking Lake Maggiore.
The mountain is among the most frequented as a launching point for paragliding or hang gliding enthusiasts.
With comfortable two-seater cable cars, open or closed, you descend back to the valley, admiring the nature and the enchanting surrounding scenery in silence.