The path of the River is a very suggestive loop route , that runs from Mandello del Lario along the Torrent Meria , a watarcourse that have several waterfalls , pools and fords and that is particularly approprieted during the warm summer days.
Starting to Somana ( 350 m approx. ) , you follow the path n. 15 B , along Valle of Era and the river , to reach in about 1 hour and half Alpe of Era ( 832 m ), that is situated in a quite laver where you can find also a little church dating 1938.
There is a loop route that you can cross to go back , walking through Val Meria , until Rongio ( 350 m approx. ), following the trail sign n. 15 C , with a totally journey time of about 3 hours.
Nearby you can also visit the Acqua Bianca Cave and the Church of St. Mary.
For more information go to CAI Grigne – Mandello del Lario Section website: www.caigrigne.it
Photos by Elena Landoni, Marzia Riva e Rosy Bonardi
