GITUP - MONTE ISOLA, THE PEARL OF LAKE ISEO (BS)Monte Isola, in addition to being the largest lake island in Europe, is considered a true gem of Lake Iseo thanks to its breathtaking views and the beautiful villages that characterize it.
**PROGRAM**
**10:30 AM** – Meeting point at *Bar Mister Bike Imbarcadero*, Piazza 28 Maggio 5, 25058 Sulzano (BS)
**10:45/11:00 AM** – Ferry departure to Monte Isola and arrival in Peschiera Maraglio (cost €5.20 round trip)
**11:15/11:30 AM** – Start of the hike toward the panoramic viewpoint at the Sanctuary of Madonna della Ceriola (possibility of taking the bus for part of the ascent)
**1:00 PM (approx.)** – Arrival, free time, and lunch (packed lunch or meals available at local facilities)
**2:30/3:00 PM (approx.)** – Return
**Difficulty: Medium** – About 1h 30 min and 3.5 km of walking each way, with roughly 400 meters of elevation gain.
No special equipment or clothing required.
Always bring some food and water, plus trekking shoes.
**Note 1:** Participants must reach the starting point independently (car, bus, train, etc.) or via carpooling by coordinating with other participants in the private Facebook and/or Telegram groups reserved for members (request access once you have your membership card).
**Note 2:** The “I will attend” button on Meetup is not considered valid for us. Meetup is only used to publish the event and gauge interest. Once you become a member, please follow the instructions for the event’s *official* registration.
**COSTS AND PARTICIPATION – MIN 7 PEOPLE, MAX 30**
Event reserved for Gitup Enac members.
Free for 2026 members - request your participation ticket here: [http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNXJOZlBOUFo2TnU0MlJrTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR40isxRJnPDxRFBNp_iADFxV_t_IXXYerPrzof2wC-vrsxh7YCQuE9AZYVKrA_aem_0zRMrPM9cBRzv2anqxS0Zg)
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In case of bad weather, the outing may be canceled.
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