Rifugio SEV: a hiking ascent and views over the Triangolo Lariano
This guide is part of UTLAC’s Area section and is intended for people arriving at Lake Como to race, accompany an athlete, or turn the event into an opportunity to discover the area as a family.
Rifugio SEV is one of the landmark hiking destinations in the Triangolo Lariano. Its name is very well known among people who walk in these mountains and, within the UTLAC story, it works perfectly because it brings together trail identity, views, refuge culture, and a sense of the route.
For those arriving at Lake Como wanting to do something more than simply support the race, SEV is a stop to mark down. It requires strong legs, but rewards them with its setting, views, and a strong sense of the more mountainous part of the Lario area.
At a glance
| Location | Rifugio SEV |
| Area | Cornizzolo / Triangolo Lariano |
| Access | Access on foot |
| Type | Mountain refuge / high-altitude passage |
| Ideal for | Hikers, sports spectators, lovers of Lario views |
| Map | Open this location in Google Maps |
What to see and do
- the classic hiking setting of Cornizzolo and the Triangolo Lariano
- the refuge culture and ascent routes well known to local hikers
- broad views of the surrounding slopes and ridges
Trails, views, and nearby places
- combine SEV with Maisano or other lower-elevation points for logistics
- make the refuge part of a day in the Triangolo Lariano
- consider other itineraries suggested by the refuge to extend your stay
Local flavors
Here the culinary side is decidedly alpine: polenta, braised beef, alpine cheeses, cured meats, honey, chestnuts, and mushrooms are the most natural choices. On race days, it is best to choose simple places serving local food, with a more relaxed pace than on the lake shore.
Art, culture, and local identity
Rifugio SEV is part of a very lively tradition of enjoying the Lario mountains. Describing it means describing an area where the outdoors is not only tourism, but a historical practice and a shared identity.
How to experience it during UTLAC
During UTLAC, it is an ideal stop for spectators closest to the trail-running world: those who love walking, those who do not fear an ascent, and those who want to see the race in a setting truly consistent with the spirit of the event.
Where to stay nearby
For accommodation, it is useful to refer to the Where to stay page, particularly to the partner accommodations in the Triangolo Lariano and Lecco branch, so you can make the ascent a dedicated outing.