Our excursion starts from the Breglia mountains following the "Panoramic Path" and climbs through birch and oak woods until reaching the Menaggio Refuge (1383 m, a real balcony on the Lario).
From the Menaggio refuge you can reach the top of Monte Grona through two routes, which have the same difference in height (349 m) but different times and difficulties.

1st Normal Route (about 1h15m)
The route begins behind the refuge, follow the signs for "Via Normale" until you reach the junction S. Amate-Monte Grona, where you take the path on the left which, through some climbs, leads to the locality Forcoletta (1627 m). From here, turn left and go up a very steep and exposed ridge. In a short time you reach the top of Monte Grona, using a metal cable to overcome the final jump.

2nd Via Direttissima (about 1h)
The route always starts behind the refuge but you follow the sign indicating Via Ferrata. After a short time you arrive at a small opening and turn right following the signs for the Via Direttissima and climb up the steep south gully; the path is more inclined and exposed than that of the Via Normale. At the end of the gully, turn left, continuing to climb for a few meters through the rocks, facing a short stretch with chains that does not present particular difficulties. In a short time you reach the top of Monte Grona, using a metal cable to overcome the final jump.
In both cases, you can go back along the same ascent route or alternatively take the other route to return to the Menaggio Refuge, then descend to the Monti di Breglia along the same ascent route .