Scioscia, Mountain summit in Lombardy, Italy
Scioscia is a 667-metre hill in the Alta Brianza, one of the mountains surrounding Canzo and overlooking Lake Segrino. A Marian shrine built by the Alpini of Canzo stands at the summit near a viewpoint on the path to Proserpio.
The paths crossing Scioscia developed over centuries as local inhabitants regularly traveled between neighboring villages to trade and maintain connections. These ancient routes remain part of the hiking network in the area today.
On the summit, beside a viewpoint on the path toward Proserpio, stands a Marian shrine built by the Alpini of Canzo. The mountain is called Sciòscia in the local Canzo dialect, and it overlooks the Lago del Segrino.
The summit is reached on foot from Canzo, Proserpio or Longone al Segrino; the path toward Proserpio passes the Marian shrine and the viewpoint at the top. The climb is short but steady, so walking shoes and water are enough.
On the summit, beside a viewpoint on the path toward Proserpio, stands a Marian shrine built by the Alpini of Canzo. The mountain is known in the local Canzo dialect as Sciòscia.
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