The route starts from the village of medieval origin Rancio Valcuvia (296 m s.l.m).

The route begins in Pozzolo, one of the small hamlets that make up Gavirate, an area inhabited since ancient times. The atmosphere still reflects that of traditional rural villages, and the hike starts gently, passing an old washhouse before continuing along the first streets of the settlement. The path then gradually ascends, leaving the houses behind and reaching the area of Cà dei Monti.