Monte Due Mani, despite its modest height (just m1656), is a very panoramic summit. The view of the Grigne and the Valsassina is particularly interesting. There are several ways to reach the top, from the famous via ferrata along the southern ridge, to the path coming from the Culmine di San Pietro, to the “very quick” route from a bend in the road to Morterone. This last option is the one described here, the quickest of all (about 80 minutes of walking to cover 550 metres of ascent).
We drive along the airy Morterone road for about 10 km and stop when we see, on the left, a hiking sign reading “M. Due Mani - Desio” (m1120). This is where a small path begins which, a little steep at first and then flatter, winds towards the Bocchetta di Desio (m1330, 30 minutes).
Near a farmhouse with a caved-in roof, the steep path to the summit begins. The signposted h1.05 to Monte Due Mani is decidedly pessimistic; 40 to 50 minutes are more than enough. With the views widening at every step, we reach the ridge and, shortly after, the fine Bivacco G.E.F.O. Olginate (m1656, 50 minutes).
For the descent we choose to retrace the same route as on the way up. It takes us about 30 minutes to get down to the Bocchetta di Desio, and another 20 to get back to the road.
