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Val Malenco High Route: An Epic Trek Through Glaciers, Refuges, and Bernina Views (Sondrio, Lombardy)
Torre di Santa Maria, Sondrio · Lombardia•8 days · 7 nights•Trekking · 2,990 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT PLUS
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+80
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS TREK
The Val Malenco high route
Eight days hut to hut, at the foot of the Bernina.
Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
The Alta Via della Val Malenco is a staged route in the heart of the Rhaetian Alps: glaciers, alpine lakes and high paths, one after another.
Day 1. From Torre di Santa Maria to Rifugio Bosio Galli. Day 2. From the Bosio to the Ventina and Gerli Porro huts. Day 3. From the Gerli Porro to Chiareggio. Day 4. From Chiareggio to Rifugio Palù, and on stage by stage until the circuit closes.
This is not simply walking: you step into an alpine dimension made of silence, huts and views that change every day.
5 reasons to come - eight days in the heart of the Rhaetian Alps - the glaciers of the Bernina massif - a different hut every evening - alpine lakes one after another - a complete experience, not just a walk
Who it suits A staged trek for trained hikers: consecutive days with serious height gain and high-mountain ground.
The whole Val Malenco, on foot: set off with the Guidders.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+80 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
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7,000 m D+ · 110 km · 7 h over 8 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 1 h a day for 8 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 8 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Alpine Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Overnight and Half Board
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Drinks
✕Tourist tax
✕Travel to Torre di Santa Maria
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
Eight days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
7,000 m
Max altitude
2,990 m
Distance
110 km
Duration
8 days
Day 1
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 2
1 stop · from 07:00
Day 3
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 4
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 5
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 6
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 7
1 stop · from 07:30
Day 8
1 stop · from 07:30
Apple Maps07:30PARKING
Torre Santa Maria to Bosio Galli Refuge
Starting from Torre Santa Maria, we ascend to Ciappanico Nuovo at 950m, and then onwards to Ciappanico Vecchio, a well-preserved historic village. Venturing into the Torreggio Valley, we reach the meadows of Alpe Son at 1364m. The trail climbs further to reach Piasci at 1700m, where the panorama opens up, offering stunning views across a large part of Valmalenco. From here, we emerge from the woods at Alpe Arcoglio Inferiore (Lower Arcoglio Alp) at 1976m. A steep dirt track on the right will lead us to the plateau of Alpe Arcoglio Superiore (Upper Arcoglio Alp) at 2123m, boasting beautiful vistas of the Bernina massif. We then arrive near Lago di Arcoglio (Arcoglio Lake) at 2234m, nicknamed "the mirror of the Bernina." From here, it's a short walk to the summit of Sasso Bianco (White Rock) at 2490m, notable for its Dolomite rock formations. After conquering the summit of Sasso Bianco, the trail continues towards Monte Caldenno before descending shortly to our final destination: Rifugio Bosio (Bosio Refuge) at 2086m. This mountain hut is nestled near a peat bog, and the crystal-clear stream winding through it creates a truly fairytale-like setting.
How do you get to Torre di Santa Maria? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Caschetto alpinismo
REQUIRED
Mountaineering ice axe
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Change of clothes
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell pants
REQUIRED
Crampons
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
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Questions?
I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
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You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (7 h a day) and carry your backpack for 8 days. Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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