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New Year's Eve in Val Codera: 2-day hike to Codera village and Rifugio Brasca
Novate Mezzola, Sondrio · Lombardia•2 days · 1 night in a mountain hut•Trekking · 1,304 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+21
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS TREK
New Year in Val Codera
New Year's Eve in Val Codera, one of the most authentic corners of the Lombard Alps. Two days on foot, snowy woods, real silence and a special toast to welcome the new year.
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A New Year's Eve like no other
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Snowy landscapes you won't forget
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Real traditions, shared together
Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
We hike up to Codera village, a granite hamlet with no road access, the heart of the valley. Free lunch, then a walk through ancient trails. The evening belongs to Osteria Alpina: traditional dinner, old games, torchlight and a midnight toast with cotechino and lentils. Day two takes us toward Rifugio Brasca, at 1,304m, through woods and clearings to Alpe Coeder, where winter silence turns into magic.
Book your spot: the Guidders are waiting to welcome the new year together, up in the mountains.
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 30 days before
For the selected date: by 30 November, 23:59. Today you only pay the €100 deposit, which is refundable.
Recommended age 30–50
It's not a rule: it just tells you what kind of group to expect. You can still sign up if you're outside this range.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+21 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.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
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F+
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D
D+
1,100 m D+ · 19 km · 5 h a day for 2 days
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
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 5 h a day for 2 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 2 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Gloves, a beanie, warm layers, a thermos and microspikes if there's ice. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
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✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓New Year's Eve dinner
✓Mountain hut
✓Accommodation
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Drinks
✕Tourist tax
✕Travel to Novate Mezzola
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
Two days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
1,100 m
Max altitude
1,304 m
Distance
19 km
Duration
2 days
Day 1
Thu 31 Dec
5 km · D+ 600 m · 6 stops · from 10:00
Day 2
Fri 1 Jan
14 km · D+ 500 m · 6 stops · from 08:00
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10:00MEETING
Meeting in Novate Mezzola
We meet up with the Guidders in Novate Mezzola, province of Sondrio, ready to head into the snowy Val Codera together. The starting time is indicative and may change with the season: the exact one will be shared on the trip's Telegram group.
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10:30HIKING TRAIL
Hike up to Codera
We leave the cars behind and climb the historic mule track leading to Codera, a granite village with no road access. The trail gradually enters the woods, accompanying us into the silence of the valley.
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13:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Arrival in Codera and lunch on your own
We reach Codera and stop for lunch: either at the refuge or a packed lunch. A relaxing moment to recharge and enjoy the village.
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15:00VIEWPOINT
A walk around Codera
In the afternoon, we settle into our accommodation and take some time to leisurely explore the trails and most scenic spots around the village. A gentle walk to experience the valley at just the right pace.
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20:00MOUNTAIN HUT
New Year's Eve Dinner and Party at the Mountain Hut
We gather around the table for a traditional feast. An evening of togetherness, mountain flavors, and alpine atmosphere.
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23:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Bonfires, torchlight procession and toasts
After dinner, the party continues with games to enjoy together, bonfires, and a torchlit walk through the darkness of the valley. Let's welcome the New Year together, with cotechino and lentils and a toast in the heart of Val Codera.
How do you get to Novate Mezzola? 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
for the selected date
3 cars with 7 free seats for this date.
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3 cars
7 free seats
What to bring
A list made for a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Light headgear
RECOMMENDED
Sheet bag
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED
Your guide
Guide for this date · 31 Dec – 1 January
Luca M.
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Italiano
Inglese
Guida di Media Montagna
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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 (5 h a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding.
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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€100 today, the rest 30 days before
✓A €100 deposit to hold your place: it's the only thing you pay today
✓Free cancellation up to 30 days before (for this date: 30 November, 23:59)
✓€169 balance charged automatically 30 days before departure
✓Minimum not reached? Deposit fully refunded
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