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Snowshoeing at Pian di Gembro with dinner at the mountain lodge: the magic of winter above Aprica

Riserva Naturale Di Pian di Gembro, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,530 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+12
Snowshoeing at Pian di Gembro with dinner at the mountain lodge: the magic of winter above Aprica
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Snowshoeing in Pian di Gembro

A high plateau bog, the snow and a hot dinner.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We are above Aprica, inside the Pian di Gembro Nature Reserve: an alpine wetland where the mountains feel nothing like the ski resorts next door. With the Guidders we walk slowly over the snow on an easy loop, through open spaces and silent spruce woods, learning what makes this reserve special in botany, geology and history. We pass the little church of San Fortunato, the finest viewpoint of the circuit, where the view opens onto the Valtellina, Aprica and the eastern Orobie with Monte Torena dominating the skyline. Then we step into the warmth of the Ristoro Pian di Gembro for dinner.

5 reasons to come - the Pian di Gembro nature reserve under snow - the viewpoint at the church of San Fortunato - the spruce woods, where silence is complete - dinner at the Ristoro, everyone at one table - an easy loop, with no summit to chase

Who it suits Little height gain and a calm pace: fine even if you have never worn snowshoes.

A winter evening unlike the usual ones: join the Guidders.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
For the selected date: by 27 January 2027, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+12 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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
200 m D+ · 7 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Dress in layers and set off in daylight: on snow you sweat going up and freeze at the stops. If you've never snowshoed, no experience needed, just legs for a long walk and an easy pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Snowshoes and poles (rent them if you don't have them), waterproof boots, gaiters, gloves plus a spare pair, a beanie, sunglasses, a hot thermos and a snack. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Dinner in hut
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Riserva Naturale Di Pian di Gembro
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
200 m
Max altitude
1,530 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
5 h
Sunday
31 Jan
7 km · D+ 200 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 7 km
Meeting point 16:30approximate
23030 Villa di Tirano, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
HOW TO GET THERE
16:30PARKING
Departure
We set off from the Pian di Gembro Nature Reserve car park.
17:30VIEWPOINT
Church of San Fortunato
We arrive at the little church of San Fortunato, where we can admire a stunning sunset over the entire Valtellina Valley.
18:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Pian di Gembro Mountain Hut
We’ll return to Pian di Gembro Mountain Hut to enjoy an aperitif and dinner together.

How do you get to Riserva Naturale Di Pian di Gembro? 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
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 this hike.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Snowshoes
RENTABLE
Gloves
REQUIRED
Artva Shovel Probe Kit
REQUIRED
Telescopic sticks
REQUIRED
Guiddy tip: don't have snowshoes?
If you don't have it, rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point in Riserva Naturale Di Pian di Gembro, already in your size.
Snowshoes
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Choose sizes and items when you book. You pay for the rental only if the outing is confirmed.

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Sunday 31 January 2027
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You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 200 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
How does gear rental work?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
MOST POPULAR
✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 27 January 2027, 23:59)
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Still have questions? Message Ibex
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Snowshoeing at Pian di Gembro with dinner at the mountain lodge: the magic of winter above Aprica

Snowshoeing at Pian di Gembro with dinner at the mountain lodge: the magic of winter above Aprica

Riserva Naturale Di Pian di Gembro, Villa di Tirano (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,530 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
200 m
Max altitude
1,530 m
Distance
7 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+12
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Snowshoeing in Pian di Gembro

A high plateau bog, the snow and a hot dinner.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We are above Aprica, inside the Pian di Gembro Nature Reserve: an alpine wetland where the mountains feel nothing like the ski resorts next door. With the Guidders we walk slowly over the snow on an easy loop, through open spaces and silent spruce woods, learning what makes this reserve special in botany, geology and history. We pass the little church of San Fortunato, the finest viewpoint of the circuit, where the view opens onto the Valtellina, Aprica and the eastern Orobie with Monte Torena dominating the skyline. Then we step into the warmth of the Ristoro Pian di Gembro for dinner.

5 reasons to come - the Pian di Gembro nature reserve under snow - the viewpoint at the church of San Fortunato - the spruce woods, where silence is complete - dinner at the Ristoro, everyone at one table - an easy loop, with no summit to chase

Who it suits Little height gain and a calm pace: fine even if you have never worn snowshoes.

A winter evening unlike the usual ones: join the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
200 m D+ · 7 km · 5 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Dress in layers and set off in daylight: on snow you sweat going up and freeze at the stops. If you've never snowshoed, no experience needed, just legs for a long walk and an easy pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Snowshoes and poles (rent them if you don't have them), waterproof boots, gaiters, gloves plus a spare pair, a beanie, sunglasses, a hot thermos and a snack. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Dinner in hut
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Riserva Naturale Di Pian di Gembro

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 7 km
Meeting point 16:30Riserva Naturale Di Pian di Gembro
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
16:30PARKING
Departure
We set off from the Pian di Gembro Nature Reserve car park.
17:30VIEWPOINT
Church of San Fortunato
We arrive at the little church of San Fortunato, where we can admire a stunning sunset over the entire Valtellina Valley.
18:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Pian di Gembro Mountain Hut
We’ll return to Pian di Gembro Mountain Hut to enjoy an aperitif and dinner together.

How do you get to Riserva Naturale Di Pian di Gembro? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for this date
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 this hike.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Snowshoes
RENTABLE
Gloves
REQUIRED
Artva Shovel Probe Kit
REQUIRED
Telescopic sticks
REQUIRED
Guiddy tip: don't have snowshoes?
Rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point.
Snowshoes
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Choose when booking. You pay only if the outing is confirmed.

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 31 January 2027
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Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 200 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
How does gear rental work?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
Sun 31 Jan 27
€24.90
per person
Book now →
Pay only if confirmed