Difficulty: Intermediate, 500 m of elevation gain, 8 km, highest point 1945 m.

What does the price include?

Included: Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included), Certified Guide and Guiddy accident insurance. Not included: Dinner in hut, Car pooling among participants, Packed lunch or lunch at the hut and Parking.

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Evening Snowshoe Hike to Lake Palù: Discover Snow-Covered Valmalenco with the Guidders

Albergo San Giuseppe, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 1,945 m

Experience

Day hikes

Difficulty ?

INTERMEDIATE

Where?

Sondrio, Lombardia

On your own?

No problem

Points

+15

Evening Snowshoe Hike to Lake Palù: Discover Snow-Covered Valmalenco with the Guidders

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Overview

The experience

Difficulty

What's included

Itinerary

Carpooling

What to bring

Guiddy Experience

Reviews

Questions

WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Palù and Dinner

We set off just as everyone else is heading down.

Group chat a couple of days before

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

With the Guidders we strap on our snowshoes at San Giuseppe, in the Valmalenco, in the late afternoon, and climb towards one of the finest spots in the Sondrio area: Lago Palù, set among conifer woods and snowy peaks. It is a winter classic, but at sunset it changes face completely. We move into the woods on the path towards Pauletto, Barchetto and Zocca as the light slowly goes. By the time we reach the lake, the quiet of evening has replaced the bustle of the ski area, and a basin opens up below Sasso Nero and Monte Roggione. We come back down with head torches on.

5 reasons to come - reaching Lago Palù exactly at sunset - the woods emptying out as the light fades - the basin below Sasso Nero and Monte Roggione - the head-torch descent, which is half the adventure - a Valmalenco classic seen the way few people see it

Who it suits Normal hiking fitness is enough: the climb is steady and in good winter conditions it asks nothing extreme.

The mountains as night falls are another thing: come and see it with 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 19 January 2027, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.

Guiddy accident insurance

Included in the price.

+15 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

INTERMEDIATE

F+

I+

D+

500 m D+ · 8 km · 5 h

Easy

Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.

Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.

Easy Plus

A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.

Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.

Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

Intermediate Plus

When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.

Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.

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

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

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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 Albergo San Giuseppe

To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain

500 m

Max altitude

1,945 m

Distance

8 km

Duration

5 h

Saturday

23 Jan

8 km · D+ 500 m · 5 h

The stops · 8 km

Meeting point 16:30approximate

23023 Chiesa in Valmalenco, 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

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16:30PARKING

Departure from San Giuseppe

Meeting point at San Giuseppe Church in Valmalenco (SO), at approximately 1,430 m. After an initial briefing and equipment check, we set off. We’ll make our way up the first snow-covered slope to the San Giuseppe chairlift area, at around 1,520 metres.

17:30VIEWPOINT

La Zocca area

We will reach Pauletto (1,622 m), where the ascent becomes steeper as we enter the forest. We will continue on toward Barchetto, at around 1,800 m, and then make our way to Zocca, at approximately 1,844 m. As the light begins to fade, we will switch on our headlamps whenever needed.

19:00MOUNTAIN HUT

Palù Lake and Mountain Hut

The forest guides us toward the wide basin of Lake Palù, at around 1,940 metres. Here, we’ll take the time to enjoy one of the most magical moments of the evening. Just a few more minutes and we’ll reach Rifugio Palù, where we’ll gather for dinner together.

21:30RETURN

Return hike by headlamp

Leaving the lake behind, we’ll begin our descent along the trail towards Barchi. With our headlamps on, we’ll once again cross the snowy landscape until we join the route leading to the chairlift area. One final descent brings us back to San Giuseppe.

How do you get to Albergo San Giuseppe? 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

Gloves

REQUIRED

Snowshoes

RENTABLE

Artva Shovel Probe Kit

REQUIRED

Windbreaker

REQUIRED

Cap

REQUIRED

Water supply

REQUIRED

Telescopic sticks

REQUIRED

Headlamp

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 Albergo San Giuseppe, 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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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?

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Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 500 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.

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Evening Snowshoe Hike to Lake Palù: Discover Snow-Covered Valmalenco with the Guidders

Albergo San Giuseppe, Chiesa in Valmalenco (SO) · Lombardia

1 day · Hiking · 1,945 m

New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it

Elevation gain

500 m

Max altitude

1,945 m

Distance

8 km

Exposed sections

None

Duration

5 h

Guiddy points

+15

5 photos

+1 photos

WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Palù and Dinner

We set off just as everyone else is heading down.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Who it suits Normal hiking fitness is enough: the climb is steady and in good winter conditions it asks nothing extreme.

The mountains as night falls are another thing: come and see it with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale

INTERMEDIATE

F+

I+

D+

500 m D+ · 8 km · 5 h

Easy

Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.

Easy Plus

A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.

Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.

Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.

Intermediate Plus

Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths

Difficult

Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.

Difficult Plus

Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.

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