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Loop Hike in the San Giovanni Valley from Traona – History and Nature in Valtellina

Traona, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 793 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Loop Hike in the San Giovanni Valley from Traona – History and Nature in Valtellina
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The San Giovanni valley from Traona

This excursion is a real gem for Guidders who love to discover authentic and off-the-beaten-path locations. With our circular route, we will hike around the Vallone di San Giovanni, a little-known side valley of Valtellina, which is wild, intense, and surprising.

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

The experience

The valley is furrowed by the stream of the same name, which descends impetuously along the steep slopes of the mountain and divides the suggestive Costiera dei Cech almost in half. Here, water is the absolute protagonist: a precious resource, but also a force capable of shaping the territory and influencing the lives of the inhabitants.

Starting from the village of Traona, which will also be the arrival point of our loop, we will embark on a true journey through time. Along the way, we will discover how the Vallone has represented a fundamental wealth but also a constant threat over the centuries, between sudden floods, landslides, and stories passed down from generation to generation.

We will walk on historical paths, characteristic mule tracks, and sometimes even steep sections, which make the excursion dynamic and never trivial. Each passage tells a story: stories of rural life, of human ingenuity, and of a delicate balance between man and nature.

It is an excursion that combines nature, history, and legends, perfect for those seeking an experience different from the classic, more frequented destinations, to be lived with a curious step and spirit of exploration, strictly in Guiddy style.

A hidden corner of Valtellina, a loop to be discovered and a story to be listened to step by step. With Guiddy, even the lesser-known paths become great adventures.

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 1 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy Accident, Medical and Baggage Insurance
Included in the price.
+16 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 8 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 600 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy Accident, Medical and Baggage Insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch
✕Transport
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
793 m
Distance
8 km
Duration
6 h
Day
8 km · D+ 600 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 8 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Traona, Via Vertemate 5, 23019 Traona provincia di Sondrio, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:00MEETING
Traona
Meeting Point
11:00CHURCH
San Giovanni di Bioggio
Church of San Giovanni in Bioggio
13:00VILLAGE
Bioggio
Bioggio
15:00RETURN
Traona
Destination

How do you get to Traona? 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 this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Paolo
Paolo
· 15 outings
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! I'm Paolo, a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio delle Guide Alpine of Lombardy. Before being a professional, I've always been a great enthusiast for the mountains, their landscapes and their history — and that's the right order, because the second thing grows out of the first. My working area runs across the provinces of Lecco, Como, Sondrio and Varese, with a specialisation around Lecco and the upper part of the lake: trails I know in every season and at every hour. I'd like to share that passion by taking you out on hikes of varying difficulty, rich in information about the places we visit together. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Francese
Guida di Media Montagna

Reviews

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Ibex
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We only ask for feedback 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?
⌄
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 6 h with 600 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?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 1 days before
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✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Loop Hike in the San Giovanni Valley from Traona – History and Nature in Valtellina

Loop Hike in the San Giovanni Valley from Traona – History and Nature in Valtellina

Traona, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 793 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
793 m
Distance
8 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+16
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The San Giovanni valley from Traona

This excursion is a real gem for Guidders who love to discover authentic and off-the-beaten-path locations. With our circular route, we will hike around the Vallone di San Giovanni, a little-known side valley of Valtellina, which is wild, intense, and surprising.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The valley is furrowed by the stream of the same name, which descends impetuously along the steep slopes of the mountain and divides the suggestive Costiera dei Cech almost in half. Here, water is the absolute protagonist: a precious resource, but also a force capable of shaping the territory and influencing the lives of the inhabitants.

Starting from the village of Traona, which will also be the arrival point of our loop, we will embark on a true journey through time. Along the way, we will discover how the Vallone has represented a fundamental wealth but also a constant threat over the centuries, between sudden floods, landslides, and stories passed down from generation to generation.

We will walk on historical paths, characteristic mule tracks, and sometimes even steep sections, which make the excursion dynamic and never trivial. Each passage tells a story: stories of rural life, of human ingenuity, and of a delicate balance between man and nature.

It is an excursion that combines nature, history, and legends, perfect for those seeking an experience different from the classic, more frequented destinations, to be lived with a curious step and spirit of exploration, strictly in Guiddy style.

A hidden corner of Valtellina, a loop to be discovered and a story to be listened to step by step. With Guiddy, even the lesser-known paths become great adventures.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 8 km · 6 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6 h and 600 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy Accident, Medical and Baggage Insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Lunch
✕Transport

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 8 km
Meeting point 9:00Traona
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Traona
Meeting Point
11:00CHURCH
San Giovanni di Bioggio
Church of San Giovanni in Bioggio
13:00VILLAGE
Bioggio
Bioggio
15:00RETURN
Traona
Destination

How do you get to Traona? By carpooling.

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

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 this hike.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Thermal shirt
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Paolo
Paolo
15 outings with Guiddy
Guida di Media Montagna

Hi Guidders! I'm Paolo, a mid-mountain leader with the Collegio delle Guide Alpine of Lombardy. Before being a professional, I've always been a great enthusiast for the mountains, their landscapes and their history — and that's the right order, because the second thing grows out of the first. My working area runs across the provinces of Lecco, Como, Sondrio and Varese, with a specialisation around Lecco and the upper part of the lake: trails I know in every season and at every hour. I'd like to share that passion by taking you out on hikes of varying difficulty, rich in information about the places we visit together. 🥾 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

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?
⌄
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 6 h with 600 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?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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