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Hike to Lake Palù: Trekking, Relaxation, and Dinner in a Mountain Hut!

Localita' San Giuseppe, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,000 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+15
Hike to Lake Palù: Trekking, Relaxation, and Dinner in a Mountain Hut!
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Palù with dinner at a mountain hut

Turquoise water, a swim for the brave and dinner at the hut.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders and the path crosses firs and clearings scented with resin, until it reveals Lago Palù: a small sheet of water that mirrors the peaks and invites you to stop, relax or even dive in for a restoring swim. Waiting for us is Rifugio Palù, a corner of warmth and company where you can enjoy Valtellina dishes. The return is by night, with head torches lit.

5 reasons to come - Lago Palù and its turquoise water - a swim in the lake, for anyone up for it - a Valtellina dinner at Rifugio Palù - the return by night, head torches on - fir woods scented with resin

Who it suits A gentle climb on a well-marked path: fine for anyone who walks regularly.

Time slowing down in the Valmalenco: come 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
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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 10 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
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 5 h and 500 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. 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)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Dinner
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Localita' 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
2,000 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
5 h
Day
10 km · D+ 500 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 16:00approximate
Localita' San Giuseppe 282, 23023 Chiesa in Valmalenco provincia di Sondrio, 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
16:00MEETING
Hike Start
Our hiking adventure begins at Prati Pedrana (SO)!
18:30LAKE
Lake Palù
After a short climb, Lake Palù reveals itself in all its beauty: crystal-clear waters that shimmer and change color with the light, absolute tranquility, and mountains mirrored like in a painting. It's the perfect spot to take a break, snap some photos, or simply soak in the peace and quiet.
19:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Palù Mountain Hut
Reaching Rifugio Palù, you'll be embraced by the warmth of the wood-burning fire and the enticing aromas of mountain cuisine. Steaming polenta, local cheeses, and homemade desserts are the perfect way to refuel after a day on the trails.
23:00RETURN
Night Hike
We'll head back to the vehicles under a canopy of stars, surrounded by the characteristic silence of the mountains.

How do you get to Localita' 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
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.

Flashlight
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED

Reviews

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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 500 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
MOST POPULAR
✓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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Hike to Lake Palù: Trekking, Relaxation, and Dinner in a Mountain Hut!

Hike to Lake Palù: Trekking, Relaxation, and Dinner in a Mountain Hut!

Localita' San Giuseppe, Chiesa in Valmalenco (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,000 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
500 m
Max altitude
2,000 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+15
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Palù with dinner at a mountain hut

Turquoise water, a swim for the brave and dinner at the hut.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders and the path crosses firs and clearings scented with resin, until it reveals Lago Palù: a small sheet of water that mirrors the peaks and invites you to stop, relax or even dive in for a restoring swim. Waiting for us is Rifugio Palù, a corner of warmth and company where you can enjoy Valtellina dishes. The return is by night, with head torches lit.

5 reasons to come - Lago Palù and its turquoise water - a swim in the lake, for anyone up for it - a Valtellina dinner at Rifugio Palù - the return by night, head torches on - fir woods scented with resin

Who it suits A gentle climb on a well-marked path: fine for anyone who walks regularly.

Time slowing down in the Valmalenco: come with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
500 m D+ · 10 km · 5 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 5 h and 500 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. 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)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Dinner
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Localita' San Giuseppe

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 16:00Localita' San Giuseppe
We meet a little earlier for a coffee, water and a toilet: after that, there are none until we get back.
16:00MEETING
Hike Start
Our hiking adventure begins at Prati Pedrana (SO)!
18:30LAKE
Lake Palù
After a short climb, Lake Palù reveals itself in all its beauty: crystal-clear waters that shimmer and change color with the light, absolute tranquility, and mountains mirrored like in a painting. It's the perfect spot to take a break, snap some photos, or simply soak in the peace and quiet.
19:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Palù Mountain Hut
Reaching Rifugio Palù, you'll be embraced by the warmth of the wood-burning fire and the enticing aromas of mountain cuisine. Steaming polenta, local cheeses, and homemade desserts are the perfect way to refuel after a day on the trails.
23:00RETURN
Night Hike
We'll head back to the vehicles under a canopy of stars, surrounded by the characteristic silence of the mountains.

How do you get to Localita' San Giuseppe? 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.
Flashlight
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED

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 500 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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