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Fora waterfalls: Alpe Fora and the glacial plateau of the Piani di Fora above Chiareggio

Chiareggio, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 2,280 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Fora waterfalls: Alpe Fora and the glacial plateau of the Piani di Fora above Chiareggio
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
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WHY THIS HIKE

Fora falls and plateau

Water falling from the glacier, a plateau hanging above the valley and the pastures of the alp: the Piani di Fora are the balcony of upper Valmalenco.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Chiareggio and climb to Alpe Fora, among the summer farm huts above the village. From here the path gets steeper and leads to the edge of the Piani di Fora, the glacial plateau where the glacier falls come down. Packed lunch on the plateau, with the valley at our feet, and back to Chiareggio the same way.

The path is part of the Alta Via della Valmalenco and of the CAI Sentiero Italia, which continues from here towards the Longoni hut.

Anyone with a good pace: from Alpe Fora the path climbs steeply to the plateau, with no technical passages.

Come and discover the Piani di Fora with the Guidders: the upper Valmalenco few people know.

Chiareggio is at the head of Valmalenco, about two and a half hours from Milan: the SS36 to Colico, the Valtellina road to Sondrio, then the Valmalenco road to Chiesa and the climb to Chiareggio. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

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 28 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 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
F+
I
I+
D
D+
780 m D+ · 7.5 km · 4 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 4 h and 780 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. 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
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Chiareggio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
780 m
Max altitude
2,280 m
Distance
7.5 km
Duration
4 h
Map
Sunday
1 Nov
7.5 km · D+ 780 m · 4 h
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Meeting at Chiareggio, Chiareggio, 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
A
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Chiareggio
We meet the Guidders in Chiareggio and climb towards Alpe Fora.
B
11:00VILLAGE
Alpe Fora
The summer pastures above the village: from here the path gets steep.
C
12:00WATERFALL
The falls of the Piani di Fora
At the edge of the plateau the glacier falls come down: packed lunch with the valley at our feet.
D
14:45RETURN
Back to Chiareggio
We go back down the same way and say goodbye to the Guidders in Chiareggio.

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

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

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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 4 h with 780 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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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 28 October, 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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Fora waterfalls: Alpe Fora and the glacial plateau of the Piani di Fora above Chiareggio

Fora waterfalls: Alpe Fora and the glacial plateau of the Piani di Fora above Chiareggio

Chiareggio, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,280 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
780 m
Max altitude
2,280 m
Distance
7.5 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+17
3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Fora falls and plateau

Water falling from the glacier, a plateau hanging above the valley and the pastures of the alp: the Piani di Fora are the balcony of upper Valmalenco.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Chiareggio and climb to Alpe Fora, among the summer farm huts above the village. From here the path gets steeper and leads to the edge of the Piani di Fora, the glacial plateau where the glacier falls come down. Packed lunch on the plateau, with the valley at our feet, and back to Chiareggio the same way.

The path is part of the Alta Via della Valmalenco and of the CAI Sentiero Italia, which continues from here towards the Longoni hut.

Anyone with a good pace: from Alpe Fora the path climbs steeply to the plateau, with no technical passages.

Come and discover the Piani di Fora with the Guidders: the upper Valmalenco few people know.

Chiareggio is at the head of Valmalenco, about two and a half hours from Milan: the SS36 to Colico, the Valtellina road to Sondrio, then the Valmalenco road to Chiesa and the climb to Chiareggio. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
780 m D+ · 7.5 km · 4 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 4 h and 780 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles. 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
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Chiareggio

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
4 stops
Meeting point 9:30Meeting at Chiareggio
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
09:30MEETING
Meeting at Chiareggio
We meet the Guidders in Chiareggio and climb towards Alpe Fora.
B
11:00VILLAGE
Alpe Fora
The summer pastures above the village: from here the path gets steep.
C
12:00WATERFALL
The falls of the Piani di Fora
At the edge of the plateau the glacier falls come down: packed lunch with the valley at our feet.
D
14:45RETURN
Back to Chiareggio
We go back down the same way and say goodbye to the Guidders in Chiareggio.

How do you get to Chiareggio? 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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Thermal shirt
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Camera
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 1 November
GuiddyExperience
Hikes picked for you

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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 4 h with 780 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?
⌄
Sun 1 Nov
€24.90
per person
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