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Laghetti di Sassersa: a trek from Primolo in Valmalenco

Chiesa in Valmalenco, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,419 m
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INTERMEDIATE PLUS
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+21
Laghetti di Sassersa: a trek from Primolo in Valmalenco
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Three turquoise lakes on Valmalenco's red rock

We set off with the Guidders from Primolo, above Chiesa in Valmalenco, on a trail that climbs firmly through conifer woods and shaded stretches. The ascent is continuous but never dull, with steady gradients and passages between alpine pastures opening ever wider views over the valley.

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

The experience

Out of the woods the landscape changes completely: high meadows, rock and finally the Laghetti di Sassersa, set at 2,400 metres in wild, silent surroundings. On clear days they show an intense turquoise that contrasts with the reddish colour of the valley, an effect you will not find anywhere else.

Above us rises the slender profile of Pizzo Rachele. It is 10 kilometres and 1,100 metres of ascent: a serious climb, repaid by a hidden corner of Valmalenco where water and rock do all the work.

This is an intermediate but demanding hike: 1,100 metres of ascent over ten kilometres, with a continuous climb and stony ground higher up. Trained legs are needed. Bring boots, poles for the descent, water and a packed lunch: there is nothing up there.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb to Sassersa.

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.
+21 Guiddy points
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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 PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,100 m D+ · 10 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 1,100 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Chiesa in Valmalenco
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
1,100 m
Max altitude
2,419 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Day
10 km · D+ 1,100 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
Via Bernina 80, 23023 Chiesa in Valmalenco 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
08:30MEETING
Meeting at Primolo
From Chiesa in Valmalenco (SO) we drive up to Primolo, where we leave the cars and meet the Guidders. Introductions, a backpack check and off along the trail that goes straight into the conifer woods. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
11:30VIEWPOINT
The Sassersa lakes (2,400 m)
On a good day the lakes greet us with an intense turquoise, contrasting with the reddish colour of the valley. Above them rises the rugged, slender profile of Pizzo Rachele. We stop here for our packed lunch, in the silence of the basin.
15:30RETURN
Back to Primolo
We head back to the cars after a day immersed in beauty, the intense colour of the lakes still in our eyes. The descent is long: poles help on the stony sections. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Chiesa in Valmalenco? 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
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
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

Only from people who completed the outing.
5.0
1 review
Itinerary5.0
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
S
Sara C.
Outing on 25 July 2026

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 1,100 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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Laghetti di Sassersa: a trek from Primolo in Valmalenco

Laghetti di Sassersa: a trek from Primolo in Valmalenco

Chiesa in Valmalenco, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,419 m
Elevation gain
1,100 m
Max altitude
2,419 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+21
8 photos
+4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Three turquoise lakes on Valmalenco's red rock

We set off with the Guidders from Primolo, above Chiesa in Valmalenco, on a trail that climbs firmly through conifer woods and shaded stretches. The ascent is continuous but never dull, with steady gradients and passages between alpine pastures opening ever wider views over the valley.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Out of the woods the landscape changes completely: high meadows, rock and finally the Laghetti di Sassersa, set at 2,400 metres in wild, silent surroundings. On clear days they show an intense turquoise that contrasts with the reddish colour of the valley, an effect you will not find anywhere else.

Above us rises the slender profile of Pizzo Rachele. It is 10 kilometres and 1,100 metres of ascent: a serious climb, repaid by a hidden corner of Valmalenco where water and rock do all the work.

This is an intermediate but demanding hike: 1,100 metres of ascent over ten kilometres, with a continuous climb and stony ground higher up. Trained legs are needed. Bring boots, poles for the descent, water and a packed lunch: there is nothing up there.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb to Sassersa.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,100 m D+ · 10 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 1,100 m of ascent ahead, you need regular training, it's a pace to keep up for hours
✓
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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Chiesa in Valmalenco

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 8:30Chiesa in Valmalenco
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MEETING
Meeting at Primolo
From Chiesa in Valmalenco (SO) we drive up to Primolo, where we leave the cars and meet the Guidders. Introductions, a backpack check and off along the trail that goes straight into the conifer woods. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
11:30VIEWPOINT
The Sassersa lakes (2,400 m)
On a good day the lakes greet us with an intense turquoise, contrasting with the reddish colour of the valley. Above them rises the rugged, slender profile of Pizzo Rachele. We stop here for our packed lunch, in the silence of the basin.
15:30RETURN
Back to Primolo
We head back to the cars after a day immersed in beauty, the intense colour of the lakes still in our eyes. The descent is long: poles help on the stony sections. We take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Chiesa in Valmalenco? 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
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
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

Only from people who completed the outing.
5.0
1 review
Itinerary5.0
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
S
Sara C.
Outing on 25 July 2026

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 1,100 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?
⌄
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