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Lagazzuolo Lake: Valmalenco's Turquoise Jewel

Localita' San Giuseppe, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,000 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Lagazzuolo Lake: Valmalenco's Turquoise Jewel
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Lagazzuolo, Valmalenco's jewel

Some say it's the most beautiful alpine lake in Valmalenco. One thing's for sure, Lake Lagazzuolo has everything to enchant you: intense colors, unspoiled nature, and that silence that only certain places can offer. But reaching it requires a bit of legwork and a desire to climb!

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

The experience

We'll start from San Giuseppe, cross the Mallero stream, and immediately delve into the alpine forest, among larches and the scent of resin. The trail is always well-marked, but the elevation gain is significant, and it's precisely this climb that makes the destination even more special.

During the trek, we'll be treated to increasingly expansive views of the Valmalenco peaks, until, almost suddenly, there it is: Lake Lagazzuolo, nestled among the rocks and larches, with its turquoise waters that seem painted.

Here, we'll stop for a well-deserved break and a revitalizing lunch, enjoying the scenery and the silence. This hike is perfect for Guidders who love to earn their wonder, one step at a time.

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.
+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+
646 m D+ · 7 km · 5h30
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 5h30 and 646 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 insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕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
646 m
Max altitude
2,000 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
5h30
Day
7 km · D+ 646 m · 5h30
Map
The stops · 7 km
Meeting point 10:00approximate
San Giuseppe Parking Area, Localita' San Giuseppe 282, 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
10:00PARKING
San Giuseppe Parking Area
Meeting Point
11:15HIKING TRAIL
Trail through the woods
Hiking trail to Lake Lagazzuolo
11:45BIVOUAC
Bivacco Alpini
Bivouac with Panoramic Views
12:00LAKE
Lagazzuolo Lake
Lagazzuolo Lake: Lakeside Lunch Break & Rest Stop
15:30RETURN
San Giuseppe Parking Area
Return to the parking area, following the same trail we hiked in.

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.

Windproof
REQUIRED
K-way
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

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

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Ricky, an environmental hiking guide with a past as an artist — broke, but happy. I lived over 10 years in Milan, where I studied painting and lived in colour. Though, let's be honest, my real palette was always the mountains. In recent years the call of my Valtellina became irresistible: I was spending more time on the trails than in the city, so at the end of 2024 I made the most natural choice of all — going back to Sondrio, signing up for the AIGAE course and starting this adventure. Today I take groups out to discover the beauty of the Alps with hikes that suit everyone, and I have a soft spot for anyone who wants to share the walk with their dog. Because the mountains are even better lived with the ones you love. 🐕 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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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 5h30 with 646 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
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Lagazzuolo Lake: Valmalenco's Turquoise Jewel

Lagazzuolo Lake: Valmalenco's Turquoise Jewel

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
646 m
Max altitude
2,000 m
Distance
7 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5h30
Guiddy points
+16
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Lake Lagazzuolo, Valmalenco's jewel

Some say it's the most beautiful alpine lake in Valmalenco. One thing's for sure, Lake Lagazzuolo has everything to enchant you: intense colors, unspoiled nature, and that silence that only certain places can offer. But reaching it requires a bit of legwork and a desire to climb!

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We'll start from San Giuseppe, cross the Mallero stream, and immediately delve into the alpine forest, among larches and the scent of resin. The trail is always well-marked, but the elevation gain is significant, and it's precisely this climb that makes the destination even more special.

During the trek, we'll be treated to increasingly expansive views of the Valmalenco peaks, until, almost suddenly, there it is: Lake Lagazzuolo, nestled among the rocks and larches, with its turquoise waters that seem painted.

Here, we'll stop for a well-deserved break and a revitalizing lunch, enjoying the scenery and the silence. This hike is perfect for Guidders who love to earn their wonder, one step at a time.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
646 m D+ · 7 km · 5h30
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 5h30 and 646 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 insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunches
✕Travel to Localita' San Giuseppe

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 7 km
Meeting point 10:00San Giuseppe Parking Area
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
10:00PARKING
San Giuseppe Parking Area
Meeting Point
11:15HIKING TRAIL
Trail through the woods
Hiking trail to Lake Lagazzuolo
11:45BIVOUAC
Bivacco Alpini
Bivouac with Panoramic Views
12:00LAKE
Lagazzuolo Lake
Lagazzuolo Lake: Lakeside Lunch Break & Rest Stop
15:30RETURN
San Giuseppe Parking Area
Return to the parking area, following the same trail we hiked in.

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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
K-way
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Cap
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mineral salts and supplements
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Ricky
Ricky
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Ricky, an environmental hiking guide with a past as an artist — broke, but happy. I lived over 10 years in Milan, where I studied painting and lived in colour. Though, let's be honest, my real palette was always the mountains. In recent years the call of my Valtellina became irresistible: I was spending more time on the trails than in the city, so at the end of 2024 I made the most natural choice of all — going back to Sondrio, signing up for the AIGAE course and starting this adventure. Today I take groups out to discover the beauty of the Alps with hikes that suit everyone, and I have a soft spot for anyone who wants to share the walk with their dog. Because the mountains are even better lived with the ones you love. 🐕 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 5h30 with 646 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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