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Lago Angeloga: a hike from Fraciscio in Valchiavenna

Campodolcino, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 2,044 m
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Day hikes
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INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Lago Angeloga: a hike from Fraciscio in Valchiavenna
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
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Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

A hanging basin at the foot of Pizzo Stella

A trek with the flavour of a real day in the mountains: we climb into Val San Giacomo, above Fraciscio and Campodolcino, up to Lago Angeloga, one of the best-loved basins in Valchiavenna. The lake opens up suddenly at the foot of Pizzo Stella, with Rifugio Chiavenna right beside it.

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

The experience

The trail is alpine and gives nothing away: around 600 metres of ascent in just six kilometres, steep in places and on stony, stepped ground. Some training and care are needed where it is damp or uneven, but the route is always marked and there are no technical difficulties.

At the top the lake, Rifugio Chiavenna and the silence of the basin are waiting: a solid hike, the kind you remember, walked at the right pace to enjoy the view and the company.

This is an intermediate hike: few kilometres but 600 concentrated metres of ascent, on stony, stepped ground. Bring boots with a good sole and take care where the ground is damp. Poles are recommended for the descent.

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

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.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
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+
610 m D+ · 6 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 610 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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Campodolcino
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
610 m
Max altitude
2,044 m
Distance
6 km
Duration
5 h
Day
6 km · D+ 610 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 6 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
. 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 Fraciscio di Campodolcino
We meet the Guidders in Fraciscio, part of Campodolcino (SO), where we leave the cars at the end of the road. Introductions, a backpack check and off along the alpine trail. The time is indicative: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
11:20MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Chiavenna
The trail climbs steeply over stones and steps to Rifugio Chiavenna, the landmark of the basin. This is the stop of the day: a drink and a look up at Pizzo Stella closing the valley above us.
12:00LAKE
Lago Angeloga (2,044 m)
A few last minutes on easy ground bring us to Lago Angeloga. The view opens onto an alpine lake ringed by mountains, with Pizzo Stella towering over the basin. An arrival that repays the whole climb: we stop here for lunch.
14:30RETURN
Back to Fraciscio
We come down the same trail we climbed, watching the steps and the damp sections. At the cars we take the time for a toast and to share the day before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Campodolcino? 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
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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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 5 h with 610 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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Lago Angeloga: a hike from Fraciscio in Valchiavenna

Lago Angeloga: a hike from Fraciscio in Valchiavenna

Campodolcino, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,044 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
610 m
Max altitude
2,044 m
Distance
6 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+16
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

A hanging basin at the foot of Pizzo Stella

A trek with the flavour of a real day in the mountains: we climb into Val San Giacomo, above Fraciscio and Campodolcino, up to Lago Angeloga, one of the best-loved basins in Valchiavenna. The lake opens up suddenly at the foot of Pizzo Stella, with Rifugio Chiavenna right beside it.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The trail is alpine and gives nothing away: around 600 metres of ascent in just six kilometres, steep in places and on stony, stepped ground. Some training and care are needed where it is damp or uneven, but the route is always marked and there are no technical difficulties.

At the top the lake, Rifugio Chiavenna and the silence of the basin are waiting: a solid hike, the kind you remember, walked at the right pace to enjoy the view and the company.

This is an intermediate hike: few kilometres but 600 concentrated metres of ascent, on stony, stepped ground. Bring boots with a good sole and take care where the ground is damp. Poles are recommended for the descent.

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

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
610 m D+ · 6 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 610 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
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Campodolcino

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 6 km
Meeting point 8:30Campodolcino
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MEETING
Meeting at Fraciscio di Campodolcino
We meet the Guidders in Fraciscio, part of Campodolcino (SO), where we leave the cars at the end of the road. Introductions, a backpack check and off along the alpine trail. The time is indicative: the exact one is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
11:20MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Chiavenna
The trail climbs steeply over stones and steps to Rifugio Chiavenna, the landmark of the basin. This is the stop of the day: a drink and a look up at Pizzo Stella closing the valley above us.
12:00LAKE
Lago Angeloga (2,044 m)
A few last minutes on easy ground bring us to Lago Angeloga. The view opens onto an alpine lake ringed by mountains, with Pizzo Stella towering over the basin. An arrival that repays the whole climb: we stop here for lunch.
14:30RETURN
Back to Fraciscio
We come down the same trail we climbed, watching the steps and the damp sections. At the cars we take the time for a toast and to share the day before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Campodolcino? 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
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

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Reviews

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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 5 h with 610 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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