Preda Rossa in autumn: foliage and pizzoccheri in Val Masino
Val Masino, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 2,220 m
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+13
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Red larches, a peat bog and a plate of pizzoccheri
A hike that looks straight off an autumn postcard. We are at 1,900 metres in the heart of Val Masino, surrounded by the warm colours of the foliage: blue sky, white summits and the red-orange of larches all turning at once.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
On an easy loop we explore the whole Piana di Preda Rossa, a wide peat bog crossed by the stream running down from the Monte Disgrazia glacier. The landscape is broad and bright, perfect for autumn contrasts, and the route has no particular difficulty: seven kilometres with barely 300 metres of ascent.
Closing the day is the part that wins everyone over: lunch at Rifugio Scotti with a plate of pizzoccheri, the real Valtellina kind.
This is an easy hike: 300 metres of ascent over seven kilometres, on level ground with no difficulties. Suitable for everyone, children included. A daily pass is required at the entrance to Val Masino to reach the Preda Rossa car park: it is not included.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's go to Preda Rossa.
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.
+13 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
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 7 km · 4 h
Easy — this outing
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 300 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter. 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 Val Masino
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
2,220 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
4 h
Sunday
1 Nov
7 km · D+ 300 m · 4 h
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Via Prati Della Pila 13, 23010 Val Masino provincia di Sondrio, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking, buy the ticket before you arrive
Road pass €12 a day, May to October: buy it beforehand in Filorera, Via Moss (shops 7am–7pm, machine at night).
Our first stop is at the entrance to Val Masino, to buy the daily pass that allows access to the car park at the start of the Preda Rossa plain. The pass is not included: we remind you in the Telegram group.
B
10:00PARKING
Preda Rossa car park
We leave the car in the large Preda Rossa car park, at 1,900 metres, where our hike begins straight away. From here the plain opens in front of us with the larches already blazing red and orange.
C
12:00VIEWPOINT
The loop around the plain
We walk the loop of about seven kilometres up to the second, higher plain, where the view is breathtaking: the peat bog, the glacial stream and Monte Disgrazia above us. There are no particular difficulties.
D
13:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Pizzoccheri at Rifugio Scotti
We finish with lunch at Rifugio Scotti: a good plate of pizzoccheri, the real Valtellina kind, after a morning among the larches. It is the part of the day everyone remembers.
E
15:00RETURN
Back to the car park
We head back to the cars at the Preda Rossa car park, the plain behind us and autumn colours still in our eyes. We take our time to say goodbye.
How do you get to Val Masino? 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.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Windbreaker
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy Experience
Sunday 1 November
Hikes picked for you
Guides and coordinators we pick for you.
With the group on this date
Martina T.
Guiddy Coordinator
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Martina, a Guiddy coordinator — though everyone calls me Lamartucci, yes, exactly that. I'm a biologist and naturalist in love with nature in all its forms: a biologist by training, an explorer by passion. I like sharing it, telling it and letting the people walking with me live it, step by step. My favourite outings? The panoramic, good and long ones, where you eat up the kilometres among smiles, breathtaking landscapes and that contagious joy only a day in nature can give you. Walking with me means enjoying the day, eating well, laughing a lot and going home with your batteries full of endorphins. And along the way there are plenty of little nature briefings on flora, fauna and the views around us. Backpack ready? Mine is. 🌞 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.
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Percorso facile, passeggiata tranquilla,panorama particolare per i colori della Valle.
Bella giornata in compagnia, camminando in mezzo alla natura.
Grazie 😊
Your guide★★★★★★★★★★
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 4 h with 300 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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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 (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.
Still have questions? Ask Ibex
Ibex is Guiddy's virtual ibex: it answers everything, 24/7. In two messages it tells you whether this outing is for you, how to get there and what to pack.
Hi, I'm Ibex. Ask me anything about this outing: level, what to bring, meeting point, car pooling, payment.
No commitment: we're happy to answer even just for advice. Prefer WhatsApp?
Preda Rossa in autumn: foliage and pizzoccheri in Val Masino
Val Masino, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,220 m
Elevation gain
300 m
Max altitude
2,220 m
Distance
7 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
4 h
Guiddy points
+13
▣ 6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
Red larches, a peat bog and a plate of pizzoccheri
A hike that looks straight off an autumn postcard. We are at 1,900 metres in the heart of Val Masino, surrounded by the warm colours of the foliage: blue sky, white summits and the red-orange of larches all turning at once.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
On an easy loop we explore the whole Piana di Preda Rossa, a wide peat bog crossed by the stream running down from the Monte Disgrazia glacier. The landscape is broad and bright, perfect for autumn contrasts, and the route has no particular difficulty: seven kilometres with barely 300 metres of ascent.
Closing the day is the part that wins everyone over: lunch at Rifugio Scotti with a plate of pizzoccheri, the real Valtellina kind.
This is an easy hike: 300 metres of ascent over seven kilometres, on level ground with no difficulties. Suitable for everyone, children included. A daily pass is required at the entrance to Val Masino to reach the Preda Rossa car park: it is not included.
Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's go to Preda Rossa.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
300 m D+ · 7 km · 4 h
Easy — this outing
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
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 300 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter. 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 Val Masino
Itinerary
Sunday · approximate times
Explore the map
5 stops
Meeting point 9:30Val Masino
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking, buy the ticket before you arrive
Road pass €12 a day, May to October: buy it beforehand in Filorera, Via Moss (shops 7am–7pm, machine at night).
Our first stop is at the entrance to Val Masino, to buy the daily pass that allows access to the car park at the start of the Preda Rossa plain. The pass is not included: we remind you in the Telegram group.
B
10:00PARKING
Preda Rossa car park
We leave the car in the large Preda Rossa car park, at 1,900 metres, where our hike begins straight away. From here the plain opens in front of us with the larches already blazing red and orange.
C
12:00VIEWPOINT
The loop around the plain
We walk the loop of about seven kilometres up to the second, higher plain, where the view is breathtaking: the peat bog, the glacial stream and Monte Disgrazia above us. There are no particular difficulties.
D
13:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Pizzoccheri at Rifugio Scotti
We finish with lunch at Rifugio Scotti: a good plate of pizzoccheri, the real Valtellina kind, after a morning among the larches. It is the part of the day everyone remembers.
E
15:00RETURN
Back to the car park
We head back to the cars at the Preda Rossa car park, the plain behind us and autumn colours still in our eyes. We take our time to say goodbye.
How do you get to Val Masino? 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.
Backpack
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
RECOMMENDED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Windbreaker
RECOMMENDED
Guiddy Experience
Sunday 1 November
Hikes picked for you
Guides and coordinators we pick for you.
With the group on this date
Martina T.
Guiddy Coordinator
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Martina, a Guiddy coordinator — though everyone calls me Lamartucci, yes, exactly that. I'm a biologist and naturalist in love with nature in all its forms: a biologist by training, an explorer by passion. I like sharing it, telling it and letting the people walking with me live it, step by step. My favourite outings? The panoramic, good and long ones, where you eat up the kilometres among smiles, breathtaking landscapes and that contagious joy only a day in nature can give you. Walking with me means enjoying the day, eating well, laughing a lot and going home with your batteries full of endorphins. And along the way there are plenty of little nature briefings on flora, fauna and the views around us. Backpack ready? Mine is. 🌞 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.
4.0
★★★★★★★★★★
1 review
Itinerary4.0
Organisation4.0
Overall experience4.0
Antonia B.
Outing on 11 October 2026
★★★★★★★★★★
Percorso facile, passeggiata tranquilla,panorama particolare per i colori della Valle.
Bella giornata in compagnia, camminando in mezzo alla natura.
Grazie 😊
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 4 h with 300 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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