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Rifugio Omio: the granite amphitheatre of Val Masino

Val Masino, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 2,100 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+19
Rifugio Omio: the granite amphitheatre of Val Masino
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Granite, golden larches and a natural amphitheatre

A panoramic hike in the wild heart of Val Masino, where every step brings the scent of woodland and that authentic feeling of real mountains. From Bagni di Masino we climb among firs and larches, crossing meadows and streams and passing an old stone bridge over the torrent.

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

The experience

Higher up we emerge at Alpe Oro, surrounded by enormous blocks of granite — boulders from an old landslide that shaped this slope. From here the trail opens onto a spectacular natural amphitheatre, ringed by peaks that made the history of Italian climbing.

Rifugio Omio, at 2,100 metres, looks straight out over this scene. It is 9 kilometres and 930 metres of ascent: a continuous climb, but the reward at the top is one of the finest views in the Valtellina.

This is an intermediate hike: 930 metres of ascent over nine kilometres, climbing continuously with sections among boulders where care is needed. Bring boots with a good sole, poles and water.

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

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 21 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+19 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+
930 m D+ · 9 km · 6 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 6 h and 930 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓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
930 m
Max altitude
2,100 m
Distance
9 km
Duration
6 h
Sunday
25 Oct
9 km · D+ 930 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 9 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Via Bagni, 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.
HOW TO GET THERE
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Bagni di Masino
We meet the Guidders at Bagni di Masino (SO), where we take the trail climbing through beech and fir woods, crossing a stone bridge over the torrent. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Omio (2,100 m)
After Alpe Oro and the boulders of the old landslide the trail opens onto panoramic pastures leading to the hut, facing the granite amphitheatre. We stop for lunch with the peaks all around.
15:00RETURN
Back to Bagni di Masino
We descend the same trail, enjoying the views over the clearings and the quiet of the woods, back to Bagni di Masino. We take the time for a toast before saying 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.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Guide for this date · Sunday 25 October
Simone R.
Simone R.
★TOP GUIDE
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Simone, a mid-mountain leader, a UIMLA International Mountain Leader and a cycle touring guide specialising in e-bikes. I turned my greatest passion into a profession, and I live the mountains all year round among trails, summits and spectacular views. I love taking people out to discover a place, sharing not only the beauty of nature but the history, the traditions and the culture that make each spot singular: they're the part that stays once the view has been photographed. Whether it's a panoramic trek, a high-altitude adventure or an e-bike outing, the goal is to let you live the mountains genuinely and fully. 🥾🚵 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida di Media Montagna

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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 6 h with 930 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: 21 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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Rifugio Omio: the granite amphitheatre of Val Masino

Rifugio Omio: the granite amphitheatre of Val Masino

Val Masino, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,100 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
930 m
Max altitude
2,100 m
Distance
9 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+19
3 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Granite, golden larches and a natural amphitheatre

A panoramic hike in the wild heart of Val Masino, where every step brings the scent of woodland and that authentic feeling of real mountains. From Bagni di Masino we climb among firs and larches, crossing meadows and streams and passing an old stone bridge over the torrent.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Higher up we emerge at Alpe Oro, surrounded by enormous blocks of granite — boulders from an old landslide that shaped this slope. From here the trail opens onto a spectacular natural amphitheatre, ringed by peaks that made the history of Italian climbing.

Rifugio Omio, at 2,100 metres, looks straight out over this scene. It is 9 kilometres and 930 metres of ascent: a continuous climb, but the reward at the top is one of the finest views in the Valtellina.

This is an intermediate hike: 930 metres of ascent over nine kilometres, climbing continuously with sections among boulders where care is needed. Bring boots with a good sole, poles and water.

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

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
930 m D+ · 9 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 930 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
✓Qualified hiking guide
✓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
Map
Stops · 9 km
Meeting point 9:00Val Masino
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00MEETING
Meeting at Bagni di Masino
We meet the Guidders at Bagni di Masino (SO), where we take the trail climbing through beech and fir woods, crossing a stone bridge over the torrent. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
12:00MOUNTAIN HUT
Rifugio Omio (2,100 m)
After Alpe Oro and the boulders of the old landslide the trail opens onto panoramic pastures leading to the hut, facing the granite amphitheatre. We stop for lunch with the peaks all around.
15:00RETURN
Back to Bagni di Masino
We descend the same trail, enjoying the views over the clearings and the quiet of the woods, back to Bagni di Masino. We take the time for a toast before saying 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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Sunday 25 October
Simone R.
Simone R.
Guida di Media Montagna
★TOP GUIDE

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Simone, a mid-mountain leader, a UIMLA International Mountain Leader and a cycle touring guide specialising in e-bikes. I turned my greatest passion into a profession, and I live the mountains all year round among trails, summits and spectacular views. I love taking people out to discover a place, sharing not only the beauty of nature but the history, the traditions and the culture that make each spot singular: they're the part that stays once the view has been photographed. Whether it's a panoramic trek, a high-altitude adventure or an e-bike outing, the goal is to let you live the mountains genuinely and fully. 🥾🚵 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 6 h with 930 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 →
Sun 25 Oct
€24.90
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