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Snowshoe Hike in Piani di Artavaggio: Snowy Loop Trail with Lunch at Rifugio Nicola
Moggio, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,870 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+13
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
Snowshoe Hike with Lunch at Hut
A winter classic in the Valsassina, taken from its quiet side.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
We ride the cable car up and put our snowshoes on with the Guidders at the Piani di Artavaggio. Instead of staying in the busiest area, we head for Casera Campelli, one of the quietest corners of the plateau. Then we gain height again up to Rifugio Nicola, facing the unmistakable shape of Monte Sodadura, and the moment everyone waits for arrives: lunch in the hut, all together. Once we are warm again we head back onto the snow to close the loop and drop down to the cable car.
5 reasons to come - a proper loop, out and back on different tracks - lunch at Rifugio Nicola facing the Sodadura - the quiet corner of Casera Campelli - the cable car that takes you straight up - the snowy Lecco pre-Alps, a short hop from Milan
Who it suits An easy, panoramic snowshoe outing: normal walking fitness is enough, and we take it slowly.
Snow, a mountain hut and new people to share the day with: join the Guidders.
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.
+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.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
EASY
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D+
350 m D+ · 7 km · 5 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
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BEFORE YOU GO
Dress in layers and set off in daylight: on snow you sweat going up and freeze at the stops. If you've never snowshoed, no experience needed, just legs for a long walk and an easy pace
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IN YOUR BACKPACK
Snowshoes and poles (rent them if you don't have them), waterproof boots, gaiters, gloves plus a spare pair, a beanie, sunglasses, a hot thermos and a snack. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Cable car, gondola or chairlift
✕Parking
✕Travel to Moggio
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
350 m
Max altitude
1,870 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
5 h
Day
7 km · D+ 350 m · 5 h
Apple Maps09:30MEETING
Meeting point and cable car ascent
Meet in Moggio (LC), in the Valsassina Valley. Get to know your fellow Guidders, check your gear, and take the cable car up to the Piani di Artavaggio (ticket not included). Once we reach the top station, we’ll put on our snowshoes and begin the hike.
10:30VIEWPOINT
Piani d’Artavaggio
From the cable car station, we will follow a wide snow-covered trail. After an initial climb, the route becomes gentler and leads us towards Casera Campelli, allowing us to explore one of the quieter, less-travelled areas of the Piani di Artavaggio. Here, the pace slows down and the winter landscape takes centre stage.
12:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Nicola Mountain Hut
From Casera Campelli, we’ll begin a short ascent towards Rifugio Nicola. Ahead of us, the distinctive pyramid-shaped peak of Monte Sodadura will come into view, one of Artavaggio’s most iconic sights. Once we reach the mountain hut, we’ll take off our snowshoes and enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the rifugio together with the Guidders.
15:00RETURN
Loop trail back and descent to Moggio
After lunch, we’ll head back onto the snow and begin our return along a wide trail towards the lower section of the Piani di Artavaggio. We’ll then complete our circular route, arriving back at the cable car station. Descent to Moggio and end of the experience.
How do you get to Moggio? 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.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Telescopic sticks
REQUIRED
Avalanche transceiver
REQUIRED
Snowshoes
RENTABLE
Windbreaker
REQUIRED
Gloves
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Guiddy tip: don't have snowshoes?
If you don't have it, rent it when you book: your guide will hand it over at the meeting point in Moggio, already in your size.
Snowshoes
choose it when booking
€15 / outing
Choose sizes and items when you book. You pay for the rental only if the outing is confirmed.
PICKED FOR YOU BY IBEX
Right for you
Based on this page: same area, similar level.
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Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
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Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 350 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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How does gear rental work?
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Until when can I cancel?
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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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