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Trekking in Valsassina: Discover Historic Trails and Rifugio Ariàal

Premana, Lecco · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,330 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY PLUS
Where?
Lecco, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Trekking in Valsassina: Discover Historic Trails and Rifugio Ariàal
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Rifugio Ariàal in Valsassina

The lööch path, where the mountains are still lived in.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Premana, the signature village of the upper Valsassina, and climb towards Rifugio Ariàal along the evocative sentiero dei lööch: chestnut, beech and birch woods, and one after another the small rural clusters still used today for farming and grazing. Every step speaks of the bond between the people here and this valley, and the hut arrives as the natural end of a story you walk through.

5 reasons to come - the lööch path and its living rural clusters - Rifugio Ariàal as the objective of the day - Premana, the signature village of the upper Valsassina - the chestnut, beech and birch woods - mountains still lived in, not merely crossed

Who it suits A varied route on well-marked paths: normal walking fitness is enough.

History, nature and living traditions: come and find them with 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.
+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.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 7 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 600 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. 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 Premana
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,330 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
5 h
Day
7 km · D+ 600 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 7 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Via Giabbio 5, 23834 Premana provincia di Lecco, 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
09:30PARKING
Departure
We will leave our cars at Via Giabbio in Premana.
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Ariaal Mountain Hut
Along the trail, we will pass through forests of chestnut, beech, and birch trees. However, what will truly captivate you are the numerous *lööch*—traditional rural hamlets once designed to support mountain farming and pastoral activities. We will then arrive at Rifugio Ariaal to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked lunch.
15:00RETURN
Return to the trailhead
After enjoying lunch surrounded by the stunning Alpe Ariale, we will head back to the cars.

How do you get to Premana? 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
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Reviews

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Itinerary—
Organisation—
Overall experience—
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The first reviews come after the outing
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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 600 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
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Trekking in Valsassina: Discover Historic Trails and Rifugio Ariàal

Trekking in Valsassina: Discover Historic Trails and Rifugio Ariàal

Premana, (LC) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,330 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
600 m
Max altitude
1,330 m
Distance
7 km
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+16
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Rifugio Ariàal in Valsassina

The lööch path, where the mountains are still lived in.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Premana, the signature village of the upper Valsassina, and climb towards Rifugio Ariàal along the evocative sentiero dei lööch: chestnut, beech and birch woods, and one after another the small rural clusters still used today for farming and grazing. Every step speaks of the bond between the people here and this valley, and the hut arrives as the natural end of a story you walk through.

5 reasons to come - the lööch path and its living rural clusters - Rifugio Ariàal as the objective of the day - Premana, the signature village of the upper Valsassina - the chestnut, beech and birch woods - mountains still lived in, not merely crossed

Who it suits A varied route on well-marked paths: normal walking fitness is enough.

History, nature and living traditions: come and find them with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
600 m D+ · 7 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 600 m of ascent ahead, if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket. 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 Premana

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Stops · 7 km
Meeting point 9:30Premana
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30PARKING
Departure
We will leave our cars at Via Giabbio in Premana.
11:30MOUNTAIN HUT
Ariaal Mountain Hut
Along the trail, we will pass through forests of chestnut, beech, and birch trees. However, what will truly captivate you are the numerous *lööch*—traditional rural hamlets once designed to support mountain farming and pastoral activities. We will then arrive at Rifugio Ariaal to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked lunch.
15:00RETURN
Return to the trailhead
After enjoying lunch surrounded by the stunning Alpe Ariale, we will head back to the cars.

How do you get to Premana? 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
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 5 h with 600 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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