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Val di Mello: Little Yosemite

Val Masino, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 1,200 m
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+12
Val di Mello: Little Yosemite
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Val di Mello, little Yosemite

The little Italian Yosemite.

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

The experience

The Val di Mello is a timeless classic: granite walls mirrored in clear water, ancient larches, meadows that look painted and a stream that accompanies the whole walk. They call it the Italian Yosemite, and it is no exaggeration. With the Guidders we walk slowly from San Martino, between restoring stops and swims in the natural pools of the Mello: every bend gives a new view.

5 reasons to come - granite walls mirrored in the water - swims in the natural pools of the Mello stream - the valley meadows, which look painted - ancient larches along the route - a world-famous valley, walked at an easy pace

Who it suits An easy, accessible valley-floor route: genuinely suitable for everyone, families included.

Beauty at walking pace: come and live it 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
For the selected date: by 28 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+12 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
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
250 m D+ · 11 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 250 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 Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕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
250 m
Max altitude
1,200 m
Distance
11 km
Duration
5 h
Sunday
1 Nov
11 km · D+ 250 m · 5 h
Map
The stops · 11 km
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Ritrovo a San Martino, Via Bagni 3, 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
09:30MEETING
Meeting point: San Martino.
We'll kick things off from the San Martino parking area in Val Masino, where we'll leave our vehicles.
10:00PARKING
Gateway to Val di Mello
"Step into Val di Mello: a realm of larch forests and soaring cliffs."
12:00VIEWPOINT
Forest Bathing in Natural Pools OR Forest Bathing by Natural Pools OR Immerse Yourself in Nature: Forest Bathing in Natural Pools
Take a refreshing dip in natural pools, followed by a delicious lunch together in the surrounding meadows.
14:30RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
Return along the same trail.

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
Beach towel
REQUIRED
Swimsuit
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED

Guiddy Experience

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Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.
4.0
1 review
Itinerary4.0
Organisation4.0
Overall experience4.0
Clara L.
Outing on 19 August 2026

Bella esperienza in un posto veramente bello! Prima uscita con Guiddy 🔝

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 5 h with 250 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
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.
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Val di Mello: Little Yosemite

Val di Mello: Little Yosemite

Val Masino, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,200 m
26 Guidders have already done it
Elevation gain
250 m
Max altitude
1,200 m
Distance
11 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5 h
Guiddy points
+12
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Val di Mello, little Yosemite

The little Italian Yosemite.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The Val di Mello is a timeless classic: granite walls mirrored in clear water, ancient larches, meadows that look painted and a stream that accompanies the whole walk. They call it the Italian Yosemite, and it is no exaggeration. With the Guidders we walk slowly from San Martino, between restoring stops and swims in the natural pools of the Mello: every bend gives a new view.

5 reasons to come - granite walls mirrored in the water - swims in the natural pools of the Mello stream - the valley meadows, which look painted - ancient larches along the route - a world-famous valley, walked at an easy pace

Who it suits An easy, accessible valley-floor route: genuinely suitable for everyone, families included.

Beauty at walking pace: come and live it with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
250 m D+ · 11 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 250 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 Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Val Masino

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 11 km
Meeting point 9:30Ritrovo a San Martino
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:30MEETING
Meeting point: San Martino.
We'll kick things off from the San Martino parking area in Val Masino, where we'll leave our vehicles.
10:00PARKING
Gateway to Val di Mello
"Step into Val di Mello: a realm of larch forests and soaring cliffs."
12:00VIEWPOINT
Forest Bathing in Natural Pools OR Forest Bathing by Natural Pools OR Immerse Yourself in Nature: Forest Bathing in Natural Pools
Take a refreshing dip in natural pools, followed by a delicious lunch together in the surrounding meadows.
14:30RETURN
Back to the trailhead.
Return along the same trail.

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
Beach towel
REQUIRED
Swimsuit
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 1 November
GuiddyExcursion
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.
4.0
1 review
Itinerary4.0
Organisation4.0
Overall experience4.0
Clara L.
Outing on 19 August 2026

Bella esperienza in un posto veramente bello! Prima uscita con Guiddy 🔝

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 5 h with 250 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 1 Nov
€24.90
per person
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