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Val di Mello for Families: Lakes and Granite Walls near Val Masino

Val Masino, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,037 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
EASY
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+11
Val di Mello for Families: Lakes and Granite Walls near Val Masino
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Coordinator
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Val di Mello: A Family Adventure

An easy trail, winding between streams and granite walls that look like stage sets.

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

The experience

Val di Mello has been a nature reserve since 2009, the largest protected area in the region: a little paradise best enjoyed at a slow pace, eyes always turned upward among the rocks.

5 reasons to come - a gentle route, perfect for children - emerald pools where you can stop to play in the water - granite walls to gaze up at in wonder - possible detour to the Rifugio Rasega for a tasty break - the valley's cool air that keeps the summer heat at bay

Who it's for Perfect for families with children aged 6 and up, already used to walking on rocky terrain. No technical difficulty, just plenty of nature to discover together.

Come discover Val di Mello with the Guidders: we're waiting for you for a day of laughter, cool water and granite as far as the eye can see!

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.
+11 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+
126 m D+ · 4 km · 6 h
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
The trail is never exposed. A few rocky stretches, no airy sections.
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 126 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
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 Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Optional lunch in hut
✕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
126 m
Max altitude
1,037 m
Distance
4 km
Duration
6 h
Map
Day
4 km · D+ 126 m · 6 h
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Back to the cars at San Martino, Via Val di Mello, 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
A
09:30MEETING
Meeting at San Martino, Val Masino
We meet up with the Guidders at San Martino, in Val Masino (SO), for this summer walk designed just for families. The starting time is indicative (usually 9:00) and may vary with the season: the exact time will be shared on the outing's Telegram group.
B
10:00WATER
Through the woods towards Val di Mello
We walk on an easy, almost flat path, through conifer woods with the morning cool keeping us company. Kids have fun hopping between the rocks while the stream flows alongside.
C
12:00WATER
Rifugio Rasega — lunch break
We reach Rifugio Rasega, our destination among the green meadows of Val di Mello: here we stop for lunch with granite walls towering all around us. A nearby emerald pool invites you for a refreshing dip before heading back.
D
15:30WATER
Back to the cars at San Martino
We retrace our steps along the valley floor, with the warm light of the summer afternoon accompanying the final stretch. Once the hike is done with the Guidders, a cold beer or a coke awaits us at the cars to toast the day together.

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
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
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your Coordinator

Devis V.
Devis V.
★TOP COORDINATOR
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Devis, a Guiddy coordinator. I love nature and everything it gives you: views, emotions, encounters. For me every outing is a chance to share that passion and to make each person feel part of a group that holds together, where walking also becomes listening, talking and new friendships. As a coordinator I like being the point of reference: I look after every detail of the experience so everyone can enjoy the day calmly, have fun and simply be together. If something works without you having to think about it, that's probably my job. If you love nature and the company of the Guidders, we understand each other. 🥾🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guiddy Coordinator
A Guiddy Coordinator: trained by us, knows the itinerary and keeps the group together from the first day to the last.

Reviews

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Overall experience—
Ibex
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 6 h with 126 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
✓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.
Ibex
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?
Val di Mello for Families: Lakes and Granite Walls near Val Masino

Val di Mello for Families: Lakes and Granite Walls near Val Masino

Val Masino, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,037 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
126 m
Max altitude
1,037 m
Distance
4 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+11
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Val di Mello: A Family Adventure

An easy trail, winding between streams and granite walls that look like stage sets.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Val di Mello has been a nature reserve since 2009, the largest protected area in the region: a little paradise best enjoyed at a slow pace, eyes always turned upward among the rocks.

5 reasons to come - a gentle route, perfect for children - emerald pools where you can stop to play in the water - granite walls to gaze up at in wonder - possible detour to the Rifugio Rasega for a tasty break - the valley's cool air that keeps the summer heat at bay

Who it's for Perfect for families with children aged 6 and up, already used to walking on rocky terrain. No technical difficulty, just plenty of nature to discover together.

Come discover Val di Mello with the Guidders: we're waiting for you for a day of laughter, cool water and granite as far as the eye can see!

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
126 m D+ · 4 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 126 m of ascent ahead, an easy pace, suitable for beginners
✓
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 Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Optional lunch in hut
✕Travel to Val Masino

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
4 stops
Meeting point 9:30Back to the cars at San Martino
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
09:30MEETING
Meeting at San Martino, Val Masino
We meet up with the Guidders at San Martino, in Val Masino (SO), for this summer walk designed just for families. The starting time is indicative (usually 9:00) and may vary with the season: the exact time will be shared on the outing's Telegram group.
B
10:00WATER
Through the woods towards Val di Mello
We walk on an easy, almost flat path, through conifer woods with the morning cool keeping us company. Kids have fun hopping between the rocks while the stream flows alongside.
C
12:00WATER
Rifugio Rasega — lunch break
We reach Rifugio Rasega, our destination among the green meadows of Val di Mello: here we stop for lunch with granite walls towering all around us. A nearby emerald pool invites you for a refreshing dip before heading back.
D
15:30WATER
Back to the cars at San Martino
We retrace our steps along the valley floor, with the warm light of the summer afternoon accompanying the final stretch. Once the hike is done with the Guidders, a cold beer or a coke awaits us at the cars to toast the day together.

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
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
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your Coordinator

Devis V.
Devis V.
Guiddy Coordinator
★TOP COORDINATOR

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Devis, a Guiddy coordinator. I love nature and everything it gives you: views, emotions, encounters. For me every outing is a chance to share that passion and to make each person feel part of a group that holds together, where walking also becomes listening, talking and new friendships. As a coordinator I like being the point of reference: I look after every detail of the experience so everyone can enjoy the day calmly, have fun and simply be together. If something works without you having to think about it, that's probably my job. If you love nature and the company of the Guidders, we understand each other. 🥾🌿 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?
⌄
Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6 h with 126 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?
⌄
No date
€25
per person
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