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Secret Val Tartano: Trekking to the Porcile Lakes and Mountain Trenches

Tartano, Sondrio · Lombardia•1 day · Saturday•Hiking · 2,100 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
Sondrio, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+17
Secret Val Tartano: Trekking to the Porcile Lakes and Mountain Trenches
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Porcile lakes in secret Val Tartano

Three turquoise lakes, and the trenches at the pass.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders into the heart of the Val Tartano, a secret Orobie valley where nature takes the lead and every step reveals something new. The walking is gentle and regular, on natural ground of earth and stone, and it leads to the Porcile lakes: three turquoise sheets of water set among the rocks. Only a short steeper section precedes the Passo di Tartano, where we come across the trenches and the view opens a full circle, from the Val Brembana to the Orobie summits.

5 reasons to come - the three Porcile lakes, turquoise among the rocks - mountain trenches at the pass - the full-circle view from the Passo di Tartano - a secret valley where you meet few people - gentle, regular walking suited to many

Who it suits Gentle walking with no significant difficulties, plus a short steeper section before the pass.

A valley to discover step by step: come 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 20 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+17 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+
700 m D+ · 10 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 700 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
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Tartano
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
2,100 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6 h
Saturday
24 Oct
10 km · D+ 700 m · 6 h
Map
The stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Via Biorca 1, 23010 Tartano 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
09:00PARKING
Departure
Departure: Campo Tartano (Trailhead)
11:00VIEWPOINT
Porcile Lakes
"We reach these three high-altitude gems nestled amongst pastures and rocks, with turquoise waters mirroring the peaks of the Orobie Alps."
12:30PASS
Tartano Pass / Porcile Pass
Let's hike to this panoramic mountain pass connecting the Tartano and Brembana Valleys, offering breathtaking 360° views. From here, the mountains stretch as far as the eye can see!
15:00RETURN
Return
After a well-deserved lunch break, we'll head back to the vehicles.

How do you get to Tartano? 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
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

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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 700 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: 20 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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Secret Val Tartano: Trekking to the Porcile Lakes and Mountain Trenches

Secret Val Tartano: Trekking to the Porcile Lakes and Mountain Trenches

Tartano, (SO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,100 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
700 m
Max altitude
2,100 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6 h
Guiddy points
+17
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Porcile lakes in secret Val Tartano

Three turquoise lakes, and the trenches at the pass.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders into the heart of the Val Tartano, a secret Orobie valley where nature takes the lead and every step reveals something new. The walking is gentle and regular, on natural ground of earth and stone, and it leads to the Porcile lakes: three turquoise sheets of water set among the rocks. Only a short steeper section precedes the Passo di Tartano, where we come across the trenches and the view opens a full circle, from the Val Brembana to the Orobie summits.

5 reasons to come - the three Porcile lakes, turquoise among the rocks - mountain trenches at the pass - the full-circle view from the Passo di Tartano - a secret valley where you meet few people - gentle, regular walking suited to many

Who it suits Gentle walking with no significant difficulties, plus a short steeper section before the pass.

A valley to discover step by step: come with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
700 m D+ · 10 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 700 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
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Tartano

Itinerary

Saturday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 10 km
Meeting point 9:00Tartano
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
09:00PARKING
Departure
Departure: Campo Tartano (Trailhead)
11:00VIEWPOINT
Porcile Lakes
"We reach these three high-altitude gems nestled amongst pastures and rocks, with turquoise waters mirroring the peaks of the Orobie Alps."
12:30PASS
Tartano Pass / Porcile Pass
Let's hike to this panoramic mountain pass connecting the Tartano and Brembana Valleys, offering breathtaking 360° views. From here, the mountains stretch as far as the eye can see!
15:00RETURN
Return
After a well-deserved lunch break, we'll head back to the vehicles.

How do you get to Tartano? 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
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Saturday 24 October
GuiddyExperience
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

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 700 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 →
Sat 24 Oct
€24.90
per person
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