Snowshoeing in Valtellina: the 5 best hikes

Discover the trails near Chiesa in Valmalenco with a snowshoe hike led by an experienced Environmental Guide.

Depending on your preferences, you can choose from different types of snowshoeing:

Group Day Snowshoeing (Sunday)

A snowshoe trail perfect for experiencing the mountains during the day. Venturing out to the great plateau of Valmalenco, the Guide will indicate the most appropriate strata for the level of the group covering a maximum of 10km in length and 450 meters in elevation gain.

Evening snowshoe hike with dinner at the hut (Saturday)

You will start the hike in the afternoon and passing through snowy trails at sunset you will arrive at the hut where you will enjoy an excellent typical dinner. The return will also be a unique experience as you will have the opportunity to end the snowshoeing at night and experience a new adventure. (Remember the headlamps!)

The menu at the lodge is km0 and includes:

•    Appetizers of cold cuts and cheeses
•    A first course of your choice of pizzoccheri or first of the day
•    Homemade desserts
•    Water
•    A round of wine
•    Coffee

Private snowshoeing

Evocative private snowshoe hike above Chiesa in Valmalenco, amidst the snow-white landscape of the Alps, you will have an enveloping and silent experience. The route will be defined by the Mountain Guide according to the preparation of the group members.

Lunches not agreed upon with the guide are to be considered packed or paid for by the participant.

Clothing required for the hike includes waterproof clothing, hiking boots, sunglasses, gloves and winter cap. However, prior to the hike, it will be possible to check with the guide for details based on weather conditions as well. Technically easy snowshoeing is suitable for anyone in good health.

Discover the villages of the Ponte di Legno-Tonale area through the approximately 3-hour snowshoe hike (start at 10:00 a.m. and in about three hours you will be back). When the hike is over, the guide will drop you off at about 1:00 pm and then direct you to a hut where you can have lunch.

The route can be more or less strenuous depending on preference: for those with children, we usually follow a more flat route. For those who like to walk and have no problem with fatigue, there is something more uphill and scenic.

The starting point will be announced by the guide the day before the snowshoe hike.

Snowshoe adventure among the enchanting snowy landscapes of Val Federia and Val Salient in Livigno. You can decide between a group excursion or private half-day or full-day tours.

Group tours

From the gondola, you will hike into Stelvio National Park, where you can see the animals that inhabit the park. In addition, guides will be equipped with a spotting scope and tripod to observe the more distant animals.

Half Day - Private

From the starting point, you will continue along a trail through the valleys of Livigno to Val Salient, where you will also be able to observe animals in the midst of nature. The walks last half a day (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.).

During the walks, the guide will make you a part of Livigno's unspoiled nature, and take you to see the animals.

The equipment (snowshoes and poles) are included in the price of the experience.

A snowshoeing trip to Bormio, a ski resort located in Lombardy and famous for its ski slopes and thermal waters, is an exciting experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the winter beauty of the Italian Alps.

This is a guided snowshoe hike in the beautiful snowy nature landscapes of Bormio in the province of Sondrio.

If you love walking, you will enjoy a beautiful day among incredible views and the nature of the snowy mountains of Bormio.

Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will set off on a snowshoe hike to discover spectacular snow-covered views and landscapes in Val Camonica. You will cross silent forests where the feeling of calm and connection with nature create a unique experience, while the slow pace will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the winter landscape.

Depending on the day and weather conditions you will follow an ad hoc route designed to suit the situation.

•    Group hikes can last from 3 to 6 hours and are of low to medium difficulty.
•    Private hikes can be day or half-day hikes with varying difficulty.

Snowshoeing can be turned into hiking if there is little snow.

Refuge lunches or dinners can be arranged by making arrangements with the guide in advance.

Suitable winter clothing with warm, waterproof clothing is necessary to make sure you enjoy the experience in rather harsh weather.