Piani di Artavaggio: what to see and hikes to do

The Piani di Artavaggio are a beautiful scenic location in Valsassina located between 1600 meters and 1900 meters d'height in the municipality of Moggio, just a scant hour from Milan and 20 minutes from Lecco.

Getting to the Piani di Artavaggio è very easy: with a comfortable cable car flight from Moggio, or, on foot from Moggio or Culmine San Pietro (the latter ideal for families with children).

From Moggio follow trail 724 known as the “Vallone” which ascends the course of the Vallone stream, inside the forest, until you come out at Piani di Artavaggio after about 2H25 and 700 meters of elevation gain.

From Culmine San Pietro: from the pass that connects Valsassina with Val Taleggio, take the dirt road that presents no technical difficulties, about 400 meters of elevation gain, to arrive at Piani di Artavaggio, after 7 km of walking.

So, once you get to Piani di Artavaggio, è it's time to go exploring this area. Ready to find out what you canò do? Let's get going!

Skiing and snowshoeing

And in winter? Piani di Artavaggio is a top destination for ski enthusiasts. During the winter season, this mountain area transforms into a skier's paradise. Although the area has downsized from years ago, the well-prepared slopes and spectacular scenery offer a unique experience.

Winter at Piani di Artavaggio is ideal for young children to learn how to snowplow, for cross-country skiers and for snowshoeing itineraries.

The most classic route to snowshoe partly follows the one described earlier: from the cable car arrival to the Nicola Hut. It takes about three quarters of an hour overcoming 350 meters of elevation gain.

At the refuge we recommend a short stop in the warmth, perhaps for a dessert, and off we go again until we reach the summit of Mount Sodadura, in about 45 minutes! Since it runs along the ridge, we recommend checking the condition of the snowpack before setting off and making the hike, safely!

From the top, an immaculate, all-white panorama will open before your eyes!

Still with snowshoes, don't miss the hike leading to Cima di Piazzo starting from rifugio Nicola.

In winter, you can also try your hand at adrenaline-filled bobsledding or sledding, and for the more experienced, spectacular ski touring experiences, or simply sunbathe on the panoramic terrace.