The Laghi Gemelli are a well-known and popular hiking destination in summer, but in winter, the path that ascends to these artificial basins in the upper Val Brembana offers breathtaking views amidst snow-covered peaks and frozen lakes, combined with the tranquility and serenity of less crowded places. Join us in exploring the itinerary for the snowshoeing to Laghi Gemelli.
This itinerary starts from Chiareggio, in Valmalenco. The snowshoeing to Alpe dell’Oro is ideal to be undertaken in early spring (or during winters with little snow) when the road leading to Chiareggio is clear of snow and open to traffic. Alternatively, for the more experienced, the two itineraries can be combined and completed in a day. The route, through a comfortable and wide mule track, allows you to reach the alpine pastures above Chiareggio and enjoy magnificent views of the North face of Mount Disgrazia, which at 3678 meters dominates the valley.
Chiareggio is a well-known tourist village in Valmalenco, a lateral valley of Valtellina. Inside the village, numerous accommodations welcome visitors, offering delights of typical Valtellinese cuisine. The easy snowshoeing route in Chiareggio follows the road, which is closed to cars in winter, that leads from San Giuseppe and the valley floor up to the village.
Punta Larici is a rocky viewpoint on the western side of Garda Lake, on the border between the provinces of Brescia and Trento. From its summit, you can enjoy a splendid panorama of the entire upper-middle lake and Monte Baldo. Due to its moderate altitude (907 m) and the microclimate of the lake, this is a route that can be practiced in any season, even in winter.
Rifugio Cristina is a historic refuge that has been providing rest for hikers and climbers in summer and snowshoers and ski mountaineers in winter for over a century. It’s located in Valmalenco, a side valley of Valtellina, at the foot of the imposing Pizzo Scalino, which dominates the landscape with its 3323 meters. Snowshoeing to Rifugio Cristina is an easy and enjoyable way to explore the beauty of this valley.
The Via Mala is the ancient road that runs along the ravine and gorge of the Dezzo stream, in Val Camonica. In winter, the route is filled with spectacular stalactites and frozen waterfalls.
Alpe Lendine is a picturesque alpine village with characteristic stone huts, located in Val del Drogo, a side valley of Valchiavenna. Due to its unique exposure and topography, this location often receives abundant snowfall, transforming it into landscapes reminiscent of the Great North. Snowshoeing to Alpe Lendine is an excellent way to reach and admire this place in winter.
Val di Mello is a charming valley located in Val Masino, in the province of Sondrio. Designated as a natural reserve by the Lombardy Region in 2009, it attracts thousands of tourists every year who come to admire the splendid granite rock towers that contrast with the vibrant and intense green of the valley floor. The valley is traversed by the Mello River, which forms beautiful crystal-clear pools of water. It stretches from east to west, starting from the village of San Martino Valmasino and ending in front of the imposing mass of Mount Disgrazia, which dominates the horizon at 3,678 meters.
In the sultry summers in Lombardy, waterfalls are a great way to cool off! Immersed in the green of the woods and valleys, inside gorges and streams, the waterfalls are a pleasure for the eyes as well as for the body and give a pleasant regenerating sensation that will accompany us even after we have returned home.
Less well known than the “big brothers” Garda and Como, Iseo Lake is a real pearl nestled between the Lombard Pre-Alps. In this article we suggest the 8 unmissable places to see on Iseo Lake with the related trips and excursions.
