The remote village of Codera is nestled in the valley of the same name,
which branches off the Valchiavenna,
and can only be reached on foot. The
path from Novate Mezzola consists of steep steps and there is
no sealed road suitable for two- or four-wheeled vehicles. Unless you have access to a
helicopter, you will need a healthy dose of patience, comfortable clothing, and
appropriate footwear.
However, your effort will be more than repaid by the spectacular panoramas along the
way, featuring chestnut groves and lake vistas. When you arrive in Cordera
after a 2-hour hike,
you will be rewarded with pristine mountain air and still more beauty. The
secluded village, which has a fairy tale-like atmosphere, has an official population of just eight,
but this swells during summer weekends as people flock to the many events
organized throughout the season. The stone mountain houses, traditional
cuisine, granite cliffs and grassy meadows are all lovingly maintained by the
residents and the Amici di Val Codera association.
Volunteers run tours during which they share their passion for this
unique village, which nestles in the peaceful, verdant landscape 850 metres
above sea level and has managed to preserve its rural Alpine charm throughout the ages.
