Val Grosina is a wide valley that splits into two
branches: Val d’Eita to the east, and Val di Sacco and Val de Dosa to the west.
Rich in forests and punctuated with streams, countless crystal clear lakes,
peaks and glaciers, Val Grosina is one of the most beautiful spots for hiking
and mountain biking in Valtellina.
What sets Val Grosina apart is that it’s still widely
used for farming during the summer months, which means much of Grosio’s local
population head into the mountains as the mercury rises.
Suitable for families, this is a straightforward
circular loop that knows how to put on a show with stunning panoramic views of
Val d’Eita.
Beginning from the car park in front of the Fabbriceria
di Eita, follow the track that climbs up to the left (N201) towards Passo
Verva. After approximately 45 minutes (1.6 km), you’ll spot a right turn to
Rifugio Falck, the peat bog and Alpe Cassarolo. This is the route you’ll take
on your return.
After another ten minutes or so of walking, you’ll get to
a beautiful little lake called Acque Sparse, a perfect spot to enjoy the unique
tranquillity that only a high altitude lake offers. Once you’re back on your
feet, turn onto path N259.2 and follow it around to Rifugio Falck – unlike a
staffed mountain hut, this is a bivacco,
or an emergency shelter. From here, cross the peat bog on its new addition – a
beautifully made wooden bridge – and continue to Alpe Cassarolo before joining
the track back down to Eita.
Start/finish: Eita
Length: 6 Km 513 m
Period: june-october
