The Valtellina Alps offer a network of high-altitude trails among the most fascinating in Italy, routes that combine the beauty of wild nature with authentic Alpine culture.
The Valtellina High Routes traverse glaciers, lakes, and refuges, offering a blend of excitement, challenges and discoveries. These trails, of varying lengths and difficulties, are ideal for expert hikers as well trained families, offering a complete experience combining sport, nature, and tradition.
The Sentiero Italia CAI (Italian Alpine Club), the longest hiking trail in the world, crosses Italy from north to south, touching every region and numerous national parks. Stretching approximately 7,000 kilometers, the Sentiero Italia CAI was designed to enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the Italian Highlands. The trail is divided into 365 stages, crossing 20 regions, 16 national parks, and hundreds of small villages.
A section of the trail crosses the Valtellina from Sorico to the Gavia Pass.
The Rome Trail is one of the most spectacular treks in the Alps, developed in the 1920s on the southern slopes of the Masino-Bregaglia-Disgrazia massif.
It takes four days to complete, always above 2,000 meters, crossing valleys and granite passes.
It starts at Bagni di Masino and ends in Preda Rossa, with stops at the Gianetti, Allievi, and Ponti refuges. It requires good fitness, especially on the central, more technical and exposed sections. An intense experience among some of Lombardy's most captivating mountains.
An 8-stage, 110-km route (but can be shortened) that connects the main refuges in Valmalenco, with spectacular views of the Bernina, Disgrazia, and Scalino glaciers.
It passes iconic sites such as Chiareggio, Lake Palù, and the Campomoro and Campo Gera dams. This high-altitude summer trek requires good fitness and appropriate equipment. Ideal for those who want to explore one of the most picturesque corners of the Central Alps.
An accessible yet highly evocative circular trek in Valfurva, between Val Zebrù, Val Cedec, and Valle del Confinale.
The route, which can be completed in 2, 3, or 4 days, offers spectacular views of the Ortles-Cevedale mountain range and is also suitable for families.
Overnight stays at the Rifugio V Alpini and Rifugio Forni guarantee a warm welcome and authentic Valtellina cuisine.
Perfect for those seeking immersion in the pristine nature of the Stelvio National Park.
A circular route around Cima Piazzi, along trail N 208, which passes scenic viewpoints and refuges in the Alta Valtellina Mountain Community.
The route can last several days and offers stages rich in history and nature: from the Grosina Valley to the Bocchetta Militare, passing alpine churches, trenches, mountain huts, and historic landslides. It's a varied and intense trek, suitable for experienced hikers, with more isolated areas requiring self-sufficiency, so it's recommended to bring some water and food supplies.
