Como Lake: Valmasino and Preda Rossa full-day hike – Lombardy, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

I’ll take you to discover the Preda Rossa Valley in Val Masino, Valtellina. From Como Lago station you will get in the car with the guide who will take you to the splendid Valmasino. After leaving the car in the parking lot, we will travel through a splendid peat bog where many particular floral species grow in this environment, including some species of carnivorous plants. We will climb a beautiful panoramic path between larches and rocks until we reach the Ponti Refuge where we can admire the beautiful panorama of Monte Disgrazia and its glacier. The guide will tell you about the natural and geological features of this area and tell you about the alpine legends of this valley.
Elev. Gain: 600 m
Distance: 9 Km
Walking time: 4 h
Hiking difficulty: E / T2 (medium)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover glaciers and alpine meadows
Learn about alpine legends
Learn about regional food
Meeting or sight wild animals possible

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