Hike and climb loop from Bagni di Masino

Valtellina

Bagni di Masino - Gianetti Hut - Omio Hut - Bagni di Masino

Hiking Moderate

Distance: 21 km
Ascent: 2.5 km
Descent: 2.5 km
Duration: 1 day +

Low Point: 1.2 km
High Point: 2.8 km
Gradient: 28˚

Hike and climb loop from Bagni di Masino Map

DAY 1 From Bagni del Masino entering the Porcellizzo Valley up to Dente della Vecchia, a picturesque stone fin that rises right behind the famous Gianetti Hut, to climb the classic route Via Fiorelli (V+/VI-) then back to the Gianetti Hut, crossing the "Valle Porcellizzo" towards the Omio Hut located in the middle of "Valle dell'Oro" taking the Barbacan Mountain Pass.

winter bivouac at Omio Hut Photo: Riccardo Riva

Val Porcellizzo's view from Valle dell'oro Photo: Riccardo Riva

Description

DAY2 From the Omio Hut up to the base of the "Sfinge" to climb the classic route Via Bramani (III+ - IV max) and then down back to the bottom of the valley to Bagni del Masino.

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Medium Exposure

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

Close to help in case of emergency.