Hike & Fork

Trail 322Surveyed by the Italian Alpine Club

Chiesa in Valmalenco to Chiareggio (trail 322)

Chiesa in Valmalenco · about 25 min by car from Sondrio

Distance
5.5 km
Walking time
2 h
Total ascent
284 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

5.5 km out-and-back walk near Chiesa in Valmalenco, up to Innesto 318 - Chiareggio, 284 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1472 and 1642 m above sea level.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

From Sondrio: about 25 min (16 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Sondrio, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

46.31101,9.81836

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Recommended osteria

Ristorobie

Cusio · 38 km from the trail

Directions

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Chiesa in Valmalenco and start the walk.
  2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Ristorobie in Cusio, 38 km by car.