Colle della Presolana to Rifugio Baita Cassinelli
Castione della Presolana · about 45 min by car from Sondrio
The walk
7.6 km out-and-back walk near Castione della Presolana, up to Passo degli Agnelli, 434 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1580 and 1860 m above sea level. Along the way: Rifugio Baita Cassinelli. After the walk: lunch at Al Resù in Lozio (12.7 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Sondrio: about 45 min (30 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
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.
Start point
45.94296,10.07606
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- Rifugio Baita Cassinelli100 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
Where to eat and drink
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Castione della Presolana and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Al Resù in Lozio, 13 km by car.
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