San Giuseppe to Rifugio Palù
Chiesa in Valmalenco · about 20 min by car from Sondrio
The walk
7.2 km out-and-back walk near Chiesa in Valmalenco, up to Rifugio Palù, 445 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Easy paths and dirt roads, between 1514 and 1935 m above sea level.
Easy path (grade T): wide tracks and short climbs, trainers are fine in dry weather.
How to get there
By car
From Sondrio: about 20 min (15 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
46.30382,9.86852
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.
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 Chiesa in Valmalenco and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Ristorobie in Cusio, 38 km by car.
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