Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Val Masino, Valtellina
Lombardy
The upper Val Masino above Bagni del Masino leads to the heart of the granite Masino-Bregaglia group — the Rifugio Allievi-Bonacossa (2,385 m) overlooks the north face of the Pizzo Badile (3,308 m) and Pizzo Cengalo (3,369 m). The approach through larch and arolla pine has ibex on the moraines. Chamois. Golden eagle. The granite walls are 1,000 m. Dogs off-leash.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
June – September
Highlights
- North face of Pizzo Badile (3,308 m) — one of the great granite walls of the Alps
- Ibex on the moraines of the Masino-Bregaglia granite group
- Larch and arolla pine forest on the approach — capercaillie in the old trees
With your dog
Alpine valley; dogs off-leash.
