Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

From Rifugio Omio to Rifugio Gianetti via Passo del Barbacan Sud-Est – loop between Valle dell'Oro and Val Porcellizzo

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

From Rifugio Omio to Rifugio Gianetti via Passo del Barbacan Sud-Est – loop between Valle dell'Oro and Val Porcellizzo

Hard

4.8

(34)

312

hikers

From Rifugio Omio to Rifugio Gianetti via Passo del Barbacan Sud-Est – loop between Valle dell'Oro and Val Porcellizzo

08:25

15.6km

1,510m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult 9.7-mile (15.6 km) loop from Rifugio Omio to Rifugio Gianetti, a challenging hike that typically takes around 8 hours and 25 minutes. You will gain a significant 4955 feet (1510 metres) in elevation as you traverse the Rhaetian Alps, connecting Valle dell'Oro and Val Porcellizzo. The…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 675 m for 8.18 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

216 m

Bagni di Masino

Highlight • Natural

Bagni di Masino is a place full of fir and beech forests. Numerous paths cross the area and offer the possibility of hiking immersed in nature. The water that flows …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.78 km

Alpe dell'Oro Stone Shelter and Cyclopean Landslide

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The enormous boulders surrounding the small stone shelter are part of a gigantic landslide that killed some shepherds and livestock in 1963. From here the path continues towards the Omio …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.91 km

Antonio Omio Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refuge at 2,100 meters that has beds and restaurant service. It also offers activities and events at high altitude and offers climbing walls. Reservations are recommended.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.46 km

Risari Trail

Highlight • Trail

Climb with technical sections and support chains for a safer grip. Once you reach the Barbacan Pass, the view opens onto the Rhaetian Alps

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.63 km

Gianetti Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Gianetti Refuge can only be reached on foot from the Masino baths or from the Omio, Brasca or Allievi refuges located on the Roma Path. The Gianetti Refuge has …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.0 km

View of Val Porcellizzo

Highlight • Viewpoint

Splendid headwaters of the Alto Masino

Showing Translation

Tip by

15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

6.44 km

636 m

378 m

Surfaces

9.05 km

3.51 km

2.20 km

446 m

378 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

24°C

15°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

September 14, 2025,Bagni di Masino - Rif Gianetti - Rif Omio e rientro

This is a hike every mountain lover should undertake at least once in their lifetime! It begins in the enchanted woods of Val Masino, where it almost seems as if an elf might emerge from the trees at any moment and take you by the hand. It then ascends to the expansive views of Val Porcellizzo, where your gaze wanders …

Showing Translation

August 2, 2024,VALTELLINA TREK Val Masino - via Alta passando per il rifugio Gianetti

Cyclopean stones that have been tumbling down through the fir and beech forests since time immemorial. This created waterfalls in the stream and a clearing full of rocks to climb!
It is Val Masino (but could the name be the local dialect for "boulder"?)
Ever since I started bouldering I dreamed of visiting it.
Today I walked a beautiful ring: …

Showing Translation

August 23, 2024,Dal Rif. Omio al Rif. Giannetti e ai Bagni di Masino.

Forgot to turn off the recording.
Ai Bagni the length is 11.2 km, Difference in altitude +590/-1550

Showing Translation

Want to know more?

This route was planned by komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.7

2,909

CamminaForeste - Stage ANEL1

03:01h

9.94km

250m

Moderate

4.8

1,069

Monte Legnoncino Military Road Trail

01:21h

3.54km

210m

Moderate

4.8

1,315

Monte Berlinghera Loop Trail

04:00h

8.20km

720m

Hard

4.5

2,016

Hike to the Fratelli Calvi Refuge

06:14h

16.8km

890m

Hard

4.7

1,542

Monte Legnone – loop starting from Rifugio Roccoli Lorla

07:24h

11.2km

1,140m

Hard

4.7

910

Hike to the Laghi Gemelli Refuge

06:42h

14.6km

1,020m

Hard

4.5

857

From Carona to Rifugio Calvi and Lago di Fregabolgia

06:24h

17.6km

830m

Hard

4.8

569

Fellaria Glacier and Marson Glaciological Trail

05:39h

14.1km

700m

Moderate

4.9

734

Lake Cavloc from the Maloja Pass – loop tour

02:25h

7.22km

210m

Moderate

4.6

536

Foppolo Lakes Loop

04:07h

9.80km

650m

Hard

4.6

1,003

Carona to Rifugio Longo Trail

06:24h

18.3km

1,000m

Hard

4.5

908

Hike to the Fratelli Longo Refuge

06:18h

16.4km

1,010m

From Rifugio Omio to Rifugio Gianetti via Passo del Barbacan Sud-Est – loop between Valle dell'Oro and Val Porcellizzo

Bagni di Masino

Alpe dell'Oro Stone Shelter and Cyclopean Landslide

Antonio Omio Hut

Risari Trail

Gianetti Hut

View of Val Porcellizzo

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️