EASY HIKES FOR FAMILIES

Mountain hikes and trips suitable for kids.

The sunset light illuminates the spectacular ridge facing the Aletsch Glacier. Thanks to the ski lifts, it's possible to admire the Aletsch Glacier with a relatively short and easy hike.

In this section, you'll find a selection of kid-friendly hikes — not too long, often featuring lakes, streams, and waterfalls, or fun historical military sites. So you can all have a great time ;)

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THE BEST HIKES IN THIS CATEGORY

Aletsch Glacier — Aletschgletscher

The most classic excursion to the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps.

4.30 h

14km

460

Rifugio Firenze and Seceda, balcony overlooking the Odle

Perhaps the best excursion of all the Dolomites, enclosed between mountain pastures and vertical walls.

5:00 h

15km

880

From the Alpe di Siusi to the Bolzano allo Sciliar refuge

Walking on the Alpe di Siusi and Sciliar plateaus, among the most famous in the Dolomites.

7:00 h

21km

1000

Cima di Morissolo and fortifications of the Cadorna Line

A peak overlooking Lake Maggiore, with just a 30-minute walk, and with a maze of tunnels of the Cadorna Line.

1.30 h

3.5km

170

The Tracciolino Trail

The Tracciolino Path: 10km of galleries and tunnels between San Giorgio (Val Codera) and Val dei Ratti.

6:00 h

15km

1000

Bertacchi Refuge at Lake Emet

At Lake Emet, an almost perfectly circular lake, overlooking the Spluga Valley.

5:00 h

11km

990

Savogno, Dasile, and the Acquafraggia waterfalls

Ring of the Acquafraggia waterfalls - ladders, pools of water, Lilliputian villages and ancient mule tracks.

3:00 h

5.5km

620

At the Barbustel Refuge, in the heart of the Monte Avic Natural Park

Crystal clear lakes and larch forests with a North American feel, in less than 3 hours of walking. The fastest excursion to the Barbustel refuge.

4.30 h

9.6km

700

Rifugio Cristina, balcony overlooking the Valmalenco larch forest

Short walk to Rifugio Cristina on Alpe Prabello, at the foot of Pizzo Scalino.

2:00 am

6.5km

230

Lake Cama in Val di Cama

Alpine lake set in an amphitheater of peaks.

6:00 h

13km

940

Daloo and Lagunc, balconies overlooking Valchiavenna

A mule track, a small white church, and a unique view of the Chiavenna plain.

3:00 h

6km

650

The Antrona Valley ring: Antrona Lake and Campliccioli Lake

Short excursion around the lakes of Antrona and Campliccioli, in the lower Antrona Valley.

3:00 h

10km

400

Lake Vago, the blue pearl of Livigno

Short excursion to Lago Vago, a Caribbean lake so blue it seems fake.

3:00 h

6km

520

Gerli Porro Refuge and Ventina Glaciological Path

Discovering Alpe Ventina, on the trail of a retreating glacier.

3.30h

10km

700

To Monte Cornizzolo via San Pietro al Monte

One of the most panoramic peaks of the Lariano Triangle, passing through a Romanesque rectory.

5:00 h

11km

1110

Loop hike of Boletto and Bolettone

A loop hike on the grassy ridges of the Boletto and Bolettone, squeezed between the plain and Lake Como

5:00 h

15km

740

Alp and Munt La schera, lookouts on Lake Livigno

North American views, with the turquoise Lake Livigno and wide valleys cloaked in fir and larch trees.

4:30 h

13 km

810

EASY HIKES FOR FAMILIES

Mountain hikes and trips suitable for kids.

In this section, you'll find a selection of kid-friendly hikes — not too long, often featuring lakes, streams, and waterfalls, or fun historical military sites. So you can all have a great time ;)

THE BEST HIKES IN THIS CATEGORY

Aletsch Glacier — Aletschgletscher

The most classic excursion to the Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps.

Rifugio Firenze and Seceda, balcony overlooking the Odle

Perhaps the best excursion of all the Dolomites, enclosed between mountain pastures and vertical walls.

From the Alpe di Siusi to the Bolzano allo Sciliar refuge

Walking on the Alpe di Siusi and Sciliar plateaus, among the most famous in the Dolomites.

Cima di Morissolo and fortifications of the Cadorna Line

A peak overlooking Lake Maggiore, with just a 30-minute walk, and with a maze of tunnels of the Cadorna Line.

The Tracciolino Trail

The Tracciolino Path: 10km of galleries and tunnels between San Giorgio (Val Codera) and Val dei Ratti.

Bertacchi Refuge at Lake Emet

At Lake Emet, an almost perfectly circular lake, overlooking the Spluga Valley.

Savogno, Dasile, and the Acquafraggia waterfalls

Ring of the Acquafraggia waterfalls - ladders, pools of water, Lilliputian villages and ancient mule tracks.

At the Barbustel Refuge, in the heart of the Monte Avic Natural Park

Crystal clear lakes and larch forests with a North American feel, in less than 3 hours of walking. The fastest excursion to the Barbustel refuge.

Rifugio Cristina, balcony overlooking the Valmalenco larch forest

Short walk to Rifugio Cristina on Alpe Prabello, at the foot of Pizzo Scalino.

Lake Cama in Val di Cama

Alpine lake set in an amphitheater of peaks.

Daloo and Lagunc, balconies overlooking Valchiavenna

A mule track, a small white church, and a unique view of the Chiavenna plain.

The Antrona Valley ring: Antrona Lake and Campliccioli Lake

Short excursion around the lakes of Antrona and Campliccioli, in the lower Antrona Valley.

Lake Vago, the blue pearl of Livigno

Short excursion to Lago Vago, a Caribbean lake so blue it seems fake.

Gerli Porro Refuge and Ventina Glaciological Path

Discovering Alpe Ventina, on the trail of a retreating glacier.

To Monte Cornizzolo via San Pietro al Monte

One of the most panoramic peaks of the Lariano Triangle, passing through a Romanesque rectory.

Loop hike of Boletto and Bolettone

A loop hike on the grassy ridges of the Boletto and Bolettone, squeezed between the plain and Lake Como

Alp and Munt La schera, lookouts on Lake Livigno

North American views, with the turquoise Lake Livigno and wide valleys cloaked in fir and larch trees.

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