Sentiero Italia to Codera and Avedè via Historic Mule Track

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Sentiero Italia to Codera and Avedè via Historic Mule Track

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Sentiero Italia to Codera and Avedè via Historic Mule Track

04:25

9.30km

710m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike along the historic Sentiero Italia, a route that spans 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and climbs 2318 feet (707 metres) over approximately 4 hours and 25 minutes. This trail guides you through ancient stone staircases and a mule track, offering continuous views of Lake Mezzola as…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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818 m

Parking and starting point for Hiking path Val Codera

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Paid parking in Mezzolpiano. Starting point for the Codera hiking trail. It is worth paying the full day (or more days) if you intend to get to the Luigi Brasca Refuge. Payment possible in cash and by credit card.

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946 m

Old Decauville Railway Novate Mezzola–Codera

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Challenging route especially for the slopes of the first section

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1.70 km

Stone Staircase in the Chestnut Forest

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Beautiful natural stone stairs meander through the chestnut forest to the top.

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1.92 km

View Point over Lake Mezzola

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The ancient village of Codera, now almost uninhabited, can still be reached only on foot.

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4.34 km

La Locanda Hut

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This is a useful stopping point after the climb. I recommend that you stock up on water at the fountain located a few meters from the refuge. The name of …

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4.64 km

Osteria Alpina Codera

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Osteria Alpina in Codera, run by very kind people!
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4.73 km

Codera

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Starting point for tours further up. There is no road here, everything has to be carried up here. A look around

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6.55 km

Avedè

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Group of huts in the Avedé area in Val Codera

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9.30 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.42 km

1.64 km

231 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

2.42 km

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

7°C

80 %

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Comments

September 5, 2022,🇮🇹Codera – Runde von Mezzolpiano

The village of Codera stands at 825 m at the beginning of the valley and is the only place in Italy that is inhabited all year round without access.

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September 24, 2024,Im Val Codera - Comer See 🇮🇹

Today's hike takes us to Val Codera in perfect hiking weather and with great views. We climb up to a mountain village (20 inhabitants) that is not connected to any road. Everything that is needed is grown by ourselves, brought on foot or delivered by helicopter. The descent should go via Tracciolino, an old railway line and through tunnels. Unfortunately, …

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