Via Bregaglia - Nature, villages and culture

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38.2 km

11:00 h

580 mhd

2070 mhd

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The Via Bregaglia leads through the Bregaglia valley, from alpine Maloja at 1800 metres to mediterranean Chiavenna at 333 metres. It's interesting to observe how the climate, smells and plants change along the way.

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Highest Point 1815 m

Lowest Point 333 m

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Start

Maloja

Destination

Chiavenna (IT)

Coordinates

46.40188, 9.695557

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Description

On the Via Bregaglia you can always choose which direction to take and who how long you want to walk. The Via Bregaglia leads through small villages: the paths connecting them are partly old roads, partly pretty diversified hiking trails. Along the way, museums in Stampa but also in Vicosoprano, invite you to visit them, there are also numerous places to stop for refreshments. Once in Chiavenna, let yourself be spoilt by the Italian hospitality and atmosphere, relax on the piazza and enjoy a well-deserved cappuccino or an aperitif. By the way, with the postbus line 4 which drives through the valley, the hike can be interrupted or shortened at any time.

Geheimtipp

All points of interest along the trail can be found on bregaglia.ch

Ausrüstung

Hiking shoes, sunscreen, waterproof jacket

Directions

1st Stage: Maloja - Vicosoprano

The first stage of the historic trail leads through forests and meadows, past historical and natural monuments: the Belvedere tower and the marmitte dei giganti in Maloja, the ruins of the San Gaudenzio church in Casaccia, the Pretorio in Vicosoprano.

2nd Stage: Vicosoprano - Soglio

Along the second stage there are many historical and cultural points of interest: Borgonovo is the birthplace of the famous Alberto Giacometti. In Stampa you can visit the valley museum Ciäsa Granda with the Giacometti-Varlin Hall and in Coltura the Castelmur Palace. The "La Plotta" trail with breathtaking views of the Sciora group and Pizzo Badile will lead you to Soglio.

3rd Stage: Soglio - Chiavenna

The last stage of the Via Bregaglia hike takes place mainly on Italian territory. Before crossing the border, we recommend the "Il Castagneto" nature trail in Brentan. In Piuro you can refresh yourself at the Acqua Fraggia waterfalls before reaching Chiavenna with its culinary specialties and picturesque old town.

Directions

Public Transport

Getting There - Bregaglia Engadin Turismo

Anreise Information

PostAuto nr 4, St. Moritz Chiavenna

Parking

Maloja Orden (free)

Chiavenna station

Waypoints

Bus Station Bregaglia Engadin

Maloja, Posta

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Natural Monument Bregaglia Engadin

The potholes at Maloja

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Public Facility Bregaglia Engadin

Tower Belvedere

From the summit you can enjoy a breathtaking 360 ° view. Despite its medieval appearence the building dates back to 1882.

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Public Facility Bregaglia Engadin

ruins of San Gaudenzio

The ruins of San Gaudenzio Church are located on a hillside just above Casaccia. The first reports of the church date back to 831 AD.

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Bus Station Bregaglia Engadin

Casaccia, Villaggio

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Historical Site Bregaglia Engadin

Pretorio

Located near the main square with its typical stone fountain, is the ``Pretorio´´, the old town hall and courthouse, which was built in 1583.

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Art Gallery Bregaglia Engadin

La Stria Skulpturen

In 2003, together with Patrick Giovanoli, as part of the “Segni” project, Ugo created a series of sculptures inspired by Giovanni Andrea Maurizio’s tragic comedy ``La Stria´´.

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Bus Station Bregaglia Engadin

Vicosoprano, Helvetia

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Public Facility Bregaglia Engadin

Church San Giorgio

The Protestant church of San Giorgio is a simple late-Gothic building with a stained-glass window by Augusto Giacometti.

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Bus Station Bregaglia Engadin

Stampa, Villaggio

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Museum Bregaglia Engadin

Museo Ciäsa Granda

The Bergell Valley Museum is located in the Ciäsa Granda, an imposing patrician house from the 16th century.

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Art Gallery Bregaglia Engadin

Atelier Giacometti

Giacometti - the studio in Stampa. During summer season, it can be visited twice a week on a guided tour.

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Art Gallery Bregaglia Engadin

Centro Giacometti

The Centro Giacometti is an information, documentation and cultural centre dedicated to the work of the Giacometti family of artists in Bregaglia.

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Museum Bregaglia Engadin

Palazzo Castelmur

The Palazzo Castelmur does not date back to the medieval period and, despite its two characteristic towers, it is not a fortress. It is rather a Zuckerbäckerschloss (a castle of a confectioner).

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Historical Site Bregaglia Engadin

Soglio, pure poetry

Arriving in Soglio feels like a dream. Is it the old palazzi, houses and stables from many different centuries? Or the view of Val Bondasca, with its pointed, impressive peaks above 3000 meters, most of which are covered in snow?

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Bus Station Bregaglia Engadin

Soglio, Villaggio

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Forest Bregaglia Engadin

Kastanienwald mit Dörrhütten

On the plains of Brentan, above Castasegna, huge trees stretch their branches towards the sky, forming one of the largest and most beautiful chestnut groves in Europe.

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Bus Station Bregaglia Engadin

Castasegna, Vecchia Dogana

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Waterfall

Acquafraggia Waterfall

The Natural Monument represented by the “Acquafraggia” falls is an open invitation for you to enjoy a fascinating exhibition of nature itself within this still-wild corner in the heart of Italian Bregaglia

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