64 Via Sett

Medium

113.5 km

36:55 h

4020 mhd

4276 mhd

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It was considered to be one of the most important Alpine passes in Roman times - the Septimerpass. The focus of this cultural and long-distance trail is on the different linguistic cultures and diversity of natural scenery in the three valleys.

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Highest Point 2311 m

Lowest Point 329 m

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Application (CH)

Destination

Chiavenna (IT)

Coordinates

46.853224, 9.529995

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Description

Traders, armies, kings and emperors all crossed the Alps via the Septimer route. Its advantages were the convenient location with a direct north-south link and ideal topographical conditions. Finds of lead slingshot on the Septimer bear witness to the fact that the Roman army made early use of the pass. Above all in the High Middle Ages, the Septimerpass was one of the most important trading routes and brought wealth to the Bishop of Chur. Today, one of Switzerland's most diverse cultural and long-distance hiking routes travels over what was once an arduous Alpine crossing. From Chur to Chiavenna in Italy, it gradually traces a chequered history and leads through three different cultural regions. The natural setting is just as varied. There is plenty to discover, the open space of the high plateau in the Surses, the rocky landscape at the head of the Septimerpass and the Mediterranean mountain valleys of Bergell and Valchiavenna.

Geheimtipp

Via Sett is accessible from mid-June to mid-October, depending on weather conditions. The 93 km long long-distance hike from Chur (CH) to Chiavenna (IT) can be hiked in 6 or 7 daily stages. The average walking time per day is 4 - 7 hours. The stages can be simplified by public transport.

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Sicherheitshinweis

attention:

Due to the instability of the rocks in the Boca Naira area above Casaccia, the path to Alp Maroz Dora and the Septimer Pass is closed until further notice.

A detour for hikers/mountain bikers is signposted. However, mountain bikers have to get off the bike for this section.

For horses, the diversion is not suitable and impassable.

Ausrüstung

Crossing the border between Switzerland and ItalyA valid identity card or passport is required to cross the border.

Directions

64.01 Chur - Lenzerheide, ViaSett

64.02 Tiefencastel - Savognin, ViaSett

64.03 Savognin - Bivio, ViaSett

64.04 Bivio - Vicosoprano, ViaSett

64.05 Vicosoprano - Chiavenna, ViaSett

64.06 Vicosoprano - Chiavenna (I), ViaSett

Directions

Public Transport

All stage destinations Via Sett are accessible by public transport (train or bus). Partial Reservations are required. The return from Chiavenna can be done via Splügenpass or Maloja to St. Moritz.

Anreise Information

From Chur on the highway to Thusis. Savognin over Tiefencastel to Thusis.

Parken

Parking is available at the station in Thusis. There are a number of parking spaces.

Wegpunkte

See Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Badesee Lai Barnagn

What could be better than refreshing yourself in the cool water on a warm summer day or enjoying the sun on the lakeshore? Come to the swimming lake Lai Barnagn! Here you will find relaxation, games and fun.

Aussichtspunkt Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Septimer Pass

Once upon a time, the Septimer Pass was one of the most important Alpine crossings to and from Italy. The favorable topography made it a trade route.

Museum Chur

Rätisches Museum

Öffentliche Anlage/Einrichtung Chur

Architecture: Graubünden Museum of Art

The Bündner Kunstmuseum - a balancing act between tradition and modernity

Historische Stätte Chur

Raetian Museum

The Rhaetian Museum, located in a baroque patrician house built in 1675, illustrates and conveys Grisons history.

Kirche Chur

St. Martin's Church

St. Martin's Church rises above the roofs of the old town and is characteristic for the townscape of Chur.

Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Portal. The Restaurant.

The Portal restaurant is located in Churwalden directly next to the Heidbüel cable car - the entrance to the Arosa Lenzerheide snow sports area in winter.

Geschäft Arosa Lenzerheide

Alpine Cheese Dairy Parpan

The cheese dairy in the old hay barn of Plantahof Alp is a unique, fascinating thing. A modern Alp dairy processing in a 100 year old barn, an inspiring adaptation to the current economic conditions.
The renovated barn has retained its original character to the outside world. In the former hayloft it has been built a glass-enclosed cheese factory. It is placed so you can get an insight view and follow the action at any time during the production.
In the lower part of the building, the former cowshed, the cheese cellar is housed. He takes on the entire production of the Alpine summer. Around 23 tons of alpine cheese find place. The cheese cellar has a large window through which the Alpine cheese can admire to the north.
For sale Alpcheese, Mutschli, soft cheese and yogurt are offered.
Opening times: During the alp season (mid-May-mid-October) daily 8.00 AM to 9.00 PM.

Restaurant Arosa Lenzerheide

Kiosk at Heimberg

Located directly on the Beltrametti piste and at the valley station of the Heimberg chairlift.

Kirche Val Surses Savognin Bivio

St. Peter's church in Mistail

The former monastery church was built around the year 800 in the time of Charlemagne. The Romansh name Mistail originates from the Latin 'monasterium' and means monastery.

Geschäft Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Atelier Pôss

In the Atelier Pôss, four women from the region under the direction of Lucia Netzer-Peduzzi elaborately handcraft high-quality products such as sheep's wool duvets and pillows made of local virgin wool and pure wool, cotton and silk fabrics.

Kirche Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Baroque church of Son Martegn

The ceiling frescoes of the baroque church of Son Martegn in Savognin are impressive with their concentric circles, creating the illusion of an ascending dome and symbolising paradise. Baroque churches are to be found in several villages in Parc Ela.

Öffentliche Anlage/Einrichtung 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.

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).

Öffentliche Anlage/Einrichtung Bregaglia Engadin

Lan Müraia

At the Castelmur ledge, where once the toll was collected, there are the medieval ruins of the fortification wall with a passageway in the center. This wall is called Lan Muraia.

Veranstaltungsort Bregaglia Engadin

Villa Garbald

None other than the famous architect Gottfried Semper designed the «Italian country house» in 1862, which was renovated in 2004 by the architects Miller & Maranta and extended with the new building «Roccolo».
The buildings can be visited on weekly guided tours.

Öffentliche Anlage/Einrichtung

Palazzo Vertemate Franchi

The Vertemate Franchi Palace is situated in Prosto di Piuro within only two kilometres from Chiavenna, in Val Bregaglia

Dorfplatz Chur

Arcas square

The Arcas, surrounded by historic rows of houses and lined with several cafés and restaurants, is probably the most beautiful square in Chur.

Schloss Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Riom castle

The Rätia Ampla castle in Riom is the largest in the district of Surses. After the fire in the village in 1864 the wood of the fort was used for reconstruction. The former bishop's castle, built in 1227, can be viewed from the outside.

Biotop Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Alp Flix

The Alp Flix plateau captivates with its wide expanse and the view to Piz Platta. Fertilised and dry grass meadows are intermingled with mountain forest, high and flat moorland with mountain lakes to form a multifarious mosaic.

Galerie Bregaglia Engadin

Galleria il Salice

Galleria il Salice has been open since 2012. It is located in the historic part of the village of Castasegna. A village on the border with Italy

Brücke Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Septimerbrücke

Here you can hear exciting things about the Romans and the Septimer Pass with the audio guide from outdooractive.

Wald 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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