Alla scoperta dei massi cuppellari

Medium
3 km
1:25 h
288 mhd
396 mhd
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The main boulders are located in an easily accessible area and surrounded by a forest road. In the area are indicated all the places that have engraved boulders: the path, however, must be identified by the tourist personally.  Near the boulders you will find a sign indicating the number corresponding to that of the map. Have fun!
Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  888 m
Lowest Point  492 m
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Start
Verdabbio Square
Destination
Verdabbio Square
Coordinates
46.268396, 9.157832

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Description

Most of the cuppellari boulders of Verdabbio occupy an extensive area upstream of the village. On an area of about 3 hectares are distributed 14 sites. These blocks are most likely part of a giant postglacial landslide. The main boulders are located in an easily accessible area and surrounded by a forest road. In the area are indicated all the places that have engraved boulders: the path, however, must be identified by the tourist personally.  Near the boulders you will find a sign indicating the number corresponding to that of the map. Have fun!

But what are the cuppellari boulders?
The cuppellari boulders are boulders of various shape and size that have on their surface – generally smooth as a result of the abrasion of the glaciers – incisions (mainly in the shape of crosses or cups) not attributable to natural causes but intentionally performed by the hand of man.
The cuppellari boulders were already known in the Middle Ages and the places of discovery are known to the local population.

They are particularly widespread in the Alps, but not only. There are some all over the world.

Directions

The route follows a forest road well accessible from the square of Verdabbio but is freely interpretable by tourists, who can go looking for the various boulders cuppellari entering the woods.

Directions

Anreise Information

Possibility to leave the car near the center of the village of Verdabbio.

Responsible for this content Ente Turistico Regionale del Moesano San Bernardino, Mesolcina, Calanca.
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