Over the Passo del Turbine

The path begins in the Dogana (Customs) district about 100 m east of the roundabout. Between two houses, the path turns north and leads through meadows to some huts, then further up to the splendid pastures of Somasaccia (1029 m). This point can also be reached from Villa di Chiavenna. The starting point is on the village road that leads from the bridge over the Zernone torrent up to the hamlet of Motta. At the last houses, a steep path begins, consisting entirely of steps, leading to the footbridge over the Zernone. Across flat meadows, you continue east until you meet the route from Castasegna at Somasaccia.

The path continues uphill, first across a meadow and shortly afterwards to an old customs guard house. You come to the meadow terraces and mountain huts of Lazzale and Ragone, where you have a magnificent view of the valley. Higher up, you enter the forest and reach the hut group of Malinone (1919 m). From this significant alpine settlement, you continue climbing over the grassy slopes falling from Pizzo Galleggione. The path crosses a torrent and then rises steeply before, by means of a last incline through the slope, you reach the wide saddle of Passo del Turbine (2420 m). From the pass summit with wonderful panorama, you already see Lago del Acqua Fraggia (2043 m). The descent proceeds in a direct line towards the lake, in the middle of the spacious basin. Further downhill towards Savogno, the route follows a beautiful bridle path starting on the southwestern lakeshore. Downhill you pass the huts of Ponciagna and continue walking until the flat mountain meadow of Alpigia, where you cross the stream. A series of beautiful stairs marks the last section before the village of Savogno. From here, you return on a comfortable footpath back to Villa di Chiavenna.

The considerable altitude difference to be overcome during the ascent is rewarded by the magnificent view over the valley and the mountains of the Sciora group. The path winds alternately through hay meadows, forest areas, and clearings. Beyond the group of houses of Malinone, the surroundings become rougher and offer views of the steep flanks of Monte Saragiolo, where some shepherds' huts are still visible (in places that seem completely inaccessible). After a steep climb and crossing, you reach the viewpoint at the wide saddle of Passo del Turbine (2420 m). On the descent to Savogno (932 m), you pass Lago del Acqua Fraggia. From Savogno, a comfortable path leads back to Villa di Chiavenna.

Alternatively, Passo del Turbine can also be reached from Soglio.

The path begins in the Dogana (Customs) district about 100 m east of the roundabout. Between two houses, the path turns north and leads through meadows to some huts, then further up to the splendid pastures of Somasaccia (1029 m). This point can also be reached from Villa di Chiavenna. The starting point is on the village road leading from the bridge over the Zernone torrent up to the hamlet of Motta. At the last houses, a steep path begins, consisting entirely of steps, leading to the footbridge over the Zernone. Across flat meadows, you continue east until you meet the route from Castasegna at Somasaccia.

The path continues uphill, first across a meadow and shortly afterwards to an old customs guard house. You come to the meadow terraces and mountain huts of Lazzale and Ragone, where you have a magnificent view of the valley. Higher up, you enter the forest and reach the hut group of Malinone (1919 m). From this significant alpine settlement, you continue climbing over the grassy slopes falling from Pizzo Galleggione. The path crosses a torrent and then rises steeply before, by means of a last incline through the slope, you reach the wide saddle of Passo del Turbine (2420 m). From the pass summit with wonderful panorama, you already see Lago del Acqua Fraggia (2043 m). The descent proceeds in a direct line towards the lake, in the middle of the spacious basin. Further downhill towards Savogno, the route follows a beautiful bridle path starting on the southwestern lakeshore. Downhill you pass the huts of Ponciagna and continue walking until the flat mountain meadow of Alpigia, where you cross the stream. A series of beautiful stairs marks the last section before the village of Savogno. From here, you return on a comfortable footpath back to Villa di Chiavenna.