From Avers over the Septimer Pass to Casaccia

The hike starts in Avers-Juf. The ascent to Forcellina (2,672 m) leads southeastwards from Avers-Juf through pasture slopes. At the pass height, the view opens to the south towards the Engadine and Bergell mountains. The descent leads past Leg da Sett to the Septimer Pass (2,310 m), from where you can descend to Casaccia in the Bergell valley.

In the Middle Ages, from about the 11th century, the Septimer Pass was considered one of the very important Alpine crossings. The reasons for this were partly geographical-topographical (direct north-south axis), partly political. Through generous imperial donations, the Bishop of Chur acquired possession of the territories along the Upper Road. This power position allowed him to direct transit traffic onto "his" road. At the latest, the expansion of the Julier road from 1820-1826 marked the end of Septimer as a transit pass. However, it remained important for the Bivio – Avers – Bergell region until the 19th century and partly until the middle of the 20th century.

A small refreshment at the Gasthaus Alpenrose or at the Pension Edelweiss in Avers-Juf before the hike.

Avers-Juf - Forcellina - Septimer Pass - Casaccia