Pass di Passit - Trail Running

Medium

17 km

3:25 h

478 mhd

1011 mhd

Pass di Passit - Trailrunning (oua_37719080_5fff960_profile)

Do you want to explore the northernmost part of the Calanca Valley? Then from Passi di Passit follow the path that leads to Valbella before finishing your run in Rossa.

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Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 2082 m

Lowest Point 1071 m

Best Season

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Coordinates

46.459657, 9.191613

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Description

The first part of the route, up to the Pass di Passit, follows that of the "San Bernardino Strada Alta" circuit. From the highest point of the trail, continue towards Alp de Lögna descending through the Val di Passit. Once the Calancasca river is reached, continue towards the village of Valbella before arriving at Rossa. A postal bus journey allows you to return to San Bernardino comfortably.

Directions

Public Transport

Rail and postal bus connections make San Bernardino easily accessible from both the south (via Bellinzona) and the north (via Chur).

Travel times:

from Lugano: about 1h30
from Zurich: about 3h
from Milan: about 2h30

Find the best connections on:

www.ffs.ch

www.autopostale.ch

The starting point is only 5 minutes on foot from the "San Bernardino, Posta" stop.

Travel Information

San Bernardino is easily reachable thanks to motorway connections from the north A3 Zurich – Sargans and A13 Sargans – San Bernardino and from the south A2 Chiasso – Bellinzona and A13 Bellinzona – San Bernardino.

Travel times:

from Lugano: 1h
from Zurich: 2h
from Milan: 2h

For traffic information:

www.tcs.ch

Parking

It is possible to use the parking spaces available at the San Bernardino Hostel and Nordic Centre.

Waypoints

Bus Station San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

S. Bernardino, Villaggio

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Bus Station San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Rossa, Villaggio

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City San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Rossa

The northernmost municipality of the Calanca, with the hamlets of Santa Domenica and Augio. Walking through streets and views is like immersing yourself in an open-air work of art.

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Chapel San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Cappella di San Carlo al Sabbione

The chapel of San Carlo al Sabbione, built in 1686, is located near the historic centre. In 2019, it will be immersed in color thanks to the artist David Tremlett.

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Chapel San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Cappella di Santa Maria Maddalena al Calvario

The chapel on the terraced lawn of Rossa was built in the XVIII century and remodelled in 2019 in the colours of the artist David Tremlett.

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Church San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Bernardo

The parish dedicated to St. Bernard is located in the heart of the picturesque village of Rossa in Val Calanca.

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Art Gallery San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Volpi - San Bernardino - mMoMAm

The work is located at the beginning of the village of San Bernardino.

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Chapel San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Cappella della Madonna del Sangue e del Rosario

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Blood and the Rosary was built in 1696 and was later radically transformed thanks to the imagination of the artist David Tremlett.

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Event Venue San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Raiffeisen Alpine Lounge

The Raiffeisen AlpineLounge is located near the village sports centre, with a well-equipped facility ready to host a varied range of events.

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City San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

San Bernardino

The main tourist destination in Moesano is undoubtedly San Bernardino. The village is located at the foot of the pass of the same name, at 1626 m a.s.l. and is immersed in a beautiful nature.

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Challenging hike from Rossa to Laghet (oua_93717944_image)

Chapel San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Cappella delle Grazie

The Chapel of Grace, located at the beginning of the village of Rossa, was built in 1702.

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Chapel San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Cappella di Sta. Maria in Pighè

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Restaurant San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Ristorante Brocco & Posta

In the center of San Bernardino, the Brocco & Posta welcomes you. With its completely renovated dining room on the ground floor and the typical warmth of mountain huts in the parlour area, the restaurant is waiting to surprise your palate.

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