Difficult
40 km
5:00 h
1100 mhd
1900 mhd
436 Poschiavino Trail (oua_18331615_image)
436 Poschiavino Trail (oua_18331616_image)

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436 Poschiavino Trail (oua_18331617_image)
In the upper part of this trail, designed as a spectacular connection between the three bike destinations Livigno, Engadin and Valposchiavo, the Poschiavino trail is certainly physically and technically demanding, but it rewards passionate bikers with the experience of an alpine world of rare beauty.
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Fitness 4/6
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Start
Livigno
Destination
Poschiavo
Coordinates
46.537641364973, 10.137116902233

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Description

The starting point of the Poschiavino Trail is the fashionable bike mecca Livigno. The high route leads over the Forcola di Livigno to the Forcola di Val Minur and over Mottta Bianca to the Ospizio Bernina. Characteristic for this part of the fully rideable and little exposed trail is the barrenness of the rocks and scree slopes, which resembles a lunar landscape.

From the Bernina Pass height, the trail initially follows the old pass road down to a wonderful plateau and continues to the foot of the strongly calcareous I Gessi, where the Poschiavino has its source. Following the barren limestone mountains on old mule tracks, the path follows the stream through the Val Laguné with its lovely alpine meadows to the entrance of the Val da Camp. From Pozzolascio, the Via delle Scali, the original pass connection, leads down to the hamlet Angeli Custodi, where the trail meets the course of the Poschiavino again. Past lush meadows and fields, the path leads on the valley floor to the main town of Poschiavo, which enchants with its southern charm.

Hidden Gem

Best season

June - October

Safety Note

Attention: Snowfields are possible in high-altitude sections even into the summer months.

Equipment

Carry identification documents as the route crosses borders.

Directions

This route is signposted in only one direction: Livigno – Poschiavo

Directions

Public Transport

Shuttle bus - PubliCar

You can shorten the route using the PostBus, which runs on the Poschiavo - Pontresina route via the Bernina Pass. Information and reservation with PostBus: +41 81 844 10 42, autopostale.poschiavo@bluewin.chwww.balzarolo.ch/de/personentransport

Timetable: www.sbb.ch 

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