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Events Säumerweg Avers Gesamttour (5 Etappen)
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The challenging multi-day hike leads along old mule tracks from Thusis via the Ferrera Valley and the high valley of Avers to Bregaglia and on to Chiavenna. It crosses impressive gorges such as the Viamala and Roffla, passes the remote high valley of Avers, the picturesque Soglio and historic places such as Piuro. The route combines alpine nature, cultural highlights and historical sections of the trail on a route of around 80 km across three linguistic and cultural areas - an unforgettable experience between north and south.
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Description
This challenging and culturally and historically rich long-distance hike leads over around 80 kilometres through the fascinating mountain world between the Hinterrhein, the Avers Alps and the Bregaglia to the southern foothills of the Alps.
The starting point is Thusis - from there you hike through the mystical Viamala Gorge into Val Schons to Andeer. After a stopover with thermal baths or culture, the route leads over the wildly romantic Roffla Gorge into the Ferrera Valley. On the old Averserstrasse you follow the Walserweg into the valley - past impressive rock formations, historic bridges and traditional hamlet structures - to Juppa.
Via high pastures, historic alpine paths and mountain villages, you descend to Soglio - the "most beautiful balcony in the Alps" with a breathtaking view of the panorama of the Bregaglia granite giants.
On the Italian side, a varied continuation awaits you: chestnut forests, cultural trails, old mule tracks, quiet hamlets and alpine crossings lead you to the famous Acquafraggia waterfalls, continue through the valley of Piuro to the impressive Palazzo Vertemate and finally along a comfortable river path to the historic town of Chiavenna, the cultural end point of the route.
Historical route with a view
This tour follows the old trade and alpine routes of the Walser, Rhaetian and Romans - through a diverse linguistic, cultural and landscape border. The combination of archaic nature, living Walser tradition, medieval architecture and Alpine-Italian joie de vivre makes this route an unforgettable hiking experience.
Book now – Hike individually from place to place, with luggage transport and overnight stays in selected accommodations on request. Individual stages can be combined with the PostBus or public transport.
Hidden Gem
Viamala Gorge: Carved into the massive rock thousands of years ago by the glacial ice and the water of the Hinterrhein, living traces of a fascinating history can still be discovered in the Viamala Gorge today.
Picture cover of St. Martin's Church in Zillis: The Romanesque picture ceiling is world-famous. She has made the Church of St. Martin the "Sistine of the Alps".
Roffla Gorge: A gorge of the Hinterrhein between Andeer-Bärenburg and Sufers.
- Palazzo Vertemate Franchi (near Prosto): Renaissance palace with gardens, frescoes and furniture – worth seeing!
Safety Note
surefootedness and a head for heights required.
Equipment
Appropriate, weather-appropriate equipment is strongly recommended.
Directions
Directions
Public Transport
Thusis can be reached by train and PostBus. Further information can be found in the SBB online timetable.
Travel Information
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