Strada Alta, Valle del Silenzio - Trail Running

Difficult

29.3 km

5:50 h

1171 mhd

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After the first meters of altitude that lead from Lago d'Isola to Passit, the route follows the Strada Alta to the peak of the San Bernardino Pass. After a short descent to Pian Lumbrif, a fascinating climb leads to Cassina de Vignun before descending en route to the Fornas area, where you can cool off in the cool waters of Lake Dos.

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Highest Point 2298 m

Lowest Point 1605 m

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Coordinates

46.459658, 9.191608

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Description

The first 16 km of the route follow those of the "Strada Alta" circuit. In fact, from the San Remo Sports Centre, you will go up to Pass di Passit, then back down towards Confin Basso before reaching the top of the San Bernardino Pass. From here we continue towards Pian Lumbrif (1853 m) past the characteristic mountain lakes, the "Laghitt d'Ardei", before going uphill again towards Cassina de Vignun . The hut is used in the summer months by shepherds who take care of the livestock. The path is smooth and without any particular technical difficulties. Then continue towards Alpe Pian Doss on the path that winds through the Valley of Silence. Before the last climb, which leads to the forest swamp in the Fornas area, it goes along Lake Doss, which in summer is a popular destination for those seeking relaxation and wants to dive into the water of the bathing lake. The last kilometres of the route wind along the shores of Lake Isola, passing by Alpe Portela, where you can buy various dairy products in summer.

Geheimtipp

If you want to shorten the route, it is easy to overlook the ascent to Cassina de Vignun. Just go straight ahead for a few hundred meters to Pian Lumbrif and you will return to the planned route.

Directions

Public Transport

San Bernardino is easily accessible from the south (via Bellinzona) as well as from the north (via Chur) via train and post bus connections.

Times:

from Lugano: approx. 1h30
from Zurich: approx. 3h
from Milan: approx. 2h30

The best links can be found at:

www.ffs.ch

www.autopostale.ch

The starting point is just a 5-minute walk from the "San Bernardino, Posta" stop.

Anreise Information

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

Times:

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

For traffic information:

www.tcs.ch

Parking

It is possible to use the booths at the San Bernardino Hostel and Nordic Center.

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