Strada Alta, Valle del Silenzio - Trail Running

Difficult

29.3 km

5:50 h

1171 mhd

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After the first few meters of elevation gain from Lago d'Isola leading to Pass di Passit, the route follows the Strada Alta until reaching the summit of Passo del San Bernardino. After a short descent to Pian Lumbrif, an enticing climb leads up to Cassina de Vignun before descending again on the trail towards the Fornas area where you can refresh yourself in the cool waters of Lago Doss.

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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. Indeed, from the San Remo Sports Center you ascend towards Pass di Passit, then descend towards Confin Basso before reaching the summit of Passo del San Bernardino. From here you continue in the direction of Pian Lumbrif (1853 m) passing by the characteristic mountain ponds, the "Laghitt d’Ardei", before climbing up towards Cassina de Vignun. The hut is used in the summer months by shepherds who take care of the livestock. The trail is flowing and without particular technical difficulties. Then you continue towards Alpe Pian Doss following the trail that winds along Valle del Silenzio. Before the final climb leading to the swampy forest area near Fornas, you skirt Lago Doss, which in summer is a coveted destination for those wishing to relax and dive into the bathing lake’s waters. The last kilometers of the route run along the shores of Lago d’Isola passing by Alpe Portela where in summer various dairy products can be purchased.

Hidden Gem

If you want to shorten the route, the climb to Cassina de Vignun can easily be skipped. Just continue straight at Pian Lumbrif for a few hundred meters and you will return to the planned route.

Directions

Public Transport

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

Travel times:

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

Find the best connections at:

www.ffs.ch

www.autopostale.ch

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

Travel Information

San Bernardino is easily accessible thanks to highway 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 Hostel and Nordic Center of San Bernardino.

Waypoints

Bus Station San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

S. Bernardino, Villaggio

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Lake San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Lagh Doss

Lake Doss, located south of the town of San Bernardino, is a small alpine lake nestled in a peat basin and surrounded by alpine forest.

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Passo del San Bernardino - Trail Running (oua_54771382_image)

Lake San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Laghetto Moesola

The Moesola lake is an alpine body of water located on the San Bernardino Pass, at an altitude of 2,063 msm.

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Attraction San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Passo del San Bernardino

The San Bernardino Pass is a natural oasis easily accessible by the homonymous road. Starting point for numerous excursions or simply to relax at high altitude.

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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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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

San Bernardino, the pearl of Moesano, is located at the foot of the pass of the same name, at 1626 meters above sea level and offers a unique experience thanks to its natural beauty and the wide range of sports facilities.

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Restaurant San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Hotel Ristorante Lido

Immersed in the enchanting basin of Lake Doss, in San Bernardino, the Hotel Ristorante Lido knows how to enchant all its guests!

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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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Restaurant San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

SanBe Cafè Bistrot

Restaurant serving traditional cuisine in a cozy atmosphere

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Restaurant San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Igloo

In the heart of the village, the Igloo welcomes you with music, drinks and snacks on weekends, holidays and Wednesday afternoons.

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Water sports in San Bernardino (oua_605726411_image)

Sports Facility San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Pedalò San Bernardino

In San Bernardino, in front of the hotel restaurant Lido, there are some pedal boats that you can rent to experience Lake Doss in a particular way, and enjoy the sun.

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Sports Shop San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Noleggio & Shop & Ski-Service Fullski

Who better than the Ski Instructor can advise you in choosing the right equipment?

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Kayaking on Lake d'Isola (oua_28353179_image)

Sports Facility San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Kayak - San Bernardino

In San Bernardino, in front of the hotel restaurant Lido, kayaks are available that can be rented to sail the waters of Lake Doss, and enjoy the sun.

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Sports Facility San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

San Bernardino Adventure Park

An exciting adventure safely suspended from tree to tree up to a height of more than 10 m.

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Sports Facility San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Minigolf - Centro Sportivo San Remo

A game of minigolf is definitely the ideal choice for those who want to spend time having fun without doing too much movement.

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Tennis Facility San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Tennis - Centro Sportivo San Remo

For tennis enthusiasts, the San Remo Sports Center has 2 artificial courts.

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Ice Rink San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Centro Sportivo San Remo

For those seeking a less strenuous experience, San Bernardino has an ice-skating rink, where one can rent skates or watch an exciting hockey tournament.

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Cable Car Station San Bernardino Mesolcina Calanca

Alp de Confin

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