ViaSett: Stage 5

Medium

20 km

5:45 h

620 mhd

1350 mhd

64.05 Bivio - Vicosoprano, ViaSett (oua_25406328_image)

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Blick über das Val Tgavregta mit den Alpen, die von Bergellern bestellt wurden.

The Septimer Pass has been used since as far back as the Romans and netted the Bishop of Chur a great deal of wealth. Setting off from the Julier Pass road at Bivio, the trail dives into a serene mountainous landscape. Once you arrive in the Val Bregaglia, you will notice the cultural influence of nearby Italy.

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Bivio

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Vicosoprano

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46.469466050249, 9.6499830159219

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Description

In the footsteps of the Romans. The Septimer Pass was considered one of the most important Alpine crossings in Roman times. Emperors, kings, armies, and merchants all crossed the Septimer Pass. On the other side of the Septimer Pass, you will encounter a different valley, a different culture, and a different language area.

On this stage, the traces of the past lie at your feet. Not far from the pass height, the foundations of the former hospice of St. Peter were discovered during excavations. Buildings in Bivio and Casaccia still point to the once important pass traffic today. At the end of the day, you find yourself on the southern side of the Septimer, in the Italian-speaking Bergell.

Stages:

64: Entire tour Via Sett

64.01: Chur - Lenzerheide

64.02: Lenzerheide - Tiefencastel

64.03: Tiefencastel - Savognin

64.04: Savognin - Bivio

64.06: Vicosoprano - Chiavenna

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Hidden Gem

The Via Sett is accessible from mid June to mid October, depending on weather conditions. The approximately 93 km long long-distance hike from Chur (CH) to Chiavenna (IT) can be completed in 6 or 7 daily stages. The average walking time per day is 4 - 7 hours.

Book the Via Sett now at:

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Safety Note

Hike on well-maintained, partly paved paths. Good physical condition required. Caution in wet and snowy conditions during the descent at Cranch da Sett.

Snowfields are possible on high-altitude sections until summer months.

Attention:

Due to the instability of the rocks in the Boca Naira area above Casaccia, the path to Alp Maroz Dora and the Septimer Pass is closed until further notice.

A detour for hikers/mountain bikers is signposted. Mountain bikers must dismount for this section.

The detour is not suitable and not passable for horses.

Directions

Bivio - Septimer Pass - Casaccia - Löbbia - Vicosoprano

Directions

Public Transport

All stage locations of the Via Sett are accessible by public transport (RhB or PostAuto Graubünden). Pre-registration is sometimes required. The return from Chiavenna can be made via Splügen Pass or Maloja to St. Moritz.

Travel Information

Drive from Savognin to Bivio.

Parking

At the beginning of Bivio there are some parking spaces.

Return trip with the PostBus via the Maloja Pass. Caution: only a few connections available.

Waypoints

Richard La Nicca (1794-1883), junger Ingenieur aus Safien, bewarb sich erfolgreich als Assistent des Bauunternehmers Giulio Pocobelli, der den Bau der San Bernadinostrasse (1818-23) leitete. Mit erst 25 Jahren wurde La Nicca zum ersten Oberingenieur in G

Sports Facility Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Via Sett: Die Julierstrasse

Via Sett: The Julierstrasse

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The enigmatic stone on the Septimerweg above Bivio with its 2 bowl-shaped depressions

Sports Facility Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Via Sett: Ein rätselhafter Stein

Via Sett: An Enigmatic Stone

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Restaurant Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Restaurant Tua

The restaurant is located opposite the Tua motorhome pitch in Bivio and invites you to linger on the sun terrace. The restaurant is run by the hosts Sonja and Ramis, who also run the restaurant La Veduta on the Julierhospiz. The restaurant is only open in the winter season.

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View over the Val Tgavregta with the Alps, which were cultivated by the Bergell residents.

Sports Facility Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Via Sett: Bergeller in Bivio

Via Sett: Bregaglia in Bivio

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Trockenmauern sind charakterstisch entlagn der Septimerroute

Sports Facility Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Via Sett:: Trockenmauern

Via Sett:: Dry Stone Walls

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Sports Facility Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Via Sett: Die Wasserscheide

Via Sett: The Watershed

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View from the pass summit into the Bergell Alps.

Viewpoint Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Via Sett: Passhöhe

Via Sett: Top of the Pass

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Viewpoint Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Septimer Pass

Once upon a time, the Septimer Pass was one of the most important Alpine crossings to and from Italy. The favorable topography made it a trade route.

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Die Überreste des Hospiz Tgesa da Sett, das im Jahr 1100 gebaut wurde.

Sports Facility Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Via Sett: Das Hospiz

Via Sett: The Hospice

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Sports Facility Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Via Sett: Die Brücke

Via Sett: The Bridge

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H20 - Savognin - 20.4 km (oua_61048201_image)

Bridge Val Surses Savognin Bivio

Septimerbrücke

Here you can hear exciting things about the Romans and the Septimer Pass with the audio guide from outdooractive.

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Ein Saumzug kämpft sich durch den Schnee.

Sports Facility Bregaglia Engadin

Via Sett: Säumer am Septimer

Via Sett: Muleteer at the Septimer

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Eine 2012 sorgfältig renovierte Kehre des historischen Verkehrsweges über den Septimer.

Sports Facility Bregaglia Engadin

Via Sett: Historischer Verkehrsweg

Via Sett: Historic traffic route

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Das Cunvent in Casaccia, das teilweise verschüttet wurde. Es diente Säumern und Handelsleuten als Unterkunft, Warenlager und Stall für die Tiere.

Sports Facility Bregaglia Engadin

Via Sett: Casaccia

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Camping Ground Bregaglia Engadin

Camping Mulina

Just above Vicosoprano, located between the riverbed of the Maira and a small bathing lake, you finde the Mulina campsite at 1070m.

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Restaurant Bregaglia Engadin

Restaurant Corona

The Restaurant Corona is well known for its exceptional culinary arts.

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Dairy Bregaglia Engadin

Latteria Bregaglia

Here, organic Bergell milk is processed into various cheeses, cream, butter and yoghurt. The products are also sold in the Latteria.

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