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Stage 2
Via Bregaglia 2nd stage: Vicosoprano - Soglio
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Photo: Marco Hartmann, Graubünden Ferien
The paths pass trough the villages of Borgonovo and Stampa, home of the famous Giacometti family and then continuing on to Soglio.
moderate
Distance 7.4 km
3:00 h
449 m
486 m
1,481 m
1,073 m
Today a cultural-historical hike awaits you. Borgonovo is the birthplace of the world-famous Alberto Giacometti. The Ciása Granda Valley Museum with the Sala Giacometti-Varlin is located in Stampa and in Coltura a visit to the Palazzo Castelmur is recommended. The paved path with a breath-taking view of the Sciora group and Pizzo Badile then leads up to Soglio.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Durbegia, 1,481 m
Lowest point
Soglio, 1,073 m
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Track types
Asphalt
3 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
1.2 km
Path
1.9 km
Road
1.4 km
Start
Vicosoprano (1,066 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'767'921E 1'135'521N
DD
46.350061, 9.620335
DMS
46°21'00.2"N 9°37'13.2"E
UTM
32T 547730 5133129
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Destination
Soglio
Turn-by-turn directions
The Via Bregaglia passes in front of "Casa Helvetia", enters the forest again and then reaches the old houses of Borgonovo. The path continues on the left side of the valley and runs alongside the main road for a while. This allows you to visit the church of San Giorgio, whose cemetery contains the tomb of the famous sculptor Alberto Giacometti and his no less famous relatives. Inside you can admire a famous stained glass window by Augusto Giacometti. Continuing along the road you reach Stampa where it is recommended to visit the Ciäsa Granda, the museum of Val Bregaglia. Right in front of the Atelier Giacometti, about 50 m before the museum, cross the "Punt Duan" and continue towards Coltura where you will find the second museum of the valley: the Palazzo Castelmur. Shortly after Palazzo Castelmur, you leave the village and, on the paved road, you pass not far from the church of San Pietro. The path goes until the houses of Caccior, where our hike continues along a steep mountain path towards Soglio.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By post bus from St.Moritz or Chiavenna: Line 4 Maloja - Bergell.By road
Travel by car to Vicosoprano.Parking
For hikers of the Via Bregaglia are at the village entrance free parking available, they get a corresponding parking card.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'767'921E 1'135'521N
DD
46.350061, 9.620335
DMS
46°21'00.2"N 9°37'13.2"E
UTM
32T 547730 5133129
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wanderkarte Val Bregaglia 1:25000, editionmpa by Orell Füssli
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Equipment
Good hiking boots, especially from Coltura, are recommended.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.4 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
449 m
Descent
486 m
Highest point
1,481 m
Lowest point
1,073 m
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