Hiking

ViaSpluga
Stage 3, Splügen–Isola (I)

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ViaSpluga
Stage 3, Splügen–Isola (I)
Alpine hike over the Splügenpass on a unique mule trail with an exposed descent through the gorge of the Val Cardinello. En route: historic traffic constructions (engineered road with marble bridges and avalanche galleries). The refuge in Isola is now a guest house.
Alpine hike over the Splügenpass on a unique mule trail with an exposed descent through the gorge of the Val Cardinello. En route: historic traffic constructions (engineered road with marble bridges and avalanche galleries). The refuge in Isola is now a guest house.
Length
17 km
Ascent | Descent
1000 m | 1200 m
Hiking time
6 h 00 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
difficult
Arrival | return travel
Season
Season
Beware: snowfields possible into summer months on high-level sections.
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383
Ascent Splügenpass (from Splügen)
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Splügen, Dorf–Splügenpass, Berghaus
Splügen, Dorf–Splügenpass, Berghaus
or
Splügenpass, Berghaus–Splügen, Dorf
Splügenpass, Berghaus–Splügen, Dorf
Reason: metres in height saved approx. 600m.
SBB Timetable
384
Ascent Splügenpass (from Chiavenna)
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Chiavenna, Stazione–Splügenpass, Berghaus
Chiavenna, Stazione–Splügenpass, Berghaus
or
Splügenpass, Berghaus–Chiavenna, Stazione
Splügenpass, Berghaus–Chiavenna, Stazione
Reason: metres in height saved approx. 1800m from Chiavenna.
SBB Timetable
Hints
Hint
Beware: route leads through Italy, carry identification.
Contact
Signpost management
Signposting is managed by the cantonal hiking trail organisation on behalf of the communities. Lend a hand by becoming a member in your canton.
Become a member
Wanderwege Graubünden
Kornplatz 12
7000 Chur
info@wwgr.ch
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