Mountainbiking
Trans-Altarezia Bike
Stage 4, Arnoga (I)–Poschiavo
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Trans-Altarezia Bike
Stage 4, Arnoga (I)–Poschiavo
The ascent leads through the unspoilt Val Viola to the border on the Pass da Val Viola. On the Swiss side, the descent begins, running through the Val di Camp past the Lagh da Val Viola and Lago di Saoseo, one of Switzerland’s loveliest lakes. Your destination is the picturesque piazza in Poschiavo.
Arnoga is situated at the foot of Pass da Val Viola, or in other words: it is uphill right from the start. A small asphalt road runs up Val Viola, then changes to a gravel road and finally the last section is a cart path from World War I.
The effort is well worth it: The descending road is made especially for mountain bikers and meanders through the rough mountain area down to Lagh da Viola. So this is where one of the most beautiful lakes of Switzerland is supposed to be. Lagh da Viola very well might be: surrounded by rugged mountains reflected on the smooth surface, a small islet full of larch trees. The scenery is definitely gorgeous. The route continues to a cluster of buildings, past Lagh da Saoseo. A side trip to the mountain lake is mandatory, because this is the lake that is called the most beautiful in Switzerland. If anything, it is even more charming than Lagh da Viola further up, the water is green and it nestles perfectly into the wooded landscape.
The path finally leads downhill in the direction of Poschiavo with excellent single trail sections, even if it does include two ascents, each of about 150 meters. On the bright side, the downhill ride ends directly in the middle of Poschiavo. And after the most beautiful lake in Switzerland, the centre of Poschiavo could easily be one of the most attractive in Switzerland.
The effort is well worth it: The descending road is made especially for mountain bikers and meanders through the rough mountain area down to Lagh da Viola. So this is where one of the most beautiful lakes of Switzerland is supposed to be. Lagh da Viola very well might be: surrounded by rugged mountains reflected on the smooth surface, a small islet full of larch trees. The scenery is definitely gorgeous. The route continues to a cluster of buildings, past Lagh da Saoseo. A side trip to the mountain lake is mandatory, because this is the lake that is called the most beautiful in Switzerland. If anything, it is even more charming than Lagh da Viola further up, the water is green and it nestles perfectly into the wooded landscape.
The path finally leads downhill in the direction of Poschiavo with excellent single trail sections, even if it does include two ascents, each of about 150 meters. On the bright side, the downhill ride ends directly in the middle of Poschiavo. And after the most beautiful lake in Switzerland, the centre of Poschiavo could easily be one of the most attractive in Switzerland.
The ascent leads through the unspoilt Val Viola to the border on the Pass da Val Viola. On the Swiss side, the descent begins, running through the Val di Camp past the Lagh da Val Viola and Lago di Saoseo, one of Switzerland’s loveliest lakes. Your destination is the picturesque piazza in Poschiavo.
Arnoga is situated at the foot of Pass da Val Viola, or in other words: it is uphill right from the start. A small asphalt road runs up Val Viola, then changes to a gravel road and finally the last section is a cart path from World War I.
The effort is well worth it: The descending road is made especially for mountain bikers and meanders through the rough mountain area down to Lagh da Viola. So this is where one of the most beautiful lakes of Switzerland is supposed to be. Lagh da Viola very well might be: surrounded by rugged mountains reflected on the smooth surface, a small islet full of larch trees. The scenery is definitely gorgeous. The route continues to a cluster of buildings, past Lagh da Saoseo. A side trip to the mountain lake is mandatory, because this is the lake that is called the most beautiful in Switzerland. If anything, it is even more charming than Lagh da Viola further up, the water is green and it nestles perfectly into the wooded landscape.
The path finally leads downhill in the direction of Poschiavo with excellent single trail sections, even if it does include two ascents, each of about 150 meters. On the bright side, the downhill ride ends directly in the middle of Poschiavo. And after the most beautiful lake in Switzerland, the centre of Poschiavo could easily be one of the most attractive in Switzerland.
The effort is well worth it: The descending road is made especially for mountain bikers and meanders through the rough mountain area down to Lagh da Viola. So this is where one of the most beautiful lakes of Switzerland is supposed to be. Lagh da Viola very well might be: surrounded by rugged mountains reflected on the smooth surface, a small islet full of larch trees. The scenery is definitely gorgeous. The route continues to a cluster of buildings, past Lagh da Saoseo. A side trip to the mountain lake is mandatory, because this is the lake that is called the most beautiful in Switzerland. If anything, it is even more charming than Lagh da Viola further up, the water is green and it nestles perfectly into the wooded landscape.
The path finally leads downhill in the direction of Poschiavo with excellent single trail sections, even if it does include two ascents, each of about 150 meters. On the bright side, the downhill ride ends directly in the middle of Poschiavo. And after the most beautiful lake in Switzerland, the centre of Poschiavo could easily be one of the most attractive in Switzerland.
Length
36 km
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 5 km
Natural surface: 31 km
of which Singletrail: 7 km
Natural surface: 31 km
of which Singletrail: 7 km
Ascent | Descent
800 m | 1650 m
Grade | Fitness level
medium
|
easy
Signalization
Signalization
This route is only signposted in one direction: Arnoga (I)–Poschiavo
Season
Season
Beware: snowfields possible into summer months on high-level sections.
Hints
Hint
Carry identification as this is a cross-border route.
