Hiking in the Bregaglia Valley in Switzerland
The Bregaglia valley (Bergell) connects Italy with the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Ice-blue glaciers and rugged granite cliffs rise around the idyllic valley with its romantic lakes and lush mountain pastures. From Chiavenna at an altitude of 330 m on the Italian side, the route quickly climbs to the Maloja Pass in Switzerland at an altitude of 1815 meters. There are many well-marked hiking trails here for every level of difficulty. The hike to Lac da Cavloc is an easy hike through the Bregaglia valley.
What to Expect from Hiking in the Bregaglia Valley in the Alps
Our hike starts in Maloja. The Maloja Alpine Pass connects Chiavenna in Italy with St. Moritz in Switzerland. The Romans used the Maloja Pass as a trade route. In the center of Maloja is the parking lot and the tourist office. The route to Lac da Cavloc (Cavloccio lakes) is well signposted. The very pleasant hike stretches along wide meadows. After a short time you come to the Orlegna stream. The Order of Salecina is located there. The Lac da Cavloc is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes. There are small beaches between the rocks. A welcome place for rest and relaxation in nature. The Cavloccio restaurant is in a sunny location and is open in high season. The paths to the mountain peaks start from here. The Forno glacier takes about 3 hours uphill. At the top is the Rifugio Forno, the mountain hut with accommodation. We follow the course of the Orlegna stream a bit and take the panoramic path back via Motta Salacina with a beautiful view of the entire Bregaglia valley. You will pass the Bitabergsee, a small lake with emerald green water in beautiful nature. From Bitaberg you return to Maloja.
Description of the Hike in the Bregaglia Valley
- Duration: 3:30 Hours without lunch break and detours
- Difficulty level: 1 out of 5
- Distance: 11.2 km
- Minimum altitude: Maloja 1786 m
- Maximum altitude: Maloja 2011 m
- Total climb: 347 m
- Gradient (total): 466 m
Starting Point Maloja
Our hike starts in Maloja. The Maloja Alpine Pass connects Chiavenna in Italy with St. Moritz in Switzerland. The Romans used the Maloja Pass as a trade route. In the center of Maloja is the parking lot and the tourist office. The route to Lac da Cavloc (Cavloccio lakes) is well signposted.
Along the Orlegna stream to the Lake da Cavloc
The very pleasant hike stretches along wide meadows. After a short time you come to the Orlegna stream. The Order of Salecina is located there. The Lac da Cavloc is one of the most beautiful alpine lakes. There are small beaches between the rocks. A welcome place for rest and relaxation in nature. The Cavloccio restaurant is in a sunny location and is open in high season. The paths to the mountain peaks start from here. The Forno glacier takes about 3 hours uphill. At the top is the Rifugio Forno, the mountain hut with accommodation.
Return to the Lake Bitaberg
We follow the course of the Orlegna stream a bit and take the panoramic path back via Motta Salacina with a beautiful view of the entire Bregaglia valley. You will pass the Bitabergsee, a small lake with emerald green water in a beautiful nature. From Bitaberg you return to Maloja.
Why Hiking in the Bregaglia Valley with milano24ore?
Services Included in the Price
We provide a Swiss authorized Nature Guide that speaks your language. Our guide will accompany you on this hike. He or she will give you interesting details on the way and draws your attention to the special features of the region and the special Alps cuisine. This will give you some insight into the culture in the Bergell Alps at the border between Italy and Switzerland.
Additional Services
– Overnight stays with breakfast and dinner in a comfortable hotel
– Lunch (reservation required)
– Tour extensions with a regional wine tasting tour
– Private transfers
Exclusive and in Your Language
The hiking tour is organized only for you and your fellow travelers. They are conducted in the language you choose. We have experienced local guides for Italian, English, French. Other languages on request or with an interpreter.
Pricing
The above price has been calculated for a group of 8 participants on a 3-hour hike. Please let us know the number of participants and special wishes with your request. For the detour to the Grotta, we need an additional 3 hours, but we need to check if it is open. There are bats, like in most caves.
Arrival and Meeting Place
Your guide can meet you at Pian del Re or at your hotel in Piedmont. We can organize transport to the meeting point and collect you from the endpoint.
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