712 Sentiero Alpino Calanca

Logo 712 Sentiero Alpino Calanca
long-distance walking trail
Logo 712 Sentiero Alpino Calanca
Tour data
45.25km
956 - 2,497m
Distance
2,421hm
3,490hm
Ascent
21:30h
 
Duration
Brief description

The Sentiero Alpino is a classic, a real gem among the multi-day treks. The trail hugs the steep flanks of the main north-south ridge of the mountain range that separates the south Graubünden valleys of Calanca and Misox.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

San Bernardino Hospiz

Route
Ristorante Ospizio San Bernardino
0.0 km
Ospizio (2,065 m)
0.0 km
Alp de Confin (2,300 m)
8.0 km
Pass di Passit (2,081 m)
10.1 km
Reverz de Passit
11.3 km
Bocca de Rogna (2,399 m)
12.2 km
Pian Grand
14.0 km
Rifugio Pian Grand (2,398 m)
14.1 km
Alp de Trescolmen
16.8 km
Mottan (2,166 m)
20.1 km
Buffalorahütte
29.6 km
Motta del Perdül (2,003 m)
35.4 km
Alp di Fora
40.0 km
Pian di Renten
40.8 km
Pian Di Renten (1,914 m)
40.9 km
Pian Giò
42.1 km
Santa Maria in Calanca (955 m)
45.0 km
Ristorante de Torre
45.2 km

Best season
Jan
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Description
Starting point: San Bernardino Pass. The trail, bordered by rhododendrons and sparse larch forest, sits at 2000m, making way for spectacular panoramic views of alternating alpine terrain and beautiful mountain lakes. The 42km route leads through barren and imposing high mountain troughs and valleys; a sheer delight for hikers with its bold transitions and unique lodges along the way.

The Sentiero runs mainly on the Calanca side of the mountain range which is nearly 3000m above sea level; only the start in San Bernardino and the descent to Santa Maria are on the Misox valley side. The trail winds up towards the heavens and leads hiker high above the valley along crevices and from hut to hut. Besides the manned and serviced «Capanna Buffalora» hut, there are three self-service Rifugi (refuge huts), well-spaced out on the Sentiero and possessing a very special charm indeed.

San Bernardino village can be used as a starting point as well, with public transport links there better than at pass altitude.

Stages

712.01 San Bernardino Hospiz–Rifugio Pian Grand

712.02 Rifugio Pian Grand–Capanna Buffalora

712.03 Capanna Buffalora–Santa Maria im Calancatal

Directions
Stages 712.01 San Bernardino Hospiz–Rifugio Pian Grand 712.02 Rifugio Pian Grand–Capanna Buffalora
Highest point
2,497 m
Endpoint

Santa Maria im Calancatal

Height profile
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Safety instructions
Please note: Snow fields are possible on the upper sections right through to the summer months.

A steady foot and head for heights are required.

Additional information
Associazione Sentiero Alpini Calanca
Casella postale
6548 Rossa
Tel. +41 (0)91 828 14 67
huettenwart@sentiero-calanca.ch
www.sentiero-calanca.ch

Author
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