- Brief description
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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
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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San Bernardino Hospiz
- Route
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Ristorante Ospizio San Bernardino0.0 kmOspizio (2,065 m)0.0 kmAlp de Confin (2,300 m)8.0 kmPass di Passit (2,081 m)10.1 kmReverz de Passit11.3 kmPass de la Cruseta (2,455 m)11.8 kmBocca de Rogna (2,399 m)12.2 kmPian Grand14.0 kmRifugio Pian Grand (2,398 m)14.1 kmCresta Bedoleta (2,514 m)14.7 kmAlp de Trescolmen16.8 kmMottan (2,166 m)20.1 kmBocchetta de Buscenel (2,157 m)20.2 kmPiz de Ganan (2,414 m)24.9 kmBuffalorahütte29.6 kmPass de Buffalora (2,261 m)30.6 kmMotta del Perdül (2,003 m)35.4 kmAlp di Fora40.0 kmPian di Renten40.8 kmPian Di Renten (1,914 m)40.9 kmPian Giò42.1 kmSanta Maria in Calanca (955 m)45.0 kmRistorante de Torre45.2 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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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
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Stages 712.01 San Bernardino Hospiz–Rifugio Pian Grand 712.02 Rifugio Pian Grand–Capanna Buffalora
- Highest point
- 2,497 m
- Endpoint
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Santa Maria im Calancatal
- Height profile
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- Safety instructions
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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
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AuthorThe tour 712 Sentiero Alpino Calanca is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Comer See
690
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Val Mesolcina
213
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Rossa
49