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Stage 7
Bernina Trek classic: stage 7 Rifugio Saoseo-Poschiavo
Hiking trail
· Valposchiavo
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Poz da RügiulPhoto: Engadin Tourismus AG
The impressive last stage of this long-distance hike starts at the Rifugio Saoseo (1'987 m) and takes you on mountain paths and dirt roads to the village of Poschiavo at 1'014 m. On your way through the Livigno Alps, you will have magnificent views of Piz Palü, the Palü glacier, Piz Varuna and the Pizzo Scalino.
moderate
Distance 14.2 km
4:33 h
316 m
1,289 m
2,168 m
1,013 m
You start at the Rifugio Saoseo by following the southbound road for approx. 300 m. Then turn right onto the hiking path to Terzana. Continue across the idyllic Poz da Rügiul until you reach the turn-off and take the fork to Aura Freida. After a quite strenuous 200-m-ascent up to 2'168 m, the beautiful moor Plan da San Franzesch awaits you with a stunning view of Piz Varuna, the Palü glacier and Piz Palü. A comfortable hike on a dirt road turns out to be a veritable panoramic trail; past several scenic points and quaint hamlets you slowly descend to Poschiavo. Here, Italinitá is in the warm air, and mediterranean charm welcomes you to the lovely piazza with its grand buildings. Restaurants offer delicious gelati - a real treat which you definitely should indulge in!
Your return journey is equally fascinating: Relax and enjoy the train ride on the Rhaetian Railway through loop tunnels and past milky-white glacier lakes and blue-shimmering glaciers.
Your return journey is equally fascinating: Relax and enjoy the train ride on the Rhaetian Railway through loop tunnels and past milky-white glacier lakes and blue-shimmering glaciers.
More information
Engadin St. Moritz Tourismus AG
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch
Booking
Chamanna Coaz
Phone: +41 81 842 62 78
E-mail: info@coaz.ch
Internet: www.bernina-trek.ch (in German only)
Author’s recommendation
Distinctive view of Piz Palü, the Palü glacier, Piz Varuna and (in the south) Pizzo Scalino.
Beautiful larch forests and moors, impressive floral diversity.
Author
Engadin St. Moritz
Update: April 14, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,168 m
Lowest point
1,013 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
Track types
Asphalt
0 km
Forested/wild trail
6.3 km
Path
3.6 km
Road
1 km
Unknown
3.4 km
Safety information
Good mobile reception throughout - possibly via an Italian provider.A third of this stage follows hiking paths; the rest goes via dirt/forest roads.
Tips and hints
As there is often still a lot of snow at the beginning of June and most SAC huts are no longer staffed at the end of October, the best time to complete the Bernina Trek is from the end of June to the beginning of October.Start
Val di Camp, Rifugio Saoseo (1,986 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'806'082E 1'141'920N
DD
46.396962, 10.118627
DMS
46°23'49.1"N 10°07'07.1"E
UTM
32T 585996 5138762
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Destination
Poschiavo
Turn-by-turn directions
Rifugio Saoseo - Aura Freida - Poschiavo
Public transport
Take the train from Poschiavo back homeCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'806'082E 1'141'920N
DD
46.396962, 10.118627
DMS
46°23'49.1"N 10°07'07.1"E
UTM
32T 585996 5138762
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.2 km
Duration
4:33 h
Ascent
316 m
Descent
1,289 m
Highest point
2,168 m
Lowest point
1,013 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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