ViaSett

Medium

110 km

36:55 h

4600 mhd

4800 mhd

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Cross the Septimer on foot, from one Alpine town to another: the route runs from Chur through the Churwalden Valley, Lenzerheide, Surses in Parc Ela and Bregaglia to Chiavenna (Italy). Explore three linguistic and cultural regions and a diverse cultural landscape – from pastures to chestnut groves.

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Start

Chur

Destination

Chiavenna (I)

Coordinates

46.853222455222, 9.5300062165975

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Description

Traders, armies, kings and emperors all crossed the Alps via the Septimer route. Its advantages were the convenient location with a direct north-south link and ideal topographical conditions. Finds of lead slingshot on the Septimer bear witness to the fact that the Roman army made early use of the pass. Above all in the High Middle Ages, the Septimerpass was one of the most important trading routes and brought wealth to the Bishop of Chur. Today, one of Switzerland's most diverse cultural and long-distance hiking routes travels over what was once an arduous Alpine crossing. From Chur to Chiavenna in Italy, it gradually traces a chequered history and leads through three different cultural regions. The natural setting is just as varied. There is plenty to discover, the open space of the high plateau in the Surses, the rocky landscape at the head of the Septimerpass and the Mediterranean mountain valleys of Bergell and Valchiavenna.

Geheimtipp

The Via Sett is accessible from mid-June to mid-October, depending on weather conditions. The 93 km long long-distance hike from Chur (CH) to Chiavenna (IT) can be hiked in 6 or 7 daily stages. The average walking time per day is 4 - 7 hours, and the stages can be simplified by public transport.

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Ausrüstung

Crossing the border between Switzerland and ItalyA valid identity card or passport is required to cross the border.

Directions

64.01 Chur - Lenzerheide, ViaSett

64.02 Tiefencastel - Savognin, ViaSett

64.03 Savognin - Bivio, ViaSett

64.04 Bivio - Vicosoprano, ViaSett

64.05 Vicosoprano - Chiavenna, ViaSett

64.06 Vicosoprano - Chiavenna (I), ViaSett

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Public Transport

All stage destinations Via Sett are accessible by public transport (train or bus). Partial Reservations are required. The return from Chiavenna can be done via Splügenpass or Maloja to St. Moritz.

Anreise Information

From Chur on the highway to Thusis. Savognin over Tiefencastel to Thusis.

Parken

Parking is available at the station in Thusis. There are a number of parking spaces.

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Place Surses

Alp Flix

The Alp Flix plateau captivates with its wide expanse and the view to Piz Platta. Fertilised and dry grass meadows are intermingled with mountain forest, high and flat moorland with mountain lakes to form a multifarious mosaic.

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Store Surses

Atelier Pôss

In the Atelier Pôss, four women from the region under the direction of Lucia Netzer-Peduzzi elaborately handcraft high-quality products, such as sheep's wool duvets and pillows made of local virgin wool and pure wool, cotton and silk fabrics.

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Castle Surses

Riom castle

The Rätia Ampla castle in Riom is the largest in the district of Surses. After the fire in the village in 1864 the wood of the fort was used for reconstruction. The former bishop's castle, built in 1227, can be viewed from the outside.

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Lake Surses

Badesee Lai Barnagn

What could be better than refreshing yourself in the cool water on a warm summer day or enjoying the sun on the lakeshore? Come to the swimming lake Lai Barnagn! Here you will find relaxation, games and fun.

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Church Surses

Baroque church of Son Martegn

The ceiling frescoes of the baroque church of Son Martegn in Savognin are impressive with their concentric circles, creating the illusion of an ascending dome and symbolising paradise. Baroque churches are to be found in several villages in Parc Ela.

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