Sentiero Val da Camp
Overview
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Distance 6 km
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Duration 2 h
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Ascent 360 m
Intro
The classic Poschiavo hike takes us into the Val da Camp, now part of the Federal Inventory of Landscapes and Cultural Monuments of National Importance. It is a hike characterised by pastures, high-plateaus and lakes
Description
The Val da Camp is reached either on foot or with the small postbus from Sfazù. Cars are not allowed here, so a reservation is recommended if you want to save yourself the walk up to the Alp da Camp. The postbus snakes its way up on a gravel road through the idyllic nature reserve and past the settlements of Buril, Salva, Mottacalva and Lungacqua. The backdrop on arrival: lush green meadows, alpine flowers and a magnificent mountain world. Shortly after the start, the paths fork to the lakes of Lagh da Saoseo and Lagh da Val Viola. The hiking tour can be done in both directions. It winds its way between pine and larch forests and open alpine meadows to the two lakes which have a landslide area in between.
The better-known lake is the Lagh da Saoseo. It makes you think of an optical illusion: deep blue and intensely luminous, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland. With its wild shore full of stones and tree trunks, it is popular with landscape photographers. How did it get its incredible colour? Legend has it that a rock spirit is reflected in the water. The princess had to find him, because only then would she be allowed to marry the prince. Her patience paid off: when the spirit showed itself, she threw a few blue flowers into the water. As a result, the lake took on their colour - and has retained it to this day.
Rather dark violet in colour, as its name suggests, the Lagh da Val Viola nestles in the gentle hollow at the foot of the Scima da Saoseo. It has the shape of an eye and is surrounded by larches and pines. From the lake, you have a clear view of the Val Mera opposite. Please note: the Val da Camp and especially the area around the Lagh da Saoseo are heavily frequented in summer. If possible, it is better not to plan this hike on a weekend during the high season.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Alp Camp
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| Destination |
Alp Camp
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| Ascent |
360 m
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| Descent |
360 m
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| Distance |
6 km
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| Duration |
2 h
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| Duration back |
2 h
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Easy
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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