Via Albula/Bernina: Stage 8

9.0 km
2:45 h
Lago Bianco
Lago Bianco
Graubünden – Every spot a masterpiece
Past the white glacier water of Lago Bianco, the path climbs to the fantastic Sassal Mason overlook. Then it descends through the rocky Asciai da Palü gorge into the Cavaglia mountain valley. Several glaciers, the ruggedness of the area and the Rhaetian Railway make this route an amazing experience.

Overview

Duration
2:45 h
Distance
9.0 km
Ascent / Descent
240 m / 780 m
Start
Ospizio Bernina
End
Cavaglia
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Description

After the white glacier waters of Lago Bianco, the route leads up to the fantastic vantage point of Sassal Mason with views of Piz Palü, its glacier seeming almost close enough to touch, the heart-shaped Lagh da Palü, Alp Grüm and Val Poschiavo. The peaceful high valley of Cavaglia below offers an invitation to linger.

Newly designed trail markers

Everyone knows them: the white-red-and-white trail markers that show hikers that way. From September 2017, five of these look a little different on this trail. Artist Stefan Rüesch has set his hand, or rather his brush, to these and made these signs live up to the beauty of the surrounding nature. True to the motto: Every spot a masterpiece.

Find those newly designed trail markers by clicking on the map above.

  • Last modified
    06/12/2025

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