Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
R84
Pian San Giacomo » Selma
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9h40 |
24.9 km
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1463 m
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1664 m
Leave Pian San Giacomo village on the old pass road heading southward to Mesocco. From here, the mountain trail leads steeply to the Bocchetta de Trescolmen gap. After the pass, take the steep descent into the Calancatal valley. From Valbella, the trail leads gradually downhill via the villages of Rossa and Augio to Selma, the stage destination.
A very long hike lies ahead today. Including breaks, it should take approx. 12 h. The first stretch to Mesocco leads through a region that was intensively exploited even in the dim and distant past of the Romans. From Mesocco, head uphill now through the dense herbaceous perennial woodland in the direction of the Bocchetta de Trescolmen pass at 2,161m. A wild landscape opens out and there is a detour to the Lagh de Trescolmen lake before the Trescolmen Alp. The steep descent through the Largè valley to Valbella requires you to be sure of foot. The almost 12km-long walk along the valley floor to Selma can also be cut short by using public transport (postal car). (ATSE)
Natural and cultural heritage
Val Calanca The settlement of the Val Calanca valley is assumed to have taken place from Saint Bernard and Mesocco in 8 B.C. The name Calanca refers to Ligurian immigrants and means steep or downward sloping, which comes of no surprise when you look at this valley with its steep flanks. Due to the narrowness and isolation, it has been used by many as a place of refuge to escape from wars or epidemics. The valley only became more densely populated in the Middle Ages. The valley was marked by the influence of the governance of the Count of Sax, who maintained close contacts with the Graue Bund (Grey League). It thus joined the canton of Graubünden and not, for example, the canton of Tessino, which from a geographical viewpoint would have been more logical. The lack of space in the valley repeatedly led to waves of emigration. In around 1500, the valley reached its highest population with around 3,000 inhabitants. Many churches and chapels from this time can still be admired today, such as the St. Antonio di Padua chapel in Selma or the Beinhaus building in Cauco, which has in recent years been lovingly restored. Since the 19th century, many agricultural holdings were abandoned in the valley because the industry in Tessino offered better earning possibilities. The alpine dairy farms and “Maiensäss” summer huts suffered visibly. In around 1980, about 800 people were still living in the valley. (Schweizer Wanderwege)
Useful topographic maps
T 267 San Bernardino ~ Swisstopo (1: 50'000)
277 Roveredo ~ Swisstopo (1: 50'000)
Hinterrheintäler ~ Hallwag Kümmerly und Frey AG / 3-259-00812-8 (1: 60'000)
Useful guidebooks
Gipfelziele im Tessin ~ Rotpunktverlag (ISBN 3-85869-258-1)
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Dimanche 30 juin 2019
Montée longue (environ 1400m avec une pente moyenne de 28%), mais essentiellement sur un chemin régulier et ombragé. Par contre, descente pénible où il a fallu se déchausser pour passer 2 torrents en crue, puis traverser divers pierriers.
Arrivée à Rossa bienvenue, mais le torrent au pied de l'hôtel Valbella est bruyant!
Berta - 2018-06-25
In Selma keine Möglichkeit zum schlafen. Fuhren per Autostop zurück nach Rossa (Um 19h geht auch ein Bus), im Ristorante Valbella herzlicher Empfang, schönes Zimmer und gutes Essen. Halbpension 100 SF für 2 Personen . Sind um 8h30 mit dem Bus wieder nach Selma gefahren.
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No possibility to sleep in Selma. Return by car to Rossa (19h also a bus), in the Ristorante Valbella warm welcome, nice room and good food. Half board 100 SF for 2 persons. At 8h30 we took the bus back to Selma.
Es gibt eine weitere sehr komfortable Möglichkeit zur Übernachtung im Albergo La Cascata in Augio, 30 min. nach Rossa. Sehr schönes Hotel, gutes Essen (70 CHF pP ÜF). Von dort kann man auch gut in die nächste Etappe starten (Schweizer Karte genau anschauen, man kann bereits vor Cauco wieder aufsteigen). Bus und Seilbahn wie Rudolf? Wer es mag...
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There is another very comfortable way to stay overnight at the Albergo La Cascata in Augio, 30 min. to Rossa. Very nice hotel, good food (70 CHF per person). From there you can also start the next stage well (look at the Swiss map, you can climb up before Cauco again). Bus and cable car like Rudolf? Who likes it ...
Rudolf - 2017-07-15
Lager in Selma hatte geschlossen, es gibt dort sonst keine Übernachtungsmöglichkeit! Übernachtung+Essen, Rossa Albergo Ristorante Valbella +41 91 828 11 16. Am nächsten Tag mit dem Bus nach Selma und mit der Seibahn (24 Std.-Betrieb) nach Lancera
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Camp in Selma had closed, there is no place to stay otherwise! Overnight stay + food, Rossa Albergo Ristorante Valbella +41 91 828 11 16. The next day by bus to Selma and with the Seibahn (24 hours service) to Lancera
Tentorini Chantal - 2015-09-28
Attention, Graziella a pris sa retraite et il n'y a plus d'hébergement en B&B à Selma. Je suis arrivée trempée après une grosse journée de pluie et elle m'a accueillie quand même avec beaucoup de gentillesse et je l'en remercie encore.
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Attention Graziella retired and there are more B & B accommodation in Selma. I got soaked after a long day of rain and she greeted me still with great kindness and I still thank.
chris - 2015-05-23
The reson why you should go to Mesocco there is a big Supermarket. Coop/ Open at 08:00–12:00 and 14:30–18:00
Clemens - 2014-07-07
Noch was: Wenn es im B&B keinen Platz hat/oder die Wirtin nicht da ist, bis 19:00 Uhr fährt ein Bus wieder zurück nach Rossa, da findet man dann sicher Unterkunft: Es gibt insgesamt 3 Herbergen in dieser Gegend.
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Another thing: If the B & B has no place / or the hostess is not there until 19:00 clock drives a bus back to Rossa, because you then can find safe accommodation: There are 3 hostels in this area.
Clemens - 2014-07-06
Statt nach Mesocco abzusteigen, empfehle ich den direkten Aufstieg nach Sura Ceta. Die Brücke überqueren und geradeaus. Dann auch ca. 1250 hm bleiben, kleiner Abstieg zur Schotterstrasse und dann gemütlich von Norden nach Sura Creta über die Hängebrücke. Der Weg von Valbella nach Selma ist niemals 12 km lang. Eher 9. Im Restaurant in Selma gleich neben der Bahn nach dem B&B fragen. Sehr zu empfehlen.
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Instead of going to Mesocco descend, I recommend the direct ascent to Sura Ceta. Cross the bridge and go straight. Then remain about 1250 hm, small descent to the gravel road and then comfortably from north to Sura Creta over the suspension bridge. The path of Valbella Selma is never 12 km long. Rather ninth ask the restaurant in Selma next train to the B & B. Highly recommended.
Martin & Uli - 2012-09-24
Es gibt die Möglichkeit in Landarenca im Jugendhaus "Altes Schulhaus" zu übernachten. Kontakt: Ristorante Torrione hier auch Halbpension möglich. Telefon: +41 79 665 49 43 Rodolfo Keller Einzelfahrt mit der Seilbahn 4 CHF. Der Automat nimmt alle Schweizer Münzen, 10 und 20 CHF sowie 5 und 10 EURO Scheine.Der Automat wechselt auch. Stand: 2010-09-24 Aufstieg zu Fuß: Ca. 1 1/2 Stunden
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There is the possibility Landarenca to stay in the youth house "Old Schoolhouse". Contact: Ristorante Torrione half-board possible here. Phone: 41 79 665 49 43 Rodolfo basement single ride on the cable car 4 CHF. The machine takes all Swiss coins, 10 and 20 CHF, and 5 and 10 EURO Scheine.Der machine changes also. As of 2010-09-24 ascent on foot: Approx. 1 1/2 hours
Jean-Louis GIRAUD - 2012-03-27
A proximité de la gare du petit téléphérique de SELMA , il y a un restaurant...le soir de mon arrivée Graziella PEDRETTI était au fourneau !
Elle habite à proximité de l'église et dispose d'une ou deux places en B and B . Accueil trés agréable mais il est prudent de réserver ...Pensez a avoir quelques pièces de monnaie pour accéder au téléphérique vers LANDARENCA en libre service...Un must !
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Near the small cable car station SELMA, there is a restaurant ... the night of my arrival was Graziella PEDRETTI furnace!
She lives near the church and has one or two places in B and B. Home very nice but it is advisable to book ... Think about having a few coins to access the cable to Landarenca self-service ... A must!
Daniel - 2011-08-18
Selma: The cable car is self-service, Press the button in the cabin to fire yourself off. When going down you pay downhill as you go out. An ingenious mechanism makes it possible to access the ticket machine inside and outside the gates!
Daniel - 2011-08-18
Rossa: In the Albergio (CHF 60) and the 'Alpina Restaurant' there are rooms.
There's also a B&B in Selma near the church but only for one person (maybe a 2nd one can sleep on the floor). The couple is really nice! Give them my best regards! You should call them a few days or at least one day in advance.
Ach so: Geschäfte in Rossa und Selma gibt es nicht! Käse kann im Ristorante Landarenca gekauft werden.
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By the way: are shops Rossa and Selma not it! Cheese can be purchased at the Ristorante Landarenca.
murmel - 2010-07-26
Mesocco einige B & B, z. B. Bar Motto, tendenziell unfreundlich, aber preiswert: Tel. 0918311115. Tour sehr lang, deshalb besser teilen! Weg ab Btta de Trescolmen etwas verwildert und durch Hangrutsch in einem Teil zerstört, dort den Steinmännchen "folgen". Im Calancatal einige Unterkünfte: Rossa, Augio (Hotel Cascade - wirklich sehr schön und lecker ;-)) und mindestens 3 Betten im Restaurant in Selma am Fuß der Seilbahnstation. Guter Tipp: Aufstieg ins malerische Landarenca, dort Lagerhaus mit gutem Frühstück und Lunchpaket: www.landarenca.ch, 0918281009, 0796654943. Seilbahn zwischen Selma und Landarenca für Selbstfahrer. Wer von oben nach unten will: Ticket kann man nur unten lösen (also runter gehen, Ticket kaufen, hoch gehen, runter fahren). :-)
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Mesocco some B & B, for example, bar motto tends rude but inexpensive: Tel 0,918,311,115th Very long tour, sharing therefore better! Away from BTTA de Trescolmen something wild and destroyed by landslides in part, to "follow" where the cairn. In some Calancatal Accommodations: Rossa, Augio (Cascade Hotel - really nice and tasty ;-)) and at least 3 beds in a restaurant in Selma at the foot of the cable car station. Good tip: Climb into the pictorial Landarenca, there warehouse with good breakfast and packed lunch www.landarenca.ch, 0918281009, 0,796,654,943th Ropeway between Selma and Landarenca self drive. Who wants from top to bottom: Tickets can be solved only at the bottom (ie go down, buy a ticket, go up, go down). :-)
Liebl Georg - 2009-08-10
im Etappenziel Selma gab es keine Unterkunft, deshalb haben wir Hotel Valbella in Rossa angerufen, die Tel.Nr.0918281312 stellte sich als Tel.Nr. von Hotel La Cascada in Augio (1 km weiter) heraus, wo wir blieben. Dies war wegen der Länge der Etappe auch angebracht.
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at the stage finish Selma there was no accommodation, so we've called Rossa Hotel Valbella in which turned out to be Tel.Nr.0918281312 Tel.Nr. Hotel La Cascada in Augio (1 km) out, where we stayed. This was appropriate because of the length of the stage also.
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9h40 |
24.9 km
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1463 m
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1664 m
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