Via Spluga from Passo dello Spluga to Montespluga (Percorso C15)

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Via Spluga from Passo dello Spluga to Montespluga (Percorso C15)

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Via Spluga from Passo dello Spluga to Montespluga (Percorso C15)

03:37

7.09km

530m

Hiking

Historic Alpine pass route past pristine lakes where Leonardo da Vinci once walked.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.14 km for 2.14 km

Waypoints

Start point

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224 m

Montespluga Lake

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Top view of Lake Montespluga, an artificial lake formed by the dam built in the 1920s

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2.27 km

Swimming Spot in the Mountains

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2.58 km

Lago Azzurro

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One leg in Switzerland and one leg in Italy.
Heavenly place, extraordinary panorama👍

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4.34 km

Panorama

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Beautiful hiking trails with wonderful views on both sides of the pass

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7.09 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

325 m

216 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

1.29 km

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

3°C

-2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

October 5, 2022,4 Seen Tour

We park on the outskirts of Montespluga at Lago di Montespluga, on the free parking lot. The steep ascent is initially via a pleasant mountain path and in the upper third through rough boulders. Once at the top we look at Lago Azzurro, where we can take a longer break. The trail follows the western shore, where you meet the …

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