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Cardinello Gorge

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Cardinello Gorge

Cardinello Gorge

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    1. Historic Via Spluga trail from Suretta to Rifugio Stuetta (Trail N511)

    11.5km

    03:46

    340m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    March 22, 2023

    The Cardinello gorge takes its name, which means "pin of the valley", from the nearby Monte Cardine. It is assumed that the first attempt to obtain a passage in the gorge took place in 1643. The construction of a passable road, however, was completed only after 1709, with the construction of tunnels, parapets and avalanche-protection canopies. The Cardinello had already cost the lives of several pack animals, soldiers and pilgrims, and continued to be the most dangerous stretch of the via Spluga. The transit of the French army in December 1800, led by General McDonald, therefore caused a stir. Despite the incessant storm 15,000 men managed to reach Splügen. The enterprise involved the loss of many soldiers, overwhelmed by avalanches and slipped into the abyss.

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      July 4, 2021

      Beautiful hiking trail - be careful in wet weather!

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        September 11, 2023

        Beautiful gorge... the hiking trail can become very slippery in wet weather...

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          Location: Madesimo, Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy

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