ダルペの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

Scenic pass that is opened all year round (closes at 6pm in winter). There is hardly any traffic which makes cycling very nice and plenty of opportunities to take pictures. We crossed the pass in early May when there was still plenty of snow up there. The change in scenery where it was all green at Disentis and slowly turning white as we climbed higher... and very quickly turned to green as we rolled down on the south side to Biasca was breathtaking.

The Lucomagno is one of the most famous Alpine passes in Switzerland. It is located between the cantons of Ticino and Grisons, at an altitude of 1,926 meters. The name seems to derive from the Latin "locus magnus", meaning "large, open place". It is often tackled in the professional race of the Tour of Switzerland.

Take the cable car to Alp di Pesciüm and then hike to Lago di Leit. Approx. 5 hours.

Idyllic lake with small summit cross

The hike from Piora over Lake Ritom to the Cadagna Hut and then over the Passo delle Columbe to the Lukmanier Pass road is highly recommended, especially at this time of year, even if the descent is a bit demanding on your legs. Please note, however: there is no internet connection in the Cadagna Hut, but you will find peace and quiet and freedom from the telephone.

The Lukmanier Pass is located at almost 2,000 m above sea level between the Swiss cantons of Ticino and Grisons. It can be reached by crossing the Blenio valley which is the sunniest of the Swiss ones, therefore called "Valle del Sole".

The new, modern Cadagno hut is very well equipped (showers, etc.), has a rich menu and is located on the well-known MTB routes over the Passo del Sole and the Passo dell'Uomo. The circumnavigation of Lake Cadagnone is also nice (all S1).

Nice pass with little traffic. From the top of the Swiss side you come through a tunnel to the top of the pass, light is advisable here. Can be combined well with the Oberalp Pass (which we drove first) the descent down to Biasca is quite long.