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Station, Grono - (1907-2013) History of the BM With the inauguration of the new San Bernardino motorway (1970), the small, narrow-gauge Mesolcina railway, with no direct connection to the nearby Gotthard railway, appeared obsolete. Starting in 1972—amidst lively protests from the Moesa population—passenger service was discontinued and replaced by P.T.T. buses. After the loss of three out of five electric locomotives due to serious accidents (1969) and the damage to the Soazza-Mesocco section in the 1978 flood, the length of the railway line was significantly reduced on the Castione-Cama stretch. The Rhaetian Railway (which had absorbed the BM between 1942 and 1943 during the severe economic crisis) decided to store its rolling stock in a disused factory in the Grono industrial area, which became a large depot and workshop for overhauling the bogies. This space will be the starting point for the redevelopment of what remains of the Bellinzona-Mesocco electric railway for tourism. In 1985, the Friends of the Mesolcinese Railway Association (AAFM) was founded, and in the summer of 1995 the first Sunday passenger service was inaugurated, a service that continued every summer for the next 18 years. In 2000, the Association transformed into the Tourist Railway Operations Company (SEFT) and recovered an original BM electric locomotive (purchased by the Gotthard Railway Club in 1980), built in Prague in 1909 before being sold to France. In 2003, the Rhaetian Railway also discontinued its freight service, and SEFT was granted another decade of passenger transport. On October 27, 2013, the last tourist run between Castione and Cama took place, definitively ending railway operations in Mesolcina. Since 2020, a Swiss electric locomotive with first and second class seats (1933) and a Belgian freight car (1889) used by the BM have been on public display in the Al Pascolet industrial area on the site of Fratelli Censi SA Tecnica Ferroviaria, not far from the former SEFT depot-workshop. Text / Source: visit-moesano.ch https://www.visit-moesano.ch/sites/moesano/files/2024-04/Storia%20BM.pdf

Steep! Make sure you have the right gears and eat enough!!

The route begins in the historic town of Chiavenna and follows a mostly flat, well-maintained cycle path south along the Mera River. Passing the picturesque Lago di Mezzola, the route offers beautiful lake views and leads through quiet villages with a typically Italian flair. The route is mostly paved and very suitable for road bikes, also ideal for longer tours to Lake Como. Here, riders can expect a scenic ride with views of mountains, lakes, and Mediterranean vegetation. The route can be easily combined with a train or rail connection, allowing for flexible departure and return times.

Madesimo is a renowned ski resort located in the upper Valchiavenna valley, in the province of Sondrio, just a few kilometers from the Swiss border. Nestled in the Rhaetian Alps at approximately 1,550 meters above sea level, it is one of Lombardy's most popular mountain destinations. During the winter, Madesimo transforms into a snow sports paradise, with over 40 kilometers of slopes extending up to Pizzo Groppera, at an altitude of 3,000 meters. The ski area offers trails suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. In summer, the resort reveals its greenest and wildest side, becoming an ideal starting point for hiking and biking along Alpine trails. Visitors can explore the picturesque Lake Montespluga or try their hand at the area's trails. The quaint village still retains the authentic atmosphere of a small mountain village, with its typical stone and wood houses. Madesimo thus represents a perfect destination for those seeking genuine contact with Alpine nature, far from the mass tourism of the large ski resorts.

A well-developed cycle path. Allows you to bypass the SS36 and other roads.

Absolutely impressive serpentine section! Be careful in the unlit tunnels!

Driving through these tunnels is a real highlight, but lights and a safety vest are recommended, as the tunnels are not lit!