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Moësa (River) Moesa to Mesocco The Moësa rises at an altitude of approximately 2,245 meters above sea level on the Alpe Moesola above the San Bernardino Pass in the canton of Graubünden. After its source, it flows down to the top of the pass and feeds the first lake on its journey – the Laghetto Moesola – near the hospice. Leaving the lake at its southern end, it loses some elevation and then, at approximately 1,860 meters, joins the Riale Mucia stream from the right. A little later, the Moesa River also reaches the first village, San Bernardino (1,640 meters). It flows right through the center of the Graubünden village, merging with both the Ri de Fontanalba and Ri de Confin. While still in the village, it then flows into the Lago d'Isola reservoir. After the dam, the Moesa descends steeply, flowing through a gorge into the hamlet of Spina. It also shoots over the beautiful Moesa Waterfall and is joined by the Ri del Bech, Riale di Arbeola, and Riale de Spina streams. The Moesa now has a short distance to go to the village of Pian San Giacomo (1200 m), where it joins the Ri de Seda. After another steep drop and several tributaries (such as the Ri de Brion, Ri de Gratela, and Ri de Anzon), the river then reaches Mesocco (approx. 770 m). Text / Source: schweizerfluss.ch https://schweizerfluss.ch/moesa/

No. 6 Graubünden Route Route: Chur – Thusis – Martina / Bellinzona No. 6 Graubünden Route Route: Stage 7: S. Bernardino – Bellinzona An exhilarating descent through the Mesolcina Valley. Eagerly absorbing the mild southern climate. In Mesocco, cyclists enjoy the largest ruin in Switzerland and, at the end of the tour, in Bellinzona, the defiant towers and walls of the Tre Castelli. Refreshed, they follow the rushing Moësa River out of the lively resort town of San Bernardino. The 46-kilometer-long tributary of the Ticino rises at the San Bernardino Pass and gives its name to the Mesolcina Valley (Misox). Although Italian is spoken in the valley, as in the Poschiavo and Bregaglia valleys, it has always remained closely connected to Graubünden. In the smaller villages, where many of the houses are covered with stone slabs, time seems to stand still. You hardly stop on your bike during the rapid descent south. Surrounded by rock faces, you roar along a well-maintained road with countless skid marks. The motorway, which practically hangs from the mountain, seems a bit surreal. Later, a varied side road leads down to Mesocco. Magnificent views of the valley reveal themselves. Below the village, perched on a rocky outcrop, are the ruins of the Castello di Mesocco, the ancestral castle of the Count of Misox from the 11th century. It is considered one of the most important in Graubünden and the largest in Switzerland. Not large, but all the more picturesque: the terraced village of Soazza. The short detour, with a few meters of elevation to be conquered, is worthwhile. Stately oaks, linden trees, and enormous chestnut trees, known as chestnut forests, tower on the steep slopes above the village. Since the beginning of the stage, the climate has changed noticeably. Thanks to its location on the southern slopes of the Alps, the Mesox valley enjoys a Mediterranean climate with fog-free winter days. While there is often still snow in San Bernardino, Mediterranean plants are already blooming in the lower valley section – and this in the canton of Graubünden! Text / Source: Schweizmobil.ch https://schweizmobil.ch/de/veloland/route-6/etappe-7

Hotel Bellevue, San Bernardino since 1858 The Hotel Bellevue was first mentioned in 1858 and was built by the landowner Gaspare Motto, a landowner from Mesocco. Motto built the mineral spring building together with Paolo Battaglia. At the beginning of the 19th century, the resort hosted numerous spa guests, mainly from nearby Ticino, Lombardy, and Piedmont. The Desteffanis family is also mentioned, but the details of their management are unclear (probably around 1870). Luigi Toschini (1832–1915) bought the hotel in 1896 and later handed over the business to his sons Samuele (1857–1943) and Giovanni (1873–1925) and their respective families. At that time, the Bellevue's capacity was limited, consisting of 18 rooms (for tourists) and 4 for staff. A special feature of the hotel's cellar was a room called "giazéira" in the local dialect, which was filled with snow and ice in the spring to keep drinks and food cool. In 1932, the hotel was sold to the Thorner-Blatter family from the Canton of Bern, who are also the current owners of Villa Flora. In 1937, the Thorner-Blatter family decided to sell the building to the Studer family, who later resold it to Mr. Oldenburg. In 1955, the Thorner-Blatter family repurchased the hotel. In 1965, the Schmidlin family bought the hotel and ran it until 1984. In the 1960s and 1970s, the Schmidlin family was known in San Bernardino for breeding several St. Bernard dogs, which lived in the garden next to the hotel, where the terrace is today. The Schmidlin family later bred up to 15 St. Bernards and became the symbol of their business during those years. In 1984, Hans and Meta Wellig, the former owners of the Hotel National Ravizza, purchased the Hotel Bellevue with the intention of continuing the family tradition. Text / Source: Hotel Bellevue, San Bernardino https://bellevue-sanbernardino.ch/

S. Bernardo Mineral Water, San Bernardino Quality water since 1926 S. Bernardo represents the perfect union of quality, tradition, and elegance. Its springs rise in the Maritime Alps, at an altitude of 1,300 meters, in a healthy and pristine environment. Text / Source: S. Bernardo S.p.A., Via O. Rovere, 41 – 12075 Garessio (CN) https://www.sanbernardo.it/azienda-san-bernardo/

When cycling up route 6, the A13 eventually becomes the intermediate goal as one cycles up and up and comes closer in elevation to the highway.

The lake can be bypassed with a mountain bike. Two gates can only be bypassed by stopping and pushing. :-(