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Historic center of Chiavenna – Valchiavenna Cycle Path loop from Prata Camportaccio

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Historic center of Chiavenna – Valchiavenna Cycle Path loop from Prata Camportaccio

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Historic center of Chiavenna – Valchiavenna Cycle Path loop from Prata Camportaccio

02:27

30.5km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.68 km

Historic center of Chiavenna

Highlight • Historical Site

Ancient facades with paintings of great charm and significant importance, fountains and portals in soapstone, decorated with floral and geometric motifs, are the elements that characterize the fascinating historic center of Chiavenna.

There are numerous loggias that overlook the Mera river and the architectural preciousness to be discovered wandering through the streets of the village; hidden courtyards and gardens such as the Córt di àsen represent characteristic corners that have remained intact over time.

An historic centre, dating back to the 16th century, already surrounded by Sforza walls, still partly visible, which bears witness to how rich and important Chiavenna was at the time of great trade with central Europe.

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1.74 km

View of the Mera River in Chiavenna

Highlight • River

The Mera stream (born at almost 3000 meters in Switzerland) creeps between the houses of Chiavenna creating an evocative urban landscape.

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3.49 km

Valchiavenna Cycle Path Near Marmitte dei Giganti Nature Reserve

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Here the cycle path passes near the natural reserve of the "giants' pots", geological formations characterized by pools or circular cavities present in the river beds or rocky masses. These round pits are often created by the erosive action of water and sediment traveling at high speeds. The phenomenon occurs when debris such as pebbles or stones are dragged by the current and, circling, burrow into the rocky riverbed over time. These formations are called "giant kettles" because of their resemblance to giant pots carved into the rock. They are often observable in areas with rivers or streams characterized by strong currents.

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3.79 km

Grotto Belvedere

Highlight • Restaurant

Well-frequented excursion restaurant near Chiavenna, located on the Chiavenna cycle path (2 km path) to the Swiss border, a little further are the waterfalls of Bergonuovo (Cascate dell Acquafraggia). There is a beautiful church in the village, e-bike charging station is signposted.

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5.97 km

Scavi di Piuro del 1963-66

Archaeological Site

6.95 km

Valchiavenna Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The Valchiavenna cycle path is a fascinating 40 km route that goes from Colico to the Swiss border (Val Bregaglia), passing through suggestive places such as Chiavenna, Piuro with its archaeological excavations, the Acquafraggia waterfalls and the Palazzo Vertemate Franchi. The route reflects the fusion of two cultures, offering a Central European atmosphere. In 2022, the Valchiavenna Cycle Path won 3rd prize at the Italian Green Road Awards.

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11.5 km

Lago di Villa di Chiavenna

Lake

19.3 km

Valchiavenna Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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21.9 km

Valchiavenna Cycle Path

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29.0 km

Porta di Santa Maria, Chiavenna

Highlight • Historical Site

Chiavenna
Located at the intersection of the Bergell and the Val San Giacomo, Chiavenna (formerly German Cläven, Kleven) is the center of the Valchiavenna, which together with the Valtellina makes up the present-day Italian province of Sondrio. Chiavenna, mentioned in the Itinerarium Antonini and in the Peutinger Table as Clavenna, was conquered by Augustus' troops in 16 BC and connected to Chur by two roads - one over the Splügen Pass, the other over the Septimer, Maloja and Julier Pass. The county probably came into being in the 10th century, at the beginning of the reign of Otto I, who in 960 assigned the Bergell from Villa upwards to the diocese of Chur and thus drew the border line between Italy and Switzerland that is still valid today.
Text / Source: Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (HLS)
hls-dhs-dss.ch/de/articles/007043/2015-05-07

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30.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

7.89 km

5.44 km

4.56 km

2.88 km

1.28 km

221 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

4.32 km

2.47 km

2.12 km

399 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Friday 3 July

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