Albigna lake - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Albigna lake
Albigna Lake is located in the Graubunden canton of Switzerland. Originally a reservoir, the lake is housed within the Vicosoprano municipality. Situated on the southwestern edge of the Bregaglia valley, the Albigna Lake is surrounded by rocky valleys and terrains. Covered in snow, the cliffs add to the beauty of the lake and make it all the more charming. Part of the lake supplies outflow to the Mera River.
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Piz Badile
6.08km from Albigna lake
A beautiful mountain that was part of the Bregaglia range in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The name Badile means spade or shovel. It is because of its shape this mountain got this name. It was one of the quiet risky trekking destinations and also It hives a nice view from the top of the mountain.
Lägh da Cavloc
7.1km from Albigna lake
A mountain lake in Graubünden near the Maloja Pass. The lake is located at 1907 m. above sea level and about two kilometers south of the pass road. A bath in the refreshing water is also worthwhile. At the lake, there are several barbecue areas and a restaurant. It is also a nice trekking destination too.
Maloja Pass
8.62km from Albigna lake
Maloja Pass is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Graubünden, linking the Engadine with the Val Bregaglia, still in Switzerland and Chiavenna in Italy. It marks the divide between the Danube and Po watersheds. Lägh da Bitabergh is near the pass. The Maloja Pass is open in winter. However, after heavy snowfalls, the road may be closed for a couple of hours or for an entire day. Even if open, the road might be covered with snowmaking snow/winter tires, or chains, a necessity.
Septimer Pass
10.03km from Albigna lake
The Septimer Pass was once one of the most important Alpine crossings to and from Italy. The favourable topography made it an ideal trade route. Today, hikers and bikers cross the pass and enjoy the unique landscape where traders once trod.
Val Bregaglia
10.24km from Albigna lake
The Bergell is a valley of the river Mera which flows into Lake Como. It starts from the Maloja Pass or Maloggia Pass and ends at the confluence of the Liro into the Mera, mostly Swiss and only the last part Italian. Most of the valley falls within the Swiss district of Maloja in the canton of the Grisons, the lower part within the Italian province of Sondrio. One of the nice trekking area and also it is one f the greenish part of this area.
Lake Sils
12.38km from Albigna lake
The Lake sils is located next to the watershed of the Maloja pass, the crossing to the Bregaglia Valley. It is the largest lake in the canton of Graubünden and forms part of the Upper Engadine lake district. During the summer months, a small boat operates a scheduled service. The “Segl-Maria” ploughs across the lake from Sils Maria to Maloja on the south-western lakeshore and back again in 40 minutes, four times a day. During this scenic cruise, it stops at the Chastè peninsula, Plaun da Lej and
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