🥾 Via Alpina - Red Trail: Chiareggio » Maloja
Alpine hiking route spanning the Italian-Swiss border
📋 Fast Facts
- Part of the Via Alpina, a 1,200-kilometer long-distance walking route across the Alps
- Connects Chiareggio (Italy) to Maloja (Switzerland) over 50–60 kilometers in 5–7 days
- Elevation ranges from 1,000 to over 2,800 meters with daily gains regularly exceeding 1,000 meters
- Best trekked June through September; high passes typically blocked by snow until late May
The Red Trail of the Via Alpina linking Chiareggio to Maloja represents one of the major Alpine crossing routes in Europe. This section traverses the border region between Italy and Switzerland through high mountain terrain, offering hikers access to pristine Alpine landscapes, glaciated peaks, and traditional mountain villages. The route demands solid mountain skills, fitness, and self-reliance ...