In previous autumn editions of Valchiavenna Vacanze we have tried to point up any number of trekking outings heading up to some memorable destinations. Comfortable walks generally which would take the visitor within a transient nature to appreciate the constantly changing colours that the season unfailingly throws up.
Ready? The Baldiscio Lake is situated in one of the most picturesque areas within the Valle Spluga; a magnificent, magical autumnal treat. Pull on your boots.
The outing begins at Isola (1260m) and we leave the car and head to the hamlets of either Stabisotto (1630m) or Borghetto (1897m) from where you can take the path that leads to the lakes. We’re following the road now that climbs up towards Val Febbraro; the route takes you across alpine pastures dotted with carden – simple and very particular mountain dwellings. The landscape gradually changing all around: we leave behind us larch woodland invaded by gushing torrent and discover the grasslands of the vast plateau which climbs up to the border. Ever-changing hues present a kaleidoscope of extraordinary colour for the eye to take in. “Càrden” feature prominently in Valle Spluga. Rustic buildings constructed in wood and topped with a gable roof of piote or rough slates of interlocking natural stone.
The origin of the word used to describe the “Càrden” dwellings dates back to the Latin definition of the construction technique.
Our early efforts are rewarded as we reach the lush ridge which crosses upstream from the valle dell’Alpe (2066m). There’s no mistaking the well-signposted path. At this point we climb up to the 2303m of the Lago Grande del Baldiscio, situated just before the pass which marks the border between Italy and Swit “Càrden” feature prominently in Valle Spluga. Rustic buildings constructed in wood and topped with a gable roof of piote or rough slates of interlocking natural stone.
The origin of the word used to describe the “Càrden” dwellings dates back to the Latin definition of the construction technique.
Our early efforts are rewarded as we reach the lush ridge which crosses upstream from the valle dell’Alpe (2066m). There’s no mistaking the well-signposted path. At this point we climb up to the 2303m of the Lago Grande del Baldiscio, situated just before the pass which marks the border between Italy and Switzerland.
And for anyone who still has energy to burn it’s well worth continuing up a little, skirting the north bank of the lake and culminating at the Lago del Mot at 2349 m.
