Bergell
At the Maloja Pass (1,815m above sea level), the high valley takes a break before reaching the Southern Swiss border at 333m. On this 25km stretch, north and south meet in an impressive way. Valley villages, such as Vicosoprano and Soglio, with their northern Italian architecture, are nestled in the varied landscape, characterised by open meadows, the largest chestnut forest in Europe, and rocky ice-covered hillsides. The Bregaglians deliberately shun hustle and bustle; instead, you’ll find traces of Romans, Patricians and peasant alpine culture, which inspired artists such as Rilke, Marlin and the Giacometti family.