Senda Segantini - Etappe 2

MODERATE (2.5/10)

Maloja → Bivio

Distance
15.8 km
Ascent
+913 m
Descent
-959 m
Est. Time
5h 31m
Altitude
1,534.6–2,317.1 m
Type
point-to-point

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Senda Segantini - Etappe 2 is a 15.8 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Maloja to Bivio. The route covers 913m of ascent and 959m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,534m to 2,317m. Allow approximately 5h 31m for the full route.

The route is divided into 8 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.2 km from Pizzo Lizun to Piz Blanch, climbing 243m.

About 74% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 52% gradient.

Budget roughly 3,025 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.3 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2317m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

1,600m1,700m1,800m1,900m2,000m2,100m2,200m2,300m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km14 km16 km2,317m1,535m
Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Very Steep (>25%) Steep (15–25%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route Map

Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Maloja Piz Lunghin
1.3 km+20m-174m26 min1.3
⛰️
Piz Lunghin Piz dal Sasc
2.6 km+130m-160m51 min3.8
⛰️
Piz dal Sasc Piz dal Sasc
0.6 km+113m-16m19 min4.5
⛰️
Piz dal Sasc Pizzo Lizun
1.4 km+155m-31m33 min5.8
⛰️
Pizzo Lizun Piz Blanch
1.2 km+243m-1m39 min7.0
⛰️
Piz Blanch Motta da Sett
1.2 km+156m-0m29 min8.2
⛰️
Motta da Sett Mot Scalotta
3.4 km+79m-210m59 min11.6
⛰️
Mot Scalotta Bivio
4.4 km+17m-366m1h 12m16.0
Total15.8 km+913m-959m5h 31m15.8

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
3h 22m
Calories
2,555 kcal
Water Needed
2.8 L
Effort Distance
29.8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (152g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1689mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
74%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
58 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 913m ↓ 959m
High Point
2,317.1 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,534.6m — Range: 782.5m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (27%) Easy Grade (30%) Moderate Climb (18%) Steep (18%) Very Steep / Technical (7%)

🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 77% exposed · 23% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (23%) Open terrain (40%) Above treeline (37%)
South-facing: 8% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 37% of the route is above the treeline (2000m) with minimal shade. In summer, start before 7am to avoid peak UV. Carry sunscreen, a hat, and extra water.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
Mud Risk
30%
Moderate
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: June, July, August, September, October

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 15.8 km, 913m ascent, max altitude 2317.1m, ~6h duration.

Essential 7 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 3025 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2317.1m — wind chill
Recommended 4 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in November, December, January
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    913m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Maloja to Bivio (15.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Maloja
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Bivio
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Motta Farun km 0.4 · 434m off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Plan da Spagna 244m off trail
  • Plan Lunghin 359m off trail
  • Plan dal Palace 504m off trail
  • Plan Malögia km 0.8 · 766m off trail
  • Lan Palü km 0.1 · 812m off trail

Route Details

Network
Regional Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Maloja
End
Bivio
Start Coordinates
46.40248, 9.69560
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