Trailrun Pizza Grossa Loop

This exciting circular route starts from Savognin and leads to Lai Tigiel and Motta d'Err. Over Pensa it goes back to Savognin. The detour to Plang la Curvanera is necessary when using the bike and hiking bus, which we recommend in the summer months. It conveniently takes you to Plang la Curvanera and Pensa or back to Savognin. The route can be done in both directions. Please observe the schedule of the bike and hiking bus.

The first kilometers are characterized by trails through cow pastures, which quickly gain altitude until you reach the 2370-meter mark. A long traverse leads to the meadows below Tinzenhorn and finally to the beautiful turquoise lake Lai Tigiel. From there, the steeper ascent to Pass digls Orgels begins, rewarding you with a breathtaking view over the landscapes of Val Surses. Then it goes over roots and stones through Val d’Err and over Pensa back to Savognin.

Notes:

You can also take the bike and hiking bus from Pensa back to the village. Check the bike and hiking bus schedule in summer at: www.valsurses.ch/transporte.

There is no catering on the route. Water is only available very late on the route in Castelas.

Original text: https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/switzerland/savognin-val-surses-trail-run/