XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Gravella-Loipe
Bivio
- Distance
- 1.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 10 m
- Fitness
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
Located in the heart of the idyllic mountain village of Bivio, this leisurely trail runs in a flat loop over the Gravella plain and along the Julia river.
The start of this short cross-country skiing loop is just a few steps from the Bivio, posta bus stop. The trail leaves the houses of Bivio behind and initially crosses open terrain. For the first 400 metres or so, it follows the Gelgia; the river gives this flat opening section a clear line. With only around ten metres of elevation gain, the profile remains exceptionally gentle.
About halfway round, the loop reaches its highest point at around 1'770 m. Motta Balotta lies just over 300 metres away and is therefore not visited. The trail then turns back towards Bivio. At the edge of the village, the houses come back into view; the listed Reformed church stands a little way off the route. After a total of around one kilometre and about 15 minutes, the loop closes back at the starting point in Bivio.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
