Senda Segantini - Etappe 2
HARD (4.5/10)Maloja → Bivio
A demanding mountain route — the Senda Segantini - Etappe 2 packs 31.6 km and 1,322 m of climbing into a 9h 31min day. Running from Maloja to Bivio, the trail spans an elevation range of 1,535 m to 2,315 m. The 41 m/km climb ratio means sustained effort on the ascents.
The route breaks into 8 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.1 km from Pizzo Lizun to Piz Blanch, climbing 240 m — an unrelenting 218 m/km grade. In contrast, the 3.9 km from Mot Scalotta to Motta Balotta is much gentler — mostly downhill with 333 m of descent.
With 88% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.
Budget roughly 5,763 kcal of energy expenditure and 5.7 L of water. Aim for 60–90 g of carbs per hour to avoid bonking on the longer climbs. No confirmed water sources along the route — carry all the water you need.
Alpine route. Usually accessible from June to October. Early and late season may have snow patches above 2200m.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📍 Maloja → Motta Farun | 0.4 km | +5m | -1m | 5 min | 0.4 |
| ⛰️ Motta Farun → Piz dal Sasc | 3.9 km | +211m | -305m | 1h 23m | 4.3 |
| ⛰️ Piz dal Sasc → Pizzo Lizun | 1.4 km | +142m | -15m | 31 min | 5.7 |
| ⛰️ Pizzo Lizun → Piz Blanch | 1.1 km | +240m | -0m | 37 min | 6.8 |
| ⛰️ Piz Blanch → Motta da Sett | 1.1 km | +151m | -0m | 28 min | 8.0 |
| ⛰️ Motta da Sett → Mot Scalotta | 3.4 km | +77m | -204m | 58 min | 11.4 |
| ⛰️ Mot Scalotta → Motta Balotta | 3.9 km | +8m | -333m | 1h 03m | 15.3 |
| ⛰️ Motta Balotta → Bivio | 16.0 km | +490m | -347m | 4h 18m | 31.3 |
| Total | 31.6 km | +1,322m | -1,205m | 9h 31m | 31.6 |
Terrain Analysis
Nutrition & Hydration
Estimates based on metabolic equivalent (MET) for hiking with significant elevation gain. Actual needs vary by body weight, fitness, weather, and pack weight.
Pace Estimates
Based on Naismith's Rule adjusted for distance, elevation, and technical difficulty. Click a pace to update split times above.
Current Conditions
Best Season
Alpine route. Usually accessible from June to October. Early and late season may have snow patches above 2200m.
Logistics
💧 Water Advisory
No confirmed water sources along this 32 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 5.7 L minimum.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- La Motta 143m · km 11.8
- Motta Balotta 190m · km 15.3
- Motta Farun 212m · km 0.4
- Motta la Cresta 307m · km 15.6
📍 Nearby Places
- Curtinfess 55m
- Cadval 88m
- Rons 176m
- Plan Malögia 184m
- Motta 218m
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Maloja
- End
- Bivio
- Reference
- 25
- Operator
- Wanderland Schweiz
- Start Coordinates
- 46.40248, 9.69560
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