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The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 8.1 (average on 9 votes)Coordinates : 46.539027,10.136062 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : Coming from Switzerland, after a series of hairpin bends we reach the shore of Lake St. Moritz, a beautiful place, the water is emerald green color, a shade that is due to the reflection of the trees adjacent to the shore. The lake is popular with sportsmen kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing, this area is often very windy. For lovers of extreme sports unless there is a chance to enjoy a stroll or bike ride along the shore of the lake, where there is a bike path of several kilometers. After St. Moritz continue in the direction of Pontresina and then in the direction of Livigno. At this point the road you run out of breath because it appears before the eyes of the Bernina mountain range with its glaciers. You absolutely must stop and photograph this spectacle of nature! E 'can also see the red train because it passes right in this area. Continuing on we arrive at the customs of Livigno Forcola (2315 meters). From here the road begins to descend towards the village of Livigno (1815 m). We must not lose the ride on the bike path that winds in the wide valley of Livigno. During the ride we had a close encounter with a group of cows very sociable, did not disdain the soft green grass that we offered in the meal. The bike path runs alongside a stream of clear water, where at certain times of year there are competitions of trout fishing. Unforgettable walks towards Val Federia to have lunch at the refuge that meets at the beginning of the valley. Just before arriving at the shelter you may be lucky enough to see some nice marmot on a slope that runs along the road asfaltata.Non is unusual breed wild animals of all kinds.Recommended equipment : For the customs in Livigno there are no major problems. When you arrive at customs you stop and go at the customs office where you release a form to fill out to indicate where the equipment and serial number. The module you returned the exit from Livigno. I advise you to take the receipts of purchase of equipment because they could always richiederteli.Per temperatures, in the mountains I have never had any major problems. Logically, the battery drains very fast. Take it at least a spare and keep it in an inside pocket of his jacket. When the machine is low on the changes and put that download in the heat ... quickly retrieve the carica.Altra thing to consider is condensation. Avoid, when possible, violent temperature changes to equipment otherwise everything will coat of condensation. It also uses the plastic bags, like those used for frozen food, to put in the various components so that condensation may form on those, and not on lenti.Se come into a warm but you have to be able to photograph a little later, it is better to keep the 'equipment out in the cold (assuming it is safe and you will not get stolen) so that it is ready to scattare.Per the rest, have fun and watch out for slips. In the many years that I go to the mountains in winter, the only problem I had was falling on a patch of ice in a pathBest months : Livigno offers the visitor not only cutting-edge kilometers of ski slopes, but also a variety of attractions from historical point of view artistico.Tra those not to be missed are: the greater Church of Santa Maria Rising in which we can admire a carved wooden altarpiece of the eighteenth century and two contemporary carved wooden altarpieces. The Church of St. Anthony and St. Rocco both dating from the sixteenth century, houses works of great value. Do not miss a visit to the Museum of Livigno, which was housed in a building of the '600, in which you can admire numerous finds from the surrounding area. Also remember the old sawmill, located on the stream spol, dating from the fifteenth centuryHow to get there : Visits : there are no opening hours: Livigno is a town. The only probelam depends on the condition of the roads: you should verify that the crossings be opened before startingNotes : | | Nearby:   Val Trupchun 8 km
  Laghi di Cancano e San Giacomo 12 km
  Parco Nazionale Svizzero 14 km
  Lago Saoseo e Lago Viola 15 km
  Passo Bernina 17 km
  Val Roseg 19 km
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