Leg Grevasalvas

Leg Grevasalvas is a mountain lake at 2,390 m above sea level in the municipality of Surses, canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It lies above the village of Bivio, just beyond the Julier Pass. The name is Romansh, and German-language maps often call it Grevasalvas See. It is a popular goal for day hikes in the Val Surses area.

Where is Leg Grevasalvas?

The lake sits above Bivio, in the mountains around the Julier Pass, the road crossing that links central Graubünden with the Engadin valley. Its coordinates are roughly 46.457 N, 9.716 E. The regional tourism board, Val Surses Savognin Bivio, provides the official visitor information.

How do you get to Leg Grevasalvas?

Most hikers start at the Julier Pass, next to the Ospizio La Veduta inn at 2,238 m, where there is parking. A PostBus serves the pass, but not on a regular schedule, so check timetables before you travel. From La Veduta the climb to the lake is about 150 m of ascent. You can also approach from Bivio, and the Fuorcla Grevasalvas saddle is reachable from Sils Baselgia and from Plaun da Lej.

What will you see on the hike?

The classic loop is about 10.2 km and takes roughly 5 hours. It runs from the pass to the lake, then up to the Fuorcla Grevasalvas saddle at 2,688 m. From the saddle you look toward the Engadin and the Bregaglia mountains, which makes it a natural place to rest. The trail then descends to the village of Grevasalvas (1,940 m), known as a filming location for the Heidi series, and ends at Plaun da Lej (1,798 m), where a bus takes you back.

When should you go?

This is a snow-free-season route. At this altitude the lake and the saddle are usually clear only in summer and early autumn. There is no hut along the way, so carry water and warm layers, since mountain weather changes quickly.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Leg Grevasalvas? It lies at 2,390 m above sea level.

Can I walk to the lake from the Julier Pass? Yes. From Ospizio La Veduta (2,238 m) the walk to the lake is short, and the full loop via Fuorcla Grevasalvas takes about 5 hours.

Is there public transport? A PostBus runs to the Julier Pass, though irregularly. Check the current timetable before setting out.

Why is the village of Grevasalvas famous? It was used as a filming location for the Heidi series and lies at the bottom of the route, at 1,940 m.