Villas in Bivio

About Bivio

Bivio takes its name, meaning parting of the ways, from the two ancient Roman passes that meet here, the Julier and the Septimer. At about 1,770 metres it is the highest village in the Surses valley. It was traditionally an Italian-language village, the only one north of the continental divide, though German is now the majority language. The homes are bunched together in the village, so everything is close, but there is little to walk to beyond an information office and a few hotels with restaurants. Beyond the village, the Julier road climbs to the Engadine. The pass carried heavy traffic in the Roman era, and a Roman mountain shrine has been found there.

Is Bivio right for you?

Best for

Quiet, high-altitude stays on the road to the Engadine

Not for you if

You want shops, restaurants and a large ski area within walking distance.

Near Bivio

• Julier Pass

  The 2,284 metre pass between Bivio and Silvaplana, linking central Graubünden with the Engadine.

• Silvaplana

  The village on the far side of the Julier Pass, east of Bivio, with a whisky distillery offering tours and tastings.

• Maloja

  A village within reach of Bivio, with the Atelier Segantini, the Capel smugglers' trail, snowtubing and the Aela ski resort.

Getting to Bivio

From Zurich, Bivio is about 2 hours 10 minutes by car. By public transport there is no direct route: take a train to Chur, then a PostAuto bus, about four hours in total. A car makes the pass road and day trips easy.

When to go to Bivio

Bivio is high, at about 1,770 metres, and the Julier road above it can be covered with snow. The two-lane road generally stays open, but cars must have snow tyres in winter and chains may be required, depending on conditions. Check road conditions, bus times and information office hours before travelling.

Bivio villa holidays: questions answered

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• Savognin (66)
• Splügen (19)
• Bergün (17)
• Andeer (14)
• Lohn GR (8)
• All of Viamala/Surses/Albulatal