 Calpiogna is first mentioned in 1246 as "Calpiognia".The village was the seat of the still existing "Degagna" of Fichengo, one of three "Degagne" that makes up the "Vicinanza" (cooperative village) of Faido.Faido included; Calpiogna, Primadengo, Campello, Fontanedo (abandoned in the 18th century), Chinchengo and a part of the village of Faidos as well as several alpine pastures in Graubünden.