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Ardez – Piz Cotschen

Back-country skiing · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair

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Aufstieg Piz Cotschen
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The Piz Cotschen stands out somewhat in the Lower Engadine and, in addition to its beautiful view, offers a wonderful downhill run to Ardez or the hamlet of Bos-Cha.

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Distance 7.8 km

3:50 h

1,525 m

0 m

2,998 m

1,474 m

The tour starts in Ardez and begins with a western ascent on the winter hiking trail Weiler Mund d'Ardez. (1779 m.a.s.l.) The tour then continues north to Murtera Dadaint (2145 m.a.s.l.) and to the Chamonna Maranguns (2302 m.a.s.l.) The ascent continues east to the Chamonna Cler self-catering hut (2474 m.a.s.l.). The final ascent leads via the southeast grade to the winter summit (2972m. a.s.l.) of Piz Cotschen. (3029 m.a.s.l.) Beautiful descent to Bos-Cha or Ardez.

Author’s recommendation

Ardez, together with the villages of Lavin and Guarda, is the second mountaineering village in Switzerland. More information at bergsteigerdoerfer.org

The ski tour can be started in Guarda or the hamlet of Bos-Cha.

Author

Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG

Update: November 22, 2022

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2,998 m

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1,474 m

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Safety information

The tour has been assessed in favourable weather conditions, it is imperative that the current weather conditions and weather forecasts are observed before starting the tour.

Emergency call:

144 Emergency, First Aid I 1414 Mountain Rescue REGA I 112 International Emergency.

Tours in the winter mountains involve risks. Tourers are responsible for their own safety when travelling off secured pistes and paths.

Climbing routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge of mountain sports. The routes described are to be followed at the participants' own risk. For safe mountain sports, training under expert supervision is recommended. All contents are compiled with the greatest possible care. Tourism Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair AG (TESSVM) and the authors accept no responsibility for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against TESSVM and the authors are excluded. It is also advisable to check the daily avalanche bulletin: slf.ch

Tips and hints

engadin.com/ski-tours

Start

Ardez (1,473 m)

Coordinates:

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2'811'288E 1'184'248N

46.775869, 10.205687

DMS

46°46'33.1"N 10°12'20.5"E

UTM

32T 592045 5180963

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Destination

Ardez

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Public transport

By train (from Chur, Prättigau or Upper Engadine) hourly to Ardez station

Getting there

From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27.
From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27
From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
Ardez is located directly on the Engadine road H27 (15 minutes drive from Vereina south portal)

Parking

Paid parking at Ardez railway station

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'811'288E 1'184'248N

46.775869, 10.205687

DMS

46°46'33.1"N 10°12'20.5"E

UTM

32T 592045 5180963

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Graubünden Süd Vital Eggenberger ISBN: 978-3-85902-301-7 (only in german)

Author’s map recommendations

1199 Scuol topographic map Switzerland 1:25.000
249 S Tarasp topographic map ski tours 1:50.000

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Ski touring equipment, safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel), first aid kit, refreshments

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Distance

7.8 km

Duration

3:50 h

Ascent

1,525 m

Highest point

2,998 m

Lowest point

1,474 m

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