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Motta Naluns – Fuorcla Champatsch – Val Sinestra
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Der imposante Piz TschüttaPhoto: Andrea Badrutt, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Scenic alpine bike tour over Fuorcla Champatsch to Val Sinestra.
This route passes through an inaccessible area and is therefore closed. Current information
closed
difficult
Distance 28 km
4:00 h
783 m
1,690 m
2,731 m
1,242 m
After a leisurely ride on the Motta Naluns gondola lift, you set off towards Chamonna Naluns at 2146 m above sea level. At the first crossroads before the reservoir, you then turn right uphill on a winding route to Fuorcla Champatsch. Once you have reached the top, a breathtaking view of the Engadine mountains opens up at 2723 m above sea level. Surrounded by the mountains Piz Champatsch, Piz Tasna and Piz Tschütta, the route now descends on a single trail through Val Laver to Alp Prà San Flurin - it doesn't get more alpine than this. From there, the single trail continues downhill to the Zuort farm and on towards Val Sinestra.
Author’s recommendation
In Val Sinestra, rest and stop at the Val Sinestra country inn.
Author
Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG
Update: October 12, 2022
Difficulty
S4
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,731 m
Lowest point
1,242 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.1 km
Forested/wild trail
17.2 km
Path
9.2 km
Road
1.5 km
Safety information
It is recommended to enjoy the technical descent through Val Laver responsibly, as there are loose stones and gravel beds in the upper section.Tips and hints
Start
Bergstation Motta Naluns (2,150 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'816'186E 1'188'325N
DD
46.810952, 10.271699
DMS
46°48'39.4"N 10°16'18.1"E
UTM
32T 597021 5184941
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Destination
Val Sinestra
Turn-by-turn directions
From Scuol-Tarasp (1120 m) with the Motta Naluns cable car to the mountain station (2151 m).
Direction Chamanna Naluns to reservoir (2324 m)
Branching off in the direction of Fuorcla Champatsch
After crossing Fuorcla Champatsch descent to Val Laver
Continue to Alp Prà San Flurin and at the junction turn right towards Val Sinestra
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- By train (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) to Scuol-Tarasp
- Gondola lift to Motta Naluns mountain station
Getting there
- From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass, along the Lower Engadine to Scuol
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27 to Scuol
- From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) in the direction of St. Moritz on H27 to Scuol
Parking
- Parking spaces right next to the valley station of the Motta Naluns cable car in Scuol
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'816'186E 1'188'325N
DD
46.810952, 10.271699
DMS
46°48'39.4"N 10°16'18.1"E
UTM
32T 597021 5184941
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Equipment
Helmet, gloves, good shoes, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kitStatus
closed
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Difficulty
S4
difficult
Distance
28 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
783 m
Descent
1,690 m
Highest point
2,731 m
Lowest point
1,242 m
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