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Snowshoeing recommended route

Tarasp – Avrona – Vulpera

Snowshoeing · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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Far away from the groomed and preparedpaths, we draw a new track step by step in the deep snow. Thesilence that surrounds us leaves us speechless. But do wedo we have to speak at all, or are we just overhearing what nature has to tell us?nature has to tell us?
easy
Distance 4.7 km
1:30 h
149 m
283 m
1,554 m
1,270 m
Notice:
  • Snowshoe trails are not groomed
  • Snowshoe trails are not signalled
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Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG
Update: September 27, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Highest point
1,554 m
Lowest point
1,270 m
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Track types

Asphalt 3.74%Forested/wild trail 52%Path 17.19%Road 3.41%Unknown 23.63%
Asphalt
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
2.4 km
Path
0.8 km
Road
0.2 km
Unknown
1.1 km
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Rest stops

Avrona Inn

Safety information

Please note the condition reports in the winter sports report. The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, current snow and weather conditions must be noted before starting.

Emergency call:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Tips and hints

Snowshoeing in the Engadine is a real insider tip in Graubünden due to its many secluded mountain valleys. Discover the natural treasures on a snowshoe tour through the region. engadin.com/snowshoeing

Start

Tarasp (1,404 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'815'464E 1'184'554N
DD
46.777287, 10.260480
DMS
46°46'38.2"N 10°15'37.7"E
UTM
32T 596225 5181186
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Destination

Post bus stop Tarasp, Vulpera

Turn-by-turn directions

From the post bus stop Tarasp Fontana, the road leads to the mobile radio antenna, where the actual snowshoe tour begins. Past the Lai Nair and the picturesque moorland, the route leads to Avrona. The tour ends in Vulpera, where a magnificent spa park tells of the heyday of mineral water tourism.

Public transport

  • By train (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from the Upper Engadine) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
  • By post bus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
  • Continue by post bus to the post bus stop Tarasp, Fontana

By road

  • 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 south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
  • From the Engadin road (H27) take the Tarasp Vulpera exit.

Parking

  • Free parking available

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'815'464E 1'184'554N
DD
46.777287, 10.260480
DMS
46°46'38.2"N 10°15'37.7"E
UTM
32T 596225 5181186
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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Equipment

Snowshoe equipment, high and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun protection.

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.7 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
149 m
Descent
283 m
Highest point
1,554 m
Lowest point
1,270 m
Linear route
1600 m 1800 m
Morning
1600 m 1800 m
Afternoon

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