Hiking week - Via Engiadina with Andrea Matossi
Programme in June
Via Engiadina Bassa in six stages (provisional programme)
The Via Engiadina leads along the left side of the Inn on the orographic side of the valley, mostly on paths not used by cyclists. You will gain an insight into the history, culture, flora and fauna of the Lower Engadine from local hiking guide Andrea Matossi. The starting and finishing point of each hike is the Hotel Belvedere in Scuol.
Saturday
Arrival
«Meet and greet», we meet at 4.00 pm in the lobby of the Hotel Belvedere to get to know each other and discuss the week. And, just to anticipate - all hikes can be shortened and modified so that all hikers get their fair share.
Sonntag
Zernez – Clüs – Susch – Prasüra Gronda – Lavin
This leisurely hike follows the narrow valley floor along the ice-blue Inn, which winds its way through the Lower Engadine between mighty mountain ranges. On narrow paths, past rock faces and through old coniferous forests, you come across the ruins of Rohan Castle and the Fuorcha execution site.
Distance: 12 km, pure hiking time: 3 h 25 min, ascent: 440 m, descent: 480 m.
Monday
Lavin – Alp d‘Immez – Alp Belvair – Guarda
On the trail of the Schellenursli. Hike on the sunny slope with a visit to the Schellenursli village of Guarda.
Distance: 13 km, pure hiking time: 5 h, ascent: 1100 m, descent: 840 m.
Tuesday
Guarda – Alp Suot – Murtera Dadoura – Chöglias – Ardez
Following the Clozza, the trail leads deep into the rocky Val Tuoi, climbs above the tree line and leads out of the valley again. Soon the view opens up over the Lower Engadin with its mighty mountain ranges. Beautiful alpine meadows, gnarled trees and the marvellously decorated Engadin villages enrich the hike.
Distance: 14 km, pure hiking time: 4 h 35 min, ascent: 720 m, descent: 950 m.
Wednesday
Ardez – Alp Valmala – Alp Laret, Natèas – Ftan, Scuol
The route starts in the cobbled streets of Ardez between beautifully decorated Engadin houses. It then heads uphill into Val Tasna and up to Alp Laret at 2205 metres above sea level. Rare alpine flora thrives on the steep rocky slopes and the view extends far over the Lower Engadin with its mighty mountain ranges.
Distance: 14 km, pure hiking time: 4 h 40 min, ascent: 1050 m, descent: 400 m.
Thursday
Val Sinestra – Vnà – Val Ruinains – Tschlin
The beautiful, rather flat hike on the slope leads through the forest and deep into Val Sinestra to the legendary haunted hotel. The valley is known for its mineral springs and abundance of orchids. The three typical Engadin villages of Sent, Vnà and Tschlin tell the story of the Lower Engadin. We take the postbus to Sinestra.
Distance: 16 km, pure hiking time: 4 h, ascent: 700 m, descent: 640 m.
Friday
Tschlin – Mundaditschas – Vadrain – Pra da la Zipla – Vinadi
The last stage of the Via Engiadina leads from the typical Engadine village of Tschlin northwards to the end of the valley. The River Inn roars deep below, along which the border with Austria runs. The wild forests, steep rock faces, challenging scree gullies and spectacular views enrich this route.
Distance: 12 km, pure hiking time: 3 h 30 min, ascent: 400 m, descent: 800 m.
Good to know
Meeting point
The meeting point is always in the lobby of the Hotel Belvedere, the exact time is always announced the evening before. Changes to the tours are possible. The hiking guide Andrea Matossi can be reached on this number: 079 461 28 91.