Ardez – Piz Cotschen
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The Piz Cotschen stands out slightly in the Lower Engadine and offers, in addition to its beautiful view, a wonderful descent to Ardez or the hamlet Bos-Cha.
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Description
The start of the tour is in Ardez and begins with a western ascent on the winter hiking trail to the hamlet Mund d’Ardez (1779 m above sea level). Subsequently, the tour continues north to Murtera Dadaint (2145 m above sea level) and to the Chamonna Maranguns (2302 m above sea level). The ascent continues east to the self-catering hut Chamonna Cler (2474 m above sea level). The final ascent leads over the southeast ridge to the winter summit (2972 m above sea level) of the Piz Cotschen (3029 m above sea level). Beautiful descent to Bos-Cha or Ardez.
Hidden Gem
Ardez, together with the villages 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 Bos-Cha.
Safety Note
The tour was rated under favorable weather conditions; the current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the tour.
Emergency call:
144 emergency call, first aid I 1414 mountain rescue REGA I 112 international emergency call
Tours in the winter mountains carry risks. Off secured slopes and paths, tour participants are responsible for themselves.
Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical knowledge in mountaineering. The described routes are undertaken at one's own risk. For safe mountaineering, training under expert guidance is recommended. All contents are compiled with the utmost care. Tourism Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair AG (TESSVM) and the authors assume no liability for the timeliness, correctness, and completeness of the provided information. Any claims of liability against TESSVM and the authors are excluded. It is also recommended to check the daily avalanche bulletin at slf.ch
Equipment
Ski touring equipment, safety equipment (AVS, probe, shovel), first aid kit, provisions
Directions
Public Transport
- By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau, or Upper Engadine) hourly to Ardez station
Travel Information
From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27
From the east: via Landeck / Austria toward St. Moritz on H27
From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
- Ardez lies directly on the Engadine road H27 (15 minutes' drive from Vereina south portal)
Parking
- Paid parking spaces at Ardez station
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