Diavolezza valley station-Fuorcla Pischa-Fuorcla Prünella-Chamues-ch

Difficult
22.5 km
7:30 h
897 mhd
1271 mhd
Blick zurück ins Val da Fain und auf den Lago Bianco
Übergang zur Fuorcla Pischa

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Türkenbund im Val da Fain

Long hike on less frequented hiking trails in the Engadin.

Technique /6
Fitness 5/6
Highest Point  2836 m
Lowest Point  1707 m
Best Season
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Start
Diavolezza valley station
Destination
Chamues-ch, village square
Coordinates
46.441927, 9.982484

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Description

At the valley station of the Diavolezza cable car, the path crosses the pass road and follows a short section of the road before merging into an alpine path. Down over the bridge and into Val da Fain, following the alpine path. It is not uncommon to hear a marmot whistle and the plant life in the valley is special. After about half an hour, the path branches off to the left and ascends steeply in zigzags towards the rocks of Piz Albris. For the last stretch, sure-footedness and a head for heights are a must, and soon the wide plateau of Fuorcla Pischa opens up with numerous cairns and many small lakes. This area is home to one of the largest Alpine ibex colonies in the Alps. With luck and a keen eye, the king of the Alps can be spotted among the rocks. On the plateau, the path branches right and passes Lej da la Pischa and over Fuorcla Prünella to reach Val Prünella. About 600 meters of altitude must be descended to Alp Prünella. There, the path merges into the alpine path that you follow out to Chamues-ch.


Further information
Engadin Tourismus AG
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch

Hidden Gem

Start the route early, as the Val Chamuera still stretches quite far to Chamues-ch.

Safety Note

The transition from the steep zigzag to the rocky wasteland of Fuorcla Pischa can still be snow-covered well into the summer, so caution is advised. There is no alternative route.

Directions

Diavolezza valley station - Val da Fain - Fuorcla Pischa - Lej da la Pischa - Fuorcla Prünella - Val Prünella - Alp Prünella - Alp Serlas - Chamues-ch

Responsible for this content: Engadin Tourismus AG.

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