Engiadina Bassa: Stage 1

Medium

40 km

2:30 h

1700 mhd

1500 mhd

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Following the Inn you reach Lavin, which is characterised by Italian architecture. Further down the river, you get to Ardez with the Steinsberg Castle ruine, and finally the sunny Ftan Plateau. The loop over Motta Naluns and the Alp Laret is pretty challenging.

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Start

Susch

Destination

Ftan

Coordinates

46.751680910014, 10.079476938677

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Description

The regional bikeroute 442 starts in the historic mountain pass village of Susch and follows the Inn gently downhill past Lavin to Giarsun below Guarda. From here the path rises slightly to Sur En d'Ardez. This offers an impressive panoramic view of Guarda in the northwest, Bos-cha, Munt, and Ardez at the foot of the Steinsberg castle ruins in the north, and Tarasp with its striking castle to the east.

After crossing the Inn, a long steady ascent follows to Ftan.

Hidden Gem

Sur En d'Ardez provided the backdrop for the film «Schellen-Ursli» in winter 2014/15. A stop at the fountain and a walk through the hamlet are recommended, as well as the view across the Inn towards Guarda and Ardez.

Safety Note

The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be carefully observed before starting the tour. This route requires a high degree of riding safety, balance, and technical ability.

Emergency numbers:

144 emergency call, first aid

1414 mountain rescue REGA

112 international emergency call

Consideration for hikers

Please be considerate when crossing and overtaking hikers. The Graubünden mountain bike routes run largely on single trails which are also signposted as hiking trails. Hikers generally have the right of way.

Equipment

Helmet, gloves, good footwear, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kit

Directions

Susch train station (1435 m)

Crossing Susch

Surpunt

uphill on forest roads

via Padnal to the masts of the high voltage line

descent to Lavin

on the right side of the Inn

Plain of Planturen

Giarsun

Sur En d'Ardez

descent to the Inn bridge (1298 m)

counter ascent via Ardez

Ftan (1630 m)

Directions

Public Transport

Accessible by train and bus

By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from Upper Engadin) or hourly from Scuol to Susch train station

Travel Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadin on H27

From the east: via Landeck/Austria towards St. Moritz on H27

From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27

Susch is located directly at Flüela Pass and on the Engadin road H27 (5 minutes drive from Vereina south portal)

Parking

Paid parking spaces at the station in Susch

Waypoints

Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Susch, staziun

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Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Ftan, cumün

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Feuerstelle Sur En d'Ardez

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Feuerstelle Ftan

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Feuerstelle Plattas

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