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Pensa - Lai Tigiel - Pass digls Orgels - Motta d'Err - Bartg - Pensa

Difficult
14.2 km
6:00 h
1164 mhd
1160 mhd
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Pensa - Lai Tigiel - Pass digls Orgels - Motta d'Err - Bartg - Pensa (oua_54545752_image)

Beautiful hike past the striking Piz Ela, the namesake of Parc Ela, and the impressive Orgelspass as the highlight.


In Val d'Err, mother cows must be expected from early June to mid September.

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Highest Point  2819 m
Lowest Point  1659 m
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Start
Pensa
Destination
Pensa
Coordinates
46.583459, 9.648405

Details

Description

From the alpine huts of Pensa above Tinizong, you hike to the crystal-clear Lai Tigiel and from there upwards through the scree field to the impressive Pass digls Orgels. Anyone who sees it immediately understands why it is called Orgelspass. From up there, you enjoy a fantastic summit panorama and continue to Pass d' Ela. You see Piz Ela and are right in the middle of Switzerland's largest nature park. From Pass d'Ela, the route goes back to Pensa via Laiets and Alp Viglia.


You can reach Pensa by the bike and hiking bus or by car. More information can be found under the section "Arrival".

Hidden Gem

For the tough ones, the crystal-clear Lai Tigiel invites you to a refreshing swim.

Safety Note

In Val d'Err, mother cows must be expected from early June to mid September.

Equipment

Good hiking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing are recommended.

Directions

Pensa 1667 m. - Bartg 1825 m. - Lai Tigiel 2462 m. - Pass digls Orgels 2692 m. - Pass d’Ela 2723 m.  - Laiets 2600 m. -  Alp Viglia 1973 m. - Motta d’Err 1977 m. - Pensa.

Directions

Public Transport

Pensa can be reached on Tuesdays and Fridays by the bike and hiking bus. 


The bus stop is located directly next to the ticket office building of the Savognin mountain railways or behind the Savognin tourist office. 

Travel Information

From Chur via Tiefencastel to Savognin. If you use the hiking bus to get to Pensa, it is best to park at the parking lot of the Savognin mountain railways.


The hiking bus stop is located next to the ticket office building of the Savognin mountain railways or at the Savognin tourist office.


You can also reach Pensa by car. A driving/parking permit is required to drive on the alp road from Tinizong to Pensa. Only the officially signposted parking spaces may be used.

Parking

Parking in Savognin is available at the valley station of the Savognin mountain railways.


Only the officially signposted parking spaces on the alp roads may be used. More information on driving on alp roads.

Waypoints

Pascoli alpini – Alpine pastures, 1893-1895: (169 × 278 cm, oil on canvas, Kunsthaus Zürich).
Place Val Surses Savognin Bivio
Segantini 21: Lai Tigiel
From his hut on Alp Tussagn, Segantini climbs even higher up to Lai Tigiel in a 2 1/2-hour walk. There he worked on the paintings «Alpenweiden», «Die Strafe der Wollüstigen» and «Die bösen Mütter».
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Organ and Ela Pass
Nature reserve Bergün Filisur
Orgel and Ela pass
The name Orgel Pass refers to the unusual rock formations on the pass, which resemble church organs. Dolomite rock towers up in bizarre formations. Let yourself become enchanted by the organ pipe landscape.
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