Piz Clünas – descent to Ftan
Small summit rise above the ski area of Motta Naluns, which surprises with beautiful descents. The protected areas above Ftan must be observed.
Details
Description
From the end of the Clünas chairlift (approx. 2500 m), circumvent the rocks of P. 2678 southwest and ascend via the southeast slope to the summit.
Variant: Mot da Ri mountain station
From the Mot da Ri chairlift mountain station (2582 m) in a southwesterly direction through the large hollow into Fuorcla Clünas and via the north ridge to the summit (total: 30 min for 210 m ascent).
Descent
Return on the ascent routes to the ski area or more rewarding via Plütschessa to Ftan: From the summit over the west flank into the hollow of Lai da Minschun (2642 m). Here southwards over P. 2483, passing the avalanche barriers on the left, down through the hollow of Plütschessa to Clünas and towards the southwest via Truoi da Joccas to Plan Mundanaira (1893 m). Follow the summer path through a forest clearing southeastwards to Ftan (1634 m). Difficulty: WS.
- Start of the ski tour: Scuol train station
- Waypoints of the ski tour: Clünas ski lift mountain station
- Summit of the ski tour: Piz Clünas
- Descent of the ski tour: via the ascent route or more rewarding to Ftan
- Dangers: Alpine dangers must always be observed.
Hidden Gem
The avalanche danger on the sunny east slopes must not be underestimated!
Safety Note
Your safety comes first!
Routes in the winter mountains carry risks. Off secured slopes and paths, you are responsible for yourself. This requires solid training and appropriate equipment including avalanche emergency gear. Inform yourself about weather and avalanche danger before every tour.
The route was assessed under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the tour.
Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency, First Aid I 1414 Mountain Rescue REGA I 112 International Emergency
Walking routes in alpine terrain require good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountaineering knowledge. Using the described routes is at your 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 or the authors are excluded. It is also recommended to check the daily updated avalanche bulletin: slf.ch
Equipment
Ski touring equipment, safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel), first aid kit, provisions
Directions
The starting point is at the Scuol train station with parking options at the mountain railways.
Directions
Public Transport
- By the Rhaetian Railway (Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, hourly from St. Moritz to Scuol)
- By PostAuto (hourly from Martina, Sent, Ftan, Tarasp to Scuol)
- By local bus (operates throughout Scuol)
Travel Information
- From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via Flüelapass into the Lower Engadin on H27
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27
- From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
- Scuol is located directly on the Engadin road H27 (20 minutes driving time from Vereina south portal).
Parking
- Paid parking spaces at the train station and at the mountain railways in Scuol.
- Free parking spaces in Porta and Punt (Scuol Sot).
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