Piz Umbrail and descent to Lai da Rims

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15 km

6:20 h

551 mhd

1671 mhd

Piz Umbrail und Abstieg zum Lai da Rims (oua_610437286_image)

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Piz Umbrail und Abstieg zum Lai da Rims (oua_610437285_image)

Challenging and high alpine route with a summit experience on a 3000-meter peak and subsequent descent into Val Müstair passing by the mountain lake Lai da Rims, which is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Graubünden.

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Highest Point 3028 m

Lowest Point 1374 m

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Start

PostAuto stop Umbrail, Swiss customs

Destination

PostAuto stop Sta. Maria Val Müstair, scoula

Coordinates

46.542518, 10.433172

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Description

In the summer months, a PostAuto runs from Sta. Maria up to Umbrail Pass. Just below the mountain hut Astras begins the ascent along the border to Italy. Along the way, we pass some relics of the Swiss border fortifications from World War I. After a scree field, a brief section requires a good head for heights. From Piz Umbrail, there is a magnificent view. Descent past Lai da Rims (2396 m above sea level) - the mountain lake is an ideal place for a rest. Along a stream, steep switchbacks descend until the road from Val Mora is reached. At Tschuccai, the path forks. We keep right and hike down Val Vau to Sta. Maria.

Safety Note

The route was assessed in favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route. This hike requires basic alpine experience, orientation skills; trekking shoes are recommended.

Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency, First Aid
1414 Mountain Rescue REGA
112 International Emergency

Equipment

Good footwear, rain and sun protection, drinking bottle, first aid kit.

Directions

From Umbrail Pass, just below the Astras mountain hut, the ascent begins
Follow the path towards Piz Umbrail
Descent past Lai da Rims
Follow the stream downhill
Last section on a road
At the fork at Tschuccai, keep right
Hike through Val Vau to Sta. Maria

Directions

Public Transport

By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, or from the Upper Engadin) hourly to Zernez station

By PostAuto (from Zernez) hourly to the PostAuto stop Sta. Maria Val Müstair, posta.

By PostAuto (from Sta. Maria Val Müstair, posta) to the PostAuto stop Umbrail, Swiss customs.

Travel Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass and the Ofen Pass into Val Müstair to Sta. Maria.

From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27 to Zernez and then over the Ofen Pass into Val Müstair to Sta. Maria.

From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) into Val Müstair to Sta. Maria

From Sta. Maria, you can reach Umbrail Pass by PostAuto (PostAuto line 90.821 Tirano–Bormio–Stelvio–Sta. Maria Val Müstair–Müstair).

Parking

Free parking in Sta. Maria opposite the school building

Waypoints

Paclerahof Reiterhof & Pferdezucht Agrotourismus (oua_45904753_image)

Sports Facility Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Paclerahof horse farm & horse breeding agrotourism

Equestrian farm, horse breeding and agrotourism: Paclerahof in beautiful Sta. Maria in Val Müstair offers all this.

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Store Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Hand weaving Tessanda Val Müstair

Rare Handcraft - Stylish Designs! The hand weaving mill exists since 1928, and offers individual, hand-woven articles in extraordinary patterns and colors, gladly also as custom-made.

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Event Venue Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Tessanda hand weaving - Showroom

The hand weaving factory exists since 1928, and offers individual, hand-woven articles in extraordinary patterns and colors, gladly also as custom-made.

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Day Spa Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

VIBRA-FIT | MANUELA ZEN

BEING HAPPY doesn't mean having the best of everything, but making the best of everything :-)

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Museum Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Museum 14/18

"The little museum on the Great War": Visit us and learn more about the history of the war in the Val Müstair, on the Umbrail Pass and the Stelvio Pass.

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Coffee Shop Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Meier-beck AG

Quality is no coincidence.

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Grocery Store Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Meier-beck AG

Quality is no coincidence.

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Restaurant Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Hotel Crusch Alba

Something very special awaits you in the oldest hotel in Val Müstair! The successful combination of quality, tradition and atmosphere guarantees each of our guests unforgettable vacations. We are happy to serve you local dishes and high quality products from the Biosfera Valley Val Müstair.

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