Prui – Piz Clünas – Alp Laret – Ftan
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Scenic, longer summit route on the southern edge of the Silvretta with the possibility to stop at Alp Laret.
Details
Description
From Ftan, cumün, take the chairlift to Prui. From Prui you are always above the tree line, the path leads over Schlivera on the south flank of Piz Clünas to Alp Clünas.
Here begins the summit ascent via the south ridge to Piz Clünas. The view back presents the majestic peaks of the Sesvenna (Ajüz, Lischana, San Jon) and Pisoc groups (Pisoc), to the east the facilities of the winter sports area are visible, behind the saddle between Piz Nair and Champatsch the distinctive Piz Tschütta appears. After crossing the summit, descend to the kar lake Lai da Minschun and then follow westwards over the Muot da l’Hom the signposts to Alp Laret. A rest is recommended at the restaurant of Alp Laret.
Below Alp Laret, turn left before Clüs, leave the forest road and descend through the forest towards Ftan Grond.
The descent from Alp Laret can alternatively be done via Prui with a subsequent chairlift ride to Ftan.
Alternatives:
The ascent from Ftan to Prui can also be done on foot (about 300 meters elevation gain)
Alternatively, start the hike in Scuol, take the gondola to Motta Naluns and after about a one and a half hour ascent also reach Alp Clünas.
There is also the possibility to do the route in reverse and descend from Alp Clünas to the gondola station "Motta Naluns". From here, you can take the gondola or use the rental scooters available locally to get back to Scuol.
Safety Note
The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route. This hike requires basic alpine experience, orientation skills; hiking boots are recommended.
Emergency numbers:
144 Emergency, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency number
Equipment
Good footwear, rain and sun protection, drinking bottle, first aid kit.
Directions
From the Prui mountain station, the path leads over Schlivera to Alp Clünas
Here begins the summit ascent via the south ridge to Piz Clünas
After crossing the summit, descend to the kar lake Lai da Minschun
Continue westwards over the Muot da l’Hom
Follow the signposts to Alp Laret
Below Alp Laret, turn left before Clüs
Descent to Ftan Grond
Alternatively, the hike starts in Scuol, with the gondola to Motta Naluns. After approximately a one and a half hour ascent, Alp Clünas is also reached. There is also the possibility to do the route in reverse and descend from Alp Clünas to the gondola station "Motta Naluns". From here, you can take the gondola or use the rental scooters available locally to get back to Scuol.
Directions
Public Transport
- By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Upper Engadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp, direct PostBus connection to Ftan, cumün
- By PostBus (from Tarasp or Martina) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp, direct PostBus connection to Ftan, cumün
- By chairlift from the Ftan valley station to Prui
Travel Information
- From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass to Lower Engadin on H27
- From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27
- From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
Ftan lies elevated on a sunny terrace and is reachable from the Engadin road H27 from Ardez or Scuol in 10 minutes by car.
Parking
- Paid parking spaces in Ftan Grond and Ftan Pitschen.
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