Six kilometres of freedom: the "Renes langer Weg" freeride run

Here, you're going for the journey itself – and it’s quite the ride. Freeride Route 84, "Rene’s Long Way", starts at 2,465 metres above sea level on Crap Masegn and takes you far away from the hustle and bustle around Crap Sogn Gion and the snowparks. First, you follow the traverse towards Crest da Tiarms, which you initially share with the run back down to Ladir. At the end of the traverse, you branch off to the left into open terrain. From here on, short, flat sections alternate with slightly steeper stretches until you reach the upper alpine hut.

You’ll then follow the summer road for a short while before turning sharply left at the edge of the forest onto a narrow forest track. Suddenly, you’ll feel as though you’re back at ski school: tight turns, trees and a line that requires a bit of skill. Follow the track to the lower alpine hut – by this point at the latest, your thighs will be grateful for a break.

The route continues across open alpine meadows and finally back onto the summer road. Follow this to the Curnius–Falera sledding run and then cover the last few metres on the sledding slope. Be considerate of others and bring the run to a relaxed close.

By the way, the route is named after its creator and long-serving head of rescue, René Hirzel. A long route with a personal touch!

Enjoy the change of scenery: here you’re a long way from the hustle and bustle of the ski resort, and Crap Sogn Gion is only visible in the distance.

From Laax Murschetg, take the cable car up to Crap Masegn. From there, head south and follow the traverse towards Crest da Tiarms. At the end of the traverse, keep left into open terrain and ride to the upper alpine hut. You then follow the summer road for a short while before turning sharply left at the edge of the forest onto the narrow forest track. Follow this to the lower alpine hut. You then head back across the alpine meadows to the summer road, which you follow as far as the Curnius–Falera sledding run. You will come across the sledding run there after the left-hand bend.