Tarasp Fontana – Lai Nair – Avrona (RW)

Medium

6.8 km

2:00 h

229 mhd

Tarasp Fontana – Lai Nair – Avrona (RW) (oua_32255505_image)

Tarasp Fontana – Lai Nair – Avrona (RW) (oua_32029814_image)

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Tarasp Fontana – Vulpera – Scuol (oua_32029676_image)

At the beginning, a somewhat steeper route but a very rewarding ascent to Lai Nair with Piz Pisoc in the background, down to the small settlement of Avrona and back to Tarasp, Fontana passing the castle.

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Highest Point 1568 m

Lowest Point 1402 m

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Start

Stop Tarasp, Fontana

Destination

Stop Tarasp, Fontana

Coordinates

46.777207, 10.260471

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Description

On the circular route you can see the Catholic Church of Tarasp, the beautiful Lai Nair, and admire the view at the viewpoint "Mot da la Crusch".

Hidden Gem

On the way back from Avrona, a short detour at the exit of the forest to Munt da la Crusch (opposite the transmitter mast) is worthwhile. From here you have a beautiful view over Scuol, Sent, and even to Ftan.

Combine the route with a castle tour at Tarasp Castle.

Safety Note

The path is prepared after every snowfall. Please pay attention to the condition reports in the winter sports report. The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; current snow and weather conditions must be considered before starting.

Emergency numbers:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Equipment

High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun protection, trekking poles.

Directions

After the hamlet Fontana Sura, steeply ascending through larch forest to the high plain of Lai Nair. Then through the forest to Avrona and back to Tarasp Fontana on a country road.

Directions

Public Transport

By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or Oberengadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp

By PostAuto from Scuol-Tarasp, station to Tarasp, Fontana

Travel Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass into the 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

Cross the Inn bridge from the Engadin road (H27) between Ardez and Scuol to Tarasp

Parking

Free parking spaces available in Tarasp

Waypoints

Bus Station Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Tarasp, Fontana

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Lake Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Lai Nair

The Lai Nair is a small mountain lake above Tarasp. The plateau on which the lake is located can certainly be counted among the most beautiful spots in the Lower Engadine.

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Fireplace Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Feuerstelle Lai Nair

Enjoy nature and barbecue on one of the numerous fireplaces in the middle of the Lower Engadine mountains.

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Flora Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Flachsfeld: V. Stahel Tarasp

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Castle Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Schloss Tarasp

A landmark of the Lower Engadine, Tarasp Castle, built in 1040, majestically overlooks the region and is now owned by the local and internationally renowned artist Not Vital.

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