10 km
4:50 h
560 mhd
620 mhd
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Start in Fadretsch-Curaglia

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Historische Brücke
This physically challenging snow shoe tour on the sunny side of Val Medel leads through unspoilt winter landscapes up and beyond the tree line. Tegia Nova offers spectacular views of the peaks of Val Medel and the upper Surselva region.
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Start
Curaglia, Platta
Destination
Curaglia
Coordinates
46.658673929529, 8.854813242156

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Description

We start at the information board in Fadretsch. After crossing the historic stone bridge over the Rein da Medel, we head up to the pretty chapel in Pali. At first the incline is still moderate, but soon the signs show us that we simply have to get the altitude meters behind us to the alpine pastures in Plauns. After that, we walk for a while in the shade, which does not diminish our experience. The winter forest is enchanting and we make good progress on the snow-covered alpine road. After the last firs, we try to keep the height and reach the lower hut of Tegia Nova in a curve. On the sunny south side we settle in for an extensive break. The descent to Platta, through forest and open areas, makes us rejoice. We let the snow fly under our shoes! Somersaults are also allowed!

Hidden Gem

The route can basically be done in both directions. However, from Curaglia the ascent is somewhat easier.


And if you like, you can also make a detour to Alp Pazzola.

Safety Note

From Platta you can return to Curaglia by post bus. On foot about 30 minutes on the main road.


The route is marked, but those unfamiliar with the area are advised to print out and carry the topographic map for the route.

Equipment

Safety equipment is only conditionally necessary on the marked path (LVS, shovel, probe)

Directions

At the community center in Curaglia, we follow the signs to Fadretsch, where there is an information board about the snowshoe trails. The marked trail number 610 now leads us to the alpine pastures in Plauns, and further to the Stagias rise. We turn left and stay on the route until after the forest, where the next junction is. Turn left. After the last fir trees, keep the height over a field and in a curve to the lower hut Tegia Nova. For the descent, follow the signpost. In the forest we repeatedly find poles as markers that show us the way down to Platta.

Directions

Public Transport

By train from Sedrun or from Chur to Disentis. By post bus from Disentis to Platta

Travel Information

By car from Sedrun or from Chur to Disentis. Junction Lukmanier Pass to Platta in Val Mede. The Oberalp Pass is closed in winter

Parking

Parking spaces on the road, near the church

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