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Umbrail Pass - Piz Umbrail - Lai da Rims - Praveder - Prà da Vau

Difficult
15.2 km
6:45 h
770 mhd
1489 mhd
Blick von der Krete von Piz Praveder zum Lai da Rims
Bergtour in Graubünden: Umbrailpass - Piz Umbrail - Lai da Rims - Praveder - Prà da Vau

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Blick vom Piz Praveder ins Val Mora
Take the PostAuto to the Umbrail Pass and hike through an idyllic mountain landscape. Return from Las Clastras (rental bike, dapilten.com) or Sta. Maria, Prà da Vau (PostAuto).
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Highest Point  3033 m
Lowest Point  1780 m
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Start
Umbrail Pass
Destination
Prà da Vau, Sta. Maria
Coordinates
46.542518, 10.433172

Details

Description

Take the PostAuto from Sta. Maria Posta to the Umbrail Pass (2,500 m a.s.l.), where the starting point of this spectacular hike is. After an ascent of about 1:15 hours, you reach Piz Umbrail - the highest point of the hike (3,033 m a.s.l.). The subsequent descent leads in 1:30 hours to Lai da Rims - the famous emerald-blue lake on the plateau. After a short stretch along the lake, the hike continues in 1:15 hours up to the saddle of Piz Praveder (for a detour to Piz Praveder and back, about 45 minutes extra must be allowed). Then follows the descent into Val Döss Radond, from where in 0:45 hours you meet the forest road Val Mora. Follow Val Mora along the forest road to Val Vau and after 1:30 hours reach the PostAuto stop Val Vau (not served every day). After another 1:15 hours you reach the village of Sta. Maria.

Safety Note

The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; the current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the hike. In early summer, it is essential to check snow conditions.


Emergency numbers:


144 emergency, first aid


1414 mountain rescue REGA


112 international emergency number

Equipment

Good footwear, rain and sun protection, trekking poles, water bottle, provisions, first aid kit.

Directions

Public Transport


  • With the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, from the Upper or Lower Engadin) hourly to Zernez

  • Continue with the PostAuto from Zernez or from Val Müstair and Mals hourly to Sta. Maria.

  • Change to the PostAuto to Umbrail/Stelvio in Sta. Maria. Reservation essential: https://www.postauto.ch/de/ausflugstipps/stelvio-linie

Travel Information


  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass to Zernez on H27. From Zernez on H28 towards Val Müstair to Sta. Maria. Turn right in Sta. Maria towards Umbrail/Stelvio. Drive on to Umbrail Pass about 20 minutes (winding road).

  • From the east: via Reschen Pass (Nauders) on SS40 to Mals. From Mals on SS41 to the Swiss border at Müstair. From Müstair on H28 towards Zernez to Sta. Maria. Turn left in Sta. Maria towards Umbrail/Stelvio. Drive on to Umbrail Pass about 20 minutes (winding road).

  • From the south: via Bolzano and Merano on SS40 to Mals. From Mals on SS41 to the Swiss border at Müstair. From Müstair on H28 to Sta. Maria. Turn right in Sta. Maria towards Umbrail/Stelvio. Drive on to Umbrail Pass about 20 minutes (winding road).

Parking

Parking available at the Umbrail Pass.

Waypoints

Lai da Rims (oua_612638923_image)
Lake Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Lai da Rims
A jewel in the midst of magnificent mountain scenery - the Lai (lake) da Rims.
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