Valbella circular route

Medium

11.1 km

2:00 h

501 mhd

484 mhd

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Impressive route with breathtaking views of the Ortler massif. You move close to the Swiss National Park.

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Highest Point 2534 m

Lowest Point 2068 m

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Start

PostBus stop «Süsom Givè (pass height)»

Destination

PostBus stop «Süsom Givè (pass height)»

Coordinates

46.639306, 10.294895

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Description

It takes some muscle power to get up to the height of Valbella (which means beautiful valley), but it’s worth it. And how: you are surrounded by a rugged, high-alpine landscape; on one side you see the rough mountains of the Swiss National Park, on the other the glacier mountains Ortler and Königspitze. And with some luck, you can also observe a chamois or a bearded vulture.

The route starts at the Ofen pass height Süsom Givè, which can also be reached by PostBus. Bikes are transported (reservation needed). Then follows a steep ascent (350 m elevation gain) on forest roads, passing through the entire Minschuns ski area.

The highest point, the height of Valbella, is at 2500 m above sea level. From there a long single trail leads back to the Ofen pass height. The trail winds along steep limestone cliffs and (in early summer) through magnificent flower meadows. It is very fluid to ride but includes some technical and exposed sections.

Hidden Gem

The Valbella circular route can be easily extended with the Tras la Val Müstair route to form a day route.

Safety Note

The route was rated under favorable weather conditions; current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route.

This route requires a high degree of riding safety, balance, and technical skill.

Emergency calls:
144 Emergency, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call

Please be considerate when crossing and overtaking hikers. The Graubünden mountain bike routes largely run on single trails, which are also marked as hiking trails. Hikers always have the right of way.

Equipment

Helmet, gloves, good footwear, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kit

Directions

Start at Süsom Givè (2149 m)

Single trail to Alp da Munt (2213 m)

Ascent to Funtana da S-charl (2392 m)

Highest point of the route, Val Bella plateau (2535 m)

Finish: Süsom Givè (2149 m)

Directions

Public Transport

By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from Upper Engadin) hourly to Zernez station.

By PostBus (from Zernez) hourly to the PostBus stop Süsom Givè (pass height).

Travel Information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters with car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela pass and the Ofen pass to the Ofen pass height (Süsom Givè).

From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27 to Zernez and then over the Ofen pass to the Ofen pass height (Süsom Givè).

From the south: via Reschen pass (Nauders-Martina) through the Val Müstair over the Ofen pass to the Ofen pass height (Süsom Givè).

Parking

Free parking at Süsom Givè at the Hotel Süsom Givè.

Waypoints

Restaurant Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Hotel Süsom Givè

The Hotel Süsom-Givè in Tschierv was built in 1935 and is a family-run business, already in the 3rd generation. Thanks to its good location, the hotel is an optimal starting point for hikes in the Swiss National Park Val Nüglia, mountain hikes/climbing on the local mountain Piz Daint, beautiful motorcycle, bicycle and bike tours and it also serves as a pleasant stopover for trips to South Tyrol.

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