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Via Engiadina Winter. Stage 2, Guarda – Ardez

Simple
4.8 km
1:30 h
24 mhd
238 mhd
Guarda
Ardez

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Ardez
Second stage of the multi-day winter hike Via Engiadina. From the terrace village of Guarda, the route leads with a view over Bos-cha to Ardez.
Technique
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Highest Point  1669 m
Lowest Point  1432 m
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Start
Village center Guarda
Destination
Ardez station
Coordinates
46.775402, 10.151485

Details

Description

The home village of Schellen-Ursli is crossed and left in an eastern direction. Then the route leads via the historic Engadin road to Bos-cha and then gently descending to the daily destination Ardez, at the eastern end of which the ruins of Steinsberg Castle watch visibly over the valley.

Hidden Gem

If this stage is too short for you, a detour to Munt d'Ardez or even further to Murtera Dadoura with a toboggan run to Ardez is recommended. Toboggans are ready at the top and can be returned at the Hotel Alvetern in Ardez.


This winter long-distance hike can be booked as a package including luggage transport from hotel to hotel. More information can be found here: engadin.com

Safety Note

The path is prepared after every snowfall. Please observe the condition reports in the winter sports report. The route was rated under favorable weather conditions, current snow and weather conditions must be observed before starting.


Attention: The path goes through wildlife protection zones, please do not leave forest paths.
Attention: The path partly runs on cross-country ski trails – please walk at the edge of the trails.


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, hiking poles.

Directions

Cross the village of Guarda from west to east
Continue on the old Engadin road to Bos-cha
Gently descending further to Ardez

Directions

Public Transport



  • Hourly service with the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau, or Upper Engadin) to Guarda station




  • Several daily PostBus connections from the PostBus stop Guarda, staziun to Guarda, cumün



Travel Information



  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela pass to the Lower Engadin on H27




  • From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27





  • From the south: via Reschen pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27




  • Guarda can be reached from the Engadin road at Giarsun in 5 minutes by car



Parking



  • Paid parking at the village entrance of Guarda (Guarda is car-free)




  • Paid parking at the Guarda station



Responsible for this content: Tourism Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG.

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