Descent Motta Naluns – Salez – Ftan – Baraigla – Nairs

Medium
9.3 km
1:05 h
157 mhd
999 mhd
Ftan Pitschen
Abfahrt Motta Naluns – Salez – Ftan – Baraigla – Nairs (oua_14116611_5699347_profile)
Ascent with the gondola for the descent over singletrails from Motta Naluns via Ftan to Nairs
Technique /6
Fitness 1/6
Highest Point  2154 m
Lowest Point  1204 m
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Start
Mountain station of the Motta Naluns mountain railways
Destination
Scuol, valley station of the Motta Naluns mountain railways
Coordinates
46.811145, 10.272349

Details

Description

This exciting descent of over 1,000 meters in altitude on challenging singletrails is especially suitable for freeriders in combination with the mountain railway ascent. After the scenic and open terrain between Motta Naluns and Ftan Pitschen, the narrow, challenging and little-used descent from Ftan via Baraigla to Nairs awaits, a secret tip for trail enthusiasts.

Geheimtipp

For those who want to ride several rounds: the mountain railways offer half-day and full-day passes for bikers including bike transport:

www.bergbahnen-scuol.ch

Sicherheitshinweis

The route was evaluated under favorable weather conditions, current weather conditions and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting the route. This route requires a high level of riding safety, balance and riding skills.

Emergency numbers:
144 emergency call, first aid
1414 mountain rescue REGA
112 international emergency call

Please be considerate when crossing and overtaking hikers.

The Grisons mountain bike routes mostly run on singletrails which are also signposted hiking trails. Hikers always have the right of way.

Ausrüstung

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

Directions

Start at the mountain station of the Scuol-Motta Naluns gondola
Westwards over open terrain to Ftan Pitschen
Below the Vichava fountain the descent begins
The route crosses the main road twice
Singletrail to Baraigla
From Ftan Baraigla descent to Nairs to the cantonal road
Back towards Scuol to the old spa building
Turn right towards Scuol
Follow the path to the junction with the main road
Turn towards Scuol-Tarasp train station

Directions

Public Transport

  • By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau or from Upper Engadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station
  • By PostBus (from Martina, Sent, Ftan or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station

The Motta Naluns mountain railways are 100 m east of the station.

Arrival information

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

Scuol is located directly on the Engadin road H27 (20 minutes drive from Vereina south portal)

Parken

  • Paid parking at the station and at the mountain railways in Scuol

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

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