Guarda – Ardez – Ftan – Scuol (barrier-free / Swisstrack)

Difficult

17.5 km

5:00 h

433 mhd

563 mhd

Guarda – Ardez – Ftan – Scuol (Barrierefrei / Swisstrack) (oua_35097460_image)

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Guarda is the starting point for a spectacular route that offers very different views into the Lower Engadine. From Ftan, the descent back to Scuol begins.

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Highest Point 1669 m

Lowest Point 1302 m

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Start

Guarda

Destination

Scuol

Coordinates

46.771584, 10.150409

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Description

The starting point of the route is the train station in Guarda. From here we follow the asphalt road up into the village center of Guarda. Here we follow the path towards Bos-cha until we reach Ardez, which is about 200 m lower. The natural road now leads into the forest and takes us to Ftan. Here we are again on a sunny terrace and are spoiled with an impressive panoramic view. Now we follow the trottinet route back to Scuol.

Geheimtipp

At Hotel Allegra, the terrace can be very well used for a refreshment or lunch. A wheelchair accessible toilet can be found at Hotel Bellavista.

Sicherheitshinweis

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

Emergency numbers:

144 Emergency, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency number

Ausrüstung

Recharging should not be necessary with a well-maintained battery.

If needed, in the restaurants in Guarda or Ftan (please definitely coordinate with the staff).

Directions

Up from Gurade train station into the village center of Guarda

From Guarda continue towards Bos-cha and further on to Ardez

From Ardez on a natural road to Ftan.

From Ftan via the trottinet route to Scuol.

Directions

Public Transport

By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Upper Engadine) or by PostAuto (from Martina, Sent or Tarasp) hourly to Guarda train station.

Arrival information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27