Guarda – Lai Blau – Alp Suot – Guarda

Difficult
16.4 km
5:45 h
1067 mhd
1067 mhd
Lai Blau Trailrunning
Guarda – Lai Blau – Alp Suot – Guarda (oua_40466267_image)

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Lai Blau Trailrunning

"Upwards" is the motto on this intense circular route. High above the rooftops of Guarda, it goes to the alpine mountain lake Lai Blau. Lush mountain meadows, alpine landscapes, and dreamlike views are guaranteed.

Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  2620 m
Lowest Point  1589 m
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Start
PostBus stop «Guarda, cumün»
Destination
PostBus stop «Guarda, cumün»
Coordinates
46.775589, 10.152415

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Description

The route starts in the middle of Guarda at the PostBus stop "Guarda, cumün." It goes 200 m eastwards through the home village of Schellen-Urslis, and you turn left at the junction towards Alp Sura and Chamonna Tuoi. From here, the rule at every junction is: upwards! From the water reservoir, it goes more or less on a direct line down the slope through the forest, past the small lake Lajet to the staffed Alp Sura. From here – after the half-day ascent – follows a somewhat flatter section (150 m elevation gain over 1.5 km) along the mountain slopes, always valley inward to Marangun. The following last ascent leads over 3 km and 400 m elevation gain, always on the west slope, to Lai Blau. This lies picturesque between Piz Cotschen and Piz da las Clavigliadas and reflects the mighty summits of Piz Buin and Piz Fliana – definitely worth the effort.


The descent is initially a bit rocky but soon leads gently over alpine meadows and gives a feeling of weightlessness. Below Alp Suot, the mountain stream Clozza is crossed, and then you always follow its course. After the Foura Turnina gorge, the stream is crossed again, and then follows the last short ascent back to Guarda.

Geheimtipp

A visit to the museum in the old fortress is very rewarding, especially if you are travelling with children.

Sicherheitshinweis

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


Emergency numbers:


144     Emergency, first aid
1414    REGA mountain rescue
112     International emergency number

Directions

"Guarda, cumün" – Lajet – Alp Sura – Marangun – Motta Schlieza – Lai Blau – Bamvais-ch – Alp Suot – Salön – Foura Turnina – Guarda

Directions

Public Transport



  • By the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau, or Upper Engadine) hourly to Guarda station




  • PostBus connection from the PostBus stop Guarda, staziun to Guarda, cumün



Arrival information



  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine 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 Engadine road at Giarsun within 5 minutes by car



Parken



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




  • Paid parking lots at the Guarda station



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