Lavin – Giarsun – Guarda train station

Simple

3.9 km

1:15 h

106 mhd

111 mhd

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 1440 m

Lowest Point 1367 m

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Details

Description

From Lavin train station, go through the village down to the Inn bridge. Immediately after crossing the Inn, the path turns left. Through a small wooded area, you reach the wide plains by the Inn. The path continues with slight ascents and descents back into the forest and below Giarsun, the Inn is crossed again. The last section of the path leads through the hamlet of Giarsun and finally to Guarda train station.

Geheimtipp

On the other side of the valley is the highest Unterengadin mountain, Piz Linard. Above the railway track, the ruins of Gonda can be seen.

Sicherheitshinweis

The path is prepared after every snowfall. Please pay attention to the condition reports in the winter sports report. The route was evaluated under favorable weather conditions; the current snow and weather conditions must be observed before starting.

Note: 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

Ausrüstung

High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun protection, walking poles.

Directions

From Lavin train station through the village down to the Inn
Cross the Inn and turn left
Follow the path to Giarsun
Cross the Inn
Walk through Giarsun and continue to Guarda train station

Directions

Public Transport

Hourly by the Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, Upper Engadin or Scuol) to Lavin

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 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

Lavin is located directly on the Engadin road H27 (5 minutes drive from Vereina south portal)