Muot la Sella: Panoramic view Lower Engadine

Medium

16.9 km

7:30 h

1228 mhd

Technique

Fitness

Highest Point 2375 m

Lowest Point 1291 m

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Details

Description

Ardez, with its Engadine houses, is considered the prime example of Romansh residential culture. From the train station, we follow the yellow signposts towards Sur En until we reach the picturesque village of Sur En Ardez. The path continues with several switchbacks along the forest road up towards Alp Sursass / Muot la Sella. After crossing two small streams, a rather steep, not clearly visible path follows (pay attention to markings on stones) for the final ascent to Muot la Sella. From there, we enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over the Lower Engadine with the villages of Lavin, Guarda, Ardez, Ftan, Scuol, and Sent.

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

Good footwear, rain and sun protection, water bottle, first aid kit.

Directions

From Ardez train station, follow the signposts towards Sur En
Sur En Ardez
Follow the forest road to Alp Sursass and Muot la Sella
From Alp Sursass, follow the hiking trail up to the tree line
From Marangun Sursass, final ascent after crossing the stream twice
Descent same as ascent

Directions

Public Transport

By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau, or from the Upper Engadin) hourly to Ardez

Arrival information

From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadin on H27 to Ardez
From the east: via Landeck / Austria towards St. Moritz on H27 to Ardez
From the south: via Reschen Pass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofen Pass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27 to Ardez