Silvretta Historica – herdsmen's route

Medium
15.6 km
6:00 h
343 mhd
976 mhd
Ardez-Tasna, Hirtenhütte
Silvretta Historica – Sennentour (oua_8862765_image)

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Ftan-Alp Laret
Varied hike along alpine huts, mountain streams, and archaeological sites.
Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  2239 m
Lowest Point  1474 m
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Start
Mountain station of the Ftan-Prui cable car
Destination
Ardez train station
Coordinates
46.805515, 10.250483

Details

Description

From the mountain station of the chairlift, the path leads below the mountain restaurant Prui westwards. The first 150 meters of altitude are overcome through a light forest.
Then it ascends gently, offering views with the mighty Lower Engadin Dolomites in sight to Alp Laret. The scenic Alp Laret is only staffed during the summer grazing season. Just behind Alp Laret begins the descent into Val Tasna. Soon you can see the roofs of Alp Valmala on the opposite side of the valley.
Before crossing the Tasnan, a detour to Alp Urezzas is recommended, especially for those interested in history. At Plan d’Agl, you finally cross the Tasnan, from now on you are on Ardez territory. In a northwestern direction, the Val d’Urschai leads to the Futschöl Pass, the border crossing into neighboring Montafon.
At the entrance to this valley, where large boulders can be seen, there are sites showing that this crossing was already used by hunters over 10,000 years ago. Further towards Alp Urezzas at Plan d’Agl, you can still see the outlines of an old cattle enclosure that stood there over 2,500 years ago. The Urezzas alp hut is somewhat younger, built in 1832 and continuously expanded over the past century. The path then leads steadily downhill past Alp Valmala. In the summer months, you can buy goat cheese or a small refreshment here.
The further path runs along the Tasnan, whose water is now also used for power generation, gently down to Ardez.

Sicherheitshinweis

The route was evaluated under favorable weather conditions; current weather and forecasts must be strictly observed before starting. This hike requires basic alpine experience and orientation skills. Trekking shoes are recommended.


Emergency numbers:
144   Emergency call, First aid 
1414 Mountain rescue REGA 
112    International emergency call

Ausrüstung

Good footwear, rain and sun protection, drinking bottle, first aid kit

Directions

From the mountain station of the Ftan-Prui chairlift below the mountain restaurant westwards
Further gently ascending to Alp Laret
Behind Alp Laret into Val Tasna up to Alp Valmala
Cross the Tasnan at Plan d'Agl
In a northwestern direction, the Val d'Urschai leads to the Futschöl Pass
Further towards Alp Urezzas 
From the Urezzas alpine hut downhill to Alp Valmala
Along the Tasnan down to Ardez

Directions

Public Transport



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




  • Direct hourly PostBus connection from Scuol-Tarasp to the PostBus stop Ftan, cumün



Arrival information


  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car shuttle through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via Flüela Pass to 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


 Ftan can be reached from the Engadin road H27 from Ardez or the western end of the village of Scuol in 10 minutes by car (25 minutes travel time from Vereina south portal)

Parken


  • Parking spaces at the valley station of the Ftan chairlift

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