Piz Sesvenna ab S-charl

Medium
19.7 km
5:05 h
1438 mhd
1426 mhd
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Scenic tour with magnificent northern slopes. The final ascent is on foot, although the difficulties depend heavily on the conditions.

Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  3192 m
Lowest Point  1808 m
Best Season
Jan
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Mär
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Okt
Nov
Dez
Start
S-charl
Destination
S-charl
Coordinates
46.715415, 10.334766

Details

Description

The starting point of the first stage is the small Engadine village of S-charl. In winter, this place can only be reached by horse-drawn carriage, which commutes daily between Scuol and S-charl. From S-charl (1808 m) north-east on the alpine path to Alp Sesvenna (2098 m) and then eastwards in the area of the summer trail up through the whole of Val Sesvenna. In large arcs via Lai da Sesvenna to Vadret da Sesvenna. Heading south over the glacier to the rocks immediately west of the saddle of point 3079.

Depending on the conditions, with crampons and ice axe over the block ridge to the summit.

Descent: Along the ascent route, to the Sesvenna hut or through the Avigna Valley / Val d'Avigna to Müstair. If conditions are safe, you can also ski from the ski depot northwestwards directly into Val Sesvenna.

  • Start of the ski tour: S-Charl
  • Summit of the ski tour: Piz Sesvenna
  • Departure of the ski tour: Along the ascent route or through the Avigna Valley
  • End of the ski tour: S-Charl or Sasvenna Hut
  • Dangers: There are several wildlife reserves that must be observed.  Depending on the conditions, ice axes and crampons are needed for the block ridge.

Geheimtipp

  • In winter, horse-drawn sleighs run from Scuol to S-charl.
  • Reservations are mandatory and must be made by 7:00 p.m. the day before.

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Sicherheitshinweis

Your safety comes first!

Tours in the wintry mountains carry risks. Away from secured slopes and paths, you are on your own responsibility. This requires sound training and appropriate equipment, including avalanche emergency equipment. Before each tour, find out about the weather and the avalanche danger.

The tour was evaluated in favorable weather conditions, the current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be observed before the start of the tour.

Emergency call: 

144 Emergency Call, First Aid I 1414 Mountain Rescue REGA I 112 International Emergency Call

Walking routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge of mountain sports. The ascent of the described routes is at your own risk. For safe mountain sports, training under expert guidance is recommended. All content is compiled with the greatest possible care. Tourismus Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair AG (TESSVM) and the authors do not assume any liability for the topicality, correctness and completeness of the information provided. Liability claims of any kind against the TESSVM as well as against the authors are excluded. It is also advisable to check the daily avalanche bulletin: slf.ch

Ausrüstung

Ski touring equipment, safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel), first aid kit, food, optional ice axe and crampons

Directions

The starting point is S-charl, it is recommended to park the car in Scuol

Directions

Public Transport

Take the Rhaetian Railway from Chur, Landquart/Prättigau to Scuol-Tarasp. From the train station, take a shuttle to the departure point of the horse-drawn sleighs, which will then take you to S-charl or the Mayor inn. The shuttle or horse-drawn sleigh must be reserved in advance.

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Anreise Information

  • From the north: via Landquart – Klosters by car transport through the Vereina tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or over the Flüela Pass into the Lower Engadine on H27
  • From the east: via Landeck / Austria in the direction of St. Moritz on H27
  • From the south: via Reschenpass (Nauders-Martina) or Ofenpass (Val Müstair-Zernez) on H27
  • Scuol is located directly on the Engadine road H27

Parking

Free parking is available in Scuol at the Gurlaina ice rink. From the car park, a shuttle runs to the departure point of the horse-drawn sleighs, which will then take you to S-charl or the Mayor inn. The shuttle or horse-drawn sleigh must be reserved in advance.

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