Via Engiadina long-distance hiking trail (winter)

The high-altitude hike leads from Zernez railway station through the village to Susch. After crossing the village and crossing more fields, the next Engadine village of Lavin is reached. The hike continues on the sunny side of the valley through original Engadine villages such as Guarda, Ardez or Sent. Along the way you enjoy varied day hikes and magnificent panoramic views of the Lower Engadine Dolomites. 

Important:

The winter hiking trail Motta Naluns - Sent (stage 4) remains closed until further notice. Due to the large amount of snow, the unfrozen ground and the rain, there is a risk of wet snow avalanches.

Highlights along the route are the castle hill of the Steinsberg ruin in Ardez or a toboggan ride at the Ftan-Prui chairlift.

Stage 1, Zernez – Susch – Lavin – Guarda:

• From Susch to Sur Punt and the eastern edge of the village.
• Follow the path across the fields and through the forest
• At Lavin cross the Inn over the wooden bridge
• Cross the village to the church
• At the church through the subway
• Follow the path past Gonda to Guarda

Stage 2, Guarda – Ardez:

• Cross Guarda from west to east
• Continue on the old Engadine road to Bos-cha
• Slightly downhill to Ardez

3rd stage, Ardez – Ftan – Scuol:

• Follow the main road in an easterly direction
• Turn left at the edge of the village
• Pass the schoolhouse and take two bends to the junction
• Follow hiking trail towards Chanoua
• Ascent to Chanoua
• Follow the road for approx. 2km
• Turn off into the forest before the Hotel Paradies
• Follow the path via the old mill and over the hill to Ftan
• Go up through the village and follow the winter hiking trail towards Scuol

4th stage, Scuol – Sent:

• From the Motta Naluns mountain station, follow the winter hiking trail uphill parallel to the ski slope
• Follow the trail
• Cross the pistes at Jonvrai
• Follow the signs towards Sent
• At the Sömi Bar descend to Sent (off-piste)