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Fuorcla da Patnaul (Patnaulpass) 2773 m
Mountain Hike
· Vals
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Patnaulpass zwischen Faltschonhorn (l.) und Piz Aul (r.)Photo: Visit Vals, Visit Vals AG
Stunning views down to Vals and a vast panorama over the Grisons Alps as well as the central Alpine ridge.
moderate
Distance 15.4 km
8:00 h
997 m
1,400 m
2,773 m
1,373 m
Imposing panoramic view (even at the altitude of the Leis mountain farm) of the mountains towards the east to south west: Tomülhorn, Pizzas d'Anarosa, Hora, Guraletschhorn, Fanellhorn and Güferhorn, among others. The distinctive mountain faces of the Piz Serenastga and Piz Aul rise towards the heavens behind the Leis mountain farm.
Author’s recommendation
The view from the Leisalp to the mountains opposite and far into the neighboring valleys, partly to Pizzas d'Anarosa is overwhelming.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Fuorcla da Patnaul, 2,773 m
Lowest point
Vrin, 1,373 m
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Track types
Asphalt
1.1 km
Dirt road
1.6 km
Forested/wild trail
4.1 km
Path
8.5 km
Road
0 km
Safety information
A technically easy tour (T3) for good mountaineers, however when wet, cold, or in case of snow, caution is advised. The trail is quite steep in particular in the Fuorcla da Patnaul area (on the Vals and Vrin side) and therefore not recommended in wet conditions.Mother cows defend their calves. Keep a large distance and be aware of how the mother cow is behaving.
Keep the dog on a leash and let it go in case of emergency or attack. link behavior http://www.wandern.ch/de/wandern/sicher-unterwegs/mutterkuhherden
Tips and hints
www.vals.chTimetable Gondola: www.vals3000.ch
Start
Gadastatt (1,813 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'731'222E 1'163'091N
DD
46.606188, 9.151517
DMS
46°36'22.3"N 9°09'05.5"E
UTM
32T 511603 5161413
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Destination
Vrin
Turn-by-turn directions
From Gadastatt (1,800 m, gondola top station, mountain restaurant), follow the sign and it will take you up a gradually sloping mountain trail to Stafelti in 30 minutes. From there, the small street leads to the Leis mountain farm (2,051) after another 30 minutes. From the farm, continue along the same street until just after the first bend; this is where the trail to the 2,773 m high Fuorcla da Patnaul starts, which climbs gradually for 2 hours. The descent to Vrin via the Patnaul-Pardatsch farm is quite steep and only suitable for experienced mountaineers.
You can either return on the same pass trail or by the postal bus service from Vrin to Ilanz, then change and take the postal bus service back to Vals.
Ascent Fuorcla da Patnaul : 4 hours 30 minutes
Descent to Vrin 3 hours 30 minutes
Time: 8 hours in total
Public transport
Coming by Postbus from Ilanz to Vals. Take the Gondola of Sportbahnen Vals to Gadastatt (1800m). Also possible: The Vals hiking bus to Leisalp (drives not every day). Information and registration: phone 081 935 16 49By road
From Chur via Ilanz to Vals.Parking
Parking at Sportbahnen Vals AG, Valé.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'731'222E 1'163'091N
DD
46.606188, 9.151517
DMS
46°36'22.3"N 9°09'05.5"E
UTM
32T 511603 5161413
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
LK 1:25'000 Nr. 1234 (Vals)
Equipment
Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Solid mountain or trekking boots. Gloves, hat, sun protection. Walking poles, food and drink in a rucksack, first aid kit, topographical map, altimeter, compass, mobile phone, torch.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15.4 km
Duration
8:00 h
Ascent
997 m
Descent
1,400 m
Highest point
2,773 m
Lowest point
1,373 m
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Maps and trails
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Descent
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