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442.02 Regional Bike Route Engiadina Bassa: Ftan – Ramosch
Mountainbiking
· Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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Near Ftan in the Lower Engadine.Photo: Andrea Badrutt, Chur, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
The second stage of Bikeroute 442 is demanding in terms of fitness, with views of Tarasp Castle and the Lower Engadine Dolomites, past species-rich hedges and the Val Sinestra spa hotel to Ramosch.
difficult
Distance 37.7 km
6:30 h
1,382 m
1,784 m
1,974 m
1,236 m
The second stage of the regional Bikeroute 442 is peppered with impressive views and vistas. At the beginning, the proud Tarasp Castle at the foot of the striking Lower Engadine Dolomites dominates the panorama. Later on, the individual villages of the Lower Engadine appear on the horizon and in the distance, all of which are visited on the tour, namely Scuol, Sent, Vnà and Ramosch.
The long, high-altitude ride into Val Sinestra is technically easy and allows views of the picturesque and spooky Val Sinestra spa house and the earth pyramids near Zuort. The Prümaran da Muranza at the highest point of the tour lies idyllically above Zuort in Val Laver and presents a view of the last kilometres of the tour.
In Zuort, at the confluence of the Aua da Laver and Brancla rivers, it is worth stopping for refreshments in the restaurant, which is open all year round, before heading down the left side of the valley to Vnà and on the descent to the day's destination Ramosch, at the foot of the Tschanüff castle ruins.
Author’s recommendation
During the summering season (July & August), it is worth going a little further into Val Laver (between Sinestra and Zuort) to Alp Prà San Flurin and stopping there.
Difficulty
S0
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,974 m
Lowest point
1,236 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Asphalt
7 km
Dirt road
11.5 km
Forested/wild trail
14.1 km
Path
1.9 km
Road
3 km
Safety information
The tour was evaluated in favourable weather conditions, current weather conditions and weather forecasts must be taken into account before starting the tour. This tour requires a high level of riding safety, balance and technical riding skills.
Emergency call:
144 Emergency call, first aid
1414 Mountain rescue REGA
112 International emergency call
Consideration for hikers
Most of the mountain bike routes in Graubünden run on single trails that are also signposted as hiking trails. Hikers always have the right of way.
Tips and hints
engadin.com/mountainbikeStart
PostBus stop Ftan, cumün (1,636 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'814'386E 1'186'254N
DD
46.792916, 10.247169
DMS
46°47'34.5"N 10°14'49.8"E
UTM
32T 595182 5182907
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Destination
PostBus stop Ramosch, Fermada
Turn-by-turn directions
- PostBus stop "Ftan, cumün
- Ftan Pitschen
- Garni Munt Fallun
- Mot Morel
- Direction Scuol
- Above Spitals
- left towards Pazos
- Tuffarolas
- Restaurant Vastur
- Sent
- Chern
- Direction Val Sinestra
- PostBus stop Chavriz Pitschen
- Val Laver
- Prümaran da Muranza
- Zuort
- Vnà
- Ramosch
Note
Wildlife refuge God da Rès: December 20 - April 20
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Upper Engadine) or by PostBus (from Martina, Sent or Tarasp) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp station.
- Direct hourly PostBus connection from Scuol-Tarasp bsi to the PostBus stop Ftan, cumün.
By road
- From the north: via Landquart - Klosters by car transport through the Vereina Tunnel (Selfranga - Sagliains) or via 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
- Ftan can be reached from the Engadine road H27 from Ardez or from the western end of the village of Scuol in 10 minutes by car (25 minutes drive from Veraina south portal).
Parking
- Paid parking in Ftan at the valley station of the chairlift Ftan-Prui
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'814'386E 1'186'254N
DD
46.792916, 10.247169
DMS
46°47'34.5"N 10°14'49.8"E
UTM
32T 595182 5182907
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
- Bike Explorer «Unterengadin», ISBN: 978-3-907738-31-3
Equipment
Helmet, gloves, good shoes, glasses, rain and sun protection, water bottle, repair kit, first aid kit.Difficulty
S0
difficult
Distance
37.7 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
1,382 m
Descent
1,784 m
Highest point
1,974 m
Lowest point
1,236 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
Statistics
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Maps and trails
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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