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Prui – Ftan

Tobogganing · Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair
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  • Sometimes fast, sometimes a little more leisurely, it goes down the mountain from Prui to Ftan.
    Sometimes fast, sometimes a little more leisurely, it goes down the mountain from Prui to Ftan.
    Photo: Andrea Badrutt, Chur, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
The classic in the Engadine: the toboggan run from Prui to Ftan runs mainly in the forest and delights with its views of the villages and Tarasp Castle.
easy
Distance 3.7 km
0:15 h
2 m
400 m
2,066 m
1,672 m
The start of the toboggan run is at over 2000 metres, west of the mountain restaurant Prümaran Prui. Almost a must: enjoy the view over the Lower Engadine before the descent. Afterwards, take the shared run for sledders and winter hikers to the entrance to the sledding trail.

The first, south-east facing section of the toboggan run is fairly straight before the run then leads into the «God S-chür» forest, where many smaller bends challenge the technical skills. After a little more than a kilometre, a sharp right-hand bend follows. The manoeuvre is rewarded with a magnificent view over Ftan Pitschen, a typical Engadine village. The last stretch to the valley station of the Ftan-Prui mountain railway is clear and well suited for a quick descent. In total, about two of the three kilometres lead through the forest.

Author’s recommendation

The toboggan run is also a night toboggan run. You can find more information here.
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Tourismus Engadin Scuol Samnaun Val Müstair AG
Update: May 17, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,066 m
Lowest point
1,672 m
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Track types

Dirt road 97.52%Forested/wild trail 2.30%Road 0.16%
Dirt road
3.6 km
Forested/wild trail
0.1 km
Road
0 km
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Safety information

The trail is groomed after each snowfall. Please note the condition reports in the winter sports report. The tour was assessed in favourable weather conditions, current snow and weather conditions must be noted before starting.

Emergency call:

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Tips and hints

The condition of the piste can be found in the winter sports report.

Start

Ftan-Prui chairlift mountain station (2,064 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'814'634E 1'187'665N
DD
46.805523, 10.251075
DMS
46°48'19.9"N 10°15'03.9"E
UTM
32T 595457 5184312
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Destination

Ftan-Prui chairlift valley station

Turn-by-turn directions

  • From the mountain station of the Ftan Prui chairlift approx. 400 m in a westerly direction
  • Entrance to the toboggan run
  • Follow the path to the bottom station of the chairlift

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

  • By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Upper Engadine) or by PostBus (from Martina, Sent or Tarasp) hourly service to Scuol-Tarasp station
  • Direct hourly PostBus connection from Scuol-Tarasp 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 in 10 minutes by car from the Engadine road H27 from Ardez or from the western end of the village of Scuol (25 minutes drive from Veraina south portal)

Parking

  • Paid parking in Ftan at the valley station of the chairlift Ftan-Prui

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'814'634E 1'187'665N
DD
46.805523, 10.251075
DMS
46°48'19.9"N 10°15'03.9"E
UTM
32T 595457 5184312
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Winter map Engadin Scuol (available at the guest information) Overview map mountain railways Motta Naluns (available at the guest information)

Equipment

Sledges (sledges can also be rented at the valley station of the Ftan-Prui mountain railway), high and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun protection, gloves and helmet recommended. 

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.7 km
Duration
0:15 h
Ascent
2 m
Descent
400 m
Highest point
2,066 m
Lowest point
1,672 m
Public-transport-friendly Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cableway ascent/descent continuous section
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1600 m 1800 m
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