recommended routePrui – Ftan
Winter hiking
· Switzerland
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/ Ftan in winterPhoto: Andrea Badrutt, Chur, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair -
/Photo: Andrea Badrutt, Chur, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
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/Photo: Michelle Zbinden, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
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/Photo: Andrea Badrutt, Chur, Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Descending tour from the Prui mountain station to the Engadine mountain village of Ftan.
easy
Distance 3.9 km
1:15 h
0 m
430 m
2,065 m
1,636 m
The short winter hike starts at the mountain station of the Ftan-Prui chairlift. Alternatively, you can also choose the ascent from the Scuol valley station with the gondola lift to Motta Naluns. From there it is two kilometres to Prui. At Prui there is a mountain restaurant with a sun terrace and a magnificent panoramic view of the Lower Engadine mountains.
This view accompanies us on the approximately four kilometres down to the mountain village of Ftan, alternating between open terrain and short, partly steep forest sections. At the beginning of the village, you pass the High Alpine Institute before descending and finally reaching the PostBus stop Ftan cumün or back to the valley station of the chairlift.
Author’s recommendation
In Ftan, it is worthwhile to allow enough time and walk through the beautiful Engadine village, from fountain to fountain.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,065 m
Lowest point
1,636 m
Best time of year
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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
Start
Prui mountain station (2,064 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'814'645E 1'187'668N
DD
46.805545, 10.251214
DMS
46°48'20.0"N 10°15'04.4"E
UTM
32T 595468 5184315
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Destination
Ftan, cumün
Turn-by-turn directions
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Top station of the chairlift Ftan-Prui
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Direction of the mountain restaurant
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follow the toboggan run for a short distance
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follow the signs to Ftan
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- By Rhaetian Railway (from Chur, Prättigau or Oberengadin) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp, direct PostBus connection to Ftan, cumün
- By PostBus (from Tarasp or Martina) hourly to Scuol-Tarasp, direct PostBus connection to Ftan, cumün
- With the chairlift Ftan-Prui to the mountain station Prui
Getting there
- 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 is situated on a sunny terrace and can be reached in 10 minutes by car from Ardez or Scuol on the Engadine road H27
Parking
- Paid parking at the valley station of the chairlift Ftan-Prui
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'814'645E 1'187'668N
DD
46.805545, 10.251214
DMS
46°48'20.0"N 10°15'04.4"E
UTM
32T 595468 5184315
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
- Winter map Engadin Scuol Zernez (available at the guest information or online)
Equipment
High and sturdy hiking boots or winter boots, warm clothing, sun cream, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking poles.Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.9 km
Duration
1:15 h
Descent
430 m
Highest point
2,065 m
Lowest point
1,636 m
Morning
Afternoon
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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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