Alp Laret – Ruins of Chanoua Sust, Ardez loop from Ftan

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Alp Laret – Ruins of Chanoua Sust, Ardez loop from Ftan

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Alp Laret – Ruins of Chanoua Sust, Ardez loop from Ftan

07:07

20.9km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.47 km for 538 m

After 4.20 km for 2.05 km

After 6.36 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.16 km

Prui mountain station and restaurant with viewing terrace

Highlight • Restaurant

The mountain station of the Ftan chairlift is located here. There is also a restaurant with a beautiful panoramic terrace.

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6.26 km

Alp Laret

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Alp Laret is a panoramic mountain pasture offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including Piz Grialetsch. You can stop here for a regenerating break during a hike.

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6.40 km

Tasna Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A simple trail leads down through the Tasna Valley, where you can always fly along nicely on your MTB near the stream.

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16.1 km

Ruins of Chanoua Sust, Ardez

Highlight • Historical Site

In the middle of nature stands a relic of long-past times. In the 9th century, these buildings housed an inn and a trading post for all sorts of goods. Today, …

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16.5 km

View of Tarasp Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

with a little luck and patience you can see deer 😻

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20.0 km

Ftan Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ftan is a very pretty mountain village, located not far from Scoul. A wonderful alpine panorama awaits you here with impressive mountains in the background.

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

6.16 km

5.56 km

756 m

539 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.95 km

2.58 km

2.31 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,220 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

4°C

63 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 18, 2022,Via Engiadina Motta Naluns - Ardez

The start was on Motta Naluns (up with the gondola lift from Scuol (you don’t treat yourself to anything else 😉). There is a wide hiking trail as far as Prui. Then on a white-red-white marked path that climbs steadily to Alp Laret. Continue to the Alp Valmala, at the very back of the Val Tasna. Out of the valley, …

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June 27, 2023,2023-06 ViaEngiadina🇨🇭: Ardez - Motta Naluns

The ViaEngiadina🇨🇭 is the classic mountain trail from the pass village of Maloja in the Upper Engadine to Vinadi on the border with Tyrol in the Lower Engadine (approx. 160km at ~8000m altitude).
Today's stage:
Ardez - Alpe Laret - Motta Naluns
Even the arrival with the Rhaetian Railway is a pleasure, the ascent is not without it, but the …

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