On the road in the mountains

Alps and mountain huts

opening hours of the alps and huts (german)
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Mountain huts are the ideal starting point for various hikes, mountain tours and summit ascents. In addition to the various mountain huts, our managed alps also invite you to take a cosy break.

Sleeping in the mountains

Huts with overnight accommodation

There are various mountain huts in the Lower Engadine where it is also possible to stay overnight. Please note that this is only possible by prior arrangement.

Bergrestaurants im Winter

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Restaurant Tarasp
Avrona Inn
The pretty Avrona guesthouse is located in the municipality of Tarasp, south of Scuol. At 1449 m above sea level, in the midst of magnificent coniferous forests, high above the Clemgia gorge at the entrance to Val S-charl. Impressive view of the Lower Engadine mountain giants, a magnificent backdrop to linger and enjoy.
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Hof Zuort
Restaurant Vnà
Zuort farm
The mountain restaurant offers typical regional cuisine in a unique environment.
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Restaurant La Charpenna
Restaurant Scuol
Mountain restaurant Charpenna
On the mountain, at 2202 m above sea level, the freedom is limitless - just as limitless are the culinary options in winter at the self-service restaurant Charpenna.
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Alpetta im Wintersportgebiet Motta Naluns
Restaurant Scuol
Restaurant Alpetta
We serve high-quality drinks and food. We serve familiar ski lodge classics, which are mainly prepared with local products. When the sun is shining, our Alpetta front cooking tempts you with fresh, daily changing dishes.
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Restaurant Ftan
Prumaran Prui Mountain Restaurant
Mountain restaurant with a magnificent view of the Lower Engadine mountains.
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Restaurant Vnà
Tanna da muntanella / Munggenäscht
Gartenbergbeizli in Griosch near Vnà.
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Restaurant Ramosch
Mountain Restaurant Heidelberger Hütte
Endless expanses in the Fimba Valley.
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Restaurant Ftan
Cooking school Chasa da fö
Fire and flame for what is probably the highest cooking school in Europe.
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Hotel Val Sinestra
Restaurant Sent
Hotel and mountain lodge Val Sinestra

The Berghaus will offer simple refreshment stops from June 4, 2024.

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Bergrestaurant la Motta im Wintersportgebiet Motta Naluns
Restaurant Scuol
Mountain restaurant La Motta
Panorama Restaurant La Motta at 2202 m a.s.l. with home-style cooking that is tasty and modern.
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Restaurant Scuol
Crusch Alba
Nature in the Engadine mountains at 1,800 meters above sea level is strong, simple, natural. This is how Crusch Alba should be: timeless, beautiful, in keeping with the place and connected to nature. An inn in the former mountain farming village, in the middle of the rugged, majestic high Alps right next to the Swiss National Park.
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Enjoyment in the mountains

Mountain restaurants

The Lower Engadine is also characterised by a nice selection of mountain restaurants to discover. Plan the following suggestions directly into your next tour.

Fine things in the mountains

Self-catering huts & managed alps

In addition to the SAC huts, there are numerous, managed alpine as well as self-catering huts to discover. Which reopen from spring here already a few impressions.

God Tamangur – Arvenwald – Engadin Scuol Zernez – Dominik Täuber
Self-catering hut
Alp Astras

Alp Astras is located between S-charl and Val Müstair and can only be reached on foot. Here you can enjoy fine cheeses as well as Salsiz.

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Alp Laret oberhalb von Ftan im Unterengadin
Managed alpine hut
Alp Laret

Hike along the Via Engiadina and stop off at Alp Laret before descending to Alp Valmala and Val Tasna. Various dishes such as salad or soups will fortify you for the rest of the tour. Especially recommended: the Kaiserschmarrn.

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Alp Laisch im Unterengadin
Managed alpine hut
Alp Laisch

Alp Laisch is located in the Val Plavna, above Tarasp. The alp is a dairy cow pasture and is catered for. Stop here and enjoy alpine products such as cheese and meat platters, salsiz and homemade desserts.

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Self-catering hut
Alp Valmala

Alp Valmala is located in Val Tasna and is part of the Via Engiadina. Here you have the possibility of self-service. This alp can even be reached by car with permission (municipality of Ftan).

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Anblick der Uinaschlucht von der Alp Uina Dadaint im Unterengadin
Self-catering hut
Alp Uina Dadaint

Alp Uina Dadaint is located in front of the spectacular Uina Gorge with its well-known rock path that leads to Alp Sursass. For refreshments, you can get a variety of cheeses and breads here.

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What goes into the backpack

Packing list

The equipment is the be-all and end-all and can be decisive for how the tour goes. We have put together a packing list for you with some suggestions.

First aid:

  • Blister plasters
  • Lighter
  • Compass
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Tape
  • Pocket knife

Clothing:

  • Spare T-shirt
  • Functional underwear
  • Fleece jacket
  • Cap
  • Rain jacket
  • Rain trousers
  • Headband


Material / Miscellaneous:

  • Cash
  • Binoculars
  • Maps
  • Rain cover for the backpack
  • Sunglasses / glacier goggles
  • Headlamp
  • Sun cream
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Drinking bottle or hydration system (min. 1.5 litres)
  • Food (fruit, chocolate)
  • Adjustable hiking poles
  • Hiking rucksack (approx. 20 litres or as required)
Wandern im Unterengadin
Picknick mit Salsiz aus der Region.
Wanderung durch das Val d'Uina im Engadin
Wildtierbeobachtung am Mot Tavrü.

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Sommerkarte Engadin Scuol Zernez