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02 Fuorcla Trupchun

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutesLength: 3.00 km

Schweizerischer Nationalpark -

Closed
Quite steep in the upper region, this is a route for those who are sure-footed on slippery scree.

Excellent opportunities to observe ibex.

Particularities
Ibex sightings, wonderful view of the Trupchun valley and into Italy (Val Saliente); possible to make a round trip via Livigno.

Follow-up hikes
Return to the starting point Alp Trupchun and back on Route 01.
Alternatively there is the interesting continuation to Livigno (Fuorcla Trupchun - Livigno: 2.30 h). Return from Livigno to Zernez is possible by bus.
Please note that the bus service Livigno-Zernez via Punt la Drossa is suspended until the end of November. Alternative bus via Ospizio Bernina-Samedan, see sbb.ch.

Route-information

Route-information

Length
3.00 km
Vertical heigth
750 m
Time required
2 hours 15 minutes
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Details

Difficulty: white-red-white / medium T3 (*)
Steep and strenuous, slippery scree in the upper part, surefootedness required, especially on the descent to Livigno.
(*) Grading system SAC
Arrival
See Route 01 (incl. hike to the starting point Alp Trupchun)

Infrastructure

  • Picnicplace

Arrival

Starting point
Alp Trupchun. Anreise siehe Route 01 (Altitude: 2042 m)
Destination
Fuorcla Trupchun (Altitude: 2779 m)

Suitable for

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families
  • Groups

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Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Rastplatz Alp Trupchun

Die Val Trupchun ist bekannt als das wildreichste Tal der Alpen. Entsprechend interessante Beobachtungen lassen sich von der Alp Trupchun aus machen. Brunnen mit Trinkwasser!

Picnic-place

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