Bearded vulture
Resettlement. Since 1986 bearded vultures have been released in the Alps as part of an international project.
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The flora on the ascent through Val dal Botsch is among the finest to be seen in the whole of the National Park.
Particularities
Many species of alpine flora, view from Fuorcla Val dal Botsch, inner Plavna valley with alluvial fans, witch’s head rock, red deer sightings in Mingèr. In S-charl bear exhibition and bear trail.
Difficulty: white-red-white / medium
Steep scree field on the descent from Fuorcla towards Val Plavna. Snow is expected here in spring and autumn. Surefootedness required.
Arrival
Starting and end point can be reached by post bus (bus stops: Il Fuorn/P6, S-charl or Scuol, Val Mingèr).
Il Fuorn: www.ilfuorn.ch
Resettlement. Since 1986 bearded vultures have been released in the Alps as part of an international project.
Here visitors can take a look at historical scenes, discover how bears live, their biology and the likelihood of their return to the region. The exhibition is ideal for children.