Fuorcla da Patnaul (Patnaul Pass) 2773 m

From Gadastatt (1800 m, top station of the gondola, mountain restaurant) follow the signpost in 30 minutes on a gently ascending mountain path to Stafelti (1930 m). From there, in another 30 minutes on the alpine road towards Leisalp (2051 m). From the alp, follow the markings and steadily gain altitude for 2 hours up to the 2773 m high Fuorcla da Patnaul. The descent to Vrin via Alp Patnaul-Pardatsch is quite steep and only suitable for experienced hikers.

The return is either on the same mountain pass path or by PostBus from Vrin to Ilanz, then change and take the PostBus back to Vals.

Solid, rainproof, warm clothing. Robust mountain or trekking shoes. Gloves, hat, sun protection. Hiking poles, food and drinks from the backpack, emergency first aid kit, topographic map, altimeter, compass, mobile phone, flashlight.

Technically easy route (T3) for good mountain hikers, requiring caution in wet, cold, and snowy conditions. The path is particularly steep in the area of Fuorcla da Patnaul (Vals and Vrin side) and therefore not recommended when wet.

On this hike, expect mother cows.

Detailed information on behavior: https://www.wandern.ch/de/wandern/sicher-unterwegs/mutterkuhherden

Coming by PostBus from Ilanz to Vals. Then by gondola of Sportbahnen Vals to Gadastatt (1800 m).

Alternative: By the Vals hiking bus to Leisalp (does not run daily). Information and registration: Tel. 081 935 16 49

Parking lot Sportbahnen Vals AG, Valé

www.vals.ch

Fuorcla da Patnaul 2773m – route reports and photos [hikr.org]

The view from Leisalp to the opposite mountains and far into the neighboring valleys, partly to the Pizzas d'Anarosa, is overwhelming.