Via Engiadina stage 9: Ardez – Prui [Swisstopo no. 87]

From Ardez staziun (railway station) the path leads directly above the village towards Plan Chamuera into Val Tasna. Past Alp Tasna, which lies above on the slope and can be identified as a typical alpine hut, it continues through the varied landscape far into Val Tasna. At the goat alp Alp Valmala you reach the turning point in Val Tasna and cross to the other side of the stream. At Alp Valmala it is possible to buy goat cheese and drinks during the summer grazing periods. After crossing the Tasnan the path ascends a bit steeper until you reach the forest line descending along the valley flank. Just after exiting the valley the Alp Laret lies on a scenic hill. It offers a restaurant during the grazing period and invites you to a cozy break with great views. After a slight ascent the path follows more or less the contour line to the stage destination – the mountain station of the Ftan chairlift – Prui. From there you can either take a hiking trail or, gentler on the knees, the chairlift directly down to Ftan. In Ftan there are various places to eat. Between Ftan and Scuol post buses run regularly. So if you want to make a detour to Scuol, you can either take the post bus in Ftan or skip the descent at the mountain station of the chairlift and walk about 45 minutes along the Flurina trail to the mountain station of the Motta Naluns gondola.