Guided 2-Day T4 hike in Engadin - From Maloja to Albigna

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"Engadin. What mountains, what lakes, what light."

There’s a reason this corner of the Alps inspires so many hikers. One unforgettable weekend with dramatic landscapes, turquoise lakes, wild valleys, and glacier scenery deep in the Engadin.

Expect two challenging days on the trail, a night at 2574m beside the Forno Glacier, breathtaking panoramic views, wildlife, and mountain passes. If you love wild alpine adventures and long days in spectacular terrain, this trip is for you.

This trip is led by Celine Kahn, international mountain leader with additional T4 certification.

Event description

Day 1: Maloja - Fornohütte

We meet at Maloja, Posta at 10:30, at the arrival of the bus. From there we start our hike to Fornohütte. The first part is on a beautiful trail through the forest, until we reach the stunning Lake da Cavloc where we can have our picnic. From there, we have two alternatives to hike to Fornohütte. If the conditions permit, we take the panorama trail which takes us to Val Muretto and then up to 2750m, scrambling on rocks with amazing views of the Forno glacier, before slightly going down to Fornohütte. The hut offers the best views of the glacier. Dinner and night at the hut, after a stretching session and a well earned apero!

Technical information: 13.5km - 1200m ascent - 500m descent

Day 2: Fornohütte - Capanna da l'Albigna - Pranzaira

After an early breakfast, we start our long and strenuous but stunning hike to Albigna via Pass da Casnil Sud at 2940m. We start with a descent along the glacier. The climb that follows, to the pass, is long and requires the use of the hands, it has some ladders and chains. Once we reach the mountain pass and enjoy the views for a moment, we start our descent to Capanna da l'Albigna which is located by Lake da l'Albigna, a beautiful reservoir with turquoise waters. We can have our picnic near the hut and enjoy a nice coffee there, before taking the cable car down to Pranzaira to return home.

Technical information: 11.5km - 1050m ascent - 1000m descent

Requirements
This trip is intended for very fit hikers comfortable with long mountain days and over 1000m of ascent per day.
Participants must also be comfortable with scrambling, exposed terrain, and heights.

Access
If you are traveling from Zurich by public transport, we recommend you the following:

• Zurich HB 06:38 - 10:28 Maloja, Posta (via Chur and St. Moritz)
• Pranzaira, Albigna 15:44 - 19:53 Zurich HB (via St. Moritz and Chur) - depending on the time the event finishes

If you are traveling by car, there are multiple parking options in Maloja and you can take the bus from Pranzaira back to Maloja on Sunday.

Kit list

Day Clothing Essentials

• Hiking boots
• T-shirt
• Hiking pants or shorts
• Fleece
• Down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof overpants
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Warm hat
• Buff
• Gloves

Night Essentials

• Sleeping bag liner
• Ear plugs
• Cash for drinks at the huts

Technical gear

• Hiking poles
• Hiking backpack (30-40L)
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Waterproof inner bags
• Headlamp with spare batteries

F&B

• Water (min. 2L)
• Packed lunches (possibility to buy Sunday’s packed lunch at the hut on Saturday night)
• Snacks

Pharmacy

• Sunscreen and lip protector
• Plasters and basic medicine

Pricing
The price for this event is CHF 332 for SAC members, or CHF 350 for non SAC members.

Included in price

• 2 days hiking with an international mountain leader, with additional T4 certification, in a small group
• Accommodation on Saturday night in a mountain hut (dorm)
• Dinner on Saturday
• Breakfast on Sunday
• Cable car from Albigna Lake to Pranzaira

Not included in price

• Transport to Maloja on Saturday and back from Pranzaira on Sunday
• Lunches
• Drinks and snacks

Insurance
It is the participant's responsibility to get health and accident insurances that cover mountain rescue, including extreme sports. Becoming a Rega patron is highly recommended (CHF 40 per year only for emergency medical assistance from the air).

Group size
Min. 3 / Max. 6 participants

Terms and conditions
By signing up for this event, you agree that you have read, understood and will adhere to our Terms and Conditions.

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