Celerina-Pontresina-Schneeschuhtrail
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Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil

Celerina-Pontresina-Schneeschuhtrail

Celerina, S. GianPontresina, Langlaufzentrum

Distance
4.0 km
Duration
1:35 h
Ascent
120 m
Descent
70 m
Fitness
Easy
Route type
One way

01/ Overview

The route

Between Pontresina and Celerina this signposted snowshoe trail takes you through the enchanting, snowy Forest of Staz and across moorland clearings covered in deep snow.

The snowshoe trail begins at Celerina, S. Gian, away from direct public transport connections; the nearest stop, Celerina Staz, is around 500 m away. The church of San Gian comes into view at the start. Perched on a hill, this regional landmark is a cultural asset of national importance. The route then climbs gradually between woodland and open terrain.

After just under two kilometres, the highest point is reached near La Crasta at just under 1,800 m. From here, the trail continues towards Pontresina with a few short counter-climbs. The woodland thins out, and meadows and damp hollows characterise the final section before the first houses appear. Shortly before the finish, Restaurant Station stands directly on the route. After around four kilometres and just over an hour and a half, the snowshoe hike ends at the Pontresina cross-country skiing centre; the railway station is just over 100 m away.

02/ Along the route

What's along the way

Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.

03/ Conditions

Current conditions

What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.

  • How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.

  • How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.

  • Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.

    How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.

04/ Getting there

Getting there

From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.

Or from

Celerina, S. Gian · stop 465 m away

Outbound

Return

05/ Weather

Weather on the way

Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.

Weather

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Rain today
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06/ Trail & landscape

Trail & landscape

Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.

Trail Surface
On official trails
17%
Route length
3.9 km
Hiking trail
10%
Mountain trail
7%
Off official trails
83%
Land Cover
Forest
51%
Open land
34%
Wetland
10%
Village
6%

07/ Snow

Snow on the route

Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.

Snow Info

Snow height valley
0cm
Snow height mountain
0cm
Snowfall last 24h
None
Last 3 Days
None
Next 24h
None
Next 3 Days
None
Relative snow depth

Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.

08/ Export

Take the route with you

Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.

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  • Export GPX File

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  • Print Route Sheet

    A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.

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