Engadin-Skimarathon-Loipe

Seize the opportunity to glide just once along Switzerland’s most famous 42 km of cross-country skiing trails, without any of the stress of competition and ahead of the major sporting event in March. The Engadin’s marathon trail is prepared daily and ready to use by anyone. All that’s required is sufficient snow and frozen lakes.

The start of the cross-country ski trail is quickly reached from the Maloja, Capolago bus stop. At Capolago, the Lej da Segl comes into view; the route follows its shore to Sils Maria. It then continues alongside the Lej da Silvaplauna. Near Surlej, Schloss Crap da Sass stands close to the trail, followed shortly afterwards by the Lej da Champfèr.

Beyond Champfèr, the trail passes the small Lej Marsch and climbs to its highest point near La Crasta at around 1,840 m. At the Lej da Staz, the Stazerwald extends close to the water. The long route then turns down the valley and once again reaches broad, open terrain.

At the artificial Lej da Gravatscha, the trail runs directly beside the water. It continues via La Punt Chamues-ch to S-chanf. After around 44 km and a good ten hours, the trail ends at the shooting range; the S-chanf, Zielgelände ESM stop is just a few steps away.