Following Ice Age Traces with Spiertin

A steep geological trail leads from Chants through forest and open Alpine pastures into the rocky high mountains. Along the way, an interactive route and a children’s quiz highlight traces of the Ice Age.

From the Bergün/Bravuogn, Tuors Chants bus stop, the geological trail immediately heads uphill. The interactive route is designed for families with children aged eight and over; a quiz accompanies the ascent and draws attention to traces of the Ice Age. Around 800 metres of ascent must be tackled in just over four and a half kilometres. Accordingly, the marked mountain trail climbs steeply out of the small cluster of houses at Chants.

Open Alpine pastures and forest characterise the lower section. Higher up, the greenery increasingly gives way to rocky terrain as the trail continues to gain altitude without any extended flat sections. After just over two hours, the highest point—and the end of the route—is reached at around 2,620 m. Piz Forun is the nearest summit; Fuorcla da Funtauna lies just over 200 m away. There is no direct public transport connection at the high-altitude endpoint. The nearest stop, Bergün/Bravuogn, Tuors Chants, is around 3.7 km away.