Parpan-Capfeders-Loipe
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XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil

Parpan-Capfeders-Loipe

Parpan, Langlaufzentrum

Distance
12.0 km
Duration
Ascent
260 m
Descent
260 m
Fitness
Hard
Route type
Loop

01/ Overview

The route

The approximately twelve kilometers from Parpan to Capfeders promise a lot of sun and a varied terrain in a wide natural landscape. This tour is suitable for well-trained skiers. Up tp the Mittelberg it is also recommended for beginners.

From the Parpan, Post bus stop, it is just over 200 metres to the cross-country skiing centre. The twelve-kilometre circuit begins there on the edge of the village. The Schlössli, built around 1550, and the Reformed church are nearby, while the trail soon heads out into open countryside. It leads across meadows and pastures, steadily undulating away from the residential area.

After the first third, the broad loop continues across open terrain. The climbs are spread throughout the circuit, adding up to a total elevation gain of around 260 metres. After just over seven kilometres, the trail reaches its highest point near Haupt at around 1'550 m. It then turns back towards Parpan, gently losing elevation over rolling terrain. After a little over three hours, the first houses come into view, and the circuit ends back at the cross-country skiing centre, not far from the Parpan, Post bus stop.

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.

  • Cross-country skiing 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

Parpan, Langlaufzentrum · stop 207 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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Valley
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Rain today
Mountain
Valley
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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
31%
Route length
12.0 km
Hiking trail
26%
Mountain trail
6%
Off official trails
69%
Land Cover
Open land
96%
Forest
4%

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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    Send the link to friends or your hiking group.

  • Export GPX File

    For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.

  • Print Route Sheet

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

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