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Intro

Fimber Pass from Ischgl to the Lower Engadine is part of so many transalpine routes. On the Trans-Altarezia route it forms the start of a fantastic mountain bike week.

Description

The starting point of the Trans-Altarezia is Samnaun or actually the gondola’s mountain station near Alp Trider Sattel. You could ride up on the bike, but there is still a long day ahead of you. On a gravel track you climb up to Viderjoch and on to Ida-Alpe, still on a gravel track, then down into the Fimba Valley where the long ascent to Fimber Pass begins. A small road leads up to Heidelberger Hut and then switches to a steep path. Most people will opt to walk the bike to the top of the pass, which is a little more than 2600 meters high. A steep and tricky single trail forms the first section of the long downhill ride through Val Sinestra, past a hamlet with historic Hof Zuort and the legendary Hotel Sinestra until finally the village of Sent appears with its picturesque village centre. On the main road, you then coast downhill to Scuol. The village is the hub of the Lower Engadine and the down-to-earth destination of the first stage of the Trans-Altarezia route.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Type
All Mountain
Start location
Samnaun
Destination
Scuol
Direction
One way
Ascent
2000 m
Descent
2600 m
Distance
60 km
Distance on tarred ways
14 km
Distance on natural surface
30 km
Singletrail (part of natural surface)
16 km
Technical requirements
Difficult
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
Over a pass, With panoramic view

Route

Trans-Altarezia Bike

Samnaun - Tirano (I)
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All stages

Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 1/5

Distance

60 km

Ascent

2000 m

Travel information: Samnaun

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