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Trailrunning in Pontresina

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Trailrunning Pontresina
Trail running has always been pursued in the Pontresina Region. This is because Pontresina has trails with natural surfaces all round. – Some go through fragrant Swiss Stone Pine and Larch woodland, over steep mountain paths or high-altitude trails with exciting views. The choice is with the visitor. Visitors can enjoy technically challenging single trails or simple nature trails. There also exist flat trails or trails with many metres of elevation. Jogging on hard tarmac is unknown in the Pontresina Area.

Altitude Training Suggestions

Many medallists have trained in Pontresina and in the Engadin Region; athletes, triathletes and cyclists. The high alpine valley is perfect for altitude training of all variations. The valley floor lies between 1,700 and 1,800 metres above sea level and the mountains rise up to 4,000 metres. Added to this, there is the adequate healthcare services as well as a modern urban infrastructure, both in the valleys and on the mountain settlements. Perhaps there are visitors interested in trying intensive altitude training? It is important to acclimatise well beforehand, to eat a balanced diet, to use the right timing and to avoid overtraining. Experienced coaches will be glad to provide visitors with suggestions and implement training plans.

Trailrunning tours

Intermediate

Alp Languard - Segantini Hut - Muottas Muragl

Panorama route to the most beautiful viewpoint across the Engadin, the Segantini Hut.

6.47 km

1:10 h

519 hm

390 hm

Intermediate

Around Piz Lagalb

Through the wild Val Minor, around Piz Lagalb and along Lago Bianco back to Lagalb. Iron ore was once mined in Val Minor. The route can be extended with a detour to Forcola di Livigno.

13.36 km

1:50 h

396 hm

396 hm

Difficult

Bernina route

Detour in Val Roseg! Run once around the majestic Piz Bernina. Due to a trail closure between Sils Baselgia and Plaun da Lej, the route is diverted via Isola.

121.98 km

20:40 h

7522 hm

7531 hm

Difficult

Bernina route Switzerland

Detour in Val Roseg! The Bernina route is a real adventure for experienced trail runners. Magnificent views of the glacier world of the Bernina massif accompany you on this exciting route from Val Poschiavo to the Bernina Pass, via Diavolezza to Pontresina, up to Fuorcla Surlej, across Sils and on to Maloja.  Due to a trail closure between Sils Baselgia and Plaun da Lej, the route is led via Isola!

71.50 km

11:30 h

3965 hm

3172 hm

Difficult

Diavolezza

This trail is the contrast program to lovely hiking paths. The area around Diavolezza is very rocky and stony.

5.97 km

1:15 h

935 hm

29 hm

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Running with a view of the Bernina Massif

While road joggers are constantly checking their stopwatches, time runs and pace are of secondary importance for trail running. This is particularly of benefit for beginners. Those, who find it difficult to progress, simply take a break and do not even have to feel guilty about that. Even top-class runners do not always complete difficult sections in the mountains. And, when they finally reach the summit, they do not just continue, but stop, rest and simply enjoy the surroundings.