Alp Spinas-Chamanna Jenatsch

MODERATE (2.1/10)

From Acla Siciliana

Distance
12.1 km
Ascent
+894 m
Descent
-80 m
Est. Time
3h 58m
Altitude
1,816.3–2,641.7 m
Type
point-to-point
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Alp Spinas-Chamanna Jenatsch is a 12.1 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland. The route covers 894m of ascent and 80m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,816m to 2,641m. Allow approximately 3h 58m for the full route.

The route is divided into 10 segments. The toughest stretch is the 2.2 km from Piz Bever to End, climbing 305m (allow 57 min for this section).

With 85% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 38% gradient.

Budget roughly 2,168 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.4 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2642m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

2,000m2,200m2,400m2,600m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 km2,642m1,816m
Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Flat (<5%) Steep (15–25%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Acla Siciliana → Piz Mez
0.5 km+45m-0m10 min0.5
⛰️
Piz Mez → Cho dal Buoch
3.1 km+211m-7m58 min3.6
⛰️
Cho dal Buoch → Piz Ot
0.7 km+18m-3m10 min4.3
⛰️
Piz Ot → Igl Danclér
0.5 km+27m-0m8 min4.8
⛰️
Igl Danclér → Piz dals Vadrettins
1.4 km+75m-10m25 min6.2
⛰️
Piz dals Vadrettins → Muot da Crasta
0.7 km+57m-1m14 min6.9
⛰️
Muot da Crasta → Piz Bial
0.8 km+54m-10m15 min7.7
⛰️
Piz Bial → Chatscha Bella
0.9 km+33m-33m15 min8.6
⛰️
Chatscha Bella → Piz Bever
1.2 km+70m-4m22 min9.9
⛰️
Piz Bever → End
2.2 km+305m-13m57 min12.1
Total12.1 km+894m-80m3h 58m12.1

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
2h 34m
Calories
1,863 kcal
Water Needed
2.1 L
Effort Distance
21.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (116g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1290mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
85%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
74 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 894m ↓ 80m
High Point
2,641.7 m
High alpine zone
Low point: 1,816.3m — Range: 825.4m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (41%) Easy Grade (29%) Moderate Climb (17%) Steep (11%) Very Steep / Technical (2%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 94% exposed · 6% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (6%) Open terrain (10%) Above treeline (84%)
South-facing: 29% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 84% of the route is above the treeline (2000m) with minimal shade. In summer, start before 7am to avoid peak UV. Carry sunscreen, a hat, and extra water.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
5%
Unlikely
Mud Risk
30%
Moderate
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: June, July, August, September, October

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 12.1 km, 894m ascent, max altitude 2641.7m, ~4h duration.

Essential 8 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2168 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2641.7m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical if injured at altitude
Recommended 5 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    4h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in November, December, January
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    894m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Acla Siciliana to the finish (12.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Acla Siciliana
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Finish
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Cho d'Valletta 1.3 km off trail
  • Piz Mez km 0.5 · 1.5 km off trail
  • Piz Spinas km 1 · 1.8 km off trail
  • Piz Valletta km 0.3 · 1.9 km off trail
  • Crasta Mora 2.2 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Margunin 1.7 km off trail
  • Alp Muntatsch 2.3 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Acla Siciliana
Start Coordinates
46.55902, 9.84465
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