Senda Segantini - Etappe 3
MODERATE (2.7/10)Maloja → Sankt Moritz
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Start
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Maloja
Start
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20.3 km remaining
+626 m remaining
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Motta Farun
Peak
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Route note
3.9 km
Piz d'Islas
Peak
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About 1h 05m in
16.4 km remaining
+531 m remaining
Climb
13.0 km
69 m climb
1.2 km at 5.9% average
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About 3h 37m in
7.3 km remaining
+283 m remaining
Climb
16.6 km
64 m climb
1.4 km at 4.5% average
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About 4h 37m in
3.6 km remaining
+121 m remaining
Descent
18.8 km
81 m descent
1.4 km at 5.6% average
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About 5h 14m in
1.4 km remaining
+7 m remaining
Finish
20.3 km
Sankt Moritz
Finish
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Senda Segantini - Etappe 3 is a 20.3 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Maloja to Sankt Moritz. The route covers 626m of ascent and 651m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,781m to 1,881m. Allow approximately 5h 38m for the full route.
The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 15.5 km from Muotta da Güvè to Sankt Moritz, climbing 478m.
With 90% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 40% gradient.
Budget roughly 2,862 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.4 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 1881m. Accessible May–October.
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Maloja → Piz d'Islas | 3.9 km | +121m | -121m | 1h 05m | 3.9 |
⛰️ Piz d'Islas → Muotta da Güvè | 0.9 km | +28m | -16m | 14 min | 4.8 |
⛰️ Muotta da Güvè → Sankt Moritz | 15.5 km | +478m | -514m | 4h 19m | 20.3 |
| Total | 20.3 km | +626m | -651m | 5h 38m | 20.3 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Tree cover and UV
🌤️ Mixed. Sections above the treeline are open to the sky; lower sections have some canopy. Carry sun protection for the open parts.
Canopy is inferred from elevation against a 2000 m Alpine treeline and from gradient below it, not from observed tree data — treat it as an estimate. It is a different question from the terrain shade above, which is about whether a mountain is between you and the sun at a given time.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Senda Segantini - Etappe 3 is usually best from May to September. Snow is likely at the high point (1886 m) in December to March.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this trail, around 1,780–1,886 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Poor |
| Day / night | -1°/-12° | 0°/-12° | 3°/-7° | 6°/-3° | 11°/1° | 16°/5° | 17°/6° | 17°/6° | 13°/3° | 9°/0° | 4°/-5° | 0°/-10° |
| Rain, mm | 52 | 39 | 54 | 68 | 89 | 113 | 107 | 119 | 107 | 108 | 102 | 66 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 8 h 58 | 10 h 18 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 31 | 14 h 58 | 15 h 47 | 15 h 29 | 14 h 15 | 12 h 38 | 11 h | 9 h 28 | 8 h 37 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 20.3 km, 626m ascent, max altitude 1881.3m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2862 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 1500m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Maloja to Sankt Moritz (20.3 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Motta Farun 434m off trail
- Piz d'Islas km 3.9 · 691m off trail
- Muotta da Güvè km 4.8 · 725m off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Plan da Spagna km 0.2 · 244m off trail
- Plan Lunghin km 0.2 · 359m off trail
- Plan dal Palace km 0.6 · 504m off trail
- Plan Malögia 766m off trail
- Lan Palü km 0.3 · 812m off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Maloja
- End
- Sankt Moritz
- Start Coordinates
- 46.40248, 9.69560
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