Senda Val Champagna
MODERATE (2.6/10)Samedan Staziun → Sax
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Senda Val Champagna is a 13.6 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Samedan Staziun to Sax. The route covers 1,101m of ascent and 1,111m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,695m to 2,785m. Allow approximately 5h 48m for the full route.
The route is divided into 8 segments. The toughest stretch is the 4.7 km from Samedan Staziun to Munt Gravatscha, climbing 482m (allow 1h 45m for this section).
About 70% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.
Budget roughly 3,333 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.5 L of water.
Mountain route up to 2785m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Samedan Staziun → Munt Gravatscha | 4.7 km | +482m | -13m | 1h 45m | 4.7 |
⛰️ Munt Gravatscha → Piz Utèr | 1.2 km | +205m | -0m | 34 min | 5.9 |
⛰️ Piz Utèr → Piz Malat | 1.3 km | +213m | -0m | 37 min | 7.2 |
⛰️ Piz Malat → Il Corn | 0.7 km | +120m | -0m | 20 min | 7.9 |
⛰️ Il Corn → Las Sours - Westgpifel | 1.2 km | +74m | -59m | 25 min | 9.2 |
⛰️ Las Sours - Westgpifel → Munt da la Bês-cha | 0.6 km | +0m | -62m | 9 min | 9.7 |
⛰️ Munt da la Bês-cha → Muottas Muragl | 1.5 km | +1m | -168m | 27 min | 11.3 |
⛰️ Muottas Muragl → Sax | 3.9 km | +5m | -808m | 1h 28m | 15.2 |
| Total | 13.6 km | +1,101m | -1,111m | 5h 48m | 13.6 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
Sun Exposure
☀️ High sun exposure. 68% 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
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.
Snow Conditions
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 13.6 km, 1101m ascent, max altitude 2785.3m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 3333 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2785.3m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical if injured at altitude
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp6h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles42% steep terrain, 1101m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Samedan Staziun to Sax (13.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Cho d'Valletta km 0.2 · 2.3 km off trail
- Munt Gravatscha km 4.7 · 1.7 km off trail
- Muottas Muragl km 11.3 · 1.9 km off trail
- Piz Utèr km 5.9 · 1.2 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Muntarütsch km 1.1 · 861m off trail
- Peidra Grossa 1.2 km off trail
- Alp Muntatsch km 0.2 · 1.3 km off trail
- Cristolais 1.6 km off trail
- Alp Chauntaluf km 3.4 · 1.9 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Samedan Staziun
- End
- Sax
- Start Coordinates
- 46.53406, 9.87320
- OpenStreetMap
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