Start
1472 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
46.67, 10.05 · rel 17059091
46.67, 10.05 · rel 17059091
Via son Giachen
9,6 km from Zernez to S-chanf (Cinuos-chel) through alpine terrain and mountains.
Zernez
→
S-chanf (Cinuos-chel)
linear
9,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Pilgrimage route
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Botta Gian Maria
summit ·
310 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1470 m
–
1725 m
0 km
4,8 km
9,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1547 m elevation
Halfway
1628 m elevation
Three quarters
1632 m elevation
Finish
1614 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Via son Giachen is 9.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Via son Giachen takes approximately 2h 24min to complete.
No, Via son Giachen is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Zernez to S-chanf (Cinuos-chel). Plan ahead for return transport.
Via son Giachen starts at Zernez.
Via son Giachen is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Via son Giachen is maintained and managed by Wanderland Schweiz.