Although the Lower Engadin is often overlooked by tourists, it is a true treasure for ski tourers and nature lovers.
The hotel industry is facing many challenges and is therefore struggling in some areas. This is partly due to lower prices in neighbouring regions such as North and South Tyrol, as well as the glamorous appeal of well-known tourist hotspots such as St. Moritz in the Upper Engadin.
For us ski tourers, precisely this low number of tourists and the absence of lifts are a real advantage. In recent years, we have repeatedly explored the endless touring possibilities of the mountains around Guarda, Scuol, Tschlin, Vnà, Tarasp and Greit in the Reschen area.
The winter beauty of these mountains lies in the fact that, with every weather front coming from the south, west or north, snow falls somewhere in the Lower Engadin. It is no coincidence that the Lower Engadin borders directly on Samnaun, which is famous for its heavy snowfall. We will certainly spend a day ski touring there as well. Thanks to efficient bus and train connections, it is also relatively easy to undertake some very interesting traverses.
The picturesque village of Ardez has a charming atmosphere thanks to its traditional architecture.
Until now, the high accommodation prices in Switzerland have deterred us, but we have now found a family-run establishment in Ardez that is conscious of tradition and offers very good cuisine, where the balance of price, quality and service is just right. Nothing stands in the way of our touring days in Switzerland now.