Trip to Chamanna Cluozza (2 Days)

Route:	Zernez - Chamanna Cluozza (overnight stay) - Murter - Vallun Chafuol (P3)
Category:	Strenuous trail, long steep and rocky sections
Distance:	First day: 8 km (5 miles) / Second day: 7 km (4.5 miles)
Elevation:	Minimum: 1480 m (4856 feet) / Maximum: 2560 m (8400 feet) / Difference: 1080 m (3544 feet) Chamanna Cluozza: 1882 m (6175 feet)
Duration:	First day: 4 hours / Second day: 5 hours (stops not included)
Highlight:	Sight of chamois, marmots and golden eagles, overnight stay in the park

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There are two trails to the Chamanna Cluozza, one starts in Zernez at the national park's visitor center - there is a parking lot and a bus stop, the other at Vallun Chafuol, parking lot P3 / bus stop "Vallun Chafuol". A third opportunity is the trail to S-Chanf, but this is a technical hike!
Note: We strongly discourage to walk on the Pas dal Fuorn road, it is a small road with a lot of traffic and there is no room for pedestrians !

This track was recorded with a GPS and shows the actual trip to the Chamanna Cluozza starting at the national park's visitor center in Zernez and ending at parking lot P3 / bus stop "Vallun Chafuol" (find more information about GPS systems here).

This profile was recorded with a GPS and shows the measured elevation of the trail shown above (find more information about GPS systems here).

The trail from Zernez to the Chamanna Cluozza climbs through a typical forest. The ground is covered with alpine grass and there are almost only coniferous trees	The base of the valley Cluozza is about 1800 meters (5900 feets) above sea level. It's a remote place, perfectly suited for a quiet night at Chamanna Cluozza.	The Chamanna Cluozza hides between the trees high above the valley Cluozza. A small bridge crosses the river at the base of the valley. A steep and winding trail leads up to the Chamanna Cluozza.
The Chamanna Cluozza is one of the very few places where visitor are allowed to spend the night in the national park. It provides room for 68 people and also has a meeting room for about 20 people. Check for details and reservation.	Dinning room in the Chamanna Cluozza, ready for dinner. Hikers can get breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Night's rest starts at 10 PM strictly. There is also a small exhibition room set up.	The moon stands high above the valley Cluozza at dusk - a very special moment away from the hectic of the daily business ...
Panoramic view from ridge Murter toward the valley Cluozza (about 180° from left to right)
A marmot looking out of its den. There are many marmots on Murter, you can't miss them.	A group of chamois graze on ridge Murter.	Gentian, a tiny alpine flower.
Panoramic view from near ridge Murter into the main valley with the Pass dal Fuorn road (about 120° from left to right)