On the shepherd's path

The route leads from Samnaun Village along the slopes above the high valley of Samnaun to Compatsch, from where you can take the bus back. You hike at and above the tree line. Along the way, the steep flanks of Piz Motnairs with their debris flows and streams are crossed. There are magnificent deep views into the valley, on the villages, and views of the mountains beyond the valley. The protections at some points make this tour suitable for sure-footed and fearless mountain hikers and offer a great hiking experience far above the settlement.

If you want, you can also take the summit of Piz Motnair with you. There and back on the same path, the view is magnificent!

From the signboard at the Votlas parking lot to the Motta Saltuorn and Fuorcla Curschiglias (S) signposts on a forest road uphill, past the signs of a fairy tale path depicting the story of two marmots very appealingly. You cross a stream coming down from Val Motnaida, pass a slate outcrop, alpine roses, and arnica spots. Beyond the valley, you see Trider Sattel, Piz Ott, and Piz Munschuns. Then you reach the Motta Saltourn (1) fork, where you could already descend to Ravaisch, Plan, and Laret. Further uphill and after a hairpin turn to a hut with seating and fountain. Then you reach the end of the road, turn left, and climb steeper on a path. At the tree line, you reach a bench with a particularly beautiful view of Samnaun, into the Zeblas Valley towards Piz Ott, and walk past the massive Val Motnaida. Afterwards, you arrive at avalanche protections and cross Val Chiens below Piz Motnairs. Opposite the valley there is a panorama with numerous peaks. Then comes MottaFoppazins, a fork (2), from which you could already descend and continue the route on a path running lower on the slope. Further on the upper path past a small peak with a cross, located exactly south of Compatsch and therefore also called Mittagsspitze (noon peak). After a second cross, where there is again a magnificent view, you reach Fuorcla Curschiglias (3). At this fork, go left toward Laret and Motta Foppazins signposts. The direct descent to Compatsch is very steep and not recommended. Shortly thereafter, another fork follows where you continue in the direction of Compatsch Laret. At a hairpin with a fork, continue in the direction of Compatsch Laret. After a turnoff to the valley trail to Samnaun, you reach the Laret Compatsch fork. On the right, you reach the valley road at the Compatsch junction with bus stop (4).