Trail Tales Episode 20: The rest of the summer

Summer is finally here, at least in our part of the world. And that's exactly why it's so valuable and needs to be put to good use. For example, with a bike tour to the Crest da Tiarms near Laax.

If that sounds like a great day to you and the weather forecast for the weekend is good, then you should oil up your chain now and make your way to Laax. There you can take the gondola up to Crap Sogn Gion. And while all the other bikers turn off in the direction of Neverend, you can relax and pedal up to Crap Masegn on wide paths. This is where the descent begins, so put on your pads and get off the saddle. After a first downhill section, you will probably have to push for a short time and then you will reach the Crest da Tiarms, the highest point of the tour. The trail at the top of the ridge is sensationally scenic and makes you feel like the king of the world. But be careful: super flowy and extremely blocked sections alternate abruptly here.

At some point, the forest returns, the ground is covered in spruce needles and the trail offers plenty of opportunities to jump and play. This is followed by a short ascent to Siat and then the final descent to Rueun. This is where the summer fireworks end and you can either head straight back to Ilanz station or end the day with a refreshing footbath on the banks of the Rhine.