Segnas
Description
From Flims, you climb up the mountain road via Fidaz to the Bargis mountain hut and then head into the impressive plateau. The initially easy road becomes increasingly steeper and rougher, then turns into a singletrail, and finally even the strongest mountain bikers push their bikes up the mountain. At Fuorcla Raschaglius at 2551 meters above sea level, the ascent is largely complete. Now the fantastic singletrail section begins. You pass the rocky high valley at the foot of Piz Segnas on the easy path, reach the ridge at La Siala and take a long break here at the latest. The impressive tectonic layers can now be seen opposite, and the famous Martinsloch can also be seen high up in the Tschingelhörner. Now the descent back to Flims begins. To do so, head down to the Segnas plain, later reach the Segneshütte and then descend via the well-known Nagens trail to the hamlet of Runca. The final section of this phenomenal route then leads back to Flims on the Runca Trail.
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Details of the tour
33 km
1720 m
1720 m
1 day
Flims
Flims
1011
not suitable
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User comments (19)
About the author: Thomas Giger
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I rode the tour on 01.10.2023. The tour is really very demanding and strenuous in the ascent. Even with good technique, you have to carry a lot here. However, you are rewarded with an incredibly beautiful landscape that makes you forget all your exertions. However, if you are looking for a flowy and continuous tour, you are in the wrong place. For me, it was an adventure that was definitely worth it.
There is now a strict ban on biking in the Segnasboden area. Is this trail still rideable?
I was on the Segnesboden yesterday.
- Segnes hut - Las Palas - La Siala - Fuorcla Raschaglius - Bargis
Apart from the usual signs of respect between hikers and bikers, I didn't see any prohibitions.
At least around the lower Segnasboden, people are advised not to leave the existing paths, as it is a high moor of national importance. Absolutely understandable. It is and was very tempting to simply cross the area somehow and not stick to the existing paths. This applies to hikers and bikers.
In my opinion, however, this has no influence on the tour as described, as it does not cross the moor.
I would definitely ride the tour in the other direction. The Nagens shuttle takes you up to 2100m. The first 200m of pushing are difficult (washed-out, steep path. Better after that.
In general, it can be said that even with very good riding technique, you will certainly have to descend 20-30 times to cross stream beds or blocked sections. In addition, a large part of the descent is of the "bumpy cow pasture" type...
Very scenic, but not a "must-do" in terms of riding fun...
I did the tour this week. The tour is certainly difficult, but also gives you a lot in return. Everything is clear up to Fuorcla Raschaglius: an easy ascent to the Bargis plateau, continuing in the beautiful green valley and then the ascent on foot on the alpine! hiking trail to the pass. You can ride a lot in the opposite direction here, but it is certainly slippery in wet conditions.
There are still snowfields on the upper Segnes plain and the crossings over the raging glacial streams are not easy, as some of the bridges have collapsed. Up to La Siala you have to carry and push a lot, as it is always very rocky. If you don't like it, just take a look around and realize what a unique landscape you are in!
From La Siala there are two variants. The video version goes in the direction of Martins-Loch and then further down back to the lower Segnes plain (I think more flowy), the other along the edge of the upper plateau and then steeply down (technical, demanding :-) ).
The last section is pure riding fun. Panorama trail - Greenvalley Trail - Runca!
The tour contains all the elements I expect from a high alpine tour.
Checked 2018
I rode and hiked the tour with a colleague last Sunday 30.09.18. Men and women should not approach this tour as a "normal" bike tour. Pushing and carrying (approx. 1.5 hours) are simply part of it. Anyone who has the slightest idea of the natural beauty here will be rewarded and will give this tour an overall impression and panorama of a 5 as rated and certainly not a 2.
The paths offer a nice variety. From Raschaglius partly blocked down to the Segnas plain with 1-2 small counter-climbs. From Segneshütte via the panoramic trail, it's great fun and after noticeable signs of fatigue, you branch off onto the easy but fun Runca trail - all the way to Flims.
A great tour where the ratings from Ride are entirely appropriate.
Not suitable for e-bikes!
Good luck to all those who tackle this tour.
Your movie promises much more than this trail really offers.
The strenuous uphill (our starting point was Flims) is not rewarded, anything but a trail firework.
There are always sections of pushing that interrupt the flow.
I would definitely not recommend this tour, far from your 5-star overall rating - I would give it a maximum of 2!
A little tip from a local: The tour can also be enjoyed on the other side...I say even more: by train to Grauberg - Oberer Segnesboden - Furcla Raschalius (a total of approx. 1.5h carry and ride on the ascent . a lot less than up via Bargis). Then the descent via Bargis to Flims.
And important: Experienced bikers take the high trail straight to the right to Bargis Berghaus.... The lower part of the high-level trail is beautiful and less demanding. The upper part is very difficult, exposed with hard serpentines, but fun. The lower part is loamy, rooty and a real pleasure. Watch out for hikers!
So the snow fields are gone except for a small one. The ascent is well described, 600-800 m push/carry.
In our opinion, however, the descent is not accurately described. It goes up again and again, including pushing sections. This continues until the Panoramaweg junction. At the beginning, there are some uphill sections (rideable depending on your strength/technique). As soon as you reach the highest point, it's all downhill. Trail rideable, but not without and requires concentration.
All in all, we and the other biker we met had expected more from the descent according to the description. You have to know that the first half of the descent to the Segnas hut is peppered with counter-climbs that are not rideable. The panorama was great, the ascent tough and the descent long, strenuous and also challenging.
Tour done today with Mic.
There are still snowfields in places, but they are no problem. You have to reckon with at least 600 meters of walking. The tour is also very demanding in other respects, so it is only recommended for experienced bikers with good riding technique. You can only relax on the Runca Trail and at the end with a beer :-)
@ solca_65525692, I don't think the tour is possible on an e-bike, as in addition to the meters in altitude, you often have to descend on foot and carry your bike for short distances.
@Marco
Thank you very much for your detailed description. That helps me a lot with my decision not to ride this tour with the e-bike.
The tour is not recommended in the current conditions. From approx. 2200-2300m, i.e. on the last few meters of the ascent and along the trail to La Siala, there are still quite a few snowfields to cross. Walk on the ascent: depending on your riding technique, approx. 600-800m, which is probably quite steep for many.
Yes, that would interest me too. How many meters in altitude and approximately how much time you have to push. Is it also doable with an e-bike? Can you do it without shouldering the bike?
How many meters "walk are we talking about? Thanks and regards Roger
All right Thomas, now it's integrated. When the movie was published, it wasn't linked yet. But maybe I didn't pay attention to it. Greetings and thanks Baldi:-)
All right Thomas, now it's integrated. When the movie was published, it wasn't linked yet. But maybe I didn't pay attention to it. Greetings and thanks Baldi:-)