Landscape near Scuol – Motta Naluns
Grisons

Scuol – Motta Naluns

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Photo: Christian Lederer · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Scuol – Motta Naluns lies in Grisons and is a manageable ski area: 70 kilometres of piste served by 13 lifts.

The area runs from 1250 to 2783 metres above sea level, giving around 1,533 metres of vertical. The upper slopes therefore sit at an altitude that usually holds snow reliably even in weaker winters.

The season usually runs Dec – April.

An adult day pass costs CHF 66.

Of note: Lower Engadin, skiing plus spa

70
Slope km
1250–2783
Elevation (m)
13
Lifts
CHF 66
Day pass (guide)

Pistes by difficulty

70 km
  • Leicht (blau)37 km53%
  • Mittel (rot)29 km41%
  • Schwer (schwarz)4 km6%

Distribution calculated from OpenStreetMap and applied to the 70 official kilometres of piste. An approximation, not a figure from the lift company.

Snow report

Not current
bare Snow depth
13.9 °C Air temperature

Station Schlivèra at 2350 m, around 3.8 km from the resort. Reading from 10/08/2026.

This reading is 47 days old and is not being updated automatically at the moment. Current figures are available from the SLF and from the resort itself.

Source: SLF / WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. A single measuring station, not the resort’s official piste report.

Piste map, map & webcams

Piste maps and webcam images belong to the lift companies and are protected by copyright. That is why we link directly to the original instead of copying it.

What sets this ski area apart

Scuol is the main town of the Lower Engadine and, since the 2015 merger with Ardez, Ftan, Guarda, Sent and Tarasp, the largest municipality in Switzerland by area. The language spoken here is Vallader. The name comes from the Latin scopulus, meaning cliff, and refers to the site of the church of San Geer.

The Motta Naluns ski area starts at the viewpoint plateau at 2142 metres and is unusually compact: the access lifts are short and you are out on the terrain quickly. Most of the runs are easy to intermediate, with the harder skiing at Mot da Ri and Salaniva, and the Salaniva, Champatsch and Salez sector is a wide freeride area. The best-known descent is the ten-kilometre run down to Sent, the lower three kilometres of which are covered by snowmaking.

On top of that comes what has shaped the town since the nineteenth century: the mineral springs. Skiing and bathing on the same day is not a marketing line here, it is the reason Scuol still works in bad weather.

Sources: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuol, de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motta_Naluns

Snow’n’Rail at Scuol – Motta Naluns: up to 10% off the ski pass

This resort takes part in Snow’n’Rail, the combined offer from SBB RailAway: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs less. At SBB the destination is listed as Scuol Motta Naluns.

10% is the maximum SBB advertises. What comes off in a given case depends on the ticket type and the date, and only SBB can tell you bindingly. Checked 10 August 2026.

Getting there by public transport

Zürich HB2 h 371 change
Bern3 h 442 changes
Basel SBB3 h 421 change
Genève5 h 462 changes

Destination stop: Scuol-Tarasp. Fastest connection on a Saturday morning in the currently published timetable, from the open Swiss timetable interface, retrieved 10 August 2026. A guide value, not a timetable: the real journey time depends on when you leave and what you connect to, and winter-only bus services are not yet included.

Worth knowing: this resort is in the Snow’n’Rail scheme, so the lift pass is up to 10 per cent cheaper if you arrive this way. From Zürich HB that is 2 h 37 on the train instead of behind the wheel.

Look up the exact connection at SBB →

Frequently asked about Scuol – Motta Naluns

How high is Scuol – Motta Naluns?

The ski area runs from 1,250 to 2,783 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 1,533 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.

How many kilometres of piste does Scuol – Motta Naluns have?

70 kilometres on 13 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.

What does a day pass at Scuol – Motta Naluns cost?

CHF 66 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not. Arriving by public transport takes up to 10 per cent off through the Snow’n’Rail scheme.

When does Scuol – Motta Naluns open?

The usual season window is Dec – April. No starting date has been announced for winter 2026/27 yet. Most resorts commit only in the autumn, because a postponed opening costs more goodwill than a late announcement.

How do I get to Scuol – Motta Naluns by train?

The destination stop is Scuol-Tarasp. From Zürich HB the fastest connection on a Saturday morning takes 2 h 37, changing 1 time; from Bern 3 h 44. A guide value, not a timetable.

Is there Snow’n’Rail at Scuol – Motta Naluns?

Yes. Scuol – Motta Naluns is one of the destinations in SBB RailAway's combined offer: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs up to 10 per cent less. At SBB the destination is listed as Scuol Motta Naluns. That percentage is the maximum SBB advertises; what actually comes off depends on the ticket type and the date, and only SBB can tell you bindingly.

Where this resort stands

Scuol – Motta Naluns is one of 23 ski areas in the canton of Grisons, and it is quickest reached from Zurich by train, in 2 h 37.

Nearby ski areas

Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.

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Key figures

Region
Grisons
Season
Dec – April
Kilometres of piste
70 km
Elevation
1250 to 2783 m (1,533 m of vertical)
Lifts
13
Adult day pass
around CHF 66 (guide value)
Summer skiing
no
Glacier
no
Snow park
rated 4/10
Coordinates
46.797, 10.297
Official website
engadin.com

All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.

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