The La Plaiv region comprises the north-eastern Upper Engadine between La Punt Chamuesch-ch and S-chanf. In contrast to the glamorous St.Moritz, the area is also called "the other Engadine". In addition to culture and wellness, winter sports such as winter hiking are very popular here. From the bridge over the Inn river in La Punt the trail follows the river towards Madulain, winding its way among grand Engadin and patrician houses. And it’s well worth stopping along the way to take in the views up to Piz Kesch on the left, the highest peak in the Albula Alps, at 3,418 m above sea level.

Shortly before reaching Madulain, the smallest municipality in the Upper Engadine, the route crosses the Inn and follows the river bank downstream below the village. Just as in Madulain, many old and very well preserved Engadine houses can be found in the village centre of Zuoz. The typical bay windows, sgraffito decorations and alleyways invite you to explore the village. The path branches off just below the railway station and soon reaches S-chanf. This village at the threshold of the Lower Engadin has its own distinctive charm with its typical architecture and historical village setting. S-chanf lies at the gates of the Swiss National Park and the entrance to the wonderful Val Trupchun, one of the most abundant wildlife valleys anywhere in Europe. After S-chanf the valley narrows right down.

Crossing the village road and under the railway tracks you reach the winter hiking trail, which leads diagonally into the forest towards Susauna. Shortly before Susauna the wide road leads you to Chapalla, a small hamlet of S-chanf. In Chapella you follow the winter hiking trail, which leads above the main road to the train station Cinuos-chel-Brail, the end point of this hike.