Fanellhorn

The Fanellhorn is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps of Graubünden, Switzerland, south of Vals.

Fanellhorn
With Guraletschsee (north side)
Highest point
Elevation	3,124 m (10,249 ft)
Prominence	301 m (988 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Rheinwaldhorn
Listing	Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates	46°32′52″N 09°07′49.7″E
Geography
Fanellhorn Location in Switzerland
Location	Graubünden, Switzerland
Parent range	Lepontine Alps
Climbing
Easiest route	mountain path leading to the summit northeast, past Guraletschsee.

Its summit can be reached by hikers using a signposted path that comes from Guraletschsee and reaches the ridge "Fanellgrätli" on 2710 meters, leading to the peak from northeast (Swiss grade T4, signposted blue and white from point 2710, before it is red and white and T2).^[2] This is a possible extension to a popular hike starting at Zervreila, that passes the three lakes Guraletschsee, Amperveilsee and Selvasee and descends via Selva Alp to Vals. Vals is famous for its spa.^[3]

In winter it is a popular summit for enthusiasts of Ski touring, of which most choose a northerly descend.

References

1. Swisstopo map
2. "Hiking in Switzerland, degree of difficulty". Archived from the original on 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
3. "Spa Switzerland: Vals, Graubünden". Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2011-03-10.

External links

• Fanellhorn on Hikr
• Fanellhorn on Summitpost