Villas in S-chanf
S-chanf suits cross-country skiers and walkers who want a quiet Romansh village at the entrance to the Swiss National Park. It is the finish of the Engadin Skimarathon, and trains stop every hour. Homes here have no pools and are mostly sized for four, so bigger groups have little choice.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £826
About S-chanf
S-chanf is a linear village of about 700 people in the Upper Engadine, at around 1,660 metres, with an intact historic centre where Romansh is still spoken. The municipality also takes in Cinuos-chel and Susauna, a hamlet on the road to the Scaletta Pass, the old mule route over to Davos. Two old houses sharing a barn, and another house with its barn, are listed as heritage sites of national significance. The homes are close together in the village. The pedestrian-only Val Trupchun meets the Engadin nearby and leads into the Swiss National Park. Evenings are quiet in a village this size.
Is S-chanf right for you?
- Best for
- Cross-country skiers and national park walkers
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort, because this is a Romansh-speaking village of about 700 people at the edge of the national park.
Near S-chanf
Val Trupchun
A pedestrian-only valley of the Swiss National Park that meets the Engadin near S-chanf; look out for marmots, and ibex higher up.
Zuoz
The next station towards St. Moritz on the Rhaetian Railway, one stop from S-chanf on the hourly trains.
Zernez
The next RegioExpress stop in the other direction, on the line towards Landquart.
Susauna
A hamlet of the municipality on the road to the Scaletta Pass, part of an old mule route between Davos and Cinuos-chel.
Getting to S-chanf
S-chanf has its own station on the Rhaetian Railway, with hourly RegioExpress trains between Landquart and St. Moritz and hourly regional trains between Scuol-Tarasp and Pontresina, so you can manage without a car once here.
When to go to S-chanf
Winter is for cross-country skiing: S-chanf is the finish of the Engadin Skimarathon, the cross-country ski race that starts in Maloja. Summer brings walking into the national park through the Val Trupchun, with the chance of marmots and ibex.
Villas in S-chanf
5-star property
Chesa Sulegl - ÖV inklusive
S-chanf, Engadine, Switzerland
5
3
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£195
per night
5-star property
Chesa alb sco'l floc
S-chanf, Engadine, Switzerland
4
1
0
GardenTerraceWashing Machine+3 more
from£118
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, S-chanf
S-chanf, Engadine, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+10 more
5-star property
Chesa Pradels
S-chanf, Engadine, Switzerland
4
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£176
per night
5-star property
Chesa Robbi S-chanf
S-chanf, Engadine, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+6 more
from£148
per nightS-chanf villa holidays: questions answered
Is S-chanf the finish of the Engadin Skimarathon?
Yes. The cross-country ski race starts in Maloja and finishes in S-chanf, and it is what the village is best known for.
Can you walk into the Swiss National Park from S-chanf?
You can. S-chanf is a pedestrian gateway to the park, close to where the pedestrian-only Val Trupchun meets the Engadin. Walkers may see marmots, and ibex live higher in the mountains.
Do you need a car in S-chanf?
Not necessarily. The village station has two hourly services, the RegioExpress between Landquart and St. Moritz and the regional train between Scuol-Tarasp and Pontresina, so much of the Engadin is within reach by rail.
Is S-chanf good for families?
Reasonably so; look out for the red Eviva Famiglia label, which marks family-friendly offers and businesses. Most homes here sleep four, a few take up to eight, and pools are not a feature, so larger families should check each listing.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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