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S-Chanf: Hotels and Accommodation

Accommodation in S-Chanf

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Geographical location

S-chanf is considered a village in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, in the Upper Engadine and in the La Plaiv area within the Maloja Region. The village is located at approximately 1,660 metres above sea level on the upper reaches of the Inn.

When staying in S-chanf, booking a hotel is one option.

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Landscape and surroundings

Botta Bruonza is located in the immediate vicinity of Scanfs.

Il Corn, Piz Viluoch and Spih da Punt Ota are located in the surrounding area of Scanfs.

Culture and history

A prehistoric settlement site was discovered in 1932 on Botta Striera, a rocky elevation north of the village at an altitude of approximately 2,050 metres. It was used from the Middle Bronze Age through to the La Tène period.

The Church of St. Mary has been documented since 1450. The late Gothic reconstruction took place in 1493; the tower is older.

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S-chanf is an extensive linear village along a road. It was first mentioned in 1137/39 and again in 1356 under earlier names.

To the overarching travel overview: Maloja.

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