MOUNTAINGUIDE. Mountain railways inclusive. when you stay two nights or more at over 90 hotels! Info on page 5

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1 Mountain railways inclusive when you stay two nights or more at over 90 hotels! Info on page 5 Gian-Andri Giovanoli / kmu-fotografie.ch MOUNTAINGUIDE Mountain railways summer offers for 2012

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCOVER A NEW PARADISE EVERY DAY MOUNTAINS 04 Mountain Railways and Public Transport Inclusive 4 Corvatsch 6 Corviglia Piz Nair 10 Diavolezza 14 Muottas Muragl Alp Languard 18 Rates and Operating Dates 22 ACTIVITIES 24 Hiking 25 Mountain Adventures 29 Alpine Mountaineering 31 Mountain Biking 36 FAMILIES 40 Children s Day 41 Family Ticket 41 Children s Playgrounds 42 Fairytale Trail Furtschellas Petting Zoo 43 EVENTS 44 Top Events 45 Calendar of Events 46 MOUNTAIN 48 Mountain Dining 49 GASTRONOMY Mountain Restaurants 50 MOUNTAIN 54 Berghaus Diavolezza 55 ACCOMMODATION Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl 56 Mountain slopes proudly stand to attention to allow nature and guests alike to pass the sun-drenched expanse of the 70 km-long high valley. If you listen to the call of the mountains and make your ascent with the next available cable car then the very first sight to greet you when you step out of the gondola is an array of breathtaking delights: Countless examples of heaven on earth, stretching from the highest peaks in the Eastern Alps across glaciers and lakes, all just waiting to be discovered on foot or by bike. And to make seeking out these little pieces of paradise even easier, there are thirteen railway and cableway facilities. This not only means less demands on your stamina, but also more time to work your way through the menus at the various mountain restaurants and to discover the mountain landscapes of Corvatsch, Piz Nair, Muottas Muragl and Diavolezza. Turn the page to SERVICES 58 Animals in the Engadin 58 Plants in the Engadin 60 General terms and conditions 62 Contact 62 Engadin Bus 63 find lots more suggestions and inspiration: Your first step towards discovering a new natural paradise every day! PUBLISHING INFORMATION: Publisher: ENGADIN St. Moritz Mountain Pool; Concept and design: A-typisch Grafik-Design Werbung, Bregenz;Photos: Robert Bösch, Max Weiss, Alex Buschor, Engadin Bus, Stefan Hunziker, Schweizerischer Nationalpark Hans Lozza, Andrea Badrutt, Daniel Martinek, Christof Sonderegger, Daniel Gerber, Gian-Andri Giovanoli, Markus Greber, ENGADIN St. Moritz Mountain Pool. Text: Heidi Dübendorfer, Claudia Berke, ENGADIN St. Moritz Mountain Pool. Panoramas: A. Rohweder. Subject to changes in price and services: March 2012, ENGADIN St. Moritz Mountain Pool 2 3 Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :58

3 MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANS PORT INCLUSIVE Open-access mountains and railways There are more than 90 hotels in the Engadin where having a lie-in really pays off! By this we mean staying for longer, because if you choose to luxuriate in two or more nights of refreshing mountain sleep then you can also enjoy free use of all 13 mountain railways and selected public transport. Your ticket delivered by hand Impatience is normally something you should leave at home when on holiday. However, for those who simply can t wait to stand on the mountain peak there is the Mountain Railways All-Inclusive Ticket. You receive your mountain railways ticket when you check into your hotel, meaning that on the next day you are all set to go. This means you can step straight onto the cable car without having to queue at the ticket office, leaving you time to enjoy a second cappuccino or perhaps to conquer the next highest peak. Mountain railways - Suvretta Randolins, St. Moritz Suvretta - St. Moritz Bad-Signal, St. Moritz - St. Moritz Dorf Chantarella Corviglia Piz Nair, St. Moritz - Celerina Marguns, Celerina - Marguns Trais Fluors, Celerina - Silvaplana Surlej Murtèl Corvatsch, Silvaplana Surlej - Sils Furtschellas, Sils - Bernina Diavolezza Diavolezza, Pontresina - Pontresina Alp Languard, Pontresina - Punt Muragl Muottas Muragl, Samedan Some hotels also offer guests free use of the public transport facilities along the valley. (Validity: Cinuos-chel / Brail Maloja- Soglio, St. Moritz Alp Grüm, Samedan Pontresina, Bever Spinas and parts of Bergell-Chiavenna) Scope of services/points to note - Accommodation in a hotel including free use of the mountain railways and some public transport services - Applicable only if staying two nights or more - Only available at Mountain Railways All-Inclusive hotels See for further details. Date/validity Information & Booking Engadin St. Moritz Via San Gian 30, 7500 St. Moritz Tel.: +41 (0) allegra@estm.ch Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :58

4 CORVATSCH For anyone wanting to discover the Upper Engadin on foot, the Corvatsch peak is just what you have been looking for. A wide range of rewarding hikes starting in Sils, Silvaplana, St. Moritz or Pontresina lead both to, and around, the Corvatsch. Before you know it, you will find yourself above the tree line, enjoying the stunning views across a landscape of glaciers and lakes. Whether you are looking for a sporting challenge or simply a pleasurable experience, the Corvatsch hiking area has the perfect route for every preference. Hiking: Three top tips Corvatsch Panorama Trail Take a leisurely hike across sweetsmelling Alpine pastures and flower-filled summer meadows. Info on page 26 Via Gastronomica The perfect partnership of culinary delights and panoramic views. Info on page 25 Water Trail This gentle and easily accessible hiking trail links six idyllic mountain lakes. Info on page 25 Top tip for families: Small petting zoo at Furtschellas Lively dwarf goats and active mountain rabbits await young visitors. Info on page 43 Mountain restaurant tip: The height of culinary pleasure at 3,303 metres above sea level in the highest-altitude restaurant in the Eastern Alps. Info on page 49 Aerial cable car Surlej Murtèl :25 17:05* alle 20 Minuten Last ascent: 16:45* / descent: 17:05* Last ascent to Corvatsch: 16:25* Aerial cable car Murtèl Corvatsch :37 16:57*, every 20 minutes Last ascent: 16:37* / descent: 16:57* *From : 20 minutes later Aerial cable car Sils Furtschellas :30 17:05**, every 30 minutes Ascent: x:00 and x:30 / descent: x:10 and x:40 Last ascent: 16:30** / descent: 17:05** **From : Last ascent: 17:00 / descent: 17:25 Contact/Information Tel.: +41 (0) Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :58

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6 CORVIGLIA PIZ NAIR The black peak and its sporty neighbours. Hikers and bikers alike adore these mountains and the power of their natural Alpine surroundings and Piz Nair, Corviglia and Marguns have both in plentiful supply. A view across the Upper Engadin Lake District which, on a good day, stretches as far as Majola. A scenic landscape of rolling hills, mountain streams and sparkling lakes and a diverse range of possibilities to roam the Alpine environment on two wheels or your own two feet. Biking recommendations: Frischi Bike Safari An altitude difference of over 5,000 m: Unique trail-riding fun in high Alpine surroundings. Info on page 38 Suvretta Loop Extensive tour, starting at the Corviglia mountain terminal. Info on page 37 Top tip for families: Marguns children s playground A large play area with plenty of space to climb, swing and let off steam. Info on page 42 Mountain restaurant tip: Piz Nair Stunning panoramic views and outstanding cuisine. Info on page 51 Contact/Information - Corviglia: Tel.: +41 (0) Piz Nair: Tel.: +41 (0) Aerial cable car St. Moritz Bad Signal :30 17:15, every 30 minutes Ascent: x:00 and x:30 / descents: x:15 and x:45 Last ascent: 17:00 / descent: 17:15 Funicular St. Moritz Dorf Chantarella :20 17:20, every 20 minutes Last ascent: 17:00 / valley: 17:20 Last ascent to Piz Nair: 15:40 Funicular Chantarella Corviglia :30 17:10, every 20 minutes Last ascent: 16:50 / descent: 17:10 Aerial cable car Corviglia Piz Nair :50 16:50, every 30 minutes Ascents: x:20 and x:50 / descents: x:05 and x:35 Last ascent: 16:30 / descent: 16:50 Gondola lift Celerina Marguns :00 17:00 Last ascent: 16:45 / descent: 17:00 Chairlift Suvretta Randolins :30 12:15 / 13:15 16:45 Last ascent: 16:45 / descent: 16:45 Chairlift Marguns Trais Fluors , Wednesdays only 08:15 11:45 / 13:15 16:45 Last ascent: 16:45 / descent: 16: Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :58

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8 DIAVOLEZZA This summer you can let the new Diavolezza cable car cabins whisk you up to where the high mountains really begin. Fully glazed, this is a mode of transport which not only uses the latest technology but also offers stunning panoramic views right up until the moment the Bernina massif comes into sight behind the mountain terminal. For fans of the natural world, it is a feast for the eyes and a true paradise for climbers and high-altitude hikers. Aside from the favoured destinations of Piz Palü and Piz Bernina, there are other ways to discover this towering mountain range: On a glacier hike across the Persfirn and Morteratschfirn tongues, following the 500 rungs of the Piz Trovat via ferrata or perhaps letting your cares melt away in the highest situated hot tub in Europe. Alpine mountaineering: 2 top tips Piz Trovat Via Ferrata An adventure for fans of climbing, set against a breathtaking backdrop. Info on page 33 Guided glacier hike A day s hiking across the Pers & Morteratsch glaciers. Info on page 31 Mountain experience tip: Saas Queder fire pit The highest-altitude fire pit in the Alps. Info on page 28 Mountain restaurant tip: Berghaus Diavolezza The view from the sun terrace opens up across the world famous Bernina massif. Info on page 52 Contact/Information Tel.: +41 (0) Aerial cable car Diavolezza :30 17:00, every 30 minutes Last ascent: 17:00 / descent: 17: :30 10:00, every 30 minutes 10:00 15:00, every 20 minutes 15:00 17:30, every 30 minutes Last ascent: 17:30 / descent: 17: :30 17:00, every 30 minutes Last ascent: 17:00 / valley: 17: (winter operation) 07:45 16:30, at least every 30 minutes Last ascent: 16:30 / descent: 16: Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :58

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10 MUOTTAS MURAGL ALP LANGUARD For the soul...and for the feet. It is not only artists who have been drawing inspiration from this diamond among mountains since time immemorial. Even the locals make the ascent time and again to be blown away by the stunning scenery. Taking the red funicular up the mountain is a treat in itself. It has been climbing the steep slopes for over 100 years now and is the second oldest funicular railway in Graubünden. Some visitors come simply for the pleasure of the experience, others want to hike through the panoramic landscape, either across to Alp Languard or up to the Segantini Alpine hut and the Schafberg, where the painter, Giovanni Segantini died in solitude. Hiking: Two top tips Muottas Muragl Climate Trail Trail up to the Segantini Hut Info on page 28 Muottas Muragl Panorama Trail The most beautiful place in the Engadine to take a high-altitude stroll. Info on page 28 Mountain adventures tip: Marmot & Ibex Excursion The guided day tour takes place every Friday. Info on page 29 NEW: Sundial at Muottas Muragl The time shown is accurate to within ten seconds. Info on page 30 Mountain restaurant tip: Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl Culinary delights served with a unique view at the first plus-energy hotel in the Alpine region. Info on pages 49 and 56/57 Funicular Muottas Muragl :10 23:00, every 30 minutes Last ascent: 23:00 / descent: 23:00 Chairlift Languard :30 17:30 Last ascent: 17:15 / valley: 17:30 Contact/Information - Muottas Muragl: Tel.: +41 (0) Languard (Kasse Talstation): Tel.: +41 (0) Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

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12 RATES AND OPERATING DATES CORVIGLIA SIGNAL PIZ NAIR SUVRETTA CHF CHF ST. MORITZ DORF CHANTARELLA Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) CHANTARELLA CORVIGLIA Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) ST. MORITZ DORF CHANTARELLA CORVIGLIA Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) ST. MORITZ DORF CHANTARELLA - CORVIGLIA PIZ NAIR Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) CORVIGLIA PIZ NAIR Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) ST. MORITZ BAD SIGNAL Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) SUVRETTA Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) CELERINA MARGUNS CHF CHF Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) MARGUNS TRAIS FLUORS (every Wednesday) CHF CHF Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) DIAVOLEZZA CHF CHF Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) MUOTTAS MURAGL CHF CHF Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) Evening trips Adults (18+) from 18:00 Uhr 15. Youths (13-17) from 18:00 Uhr 10. Children (6-12) from 18:00 Uhr 5. LANGUARD CHF CHF Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) MUOTTAS MURAGL LANGUARD HIGH-ALTITUDE TRAIL CHF Adults (18+) 33. Youths (13-17) 22. Children (6-12) 11. CORVATSCH AG CHF CHF CHF STATION SURLEJ 1 st SECTION SURLEJ MURTÈL Adults (16+) Children (6-15) / half-fare/ga nd SECTION MURTÈL CORVATSCH Adults (16+) Children (6-15) / half-fare/ga SURLEJ CORVATSCH (2 sections) Adults (16+) Children (6-15) / half-fare/ga Ascent and descent, incl. lunch 61. Ascent and descent, incl. lunch and incl. half-fare/ga STATION SILS SILS FURTSCHELLAS Adults (16+) Child. (6-15) / half-fare/ga Ascent and descent, incl. lunch Via Gastronomica (see page 25) 49. CORVATSCH HIKING TICKET CHF Surlej Murtèl Furtschellas Adults (16+) 32. Children (6-15) / half-fare/ga 16. Surlej Corvatsch Murtèl Adults (16+) 45. Children (6-15) / half-fare/ga MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS SUMMER PASS Valid for the entire summer season CHF Adults (18+) 315. Youths (13-17) 210. Children (6-12) 105. ENGADINE HIKING PASS Valid on all services operating at the time, including public transport (PT) CHF 2 days Adults (18+) 84. Youths (13-17) 57. Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) 122. Youths (13-17) 81. Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) 156. Youths (13-17) 105. Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) 186. Youths (13-17) 125. Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) 214. Youths (13-17) 143. Children (6-12) 73. PT valid for all routes in the Upper Engadine, incl. Maloja-Cinuos-chel / Brail, Samedan-Pontresina, St. Moritz-Alp Grüm, Bever-Spinas Reductions: no reduction for half-fare cardholders. Junior & Grandchildren Cards are not valid. SEASON TICKETS FOR DOGS & BIKES CHF Dog or bike 105. Valid and available only at the Bergbahnen Engadin St. Moritz AG. Bike only valid in the Corviglia region, not including Piz Nair, Suvretta and Trais Fluors. CORVIGLIA REGION BIKE DAILY & WEEKLY TICKETS (not incl. Piz Nair); see p. 39 1) Sports gear (bikes, paragliders) and dogs (> 30 cm) at children s rate 2) Dogs (> 30 cm) and paragliders at children s rate Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

13 ACTIVITIES HIKING With its glaciers and its snow-covered crown jewels, every single moment in the Engadin is a big adventure. Hiking paths, bike trails and climbing routes guide individualists and sports enthusiasts alike towards fascinating clashes with the power of nature. Even those less inspired by sport will find something to keep them entertained: Culinary delights and breathtaking views! Via Gastronomica Culinary delights at every turn. The Via Gastro nomica offers a truly unique experience combining the diversity of local cuisine with the beauty of the Engadin mountain landscape. You can even let your stomach dictate your route as the Via Gastronomica offers different courses of varying lengths: The shortest trail takes about 1½ hours and leads from the Furtschellas mountain terminal and mountain restaurant, La Chüdera, to the enchanting Fextal valley via Marmoré. In the Fextal there awaits an excellent main course at Pensiun Crasta. If you want to round off your culinary tour with a view from the peak and crystal clear Alpine lakes a four-hour hike will take you via Lej Sgrischus and across the Piz Chüern before heading back down to the Fextal. In Platta, the bottommost hamlet in the Fextal, the charming Pensiun Chesa Pool invites you to enjoy irresistible desserts. Bon appetit! Afterwards you can take a leisurely walk down the wild and romantic gorge trail to Sils with a walking time of approx. half an hour. - Hike leads along well-maintained mountain hiking trails, moderately difficult, 2-5 hours depending on route - Incl. mountain railway travel and 3-course meal at different restaurants along the way - Starter or breakfast at La Chüdera mountain restaurant - Main course: Pensiun Crasta - Dessert: Pensiun Chesa Pool - Reservation is required for groups Price (CHF) per person Date/validity Information Corvatsch AG Tel.: +41 (0) info@corvatsch.ch Water Trail Circular Hike to the Six Lejins The Water Trail in the Furtschellas mountain area connects six idyllic mountain lakes, also known as the Lejins, along a hiking trail which is well-maintained and not too demanding. The starting point is the Furtschellas mountain terminal at 2,312 above sea level. From here, the circular hike which takes approx. 2 ½ hours leads first in the direction of Alp Munt and then around the six small mountain lakes: Lejin Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

14 HIKING HIKING Cristal, Lejin Magnetit, Lejin Malachit, Lejin Rhondonit, Lejin S-chaglia and Lejin Epidot. With every step you take you can enjoy the view up to the icy pinnacles and rugged flanks of the Corvatsch massif. There are lots of places to stop and rest a while and you will find delicious refreshment at the La Chüdera restaurant with its spacious terrace offering panoramic views. - Moderately difficult hike - Hiking time: approx. 2 ½ hours - The trail is marked with blue posts - A free audio tour with thrilling tales about the 6 Lejins can be downloaded from - For contact information see page 7 Corvatsch Panorama Trail Take a leisurely hike across fragrant Alpine pastures and flower-filled summer meadows. Starting at Corvatsch midway station, this gentle hike leads to the Furtschellas mountain terminal. Fuorcla Surlej Pontresina Up into the world of the glaciers. The hike takes approx. 4 hours along a well-maintained trail across the Fuorcla Surlej and down to Pontresina. Enjoy views across the majestic Bernina mountain range. Refreshments available at Hotel Roseggletscher. - Moderately challenging hike - Hiking time: approx. 4 hours - For contact information see page 7 St. Moritz Heidi s Flower Trail This gentle high-altitude hike offers both an insight into Alpine plant life that is both fascinating and educational. The straightforward trail begins directly below the Heidi Alpine hut and then winds across the mountain pastures above St. Moritz. Along the way you will find islands of flowers describing 200 different species in total. The colourful blooms of carnations and monkey-flowers plus the pictureperfect surroundings of St. Moritz provide a feast for the eyes. Marguns Corviglia Even children will manage the stroll starting in Marguns and up the Corviglia. If the direct route is not quite long enough for you then take the extended route via the Lej Alv. Sturdy footwear is recommended. - Easy hike - Hiking time: 1-2 hours, dep. on the route - For contact information see page 11 Piz Nair Corviglia A moderately difficult hike from Piz Nair via Lej da la Pêsch finishing at the Corviglia mountain terminal. - Moderate hike - Hiking time: approx. 2 ½ hours - For contact information see page 11 Clean Energy Tour St. Moritz is making a clear gesture of support for nature and the environment with its all-round energy project. At between 1,770 and 3,057 m above sea level you will find prime examples of renewable energy which has been produced using water, sun and wind power as well as biogas. These an educational circular hike leading from St. Moritz up to the Piz Nair (3,057 m). The trail includes the light wind turbines on the Munt da San Murezzan (2,666 m), the Corviglia funicular s 180 solar panels and Switzerland s oldest power generation plant powered by water. - Further information available as a brochure at the Tourist Board - Length: Varies according to the tour - Guided tours available on request Information Tourist Board Via Maistra 12, CH-7500 St. Moritz Tel.: +41 (0) Diavolezza Munt Pers It isn t exactly a walk in the park, but even young mountaineers with a firm footing will be able to conquer the hike from the Diavolezza aerial cable car mountain terminal up to the high peak of the Munt Pers at 3,207 m above sea level. - Easy hike - Hiking time: approx. 2 hours - Very easy hike - Moderately difficult hike - For contact information see page 7 - Length: 1 kilometre, suitable for buggies - Hiking time: approx. 1 ½ hours 26 - For contact information see page 11 can all be found on the Clean Energy Tour, - For contact information see page Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

15 HIKING MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Muottas Muragl Climate Trail To stop the issue of climate change from becoming a dry and boring subject, Europe s first Climate Trail has been modernised and brought right up to date. 18 themed information boards help visitors to understand climate change and explain the changes to the sensitive Alpine environment which are already becoming visible. The retreating permafrost just above the Pontresina climbing area is one clear example with dry walling, dams and further construction efforts serving to protect the village from mudslides, falling debris and rock avalanches. The trail leads from Muottas Muragl over the Schafberg to Alp Languard. From here you can make the descent on foot or take the chairlift down to the valley. - Moderately difficult hike - Hiking time: approx. 2 ½ hours - Further information available from - For contact information see page 19 what comes next also has plenty to offer in the way of visual delights... On the next leg of the trail you will find the lower Schafberg Alpine hut nestling between Mugo pines and the gnarled roots of Swiss stone pine trees. It is then time for one last ascent which will take you up to Alp Languard where the chairlift will soon creep into view. At this point you can either succumb to the temptation of freshly baked cake and the stunning views or you can hop straight onto the chairlift down to Pontresina. Easy to moderate hike Hiking time: approx. 2 hours For contact information see page 19 is available to buy at the Diavolezza Berghaus mountain restaurant and hotel. - Use of the fire pit is free Information Berghaus Diavolezza Tel.: +41 (0) berghaus@diavolezza.ch Trottinett Marguns You don t always have to hike from the mountain peak down to the valley; instead you could try out a unique form of transport, a Trottinett for example! Trottinetts are available at the Marguns mountain terminal at 2,278 m above sea level and can even be used by families with children aged 12 and up. The vehicles are agile and easy to manoeuvre and will whisk you back to your starting point in no time at all. It s almost like flying! And on the trip down you can get acquainted with the Fleckvieh cattle grazing in Alpine pastures and enjoy your green mountain-forest environment. Price per person (CHF) for the first hour for every additional hour Date/validity Information Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG Tel.: +41 (0) info@best.ch Marmot & Ibex Excursion Pontresina If you are lucky, then you will get to see more than just a marmot during this 4-hour wildlife safari. Your guide will plan the route according to the whereabouts of the animals and he also knows just where the chamois and ibex like to graze. : - One-day tour, actual hiking time approx. 4 hours - Equipment: good hiking shoes, rain gear, lunch and you might also like to bring binoculars and/or a camera! - The tour is free (excluding chairlift ride) NEW: Sass Queder Fire Pit Right at the very top of the 3,066 m Sass Queder you will find a new attraction for hikers, families and mountaineers: the highest-altitude fire pit in the Alpine region. The location alone promises a unique experience for young and old alike thanks to its breathtaking panoramic mountain views. From the Diavolezza mountain terminal you can reach Sass Queder in about 30 minutes. The relatively gentle mountain hike is suitable for even young children. If you fancy a spon- Muottas Muragl Panorama Trail The loveliest high-altitude stroll in the Engadin elegantly winds its way from Muottas - Trottinett rental, including helmet Muragl and up around the Schafberg. But - Excl. Celerina Marguns gondola lift ticket 28 taneous barbeque then everything you need - No reservation required / possible 29 Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

16 MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES ALPINISM Date/validity: - Mid-June to beginning of October - Every Friday, whatever the weather - Meeting point: 9:00 at the Languard valley terminal - Register in advance up until 17:00 on the day before. Information & Booking Pontresina Tourist Information Kongress- und Kulturzentrum Rondo Via Maistra 133 CH-7504 Pontresina Tel.: +41 (0) Take a dip at 3,000 metres above sea level! On the Diavolezza the towering icy peaks of the Bernina massif are close enough to touch and in addition to a menu of culinary creations, the roof terrace has a truly special treat in store a relaxing soak in a wood-fired Jacuzzi. Towels and bathrobes are provided, meaning you can unwind and enjoy this unforgettable natural experience. - The water has a temperature of 41 degrees Celsius - Advance reservation is essential! Price per person (CHF) - Hotel guests: 19. * - Day guests: 24. * * Includes towel and bathrobe - Swimming shorts hire: 4. Date/validity Information & Booking Berghaus Diavolezza Tel.: +41 (0) berghaus@diavolezza.ch NEW: Sundial at Muottas Muragl The world s most precise combined sundial and moondial is situated around 50 m above the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl. The modern stainless steel construction facilitates interaction between visitors and the sundial and in summer, the time shown is accurate to within 10 seconds or less. In winter it functions only as a moondial. - Further information is available at the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl (see page 56) and at Art at Muottas Muragl Il Guot Romansh for droplet is a four metre high natural sculpture in the form of a water droplet. The sculpture was created by the artist Timo Lindner using natural stone, mortar and a white marble coating. Water is central to the artwork: Water in the human body, falling into the ocean as rain, in the form of ice in outer space and in the Engadin as snow, of course! Just above the droplets sculpture you will find an iron sculpture by local blacksmith Curdin Niggli from the town of Samedan. The sculpture shows the tracks of the Muottas-Muragl railway at an intersection and symbolises the pioneering spirit of the early 20 th century.. - Further information is available at the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl (see page 56) and at Morteratsch Glacier Hike 12 km long and 1,000 m above sea level, the ice crust of the Bernina massif provides a constant background to your voyage of discovery across just a fraction of the millions of tonnes of glacial ice. The hike will take you a zigzag route across the firn, leading to natural phenomenon including glacier tables, moraines and ice cover splits. - Guided day tour across the Pers & Morteratsch glaciers lasting approx. 5 hours; sure-footedness essential - Equipment: mountaineering or hiking boots, rain and sun protection, gloves, walking poles, rucksack - Carry your own packed lunch/ refreshments - Minimum number of participants: 6 people - Children aged 8 and older; no dogs - You can book up until 17:00 on the day before Price per person (CHF) - Adults: Children + youths (up to 16 years): Prices excluding mountain railway travel Date/validity : Tues, Fri & Sun : daily : Tues, Fri & Sun Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

17 ALPINISM ALPINISM Information & Booking Bergsteigerschule Pontresina GmbH Contact: see page 35 Corvatsch Glacier Tour Soil, stone and grass are familiar territory when it comes to hiking. However, when you find glittering ice beneath your feet instead it is an exhilarating feeling but best enjoyed in the company of an experienced mountain guide. On the Corvatsch you will find both an expert on the local terrain, ice trails and at the top, an all-encompassing panoramic view of the Engadin s VIPs: Piz Bernina, Piz Roseg, the Sella group and the Bergeller peaks to the south. After negotiating the Piz Murtèl up to 3,433 m above sea level you will then cross the glacier to reach Piz Corvatsch before descending to Fuorcla Surlej over the eastern flank of the mountain. - Length: approx. 4 hours - Meeting point: 10:30 at Corvatsch mountain terminal - Insurance is the participant s responsibility Price per person (CHF) per tour (glacier hike only) incl. ascent to Surlej Corvatsch mountain terminal and glacier hike Date/validity - Every Friday provided the weather is good and enough people have signed up (from beginning of July) Information & Booking Walter von Allmen Tel.: +41 (0) Important information Via Ferratas are climbing routes, some of which can be tackled even by nonclimbers thanks to fixed ropes and synthetic grips. However, difficult routes are only suitable for experienced climbers. Please take note of the different difficulty ratings! If you are climbing a Via Ferrata for the first time, we recommend that you do so under the supervision of a professional mountain guide. Equipment can be rented at the Diavolezza valley terminal: - Rock climbing set hire: 25. (incl. climbing harness, fall arrest harness, helmet) - Gloves can be purchased at 5. a pair Via Ferrata Piz Trovat The Engadin s first Via Ferrata leads up the 3,146 m colossal rock face of the Piz Trovat. The start of this moderately difficult climb (K 2-3) is set against a stunning backdrop, just a 20-minute walk from the Diavolezza mountain terminal. The route starts at around 2,850 m and follows the western buttress of the mountain before crossing a ravine via a rope bridge at 3,050 m. The route then leads up the southwest face to the peak where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the highest mountains in the Eastern Alps and the Bernina massif. - K 2-3 = easy to difficult, sometimes very demanding and exhausting, some exposed sections - Via Ferrata can be used free of charge Date/validity - From mid-june / beginning of July mid-october, depending on snow conditions Information Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG Tel.: +41 (0) info@best.ch Via Ferrata Piz Trovat II (difficult variation) In summer 2011 the more demanding Via Ferrata variation on the Piz Trovat was opened. The level of difficulty (K 5) demands a great deal of strength and endurance. Lengthy overhanging stretches, some up to 30 m in length, require mountaineering ability. The turn-off is at roughly the halfway point, just before the rope bridge. At this point the Via Ferrata forks in two directions with the new fork leading to the 3,146 m peak. Piz Trovat is not suitable for children and requires a minimum height of at least 160 cm, as the grips would otherwise be too far apart. - K 5 = extremely difficult, very demanding and physically demanding - Via Ferrata can be used free of charge Date/validity - From beginning / mid-july mid-october, depending on snow condition Information Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG Tel.: +41 (0) info@best.ch Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

18 ALPINISM ALPINISM Via Ferrata La Resgia This attractive Via Ferrata is located at the southern exit from the village of Pontresina, directly behind Hotel Palü. The starting point is Werkhof Pontresina and from here you climb upwards in the direction of Alp Languard. The Via Ferrata ends at the treeline on Röntgenweg and from here it is just a fifteen-minute uphill walk to the Alp Languard restaurant. This is the perfect place to take a break and enjoy the view from the terrace. You can either take a relaxed trip down by cable car or choose to descend on foot which takes approx. 45 minutes. Thanks to the excellent westerly location of the rock face there is sunshine late into the afternoon and you can start the climb at anytime through until 14:00. The rugged magic of Senda dal Diavel Speak of the devil! In the Engadin this usually refers to the beautiful Diavolezza shedevil of a mountain which attracts visitors with its proximity to the majestic Bernina area. The Senda dal Diavel means there is now a male presence in the region too, guiding experienced mountaineers to an incredible scenic experience. The demanding tour leads from the Lej da las Collinas valley terminal, over the rugged Ostgrat to Munt Pers. Thrown into the mix you will find less demanding climbing stretches and also exposed fixed rope stretches which lend a high Alpine feeling to the tour. From the peak with fantastic all-round views you can walk down to the Berghaus Diavolezza and then take the mountain railway back down to the valley. Information Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG Tel.: +41 (0) info@best.ch Climbing: Diavolezza Express at Piz Cambrena The imposing Pers glacier is spread out before your feet and the icy wilderness of the Bernina is right at your fingertips. Those who want to get up close and personal with the eastern side of the Bernina range can take a step in the right direction with an exciting climb across the western flank of the Piz Cambrena. Since autumn 2009 there are now M10 bolts to mark the route which lives up to its name. The Diavolezza Express is a fully secured route which can be achieved in the space of a day and which offers professional Alpine climbers a diverse training ground. In summer the rock offers a good handhold and in cooler weather you can enjoy demanding mixed climbing with stretches of ice and snow. - If necessary, climbers can abseil down, but it is better to descend via the Arlas Ridge to Diavolezza which takes approx. 3 hours - Material: 2 x 50 m double rope, 10 express ice screws, 1 set of chocks, smaller cams, crampons, possibly also steep ice gear Date/validity - Mid-June mid-october Information Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG Tel.: +41 (0) info@best.ch Mountain guides and Alpine training - K 3+ = for the most part difficult, - Bergsteigerschule Pontresina GmbH strenuous and physically demanding Via Maistra 163, CH-7504 Pontresina - Via Ferrata can be used free of charge - Level of difficulty: T4 = few guide Tel.: +41 (0) Children from age 12 upwards, not markings, at certain points you will suitable for younger children need to use both your hands and feet. Date/validity: Marking: white-blue-white; alpine - Go Vertical GmbH experience essential; familiarity with Via Maistra 163, 7504 Pontresina Information exposed terrain - Level of difficulty: 12 pitches in the Tel.: +41 (0) Bergsteigerschule Pontresina GmbH - Length: 3 ½ - 5 hours 5+/6- range (M5+ with snow and ice) Contact: see page 35 - Helmet is mandatory, climbing - From Diavolezza approx. 5-6 hours to 34 equipment recommended the summit 35 Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

19 MOUNTAIN BIKING MOUNTAIN BIKING Mountain bike transport Save your energy and get straight to the fun part! The Celerina and St. Moritz mountain railways support this approach and offer a taxi service which drops you at the very best starting points. Date/validity Bikes can be transported using the following mountain railways: - Aerial cable car St. Moritz Bad Signal: Funicular St. Moritz Dorf Chantarella: Funicular Chantarella Corviglia: Gondola cable car Celerina Marguns: None of the other mountain railways offer bike transport Price per bike (CHF) - 4. per bike and section - Day tickets: see page 39 Information Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG Tel.: +41 (0) info@best.ch Tour: Corviglia Flow Trails The route from Marguns to Chantarella and the run over Alp Nova offer the very best in mountain biking trails with the added bonus of fantastic views across the Bernina massif. And if it wasn t for the green grass, you could almost believe you were riding across the moon in the karstic crater landscape of Sass Runzöl. The flow trail from the Alpina hut down to Chantarella via Giop is the icing on the cake of this extraordinary trail tour. - Start: Celerina - End: Chantarella - Distance: 17.5 km - 1,226 m altitude difference (ascent) - 52 m altitude difference (descent), remainder with mountain railway - Biking time: 2 hours - For detailed information see the Engadin St. Moritz Mountain Biking Map Tour: Padella Corviglia panoramic tour The tour leads from Celerina to Samedan where a forest trail then corkscrews steeply up to Alp Muntatsch and then at a fork in the path leading to Trais Fluors it becomes a stretch where the bike should be pushed. It then follows a trail with more flow towards Corviglia to Lej Alv and onward to the Signal mountain terminal. A wide panoramic trail then leads to Alp Suvretta where it joins the single panoramic trail to Silvaplana. From Surlej onwards you are on the other side of the valley heading in the direction of St. Moritz Bad and then over Alp da Staz back to Celerina. The tour can also be completed in sections by taking the mountain railway to either Marguns, Chantarella or Signal. - Distance: 40.5 km - 1,703 m altitude distance - Biking time: 4-5 hours - As a less strenuous alternative you can take the Celerina Marguns gondola lift (558 m above sea level) or the St. Moritz-Dorf Chantarella Corviglia funicular (630 m above sea level) or the Aerial cable car Signal (358 m less). - For detailed information see the Engadin St. Moritz Mountain Biking Map Tour: Suvretta Loop You are met by a stunning view along the first few metres of this trail along the flanks of the Piz Nair but after that there is no time left to enjoy the view! The descent to Val Bever is technically demanding and after a speedy descent covering an altitude difference of 960 m you come down to earth in the unspoiled natural valley. Highlights: descending along the single trails from the Suvretta Pass to Val Bever, the terrace at Gasthaus Spinas. - Distance: 34.5 km - 1,286 m altitude difference - Biking time 4.5 hours - As a less strenuous alternative you can take the Celerina Marguns gondola lift (558 m above sea level) or the St. Moritz-Dorf Chantarella Corviglia funicular (630 m above sea level). - For detailed information see the Engadin St. Moritz Mountain Biking Map Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

20 MOUNTAIN BIKING MOUNTAIN BIKING Engadin St. Moritz Mountain Biking Map Find lots more trails and detailed information on the Engadin St. Moritz Mountain Biking Map. Available free of charge at all ENGADIN St. Moritz Tourist Organisation information points and at the mountain railway ticket offices. Guided tours: Frischi Bike Safari An altitude difference of 5,000 m! Three extra mountain railways, ordinarily off-limits to the mountain-biking world are exclusively available for use as part of the Frischi Bike Safari: the Piz Nair aerial chairlift plus the Alp Giop and Trais Fluors chairlifts. Experience exclusive trail-riding fun across high Alpine terrain. Details/comments - Guided tour - Requires a high level of ability - Requires excellent stamina - Altitude difference of 5,000 m downhill - Altitude difference of 500 m uphill (remaining 4,500 m using chairlift) - Length: approx. 6 hours (incl. breaks) Information & Booking Engadin Bike Tours Tel.: +41 (0) Thomas Frischknecht Thomas Frischknecht is passionate about biking in the Engadin and the demanding Frischi Bike Safari owes him its name. Frischi was mountain biking world champion in 1996, 2003 and 2005 and in 1996 he won a silver medal in the Cross Country discipline at the Summer Olympic Games. In addition to this he has 17 world cup race wins and 3 world cup overall victories under his belt. Alp Nova is his favourite place in the Engadin which he describes as A brilliant, demanding trail with breathtaking views including the unique view down to St. Moritz and across the Engadin lakes. Engadin Bike Tours In winter the ski school takes the leading role, in summer this is handed over to the biking school. The biking professionals help hobby cyclists; ambitious sports fans, families, youngsters and seniors alike to take a step closer to the fascinating world of mountain biking in the Engadin. There are one-day tours in all different levels of difficulty, short trips, technique coaching, and specialist tour weeks and in between all of that there is always time to relax and unwind. Information & Booking Engadin Bike Tours Tel.: +41 (0) DAY & WEEK BIKING TICKETS Bike Bike + CORVIGLIA REGION pers. (not incl. Piz Nair, Trais Fluors & Suvretta) CHF CHF 1 day Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) days Adults (18+) Youths (13-17) Children (6-12) Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

21 FAMILIES CHILDREN S DAY FAMILY TICKET Dad! Everything looks totally different from up here! Where cow bells chime and marmots whistle you will find the loveliest places for children to let off steam and set out on a voyage of discovery. Parents can Mountain Railways Children s Day Mountain railway excursions, eating lunch, playing like mad! Is there a better family programme? Yes, because parental timeout is also guaranteed on the observation terraces of the four mountains which await the youngsters every Thursday with an entertainment programme. Attention: every week another mountain has its turn! Summer Family Ticket The valley terminal starts to shrink and the cabin swings merrily upwards. Just moments later the whole rabble is standing on the peak, staring open mouthed at the valley below and the breathtaking sea of summits all around. buy a special family ticket for the gently swaying Details/comments - For single trips either one parent or gondola and enjoy some precious peace and quiet. Details/comments both parents pay the adult rate - Entertainment for the children, lunch - The oldest child (up to 17 years) pays (incl. mineral water), and railway ascent the child or youth rate and descent for the entire family - The second child (up to 17 years) - No reservation, please pay at the valley receives a 30% reduction on the child terminal or youth rate Price (CHF) - Any further children (up to 17 years) - All-inclusive for the entire family: 99. ride for free - For families already holding a valid Date/validity mountain railways ticket: Valid for single trips in the Piz Nair / Date/validity Corviglia, Muottas Muragl / Alp Marguns Languard and Diavolezza Corvatsch - Valid for families living in the same Diavolezza household Marguns Information Furtschellas Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG Muottas Muragl Tel.: +41 (0) Information info@best.ch ENGADIN St. Moritz Mountain Pool Tel.: +41 (0) info@best.ch, 41 Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

22 CHILDREN S PLAYGROUNDS FAIRYTALE TRAIL/PETTING ZOO SBB Junior Travel Card Corvatsch AG allows children who hold a Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) Junior Travel Card to travel for free when accompanied by a parent. Muottas Muragl children s playground Charge around the climbing castle at 2,456 m above sea level and slide through the secret tunnel to escape when the bandits from the climbing wall draw near! The playground is situated on a high plateau offering not only fantastic views but also a whole range of play possibilities for little mountaineers. While Mum and Dad take in the view, the kids can while away the time until dinner playing hide and seek and working up an appetite! Salastrains children s playground At the end of the Heidi & Schellenursli Trail you will find the little Heidi hut and the Salastrains playground right next to the restaurant of the same name and the Sunshine Bar. This area especially for children invites them to enjoy active play and the waiting time for food will simply fly by! The children s playground can easily be reached via either the Signal aerial cable car or the Chantarella funicular followed by a short walk along a route which is suitable for buggies. Marguns children s playground There are lots of things just waiting to be discovered at the mountain terminal where the six-seater gondolas glide to a halt. Not only will you find hiking trails suitable for the kids but also tasty pizzas and grill specialities plus a giant swing, slide, trampoline, e-cars and a bouncy castle. An extensive playground with space to climb, swing and dangle while your pizza is being prepared. You can then enjoy your food in the restaurant or on the sun terrace. The playground can be reached via taking the gondola lift from Celerina. Suitable for buggies. Corvatsch Murtèl and Furtschellas children s playground Top-class playtime fun awaits young mountaineers at both the Corvatsch Murtèl and Furtschellas children s playgrounds with lots to keep them entertained. While Mum and Dad treat themselves to a little chill-out time the kids can really let off steam and before you know it, it will be lunchtime. Celerina Fairytale Trail Three magical flowers at the three Trais Fluors pinnacles of rock. The fairytale by Swiss author, Sina Semadeni-Bezzola winds around the fascinating rock formations and is presented in German, Romansh and Italian. Overlooking the protruding rock which points skywards like three needles turned to stone, you will find eleven illustrated boards along the length of a gentle hike which takes about 1½ hours. The route is suitable for buggies. The Fairytale Trail starts at Marguns mountain terminal (2,278 metres above sea level). St. Moritz Schellenursli Trail High up in the mountains, far from here, there lives a little boy just like you. These are the opening lines of the story known to every child in Switzerland. The tale is set in Guarda in the lower Engadin valley and tells of the Chalandamarz custom, according to which winter is driven away each year by the loud ringing of bells. The illustrated fairytale trail set against an authentic backdrop starts at Chantarella and includes not only the Heidi house but also approx. 45 minutes of views, flora and fauna which you would normally only see on the pages of the book. Suitable for buggies. Trails suitable for buggies We like to give families a very warm welcome. This is why we aim to offer children of all ages manageable hikes and walks. Some of the trails are even suitable for buggies making excursions through mountainside meadows, amongst Alpine poppies possible. Active parents should make sure they don t overlook the Corviglia/Marguns region where there are plenty of paved and gravel paths (see the Panorama Map, pages 12-13). Small petting zoo at Furtschellas Your little explorers will be left wide-eyed when they are greeted by lively goats and agile mountain rabbits at 2,312 metres above sea level. The petting zoo is small but well maintained and a real treat for children. It is located just next to the La Chüdera restaurant. During the summer season it is home to shaggy dwarf goats, cuddly mountain rabbits and chickens, all waiting to be touched, stroked and fed. Popcorn for feeding is available at the restaurant Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

23 EVENTS TOP EVENTS You don t have to be a high-altitude Alpinist for the Engadin to bring a smile to your face. Creative minds who know the area like the back of their hand have transformed their insider knowledge into events, making the very best of the Engadin accessible to all. There are a whole range of sparkling gems, just waiting to surprise and delight you in the Engadin s upper circle. BSI Engadin Festival Carlo Brunner and his Superländler singers On Saturday 28 July 2012, as part of the BSI Engadin Festival, one of Switzerland s most popular folk musicians will be taking to the stage with his friends. Carlo Brunner and his Superländler singers will be performing at the Corvatsch midway station. The sextet will not only be playing the very best of Swiss folk and traditional music but also swing and jazz. This is the first time that the musical stars will be playing live in the Engadin and they are set to wow the crowds on the Corvatsch with their passionate playing. Price per person (CHF) - Concert: CHF 60. incl. ascent and descent as well as parking space (multi-storey car park) Information & Booking BSI Engadin Festival Tel.: +41 (0) Engadin St. Moritz Alpinathlon On 21 July 2012, the Engadin St. Moritz Alpinathlon will be raring to go again. The Alpinathlon is sport, adventure, team spirit and challenge all rolled into one. Athletes can compete either as a Team of Three, Team of Five, Couple or Single. They aim to conquer the km between Bergün and the Corvatsch mountain terminal which covers 5,560 m in ascents and 3,642 m in descents. The distance is split into five sections one of which is completed on a racing bike, two on a mountain bike and two in running shoes. Corvatsch-Trophy This is a mountain running challenge at 3,303 m above sea level with the highest finish line of any European sporting event. The runners will cross through spring, summer, autumn and winter during the 10.6 km race. Conquering the last section, which is situated on a glacier, is a real novelty and guarantees a truly unique experience. Information & Booking Alpinathlon Engadin St. Moritz info@alpinathlon.ch Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

24 TOP EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 16 th Celerina New Orleans Jazz Festival From you will find the sound of Alpine horns mingling in the mountain air with rhythms you would expect to hear in Louisiana. Nevertheless, the Celerina New Orleans Jazz Festival has become a real insider s tip in jazz circles. And for die-hard finger snappers and foot tappers it is nothing new when jazz takes to new heights, is it? Marguns ( ) - New Orleans Hot Shots - Michael Alf Trio Muottas Muragl ( ) - Mojo Workers - New Orleans Z Hulus Price per person (CHF) - 3-day pass: 35. (mountain ascent and valley descent for the concerts are included) Date/validity Information & Booking Celerina Tourist Information 7505 Celerina Tel.: +41 (0) jazz@celerina.ch Corvatsch Corvatsch Children s Day Alpinathlon (Corvatsch) BSI Engadin Festival with Carlo Brunner (Corvatsch midway station) Festa del Boccalino (La Chüdera Sils) Furtschellas Children s Day Mountain Church Service (La Chüdera Sils) Corviglia/Piz Nair Every Sunday Sunday brunch (Marguns) Marguns Children s Day Marguns Children s Day Festa della Madonna (Marguns) Celerina New Orleans Jazz Festival (Marguns) 13./ Metzgeta Marguns (Marguns) Diavolezza Diavolezza Children s Day Muottas Muragl Sundial inauguration Muottas Muragl Children s Day Celerina New Orleans Jazz Festival Alp Languard und Duo Pflümli from Zuoz* , , and Hut Evening with Sunset Aperitif St. Moritz Alpine Horn Ensemble* Oberengadiner Yodelling Choir with Alpine horn interlude* Hut Evening: high-altitude bonfire and torchlight hike and Chapella Ova da Fex* Engadiner Ländlerfründe * * Live music events, approx. 13:00 15:00 For more information and details on events visit: Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :59

25 MOUNTAIN GASTRONOMY MOUNTAIN DINING Make your ascent and then simply let your eyes roam. Whether this is your starting point or your finish, this is the place where happiness comes in the shape of chequered curtains and creaking wooden benches. Your trip may have brought you further than first planned, but that makes the reward all the sweeter: A balcony seat in the Panorama restaurant with a portion of Pizzoccheri or a steaming bowl of barley soup. Panoramarestaurant Corvatsch Ultimate culinary pleasure at the highestaltitude restaurant in the Eastern Alps at 3,303 m above sea level. Come and spend a few hours simply relaxing and enjoying the unique view across the lake and mountain landscape of the Upper Engadin. Let our waiting and kitchen teams spoil you with tasty treats on the menu you will find everything from Bündner specialties and traditional dishes through to homemade cakes and gateaux. When conjuring their culinary magic our chefs use only the very freshest produce, which, wherever possible, has been sourced locally. Date/validity - Season: Information & Booking Panoramarestaurant Corvatsch Tel.: +41 (0) Mountain Dining at Muottas Muragl Indulge in both the food and the views and celebrate with Mountain dining. Your search for peace and quiet finally comes to an end when you spend an evening at the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl, the first energy-positive hotel in the Alps (see page 57). Surrounded by stone, Swiss pine and walnut in the new panorama restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy excellent food and simply let your gaze wander. If you are planning an event then you will find two fabulous locations offering plenty of privacy: Villa Lyss, a converted barn and by way of contrast, the modern Scatla. - Reservation recommended - Last valley descent at 23:00 Date/validity - Season: Information & Booking Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl 7503 Samedan Tel.: +41 (0) Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :00

26 MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS Corvatsch: 3 Berghaus Fuorcla Surlej Corviglia / Piz Nair: 4 Marguns 1 Bistro Murtèl (midway station) Tel.: +41 (0) Season: The perfect start or finish point for a hike. Enjoy homemade Bündner barley soup or cakes fresh from the oven. From our bistro lounge you can take in the views of your high Alpine surroundings. 2 Panoramarestaurant Corvatsch 3303 Tel.: +41 (0) Season: The highest-situated panoramic restaurant in the Eastern Alps is the perfect place for admiring the unique Bernina massif and the Upper Engadin lake district. Up high on the roof terrace of our restaurant we offer everything from breakfast fit for a mountaineer through an evening aperitif. Tel.: +41 (0) Season: end of June end of September An Alpine hut which invites you to stop a while with its hearty cuisine and unique views of the Bernina massif and Biancograt. 4 Hahnensee Tel.: +41 (0) Season: mid-october The Restaurant Hahnsee is a top insider s tip where guests can luxuriate in their lavish natural surroundings. 5 Bergrestaurant La Chüdera-Sils Tel.: +41 (0) Season: Take some time out to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Silsersee and Silvaplanersee lakes from the panorama terrace at the La Chüdera restaurant high above Sils Maria. Our kitchen promises a wide range of dishes from fresh salads through to speciality meat dishes and homemade desserts Piz Nair Tel.: +41 (0) Season: Our panorama restaurant offers stunning views and award-winning cuisine. The menu includes Bündner specialities, simple dishes and gourmet menus. You will be delighted by both the service and the prices! 2 Alpina Hütte Tel.: +41 (0) Season: mid-july mid-september The Alpine hut is a true classic offering traditional cuisine and efficient service. 3 Mathis Food Affairs Tel.: +41 (0) Season: Enjoy reasonably price locally specialities, divine cakes and delicious refreshments on the Corviglia plateau. In good weather you can also sit on the sun terrace. Tel.: +41 (0) Season: Chadafö is a pizzeria at 2,278 m above sea level with a true Italian twist. Pizza from the wood-fired oven, special dishes from the charcoal grill and salads fresh from the garden. Large range of select wines. Sun terrace. NEW: Every Sunday on the Marguns you will find a substantial, top class Buura brunch : Coffee, fruit juice, plaited loaves, croissants, Alpine pasture cheese, yoghurt, Bircher muesli and various scrambled egg dishes with hash browns and bacon. Reservation recommended. 5 Salastrains Tel.: +41 (0) Season: end of June until mid-october Enjoy tantalising treats on the elegant sun terrace. The restaurant is located on Salastrains, the sunny high plateau above St. Moritz. Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :00

27 MOUNTAIN GASTRONOMY 6 Trutz 8 Chasellas Muottas Muragl / Alp Languard: 3 Segantinihütte Tel.: +41 (0) Season: A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and amazing views. The same masterful chef is at work here as at Restaurant Chasellas. Enjoy our comfortable sun terrace. 7 el paradiso Tel.: +41 (0) Season: In spectacular architectural surroundings with unparalleled views we serve up modern cuisine which combines Engadin traditions with Italian, French and global influences. Tel.: +41 (0) Season: The chameleon among the culinary stars of St. Moritz. At lunchtime hearty dishes are on the menu while in the evening it is all about gourmet specialities. The innovative cuisine with a traditional twist has been award 15 Gault Millau points. Diavolezza: 1 Berghaus Diavolezza Tel.: +41 (0) Season: Here you will find the world-famous Bernina massif lurking just behind our sun terrace! At 3,000 m above sea level traditional, regional Bündner and Veltliner specialities will pleasantly surprise. Try bresaola venison with homemade herb butter or enjoy Sciatt cheese accompanied by a glass of red wine. Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl Tel.: +41 (0) Season: The Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl and its excellent cuisine enjoy probably the most beautiful location in the Engadin. Following complete renovations, the panorama restaurant offers a traditional Alpine hut atmosphere, made even more romantic by candlelight in the evenings. Until sunset, Restaurant Scatla is also available for your enjoyment. The restaurant is sleek and modern with a simple yet superior culinary concept. Munt da La Bês-cha Tel.: +41 (0) Season: to mid-october The Untere Schafberg can be found right next to the high-altitude panorama trail leading from Muottas Muragl to Alp Languard. Spoil yourself on our sun terrace with a Schafberg platter, a glass of wine and our legendary rhubarb cake. Tel.: +41 (0) Season: mid-june to mid-october Stop a while and enjoy organic cheese made with Engadin milk, homemade barley soup and fresh Bircher muesli plus fruit flans and nut pastries straight from the oven. Bergrestaurant Alp Languard Tel.: +41 (0) Season: At the cosy Alp Languard restaurant you will be treated to both incredible views across the Piz Palü and the Bernina massif and also local specialities Legend See map on page 8 9 See map on page See map on page See map on page Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :00

28 MOUNTAIN ACCOMMODATION BERGHAUS DIAVOLEZZA Your bed and breakfast may be just a stone s throw from the peak, but you will still want for nothing. The Berghaus Diavolezza and the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl are much more than just somewhere to lay your head. There is nothing to offend the eye, but plenty to sooth the soul. Not only melt-in-themouth delicacies but a feast for the eyes too: Drift off to sleep under a canopy of stars and wake up to an array of hiking destinations. Berghaus Diavolezza After the last mountain railway service of the day peace and quiet take over. When the last gondola terminates between the mountain peak and the valley terminal, silence falls over the mountain. Just a few guests remain seated at the glass front of the hotel restaurant as though set in stone, marvelling at the mighty Bernina massif surrounded by vast ice falls and the highest rock formations in the Eastern Alps. Just seconds later their attention will be diverted to their plate: Aside from regional Bündner specialities, the head chef also knows how to serve up excellent Italian dishes from the Veltlin region and even this far above sea level there is no shortage of superb wine. If you like, you can even enjoy the peace of the mountains in Europe s highest Jacuzzi and look at the peaks while slowly drifting off. Then it is time to spend a night under the stars in one of our double, four-bed or multi-bed rooms. - Overnight stay including breakfast and 4-course menu in the evening - Excluding mountain railway trip (includes mountain railways from two overnight stays) Price per person (CHF) - Group accommodation: from bed room with shared shower/wc on respective floor: from bed room with shared shower/wc on respective floor: from Double room with shower/wc: from Palü Double Room with shower/wc: from % discount for children up to 12 years - Children up to 6 years stay free - Supplementary tourist tax per person, per night 4. Date/validity Information & Booking Berghaus Diavolezza Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG 7504 Pontresina Tel.: +41 (0) berghaus@diavolezza.ch Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :00

29 ROMANTIK HOTEL MUOTTAS MURAGL Muottas Muragl takes on a new shine It was 1907 when the first tourist funicular made its premier trip up to the panoramic viewing point at Muotta Muragl. Since then, the peak has lost nothing of its attraction. Mountains, lakes and glaciers as far as the eye can see, with the crowning glory of excellent cuisine. Following extensive renovations in 2010, the hotel has embarked on a new era and is now even more attractive for guests. Accommodation on Muottas Muragl At the Romanitk Hotel Muottas Muragl, which has been renovated from top to bottom, there are 16 romantic rooms available, all furnished in Swiss stone pine. Each of the rooms has been individually decorated to create a special charm. All rooms have WC, shower and/or bath, plus free WLAN Internet access. The larger double rooms also contain a sofa bed which makes them ideal as family rooms. any desired number of trips with the Muottas Muragl funicular - Children up to age 2 are free 3 to 6 years: 55. to to 11 years: 75. to to 15 years: 88. to 99. Date/validity - Season Information & Booking Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG 7503 Samedan Tel.: +41 (0) info@muottasmuragl.ch The first energy-positive hotel in the Alps At 2,456 m above sea level it is not only possible to recharge your batteries but also to save energy and this in spite of the large fluctuations in temperature. The renovations were the perfect starting point for establishing a sustainable, environmentally friendly business and now the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl has become the first energy-positive hotel in the entire Alpine region. The mountainside hotel has received not only the Swiss Solar Prize 2011 and the PlusEnergieBau (PEB) Solar Prize 2011, but also the MILESTONE tourism award in the category Environment. For further details see The prizes reinforce the efforts Bergbahnen ENGADIN St. Moritz AG has been making for many years now to work in a way which respects its natural surroundings. Price per person (CHF) - Double room: 109. to Single room: 149. to Includes extensive breakfast buffet and Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :00

30 ANIMALS IN THE ENGADIN 1 1 Survival of the fittest The Upper Engadin is Alpine high plateau country. Winters can last for up to six months and are long and hard. The ground is frozen solid and the vegetation is barren. 51 percent of the landscape is covered by rock, only around one fifth is Alpine grass and the remainder consists of mainly of coniferous trees. It is therefore not surprising that only very few species of animal survive here. 1. Golden eagle He is considered to be the king of the Alps. The eagle is a predator which feeds on small mammals in summer and carrion in winter. 2. Bearded vulture In the 19 th century the bearded vulture became extinct in the Alps because it was believed to prey on lambs. However, it actually feeds exclusively on carrion. It is a majestic bird which makes an impression on both humans and animals alike with its three-metre wingspan. 3. Alpine chough Belonging to the birds of prey family, this bird lives in a mountain habitat between 1,500 and 3,900 m above sea level. The Alpine chough is just 40 centimetres long and has a yellow beak and red feet. Hunted and admired For humans, the high mountain region was a barren living environment which had to be defended against animals. This is how the bear and the lynx came to be practically extinct. Hoofed animals such as deer, chamois and ibex were, and still are, sources of meat and therefore the targets of hunters. Today, however, hunting is only carried out to assist population regulation. 1. Ibex This animal is an expert when it comes to mountain living and belongs to the goat species. A male ibex will grow to weigh approximately 100 kg and sports impressive horns of up to one metre in length. 2. Red deer Deer eat between 8 and 20 kilograms of food each day. They feed on grass, bark, nuts, lichen and buds of plant or trees. 3. Marmots Marmots live in family groups. In order to protect themselves from predators in a landscape offering few places to hide, they have to rely on their burrows. If danger is approaching they disappear below ground while emitting shrill whistles of warning Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :00

31 PLANTS IN THE ENGADIN 1 1 Mountain meadows Beautiful blooms, colourful and diverse In the month of June, the Alpine meadows are a blooming paradise of blossoming and flourishing flowers and plants. Alpine meadows are nitrogen-poor and rich in grasses such as yellow oat grass and red fescue and flowers including thistle, wolf s bane, knapweed, cow parsley and gentian. 1. Edelweiss Edelweiss is a protected species with long, hairy leaves. It belongs to the daisy family and grows on stony ground. 2. Alpine rose The Alpine rose belongs to the rhododendron family and is evergreen. The plant s roots spread sideways, which makes it easier for it to grow on rocky terrain. 3. Gentian The gentian is considered a symbol of loyalty because of it pure blue colour. The blooms close in cloudy weather and reopen when the sun shines. The gentian is a protected species and should not be picked. Mountain forest beautiful yet robust The tree line is at approx. 2,000 metres above sea level and below this level is the mountain forest which is different in character to forests on the central plateau. The Upper Engadin forest is dominated by the larch, Swiss stone pine and mountain pine species. The trees are often shaped by wind and weather. Their rate of growth is slow. 1. Swiss stone pine This tree can grow up to 30 m and live for as long as 1,000 years. Young trees are cone shaped with a thick coating of needles. Older trees have a broader, rounder form. 2. Larch The larch is deciduous and in autumn the needles turn golden yellow and shed. The tree can survive considerable changes in temperature. 3. Scots pine Part of the pine family, the Scots pine has especially long needles. In spring the tree s resin has a very intensive fragrance Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :00

32 TERMS AND CONDITIONS NETWORK MAP Engadin St. Moritz Mountain Pool general terms and conditions (extract): for travel with the exception of subscriptions with a photograph. Tickets for travel and subscriptions All tickets for travel and all subscriptions are personal property and are non-transferable. On request, they must be shown to mountain railway staff. Tickets for travel and subscriptions are only valid during the day and during public opening hours with the exception of scheduled evening travel on the Muottas Muragl funicular. Purchase constitutes a contract whereby the rights and obligations contained within the general terms and conditions shall be accepted. Changes to prices and services The Engadin St. Moritz Mountain Pool expressly reserves the right to make changes to descriptions of services and price details both online as well as in brochures and price lists for the duration of the contract. Suspension of transport services According to weather conditions and for safety reasons, mountain railway services may be reduced or suspended entirely. This shall not entitle ticketholders to compensation of any kind. This shall also apply to disruptions to service e.g. in the case of a technical fault or a power failure. Compensation in the case of illness or injury Multi-day tickets valid for 2 days or more, as well as annual subscriptions shall be refunded on a pro-rata basis upon presentation of a doctor s note from a doctor in the region. In the case of refund this shall be based on the day the ticket was presented and not the day of the accident, at the earliest the first day on which the subscription was not used. After the end of the current season refunds shall no longer be possible. Lost and forgotten tickets for travel If you have forgotten your ticket or annual subscription pass, then please buy a new ticket at any one of the ESMP ticket offices. Upon presentation of the forgotten ticket and confirmation of which trips it has been used for, you will receive a full refund for the extra ticket purchased at any of the ESMP ticket offices (minus a loss compensation of CHF 15. ). There shall be no refund or replacement of lost tickets Panorama Map The ENGADIN St. Moritz Mountain Pool Panorama Map is available at any mountain railway ticket office as well as at any Engadin St. Moritz tourism organisation information point. Contact address ENGADIN St. Moritz Mountain Pool Via San Gian 30, 7500 St. Moritz Tel.: +41 (0) Fax: +41 (0) info@best.ch Travel without a valid ticket / misuse Anyone using mountain railway services without a valid ticket for travel shall be required to immediately pay a fine of CHF 150. as loss compensation in addition to the price of the ticket for travel. If the price of the ticket for travel and the loss compensation fine are not paid immediately the offender shall be required to pay an additional CHF 50. admini stration fee. Any misuse of tickets for travel, in particular the use of personal subscriptions by persons other than those holding the subscription, or the use of tickets for travel which have been manipulated in any way shall result in the immediate confiscation of the ticket, including data carrier, without compensation of any kind and the journey shall be considered as travel without a valid ticket. The use of services provided by the mountain railway company (e.g. facilities, ski slopes) without a valid ticket for travel shall be reported to the police. The ticket-holder should keep their ticket in a safe place in order to minimise the possibility of misuse. Should the ticket be used in an illegal manner the company is permitted to confiscate the ticket and render it void. The right to take legal action is hereby reserved. All customers shall produce identification at the request of mountain railway employees. EngadinCard The ENGADINcard is a data carrier which provides contact-free access to facilities and ski slopes. The card is issued against a deposit of CHF 10.. The ENGADINcard can be returned to any point of purchase and exchanged for CHF 10., provided the card is undamaged and is returned within 72 hours of the expiry of any ticket or subscription. After the 72-hour return period, the ESMP is no longer required to honour the return of the CHF 10. deposit. The data carrier can be used multiple times and in some cases, also in other regions. A complete copy of the general terms and conditions is available at all mountain railway ticket offices and online at Subject to possible changes PANORAMA Rates Linienplan, and prices nicht subject verbindlich to für change Tarife und Zonen Corviglia Signal Julier Chur Marguns Celerina / Schlarigna St.Moritz Dorf Plaun da Lej Capolago Posta Schulhausplatz 5 Segantini Museum Filisur - Chur Kulm 4 Bahnhof Bären 6 Chaunt da Crusch Madulain vih Madulain La Punt La Punt - Chamues-ch Post Chesa Planta Central Caspar Badrutt Post Spinas Bahnhof Spital Quadratscha Ariefa 9 Via Aruons Trais Fluors Klinik Gut Champfèr Guardalej Post Mandra Silvaplana Sils/Segl Maria Sils/Segl Baselgia Maloja Chiavenna Lugano Soglio { Survih Somplaz Dotturas San Lurench Seglias 3 Posta Sper l'en Cresta Palace Cresta Kulm Pizzet Hauptpost Via Salet Golf 2 Bad Post Furtschellasbahn Bahnhof 1 Schulhaus Bever Furtschellas Zuoz Mouttas Muragl Punt Muragl Staz Celerina Staz Bahnhof Reithalle Signalbahn Campingplatz S-chanf Brücke Surlej Aguêl Samedan Punt Muragl Talstation staziun Chapella La Resgia Bahnhof staziun La Punt Krone Müsella plaz Corvatsch Pradels Posta Sumvih Godin Sportpavillon Schlossgarage Bahnhof Kath.Kirche Youth Hostel Giand'Alva Sonne Belaria ab St. Moritz Bahnhof Halt in St. Moritz Bad Post, Champfèr Post, Silvaplana Post, Sils/Segl Maria Post, Sils/Segl Baselgia Dotturas und Maloja Posta Müsella Parkplatz Corvatschbahn 7 Brail Cinuos-chel Brail Chamues-ch Pontresina Rondo Punt Ota Sur St.Moritz Bad Prazet Parc Naziunal Surovas Diavolezza Anschlusslinien Bergbahnen scoula Cinuos-chel Alp Languard Post Bahnlinien, Rhätische Bahn Morteratsch, Abzweigung Bernina Suot Bahnhof Ospizio Bernina Alp Grüm Bernina Diavolezzabahn Bernina Lagalbbahn Samedan Pontresina St. Moritz Bahnhof St.Moritz Bad Corvatsch (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) Lagalb* Diavolezza* Pontresina Celerina St. Moritz Dorf Sils Maloja (*nur Winter) Ortsbus St. Moritz staziun Palü Scuol / Veraina Poschiavo Tirano 4 St.Moritz Bahnhof St. Moritz Bad Sils Maloja (Chiavenna Lugano) Samedan Celerina St. Moritz Dorf Silvaplana (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) Lagalb Le Prese Livigno Chamues-ch Samedan Celerina St. Moritz Dorf Bad Corvatsch Furtschellas Sils (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) Chamues-ch Madulain Zuoz S-chanf Parc Naziunal* Cinuos-chel Brail Zernez (*nur Sommer) St. Moritz Dorf Bahnhof Signalbahn Youth Hostel (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) 960 Zernez Partenaris Engadin Mobil 950 Mountainguide_Sommer_2012_engl_RZ.indd :00

33 What mountains. What space. What light! SKI & SNOWBOARD SPECIAL Foto: Andrea Badrutt For example 2 nights in a 3-star hotel ski pass included: from CHF 283. or book flight, train and hotel Winter 12/13 in Engadin St. Moritz: For example with the Ski & Snowboard Special, rates per person in a double room from CHF in a 3-star hotel, from CHF 383. in a 4-star hotel, and from CHF 535. in a 5-star hotel. Includes 2 nights in a hotel of your choice, breakfast, ski pass, public transport in Engadin St. Moritz, and discounts on ski and snowboard hire and ski schools. Take advantage of this offer and our other offers all with discounts of up to 30% if you are looking for some pre-christmas rest, love the glittering powder snow in January, or would like to celebrate the start of spring in white. / T ntainguide_sommer_2012_engl_rz.indd :0