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Summer Guide Alp Mora moulins Ami Sabi in the Summer Wonderland PLAYGROUNDS Slides, swings and roundabouts – children will be delighted when they see the SUMMER many playgrounds in Flims Laax Falera. Whether down in the valley close to where you are staying, up on the mountain with a breathtaking view or right by GUIDE the water’s edge, these playgrounds are always well worth a visit. Our tip: Discover something different: the paradise for children at the rocksresort English next to the base station in Laax. There is a pump track and skills area, a go-kart circuit, a tree house, a badminton court and Ami Sabi’s Summer Wonderland. Endless fun is guaranteed on the large piazza right at the heart of the rocksresort. The unique Sardona tectonic arena SARDONA UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE ALP MORA MOULINS AMI SABI SUMMER WONDERLAND CAMPFIRE SITES The Mountain and Views culinary trail The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Sardona tectonic arena offers visitors a Setting out from Bargis, a four-hour hike along a challenging high-altitude trail Children are invited to join Ami Sabi, friend of animals and the forests, at his Your own grilled vegetables or a tasty bratwurst sausage with that authentic truly unique insight into mountain formation. With the striking Tschingelhörner, the leads to Alp Mora, where hikers can refresh themselves with the clear waters of Patnal hideaway, where they will discover the beauty of nature and the mysteries smoky fl avour – make sure you don’t miss out on your next excursion into the Martin’s Hole and the Segnesböden, there is a myriad of highlights to be disco- the moulins, located over 2,000 metres above sea level. Hikers must be sure-foot- CULINARY TRAILS the local region has to offer. Suitable for children aged 4 to 10 years. 4.7.–19.8. mountains. There are over a dozen campfi re sites in the area around Flims, offer- vered all at once. Accessible from Laax with the Nagens Shuttle or from Flims via ed and have a head for heights. The Trin Tourist Offi ce will be offering guided tours The two culinary trails in Flims Laax Falera offer the perfect combination of and 3.–14.10.2016 ing a spot to eat when out hiking or biking, the highlight of a family stroll or the the cable cars. The Nagens–Naraus combined ticket is perfect for this outing. to Alp Mora with a shuttle bus in July and August 2016. physical activity and culinary delights. Walkers are rewarded at each stage with i In the Ami Sabi fl yer. Registration required: Guest Information Flims Laax perfect way to round off your day. i In the Sardona UNESCO World Heritage Site guide or at unesco-sardona.ch i Guest Information Flims Laax Falera, at fl ims.com or at the next dish in a menu made up of several courses. Tickets are available at the Falera, tel. +41 81 920 92 00 or at fl ims.com/amisabi trin-verkehrsverein.ch guest information points, at starticket.ch or from the restaurants at the starting Our tip: Grill your sausages at the lowest part of the Flims riverside trail at Visit the new visitors’ pavilion by the Segneshütte this summer for stunning views points. Ami Sabi Family Days: On these days, children can take their parents, 1,356 metres above sea level and drink in the magnifi cent panoramic view of over the World Heritage Site and to fi nd out more about the largest rockslide in i In the culinary trail fl yer or at fl ims.com godparents, uncles or aunts to spend a day with Ami Sabi and discover the the mountains. the Alps and the development of the Rhine gorge. Uncover the region’s most wonders of nature. exciting secrets through digital animations. ACTIVITIES “Woods and Water” valley walk with a 3-course meal for CHF 49.00 Ami Sabi Workshop: This workshop revolves around creativity accompanied Flims Laax Falera simply has more to offer. Whether you prefer hiking, Starting point: Flims Waldhaus by professional instruction. Hands-on activities allow children to learn more ALP NAGENS WELCOME Our tip: Find out more about the World Heritage Site with the new UNESCO rambling, climbing, biking or golfi ng, we have a wide variety of different “Mountain and Views” panoramic hike with a 5-course meal for CHF 79.00 about the four elements of earth, air, fi re and water. Alp Nagens is the ideal starting and fi nishing point for high-altitude hikes, bike A warm welcome to Flims Laax Falera. To make your stay an unforgettable Sardona app and embark on a breathtaking adventure. Available free of activities to offer. Starting point: Falera trips or discovering the visitors’ pavilion at the Sardona UNESCO World Heritage experience, our holiday advisers at Guest Information Flims Laax Falera will charge from the App Store and Google Play. Parc La Mutta, Falera Site. The Stalla restaurant offers regional specialities to enjoy while admiring the be happy to help and look forward to seeing or hearing from you: magnifi cent mountain scenery. The Nagens Shuttle is a convenient way of travel- i Guest Information Flims Laax Falera, tel. +41 81 920 92 00 ling from the Laax cable cars directly to Alp Nagens and back. THE FAMILY LABEL Activities marked with the family label are perfect for a day packed INFORMATION with fun with your children. Special offers, climbing courses, guided tours and much more for children of any age, to make planning your OPERATING TIMES FOR THE CABLE CARS outing simple and straightforward. Flims–Foppa chairlift: Sat./Sun., 7.5.–5.6.2016 | Daily, 11.6.–23.10.2016, plus Ascension Day, 5./6.5.2016, and Whitsun, 16.5.2016 First/last ascent/last descent: 9 am/5.30 pm/5.45 pm Lake Cauma, Flims PARC LA MUTTA Foppa–Naraus* chairlift: Sat./Sun., 7.5.–26.6.2016 | Daily, 2.7.–23.10.2016, Pinut via ferrata, Flims Runcatrail THE NATURAL PARADISE The megalithic place of worship in Falera came into being in the Middle Bronze plus Ascension Day, 5./6.5.2016, and Whitsun, 16.5.2016 BATHING LAKES Age (1600 –1200 BC) and is Switzerland’s largest and most important megalithic First/last ascent/last descent: 9.15 am /5.15 pm/5.30 pm OF FLIMS HISTORICAL PINUT VIA FERRATA 1 BIKING site. This unique centre, which combines astronomy, mathematics and Bronze Startgels–Grauberg cable car**: Daily, 2.7.–21.8.2016 and 8.–23.10.2016 | Flims offers one of the fi nest and most varied landscapes in the Alps. Lake Cauma The historical Pinut via ferrata up to the Flimserstein plateau throws down a special Age worship, is a listed archaeological monument. Regular guided tours for the Sat./Sun., 22.8.–7.10.2016 Different habitats are home to a wealth of fl ora and fauna, including numer- Lake Cauma is located at the very heart of the forest and is famed for its crys- challenge, not only to inexperienced climbers, but also to the sure-footed with a TREK Runcatrail general public are available. First/last ascent/last descent: 9 am/4.30 pm/5 pm ous endangered species. A wild gorge with vast forests, a unique system tal-clear turquoise waters. Whether you like to swim, laze about or sunbathe, head for heights. Safety equipment is obligatory here and can be hired in Flims at Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you will fi nd your heart’s desire with this i At parclamutta.falera.net or at fl ims.com Laax–Crap Sogn Gion cable car**: Daily, 2.7.–21.8.2016 and of lakes and the striking mountain landscape make this region unique. Lake Cauma is the perfect addition to any outing (caumasee.ch). the guest information point, at Free Flims or at Sport Beat. fl ow country trail, designed especially for mountain bikers. Take the chairlift from 8.–23.10.2016 | Sat./Sun., 22.8.–7.10.2016 Starting point: Flims Waldhaus i In the Pinut information fl yer or at pinut.ch the Flims base station to ascend to Naraus via Foppa. On the way down, you Our tip: Walk the planet nature path on the Falera–Laax Murschetg high-alti- First/last ascent/last descent: 9 am/4.30 pm/5 pm THE FLIMS ROCKSLIDE i Opening times for the beach: mid-May–mid-October will meet bend after bend and bump after bump – a real roller-coaster ride for all tude trail. Set off above the car park in Falera. Falera–Curnius chairlift: Daily, 2.7.–21.8.2016 Flims owes its striking terraced contours to the Flims rockslide, a natural disaster Opening times for the lakeside restaurant: mid-May–mid-October, daily Our tip: Guided tour with mountain guide, CHF 135.00 per person mountain bikers! First/last ascent/last descent: 9 am/4.45 pm/5 pm that occurred some 9,500 years ago. The rockslide dragged down 10,000 mil- 8 am –5 pm (July–mid-August when the weather is good also open until (incl. safety equipment). 20 % reduction on guided tours with a Family Pass. (On the hour. No service between 12 noon and 1 pm.) lion cubic metres of limestone from the Flimserstein plateau, burying the Rhine 9 pm). Kiosk open when the weather is good. Dogs are not permitted in the Weekly from July to October 2016. Information and registration (not later than Enduro * Naraus chairlift service depends on snowfall and accessibility of hiking and bike trails.
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