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Life is full of ups and downs – also in the Viamala realm of experi- ence in the heart of the . But here the ups and downs are simply magical. Because it is here where you will feel a lightness of being on divinely beautiful mountain tops and have profound life experiences in dark gorges. The interaction of breathtaking nature and a millennium-old culture makes the Viamala realm of experi- ence more than just a holiday.

We don’t have the largest winter sports areas. But what we do have is a great joy to experience real winter sport fun – in six ski and snowboard regions with expertly prepared slopes, toboggan runs, winter hiking trails and idyllic cross-country ski trails. We offer you natural ice fields, picturesque villages and magnificent mountain panoramas, not to mention pristine mountain slopes for ski tourers prov. Perimeter and frozen waterfalls for climbing enthusiasts.

The Grand Tour of takes you over 1600 kilometres through Switzerland’s most beautiful areas – and naturally also through the Viamala realm of experience. Discover scenic and cultural highlights en route and please make a stop when you get to us!

We look forward to welcoming you!

2 3 Parks Parks Nature park Beverin Parc Adula Our parks are the most original natural This nature park extends around Piz The region around Piz Adula is the source and cultural landscapes in Switzerland. Beverin (2998 metres above sea level) of the Rhine and one of the largest For the most part they are intact, diverse, and is home to capricorns (Romansh virtually untouched areas in Switzerland. dynamic and natural or realistically for ibex). The regional nature parks of This is the site for a new national park. man-made habitats. No fewer than two national importance collaborate with Three regional municipalities are within of these parks are in the Viamala realm the park communities and the inhab- the perimeter of the national park project: of experience. itants for the future of the region. Parc Adula. www.naturpark-beverin.ch www.parcadula.ch

One region – two parks. www.viamala.ch

4 5 Gorges Rhine and water Viamala gorge Roffla gorge For millennia the waters of the Hinter- The Viamala is an impressive natural Inspired by the Niagara Falls: The de- rhein and the Ice Age glacier have worked monument with up to 300 metres velopment of Roffla more than 100 against the mountain creating the gorges high rockfaces which, at their narrowest years ago has its own story which is Viamala and Roffla. Further north, by spot, are only a few metres apart. documented in a small museum. Then, Reichenau, the Hinter- and Vorderrhein A staircase was built in 1903. Since as now, the underpass of the thunder- merge, becoming the Rhine, and flows then, 321 steps lead down into the ing Rhine is an impressive and unfor- into the North Sea. heart of the gorge. gettable experience. www.viamala.ch www.rofflaschlucht.ch

Our gorges. Whatever the weather – a real experience! www.viamala.ch

6 7 Exciting sightseeings, fascinating excursions and great events. www.viamala.ch

Culture Church St. Martin Crestawald Fortress Fortresses and castles CasaStorica More highlights Zillis With 153 painted wooden Numerous military instal- The “Porta Rhaetica” The old residential home is Mining museum. Ibex squares, the over 900- lations were created on the dam near full of history and stories. exhibition. Museums year old Romanesque ceil- border to Italy during World was the gateway to the In scenic depiction, Erwin of local and regional his- ing attracts visitors world- War II. For a long time, the Grisons passes between Dirnberger revives contem- tory. Frescos in churches wide. The church is called Crestawald Fortress was a 1216 and 1823. Even to- porary figures and so gives and chapels. Hydroelec- the “Sistine Chapel of the closely guarded secret. To- day, numerous castles an insight into what life tric power stations. Idyl- Alps”. Look the exhibition day visitors can inspect the and fortresses mark the was like along the alpine lic mountain and pass at the Postplatz in Zillis be- artillery installation virtu- cultural landscape in transit routes of “Splügen” villages and lovely land- fore you visit the church. ally in its original condition. Domleschg. and “San Bernardino”. scapes. www.zillis-st-martin.ch www.crestawald.ch www.pro-castellis.ch www.casa-storica.ch www.viamala.ch

8 9 Attractive hiking packages with baggage transport from hotel to hotel. www.viamala.ch

Hiking On foot viaSpluga Walser path Grisons Anywhere else, hiking is all about the viaSpluga is the classic among cultural Hike in the footsteps of Walser, who rough and the smooth. But in the Viamala and long-distance hiking trails. The hike emigrated from Valais in the 13th cen- realm of experience, your route is through takes you from to Chiavenna tury, and experience their culture first- dark gorges, mythical valleys and moun- over four daily stages. Discover the 2000- hand. The Walser path takes you from tains of divine beauty. Have a rest at a year old alpine transit history and San Bernadino to Brand (Austria) cosy alpine restaurant or refresh yourself many cultural assets of national and in 19 daily stages, which include the at a mountain lake. international importance. Viamala region. www.viamala.ch www.viamala.ch www.walserweg.ch

10 11 Wellness Andeer Spa This spa has a long tradition. The 34 °C finnish sauna and steam bath. The warm water flushes away the worries Andeer Spa also offers various mas- from your soul and revitalises you. sages (sports massage, reflex zone The pampering programme starts in foot massage and stone therapy) as the inside and outside pool with bubble well as physiotherapy treatments in loungers, neck showers and a whirlpool. the therapy section. If desired, the relaxation can continue in the sauna area with a bio-sauna, www.mineralbadandeer.ch

Relaxation for body and soul. www.viamala.ch

12 13 Small and exclusive winter sports areas. For beginners and advanced. www.viamala.ch

Winter Splügen Tambo -Heinzenberg Sarn-Heinzenberg 1480-2215 m.a.s.l., 30 piste kilometres 1550-2180 m.a.s.l., 25 piste kilometres 1300-2180 m.a.s.l., 20 piste kilometres sports areas (16 km mechanically covered with (6 km mechanically covered with snow), (6 km mechanically covered with snow), snow), 1 gondola (2 sections), 2 chair 4 ski lifts, 3 children’s ski lifts, 1 magic 1 ski lifts, 1 children’s ski lifts, 1 magic lifts, 1 ski lift, 1 children’s ski lift, carpet, 3 snow sports schools. carpet, 2 snow sports schools. 1 magic carpet, 1 snow sports school. www.heinzenberg-wintersport.ch www.sarn-heinzenberg.ch www.tambo.ch

Avers Feldis Mutten 2000-2600 m.a.s.l., 8 piste kilometres, 1500-2000 m.a.s.l., 10 piste kilometres, 1700-2000 m.a.s.l., 3.5 piste kilo- 1 children’s ski lift, 1 snow sports 1 chair lift, 2 children’s ski lifts, 1 snow metres, 1 ski lift. school. sports school. www.mutten.ch www.skilifte-.ch www.bergbahnen-feldis.ch

14 15 Sun. Snow. Fun. For young and old. www.viamala.ch

More Tobogganing Cross-country skiing Skiing and Winter hiking Natural ice fields Our toboggan runs are 40 km of ideally prepared snowshoeing tours A true winter delight on Ice-skating, a game of winter ideal for young and old. ski cross-country courses Looking for tranquillity over 100 kilometres of curling or ice stock shoot- Reach the start from – from easy to difficult, and isolation in the moun- prepared and specially ing? There are many activities Feldis, Sarn and Splügen both classic and skating tains, far from the hustle marked winter hiking natural ice fields waiting by mountain railway; style – along the young and bustle? – then a snow- paths. Enjoy the peace for you – even on the from Zillis the postbus Rhine near Splügen guar- shoeing or skiing tour is and the magnificent best panoramic positions will take you to Lohn, antee great fun with a for you. Individual or vistas into the Grisons such as Alp Raguta or Mathon or Wergenstein. quality seal of approval. guided tours are available. mountain world. Obermutten.

16 17 Eat, drink, Eating and drinking Sleep Our regional specialities How about a little snack in between Here you can enjoy your dream expe- Capuns, Maluns, Bündnerfleisch, Salsiz, sleep or maybe even a gourmet menu? rience. Whether in a more rustic ebony cheese, walnut cake and various bio- The choice is yours! Our hosts are room or in a modern environment. You products… have you tried them yet? happy to spoil you in cosy restaurants, can choose between many different ho- You can – in restaurants, village shops, in “Alpbeizli (Alpine pubs)”, in village tels, holiday apartments, group accom- dairy farms, butchers, directly from the restaurants, modern restaurants modation, camping sites, B & Bs and farm or in the Viamala Market at the or even in a gourmet castle. mountain huts. service station near Thusis.

Viamala. A realm of experience – also for bon vivants. www.viamala.ch

18 19 Highlights Information Summer and winter Viamala Visitor Information Bodenplatz, CH-7435 Splügen Bahnhof, CH-7430 Thusis

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Legal Notice Design and realization: Hü7 Design AG, Thusis Photos: Yannick Andrea – yannik-andrea.ch, Mineralbad Andeer, Pius Furger, Graubünden Ferien Cover picture: Lai da Vons with a view into the Rheinwald. This is where the alpine scenes were shot in summer 2014 Text: Thomas Kaiser, wortwert.ch; Viamala Tourismus for the new Heidi film. Translation: comtexto AG, 8008 Zurich

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