Three Mountains – FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
Corvatsch 3303 Diavolezza 2978 Lagalb 2893
Three mountains – FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY erris Bühler Communications GmbH F Contents FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
The location 4 Corvatsch, Diavolezza, Lagalb – three mountains, three fabulous beings 6 Corvatsch, the raven – clever, breathtaking, free as a bird 8 Diavolezza, the she-devil – passionate, icy hot, devilishly beautiful 20 Lagalb, the white lake – magnificent, unspoilt, a breath of adventure 28 Partners 34 Contact 35 Publishing information 35
3 Nancy Frankfurt a. M. Stu gart 5h 45min 6h 15min 4h 30min Corvatsch 3303 7h 7h 6h 30 min München 4h Diavolezza 2978 F R A N C E Memmingen 6h 30min Lagalb 2893 Salzburg D E U T S C H L A N D Basel Friedrichshafen Belfort 3h 30min 4h Albula Pass St.Gallen
Besançon Zürich 2h 40min 3h Samedan Ö S T E R R E I C H S C H W E I Z Innsbruck Landeck Chur LIECHTENSTEIN 2h 40min Luzern St.Moritz 1h 30min Landquart 4h Pontresina Bern 2h Vereina Julier Silvaplana Zernez Pass FAIRY-TALE Ofen Pass Flüela MOUNTAIN Pass Lake Silvaplana Engadin Bernina Pass Lausanne Julier Pass St.Moritz Lake Sils Sils SCENERY Maloja Pass Bernina Pass Maloja Pass Lago S U I S S E IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ALPS Bolzano / Bianco Chiavenna Bozen S V I Z Z E R A 3h Tirano 5h Genève Lugano 5h 30min 2h 40min Vicosoprano 5h 3h 40min Poschiavo Lecco
Brescia 3h 15min 6h
Bergamo Diavolezza Lagalb Corvatsch Lagalb Corvatsch Diavolezza Milano 2h 50min 3h 6h Verona ACTION ACTION ACTION 4h 45 3h 50min Corvatsch Park/Snow Park Glüna Plaina moonlit skiing La Rösa ski tour 6h 30 Snow Night/VIP Snow Night Diavolezza glacier run Steepest prepared ski slope in Hahnensee run Val Arlas ski touring hit Graubünden I T A L I A Snow Safari Piz Trovat I and II climbing Undulating slopes for freeriders Panoramic walks experiences Ice skating on Lago Bianco Torino Water Trail/Fairy-tale Trail Morteratsch Glacier Tour Glacier Walk FINE FOOD 4h FINE FOOD Restaurant at the Lagalb top 6h 50min FINE FOOD Bellavista panoramic restaurant station Panorama Restaurant 3303 Piz Alv Pizzeria and Cafeteria Restaurant at the Lagalb valley F R A N C E La Chüdera "Magical Fire" package station Murtèl middle station RELAXATION RELAXATION Hossa Bar Genova Jacuzzi at 3,000 m. Retro charm at 2,893 m. Kuhstall 4h 10min Viewing platform Unspoilt scenery Ustaria Rabgiusa 7h Berghaus Diavolezza Walks to Lago Bianco and Lago Bologna Via Gastronomica 4h 40min Bernina Glaciers World of Nero 6h 30min RELAXATION Adventure Snowshoe trails Sass Queder winter walk Panoramic Trail Hahnensee Trail Nice 6h Corvatsch 3303 Diavolezza 2978 Lagalb 2893
Corvatsch, Diavolezza, Lagalb Three mountains, three fabulous beings FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
What a combination! Corvatsch, the large raven. Smart, breathtaking and free as a bird. Diavolezza, the she-devil. Passionate, icy hot and devilishly beautiful, like flames in the snow. And Lagalb, the white lake. Unspoilt, magnificent, perfect for adventures on water and ice.
In June 2017 they all merged to form the fairy-tale mountain scenery of the Upper Engadin. Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Lagalb became partner companies. Corvatsch AG acquired two new sister cable cars on the Bernina Pass. The new joint logo reflects this combination: the individual triangular logos, each containing the symbol of a fabulous creature, are combined with the Swiss cross to create an image of mighty, fairy-tale mountain scenery. Whether it is winter or summer, whether you are in search of ac on, fine food or relaxa on – in the fairy-tale mountain scenery of Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Lagalb, everyone will find what they are looking for.
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Corvatsch _ the raven The great summer a rac on is the 80 km of CLEVER, BREATHTAKING, FREE AS A BIRD footpaths with views of perpetual ice and the lakes, and the Corvatsch Glacier Walk. In fables, the raven is often thieving and sly. Our Corvatsch steals only one thing: our Foodies will also find everything they could hearts. Exhilarating skiing in powder snow. hope for. At the Panorama Restaurant 3303, Happy hours of endless sunshine at 3,303 you can dine closer to the heavens than metres above sea level. Culinary highlights anywhere else. La Chüdera is an insiders' tip that know no bounds. for gourmets. Along the way, you will be tempted by the delicacies on offer at the If you are looking for adventure, this is the Murtèl middle sta on, the Kuhstall and place for you: in winter there is the Corvatsch Rabgiusa, while the Hossa Bar, the hot spot for Furtschellas skiing area, with 120 km of the après-ski crowd, serves its food American- perfectly prepared slopes, a Snow Park style. including flow line and bag jump, Snow Night, off-piste descents and the legendary So let's go – strap on your skis, lace up your Hahnensee run. hiking boots. Up, up and away to Corvatsch.
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Str ap on your skis or lace up your hiking right next to the Murtèl middle station in the This fabulous mountain is also the ideal covered about 88 km of ski slopes – with 16 boots: on Corvatsch there is always something heart of the skiing area. The set-up includes starting point for ski touring. There are classic restaurants for possible refreshment stops. going on. kicker lines and rails of all degrees of difficulty, challenges like Piz San Gian and Chapütschin. for old and young, beginners and pros. Sunshine and perpetual ice in summer Adventures for young and old in winter Long, steep and spectacular – that is the nine There are countless hiking highlights in the With 120 km of ski slopes, everyone is bound Every Friday evening, night becomes day on kilometre-long Hahnensee run from fairy-tale mountain scenery of Corvatsch, with to find their favourite, and the powder snow Corvatsch when Switzerland's longest floodlit Corvatsch to St. Moritz Bad. The run begins on views of stunning 3,303-metre high peaks and slopes, steep channels and cliff jumps will keep ski slope (4.2 km) opens for night skiing. For steep-sided slopes and ends in a fairy-tale the lakes of the Upper Engadin. One of those is every freerider happy too. The best thing is breaks to catch your breath and fortify yourself forest. Once you have mastered it, you will the Water Trail. This two-and-a-half hour that, because of the altitude and the many between thrilling descents, there is the want to do it again and again. circular walk takes you from the Furtschellas north-facing slopes, the lure of the powder Restaurant Murtèl at the middle station, and middle station past six crystal-clear alpine continues when elsewhere people are just after the skiing, everyone meets up in the The Hahnensee run is also part of the Snow lakes. If you want to, you can even have a skiing on corn snow. legendary Hossa Bar, where the party continues Safari which starts in Sils and takes you via barbecue on the way. And for our youngest with a swing. Furtschellas to Corvatsch at an altitude of visitors, there is a booklet of fairy tales to The Corvatsch Park is one of the biggest snow 3,303 metres. Then, after the Hahnensee run, entertain them on this family-friendly walk. parks in the Alps. This is where anyone who You could even enjoy your own exclusive it continues on the other side of the valley into thinks that skiing or snowboarding on Corvatsch Snow Night: throughout the winter the Corviglia region. There, you will visit Piz perfectly prepared slopes is just too boring can season, you can book a VIP Snow Night on any Nair and Trais Fluors before taking the long let their hair down. The entrance to the park is day except Friday. run down to Celerina. By the end, you will have
12 13 One summer attraction in the Engadin is the Corvatsch Glacier Walk. From the Corvatsch Highlights 3303 top station, it takes visitors just 20 WINTER minutes to walk to the Corvatsch Glacier. The Corvatsch Park/Snow Park "Glacier Zone", which measures about 8,000 m², Snow Night/VIP Snow Night offers winter fun in mid-summer – and plenty Hahnensee run of space for snowball fights. Loads of fun for Snow Safari families and the young at heart. SUMMER Panoramic walks Water Trail/Fairy-tale Trail Glacier Walk
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R eal culinary highlights are to be found at In winter, the Murtèl middle sta on and the hosts a great party every Friday and fires up for dinner on the mountain with views of the the Panorama Restaurant 3303. This is the big self-service restaurant are the hub and the barbecue regularly for burgers, chicken Upper Engadin by night. highest restaurant in Graubünden. Hardly focal point of the skiing area. In summer, too, wings and genuine hotdogs. anywhere else can you dine so close to heaven! Murtèl is a popular starting point for hikers, The restaurant at the summit of Corvatsch is who need to fortify themselves beforehand Last but not least, visitors are especially partial Highlights as impressive for its excellent meat dishes as it with Älplermagronen (alpine macaroni), to the Via Gastronomica. You choose your ALL YEAR AROUND is for its superb views of glaciers and lakes. The Bratwurst sausage or a platter of cold meats. own walking route from the Furtschellas Panorama Restaurant 3303 chefs use only fresh ingredients that are middle station into the Val Fex. Three La Chüdera locally sourced where possible. On Sundays in A highlight in winter is the Kuhstall restaurant. restaurants form your fixed stopping points. Murtèl middle sta on summer, guests can enjoy a lavish brunch, with By day, the host serves up delicious, simple You have your first course at La Chüdera, your WINTER fairy-tale views included for free. dishes. In the evening, there are sophisticated main course at the Hotel Sonne Fex in the Val Hossa Bar gourmet menus (13 Gault Millau points) and Fex and finally enjoy your dessert at the Kuhstall La Chüdera, the mountain-top restaurant on party sounds. charming La Passarella on the beautiful village Ustaria Rabgiusa Furtschellas, is an insiders' tip for gourmets. Its square in Sils Maria. If you only pick at the SUMMER à-la-carte restaurant, sunshine terrace and The Ustaria Rabgiusa, the idyllically located culinary offerings like a little bird, you have no- Via Gastronomica coffee bar make it an inviting place to spend ski hut between Furtschellas and Corvatsch, one to blame but yourself! some time in summer or winter. In summer, tempts its visitors with Italian specialities like there is a playground and a mini pe ng zoo to flatbread and polenta dishes. The Hossa Bar, a The mountain restaurants on Corvatsch and entertain the children. popular après-ski venue, serves cool cocktails, Furtschellas can also be booked in the evening,
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Br eathe deeply and relax. Corvatsch is the well-maintained mountain hike takes you in perfect place for relaxation, too. about four hours from the Corvatsch middle station to Sils. Another classic walk is Snowshoe trekking in the silence of nature the Hahnensee Trail from Corvatsch to On Furtschellas, snowshoe trekkers have a St. Moritz Bad. choice of two marked trails. The Lake Trail leads from the Furtschellas middle station to the Ustaria Rabgiusa and back. Experience the Highlights beauty of nature with magnificent views of the WINTER Engadin lake landscape. The Peak Trail begins Lake Trail snowshoe trekking at the Furtschellas top station and winds down Peak Lake Trail snowshoe trekking through a virtually untouched winter SUMMER landscape to the Ustaria Rabgiusa. Panoramic Trail Hahnensee Trail Sweetly scented summer meadows In summer you can hike high above the lakes of the Upper Engadin, through sweet-smelling alpine meadows with views of the icy slopes and rocky crags of Corvatsch: the Panoramic Trail boasts some truly outstanding views. This
19 Corvatsch Lagalb Berghaus you go to bed, dream of the silence of the DEVILISHLY BEAUTIFUL, DIVINELY mountains, the starry sky or your close MYSTERIOUS encounter with the summit tomorrow.
Onc e the last cable car has gone back down Sleep closer to the heavens at 3,000 m to the valley, peace returns, up at 3,000 m above sea level above sea level. Gaze out in wonder now from The Berghaus Diavolezza has comfortable behind the big glass windows of the mountain double, twin or four-bed rooms and also offers restaurant, and you will be enchanted by the accommodation for groups. With its special tranquil evening atmosphere and the unique packages, you can enjoy some devilishly play of the light. Enjoy a delicious evening meal unforge able moments, summer and winter. at the Berghaus Diavolezza and then, when DIAVOLEZZA BERGHAUS FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
Diavolezza – the she-devil In summer, the plateau overlooking the PASSIONATE, ICY HOT, DEVILISHLY "Ballroom of the Alps" – including the glaciers, BEAUTIFUL Piz Palü and Piz Bernina – is bound to provide some heavenly moments on the she-devil's Many years ago, Diavolezza, the beau ful mountain. Climbing fans love the two via she-devil lived high up on the mountain. Now ferrata routes, Trovat I and II. You will also find and again, hunters would find her, follow her – plenty of people with a burning passion for the crazed with love – and fall to their deaths. So it Morteratsch Glacier Tour and the "Magical was with young Aratsch, after whose death, Fire above the Clouds" experience. Do not Diavolezza wailed pitifully: "mort ais Aratsch" – forget the jacuzzi at 3,000 metres and the "Aratsch is dead". Her cry gave the Morteratsch Bernina Glaciers World of Adventure, with Glacier its name. So the story goes. audio tour and the Snow Climb Point.
If you like to feel the heat, summer or winter, The panoramic restaurant Bellavista at about then the realm of the beautiful she-devil is the 3,000 metres and the Pizzeria Piz Alv at the place for you. In winter, keen winter sports fans valley station are the culinary hot-spots. You can warm up nicely on the glacier or moonlit certainly won't get your fingers burnt with a runs, on a ski tour or a winter walk. day on Diavolezza.
22 23 You also have to be quite sure-footed and fit to do the Morteratsch Glacier Tour. This guided Highlights glacier hike takes you from the Diavolezza top WINTER station over the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers Diavolezza glacier run and gives an insight into the phenomenon of Val Arlas ski touring hit about five billion tonnes of ice moving slowly Glüna Plaina moonlit skiing down the valley over a total distance of twelve SUMMER kilometres. Piz Trovat I and II climbing experiences Morteratsch Glacier Tour
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45 minutes of winter fun on the pistes When the Glüna Plaina, the full moon, shows Switzerland's longest marked glacier run the softness of its light, the Diavolezza extends for no less than ten kilometres. It mountain restaurant invites you to a summit takes about 45 minutes to go down the dinner followed by moonlit skiing. A simply Diavolezza glacier run via the Pers and "fabulus" experience, as they say in Romansch. Morteratsch glaciers right down to the snout, Fantastic, indeed. finishing up just in front of the sunshine terrace of the restaurant at the Morteratsch Climbing and glacier walking in summer RhB station, the Rhaetian Railway then stands The first via ferrata in the Engadin takes ready to take adventurers right back to the climbers up to Piz Trovat in two hours. With its Diavolezza car park. 500 steps, one ladder and one rope bridge, it offers an easy but impressive climbing The Val Arlas touring hit is regarded as one of experience, with stunning views. The more the best freeriding routes anywhere. From difficult via ferrata is the Piz Trovat II. That Diavolezza Firn you go past Piz Trovat to the requires a lot of strength and stamina and is Sass Queder, where there is always a route for intended for experienced climbers. The powder snow experts, whatever the weather equipment for climbing tours can be hired conditions. from the Diavolezza valley station.
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A l l the best dishes from the she-devil's flames on Diavolezza will be something to Icy hot relaxation in the snow Glacier views in summer kitchen can be found, summer and winter, on remember for a long time. A jacuzzi at 3,000 metres – how cool is that! The In summer, on the viewing pla orm of the the menu of the Bellavista panoramic whirlpool tub takes centre stage on the sunshine Berghaus Diavolezza , the snouts of the Pers and restaurant. The main focus is on traditional terrace of the Berghaus Diavolezza and envelops Morteratsch glaciers lie at your feet. In the recipes from the Graubünden and Veltliner Highlights you in a luxuriously warm 41 degrees, summer Bernina Glaciers World of Adventure, you can regions. ALL YEAR ROUND and winter. You can enjoy the views of the travel through the exciting history of the Bellavista panoramic restaurant Bernina massif and the Piz Palü for as long as you Diavolezza on an audio tour or clamber up to the In winter, it is hard not to be tempted into the like – until a waiter brings you a snow-white five-metre high Snow Climb Point for a WINTER Piz Alv at the valley station for speciality teas, bathrobe. summiteers' photo. Piz Alv Pizzeria and Cafeteria coffees and light snacks, mornings and afternoons. At lunchtime they serve crispy SUMMER For more active relaxation, you can set out "Magical Fire" package pizza from the glowing oven. from the Diavolezza mountain inn to do the Highlights Sass Queder winter walk. From here, the ALL YEAR ROUND The hottest culinary experience of the summer stunning views extend as far as the Austrian Jacuzzi at 3,000 m. is "Magical Fire above the Clouds". If you book and Italian Alps. Viewing pla orm the “Magical Fire” package, you will be given a Diavolezza mountain inn picnic hamper filled with delicious treats and Bernina Glaciers World of Adventure then, after walking for about forty minutes, WINTER you will reach Europe's highest barbecue site Sass Queder winter walk at 3,066 m above sea level. The glow of the
26 27 Corvatsch Diavolezza The steep descents and undulating slopes are a paradise for freeriders: Lagalb on the Highlights Bernina Pass is the Engadin mountain for WINTER connoisseurs. The black slope is exactly what Steepest prepared ski slope in daredevils are looking for. The first section just Graubünden below the top station is the steepest slope in Undula ng slopes for freeriders the Alps. This leads to the middle section, Ice ska ng on Lago Bianco which is the steepest prepared ski slope in Graubünden. Depending on your proficiency, it may not just be the magnificent views of the fairy-tale mountain scenery that take your breath away here!
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Lagalb – the white lake With its fantastic views of Lago Bianco, into UNSPOILT, MAGNIFICENT, THRILLING the Poschiavo valley and further south into the Valtellina, the Lagalb skiing area is an insiders' Deep , unfathomable and so beautiful: lakes secret. The Lagalb cable car is a bit like a time play a central role in many fairy-tales. There is machine: as you rise up to 2,893 metres above a particularly striking one at the top of the sea level, you feel you are going back into the Bernina Pass, where the Lagalb peak is past. The charm of Lagalb lies in its located: the Lago Bianco, from which Lagalb remoteness. There is plenty of variety on its takes its name and which you can see from the slopes – right through from December to early top station. It is impossible to say when the April. Creature comforts are catered for in high region around the Bernina Pass is more season (the cable car only runs in winter) by beautiful, in summer or in winter. two restaurants full of traditional charm. Another highlight is the ski touring route from In summer, the lake glitters white with the the top station down to La Rösa in the meltwater from the glacier. In winter, when it Poschiavo valley below. It is an insiders' tip that is frozen, it is black and shimmering. Ice the locals really love. skating on the famous black ice of Lago Bianco is a unique natural experience.
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The restaurants at the Lagalb valley and top W elc ome to the time machine. Up at 2,893 sta ons are only open in winter. You will love metres, time seems to have stood still. The cable their homely charm, the hearty Swiss food and car was built in the 60s and it still looks more or delicious desserts. The interiors are less the same as it did then. The remoteness of reminiscent of travelling back in time through Lagalb certainly has its charms. After all, what the history of ski tourism. Surrounded by the could be more restful than to escape our natural beauty of fairy-tale mountain scenery, modern world for a while? And where better to Lagalb is a magical place for an excellent lunch, relax than at the top station with its whether you enjoy it in the rustic restaurant or magnificent views down into the Poschiavo out on the sensational sunshine terrace. For a valley? In summer you can breathe freely on a day full of adventure and the wonders of trip to the milky white Lago Bianco or a walk to nature, this is the place. the black and brooding Lago Nero.
Highlights Highlights WINTER WINTER Restaurant at the Lagalb top sta on Retro charm at 2,893 m. Restaurant at the Lagalb valley sta on SUMMER Walks to Lago Bianco and Lago Nero Unspoilt scenery PARTNERS CONTACT FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
Kulm Hotel St. Moritz Grand Hotel Kronenhof Corvatsch AG TRADITION AND PIONEERING SPIRIT A WARM WELCOME FROM THE "GRANDE Via dal Corvatsch 73 SINCE 1855 DAME" OF THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN THE CH-7513 Silvaplana ENGADIN – SINCE 1848 T +41 81 838 73 73 The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, regarded as the [email protected] birthplace of winter sports tourism, is situated The very special combination of magic, luxury www.corvatsch.ch in the heart of the village at 1,856 metres and nature make the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in above sea level, with stunning views of Lake Pontresina quite unique. Diavolezza Lagalb AG St. Moritz. Talstation Diavolezza The listed neo-baroque building is one of the CH-7504 Pontresina The hotel’s modern, 5-star superior luxury most important 19th century hotels in the Alps, T +41 81 838 73 73 amenities and the warm welcome it offers are and among the best luxury and wellness hotels [email protected] what make it so special. Choose from a range of in the world. Modern comforts are combined www.diavolezza.ch Italian and local Engadin specialities and other with the charm and ambience of times gone by. delicacies from prize-winning gourmet cuisine Enjoy food from all around the world in three Legal no ce in the restaurants. The Kulm Spa covers an restaurants, and restore the natural equilibrium Editor: Corvatsch AG. area of 2,000 m² and offers an extremely wide in the over 2000 m² Kronenhof Spa. Photography: Gian Giovanoli, Fabian Gattlen, Romano Salis, Andrea Badrutt, Max Weiss, Anna Jann, Robert Boesch, Daniel range of wellness treatments. Martinek. Graphic design and text: Ferris Bühler Communications GmbH. Print: Tipografia Menghini SA, Poschiavo. © April 2017, Corvatsch AG.
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