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Summer Guide 2018 English Summer Guide2018 Summer CONTENTS FACTS & FIGURES Three mountains, three fabulous beings 3 The location 4 Operating dates/timetable 6 Prices Tickets 7 Mountain Railways included 10 Partner 11 Hiking map 12 CORVATSCH Corvatsch 14 Stunning hikes 15 Water Trail 16 Via Gastronomica 18 Glacier Walk 20 Children's playground & mini zoo 21 Fine food 22 DIAVOLEZZA Diavolezza 26 Stunning hikes 27 Piz Trovat I & II 28 Glacier hike 29 Bernina Glaciers 30 Jacuzzi 31 Berghaus 32 Fine food 34 DIVERS Events 35 Preview winter 17/18 36 Hotel + Ski Pass 38 Terms and conditions & legal notice 39 Contact 40 2 Corvatsch, Diavolezza, Lagalb Three mountains, three fabulous beings 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. The three cable cars are all in the Upper Engadin, located around the famous Bernina massif with the 4049 m high Piz Bernina at its heart – the only 4000 m peak in the Eastern Alps. On the western side of the Piz Bernina towers the mighty Corvatsch, while the gentler Diavolezza and Lagalb (winter only) – the sports fans‘ favourite – are to the east. The villages of Sils, Silvaplana, St. Moritz and Pontresina are part of this fairy-tale mountain scenery, along with the Bernina Pass. Whether it‘s winter or summer, whether you are in search of engaging activities, fine food or relaxation – everyone will find what they are looking for. The cable cars run for 365 days a year, for 7 months in winter and for 5 months in summer – offering breathtaking views of the Piz Bernina from different perspectives. Guetsts can stay overnight at the Berghaus Diavolezza for 11 months of the year. 3 4 LAGALB CORVATSCH DIAVOLEZZA 5 OPERATING DATES/TIMETABLE ASCENT DESCENT FIRST LAST LAST CABLE CAR SURLEJ – MURTÈL (SECTION 1) every 20 minutes 16.06.18–19.10.18 8:25am 4:45pm 5:05pm 07.07.18–19.08.18 8:25am 5:05pm 5:25pm CABLE CAR MURTÈL – CORVATSCH 3303 (SECTION 2) every 20 minutes 16.06.18–19.10.18 8:37am 4:37pm 4:57pm 07.07.18–19.08.18 8:37am 4:57pm 5:17pm ASCENT DESCENT FIRST LAST FIRST LAST CABLE CAR SILS – FURTSCHELLAS every 30 minutes: ascents x:00 and x:30 descents x:10 and x:40 23.06.18–19.10.18 8:30am 4:30pm 8:40am 5:05pm 07.07.18–19.08.18 8:30am 5:00pm 8:40am 5:25pm ASCENT DESCENT FIRST LAST FIRST LAST CABLE CAR DIAVOLEZZA every 20 minutes 07.05.18–19.10.18 8:20am 5:00pm 8:20am 5:00pm 23.06.18–19.08.18 8:20am 5:20pm 8:20am 5:20pm 6 ENGADIN HIKING PASS* incl. public transportation valid for all open mountain railways and cableways in Engadin St. Moritz 2 DAYS Adults (18+) CHF 94.– Youth (13–17) CHF 62.70 Children (6–12) CHF 31.30 3 DAYS Adults (18+) CHF 136.– Youth (13–17) CHF 90.70 Children (6–12) CHF 45.30 4 DAYS Adults (18+) CHF 173.– Youth (13–17) CHF 115.30 Children (6–12) CHF 57.70 5 DAYS Adults (18+) CHF 205.– Youth (13–17) CHF 136.70 Children (6–12) CHF 68.30 6 DAYS Adults (18+) CHF 233.– Youth (13–17) CHF 155.30 Children (6–12) CHF 77.70 MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS SUMMER PASS* excl. public transportation valid for all open mountain railways and cableways in Engadin St. Moritz Adults (18+) CHF 333.– Youth (13–17) CHF 222.– Children (6–12) CHF 111.– PUBLIC TRANSPORT AREA OF VALIDITY (BUS, RHB) All bus and train routes in the Upper Engadin: Maloja–Cinuos-chel/Brail, Samedan–Pontresina, St. Moritz – Alp Grüm, Bever–Spinas. *REDUCTIONS No reductions are granted for the Engadin Hiking Pass or the Mountain Railways Summer Pass for holders of the SBB Half-Fare or GA travelcards. Junior and Grandchild travelcards are also not accepted. All prices are in CHF. Prices, services and offers are subject to change. 7 SINGLE TRIPS FOR PEDESTRIANS excl. public transportation SURLEJ – MURTÈL (SECTION 1) Adults (16+) CHF 29.– CHF 21.– CHF 43.– Children (6 – 15), Half-Fare & GA CHF 14.50 CHF 10.50 CHF 21.50 MURTÈL – CORVATSCH (SECTION 2) Adults (16+) CHF 19.– CHF 16.– CHF 24.– Children (6 – 15), Half-Fare & GA CHF 9.50 CHF 8.– CHF 12.– SURLEJ – CORVATSCH (SECTION 1 + 2) Adults (16+) CHF 45.– CHF 25.– CHF 60.– Children (6 – 15), Half-Fare & GA CHF 22.50 CHF 12.50 CHF 30.– SILS – FURTSCHELLAS Adults (16+) CHF 23.– CHF 19.– CHF 36.– Children (6 – 15), Half-Fare & GA CHF 11.50 CHF 9.50 CHF 18.– DIAVOLEZZA Adults (18+) CHF 25.50 CHF 25.50 CHF 36.– Youth (13–17) CHF 17.– CHF 17.– CHF 24.– Children (6–12) CHF 8.50 CHF 8.50 CHF 12.– SPECIALS ASCENT / DESCENT, INCL. LUNCH (SURLEJ - CORVATSCH) in the Panorama Restaurant 3303 CHF 71.– in the Panorama Restaurant 3303 with Half-Fare / GA CHF 49.– ASCENT / DESCENT, INCL. SUNDAY BRUNCH (SURLEJ - CORVATSCH) in the Panorama Restaurant 3303 CHF 70.– in the Panorama Restaurant 3303 with Half-Fare / GA CHF 60.– Brunch only CHF 40.– ASCENT / DESCENT, INCL. LUNCH (SILS - FURTSCHELLAS) in the La Chüdera restaurant CHF 50.– in the La Chüdera restaurant with Half-Fare / GA CHF 40.– Via Gastronomica CHF 52.– ASCENT / DESCENT, INCL. LUNCH (DIAVOLEZZA) in the Bellavista restaurant, Berghaus Diavolezza CHF 50.– 8 SPECIAL TICKETS excl. public transportation CORVATSCH HIKING PASS SURLEJ – MURTÈL – CORVATSCH CORVATSCH – MURTÈL Adults (16+) CHF 52.– Children (6 – 15), Half-Fare & GA CHF 26.– CORVATSCH ROUND TRIP TICKET SURLEJ – MURTÈL FURTSCHELLAS – SILS ODER SILS – FURTSCHELLAS MURTÈL – SURLEJ Adults (16+) CHF 43.– Children (6 – 15), Half-Fare & GA CHF 21.50 CORVATSCH BIKE-TRANSPORT (Diavolezza no bike transport) Bike pass Corvatsch, single trip CHF 8.– Bike transport on the section 1 only (Surlej-Murtèl) and only on the first cable car at 8:25am and from 4:25pm. GROUP DISCOUNTS Group of 10 persons or more receive a 10% reduction and school classes a 30% reduction. DISCOUNTS FOR CORVATSCH, FURTSCHELLAS AND DIAVOLEZZA Corvatsch and Furtschellas accept the SBB Half-Fare travelcards, SBB GA travelcards (50% discount), Reka-Checks, Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex and SBB Junior Card. Children ride for free with the Junior Card if accompanied by a parent. Diavolezza only accepts Reka-Checks. IN THE FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY YOUR DOG TRAVELS FREE OF CHARGE. All prices are in CHF. Prices, services and offers are subject to change. 9 inclusive MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS INCLUDED PARTNER Ride the mountain railways for free in all of the Upper Engadin: this attractive offer is available at over 100 hotels and 140 holiday apartments. In summer, hotel and holiday apart- Mountain transport facilities ment guests can travel on the mountain Furtschellas, Sils railways and cableways free of charge. Corvatsch, Silvaplana This special offer is valid for stays of St. Moritz mountain railways two nights or more at over 100 hotels Piz Nair, St. Moritz and 140 holiday apartments in the Suvretta, St. Moritz valley. Some of the hotels and holiday Signal, St. Moritz apartments also offer their guests free Celerina mountain railways travel on local public transport, as well Muottas Muragl, Samedan as free mountain bike transport. (wi- Alp Languard, Pontresina thout use of pistes during ski periods) Diavolezza, Pontresina VALID: 01.05.18 – 31.10.18 INFORMATION Engadin St. Moritz T + 41 81 830 00 01 | www.engadin.stmoritz.ch 10 MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS INCLUDED PARTNER Kulm Hotel St. Moritz Grand Hotel Kronenhof TRADITION AND PIONEERING SPIRIT A WARM WELCOME FROM THE SINCE 1855 "GRANDE DAME" – SINCE 1848 The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, is situated in The very special combination of ma- the heart of the village at 1,856 metres gic, luxury and nature make the Grand above sea level, with stunning views of Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina quite Lake St. Moritz. unique. The hotel's modern, 5-star superior lu- The listed neo-baroque building is xury amenities and the warm welcome one of the most important 19th cen- it offers are what make it so special. The tury hotels in the Alps, and among food served in the restaurant ranges the best luxury and wellness hotels in from variations on Italian and Engadin the world. Modern comforts are com- specialities to international, contempo- bined with the charm and ambience rary and high-quality light meals based of times gone by. Enjoy food from all on local, fresh ingredients. The Kulm Spa around the world in three restaurants, covers an area of 2,000 m2 and offers an and restore the natural equilibrium in wide range of welIness treatments. the over 2,000 m2 Kronenhof Spa. INFORMATION INFORMATION Kulm Hotel St. Moritz Grand Hotel Kronenhof T +41 81 836 80 00 | www.kulm.com T +41 81 830 30 30 | www.kronenhof.com 11 12 13 CORVATSCH les amidst spectacular panoramic Corvatsch – the raven CLEVER, BREATHTAKING, FREE AS A BIRD scenery. Towering up on one side is the mighty Bernina massif, with the snow-capped ice giants, the Piz In fables, the raven is often thieving Bernina and Piz Roseg, and the Cor- and sly. Our Corvatsch steals only vatsch Glacier. On the other side, one thing: our hearts. The area spoils the view extends over the summery visitors with marvellous panoramic mountain peaks and the glittering views, numerous sports possibilities lake-strewn landscape of the Upper and mouth-watering culinary treats.
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