WINTER 2013/14 WINTER

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INVERNO 2013/14 CONTENTS CORVATSCH 3303

01 _FACTS & FIGURES Slope map ...... 5 Directions & operating data ...... 7 Ticket prices single trips ...... 8 Ticket prices ski passes ...... 9

02 _MOUNTAIN Ski and Snowboard ...... 11 ADVENTURES Slopes and Freeride ...... 12 Hahnensee slope ...... 13 Snow safari ...... 14 Snow park ...... 15 Snow shoeing ...... 17 Snow Night/VIP Snow Night ...... 19 50 years Corvatsch ...... 23

03 _MOUNTAIN Panorama Restaurant 3303 ...... 25 GASTRONOMY Murtèl middle station ...... 25 CORVATSCH 3,303 – TOP OF ENGADIN Hossa Bar ...... 26 La Chüdera ...... 26 The Corvatsch mountain top station lies high above the Engadin. At an Kuhstall ...... 27 altitude of 3,303 m above sea level, it is the highest mountain top station Osteria Rabgiusa ...... 27 Restorant Alpetta ...... 28 of the Eastern Alps. There are no better conditions for snow adventures. Stüvetta Giand'Alva ...... 28 Restaurant Hahnensee ...... 29 Winter sports enthusiasts are wel- with the Piz Bernina and the Piz Mountain house Fuorcla Surlej ...... 29 comed by 120 km of groomed ski Roseg towering in the background; Specials ...... 30 slopes, Switzerland’s longest illu- on the other, the visitor can see minated night slope (4.2 km), a alpine peaks and the idyllic lake 04 _EVENTS FIS Slopestyle Ski World Cup ...... 31 snow park with a half-pipe, a bag scenery of the Engadin. Engadinsnow ...... 32 jump and various runs with that ‘big mountain feeling’. Ten mountain restaurants Relax in one of the ten mountain 05 _SERVICES Piz Nair ...... 33 Hotel Ski Pass included ...... 34 A mountain for sports and views restaurants while skiing and snow- E-Communication ...... 35 The all-round snow sports area is boarding. The Corvatsch has it all, Shop and ski school ...... 36 situated in a unique panorama. On whether you are looking for a gour- Agenda ...... 37 one side, one can admire the im- met feeling or chalet charm. Terms and Conditions ...... 39 pressive Bernina mountain massif Bus lines/Legal notice ...... 40

3 4 SLOPE MAP FACTS & FIGURES

FACTS & FIGURES

• WINTER SEASON • 10 MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS • SNOW SHOE HIKING PATH Station Surlej: 16.11.2013 – 04.05.2014 Furtschellas middle station, • HIGHEST MOUNTAIN STATION OF THE Station Sils: 21.12.2013 – 21.04.2014 La Chüdera – Osteria Rabgiusa, EASTERN ALPS Mountain station (approx. 1 – 1.5 hours one way) • ALTITUDE OF THE WINTER Corvatsch: 3,303 meters above sea level SPORTS AREA • WINTER HIKING PATH • SNOWPARK Kickers and jib lines, 1,797–3,303 meters above sea level Furtschellas valley station – Restaurant half-pipe and bag jumps Kuhstall (approx. 35 min. one way) THE CURRENT SLOPE MAP IS • MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS 15 mountain • CHILDREN’S PLAYING AREA of the AVAILABLE IN EVERY VALLEY STATION. railways, 3 cable cars, 4 chairlifts, • MEASURE YOUR SPEED Swiss Ski School Corvatsch at the 8 ski lifts, 2 beginners lifts The Corvatsch slope no. 16 ski lift Cristins in Surlej, Sils-Maria • SLOPES 120 km of slopes, 23 runs, among which 13 km easy, • SNOW NIGHT Switzerland’s longest • See the description of the mountain restaurants on pages 25 to 29 89 km semi-difficult, 18 km difficult illuminated slope (4.2 km)

5 6 DIRECTIONS & OPERATING DATA TICKET PRICES SINGLE TRIPS

GERMANY Frankfurt Munich (280 km) SINGLE TRIPS FOR PEDESTRIANS Friedrichshafen (210 km) Basel (280 km) Schaffhausen VALLEY STATION SURLEJ 16.11.13. – 04.05.14 Zurich (200 km) Saint Gall AUSTRIA Surlej – Murtèl Section 1 Return Innsbruck (190 km) Adults (from age 16 and up) CHF 38.00 FRANCE Landeck Landquart Klosters Children (from 6–15 y./Halbtax/GA) CHF 19.00 Bern Chur Davos Groups of over 10 persons CHF 28.50 Disentis Filisur Zernez Thusis Mals Andermatt Samedan St. Moritz Pontresina Merano Silvaplana (144 km) Murtèl – Corvatsch Section 2 Return Brig Maloja Poschiavo Bolzano Adults (from age 16 and up) CHF 20.00 Chiavenna Tirano (171 km) Lugano (120 km) (61 km) Geneva (43 km) Children (from 6–15 y./Halbtax/GA) CHF 10.00 Zermatt Como Groups of over 10 persons CHF 15.00 (137 km) ITALY Lecco (109 km) Trento (224 km)

Bergamo (145 km) Surlej – Corvatsch 2 Sections Return Milan (175 km) Verona (258 km) Adults (from age 16 and up) CHF 50.00 Children (from 6–15 y./Halbtax/GA) CHF 25.00 Zurich 2 h 40 min 3 h 20 min Venezia (368 km) Basel 4 h 4 h 30 min Groups of over 10 persons CHF 37.50 Munich 4 h 7 h Milan 3 h 5 h 30 min Special Bergamo 2 h 30 min 4 h 45 min Mountain ascent and descent including lunch in the Panorama Restaurant Como 2 h 30 min 5 h 15 min Adults (from age 16 and up) CHF 61.00 Children (from 6–15 y./Halbtax/GA) CHF 41.50 ASCENT DESCENT FIRST LAST LAST STATION SILS 21.12.13 – 21.04.14 Cable car Surlej – Murtèl (Section 1) every 20 minutes Return Adults (from age 16 and up) CHF 30.00 16.11.13 – 14.02.14 08:20 16:00 17:00 Children (from 6–15 y./Halbtax/GA) CHF 15.00 15.02.14 – 04.05.14 08:20 16:20 17:20 Groups of over 10 persons CHF 22.50

Cable car Murtèl – Corvatsch 3,303 meters above sea level (Section 2) Special every 20 minutes Mountain ascent and descent including lunch in the Restaurant La Chüdera Adults CHF 43.50 16.11.13 – 14.02.14 08:32 15:52 16:52 Children (from 6–15 y./Halbtax/GA) CHF 33.50 15.02.14 – 04.05.14 08:32 16:12 17:12

Discounts for single trips for pedestrians 50% REDUKTION Cable car Sils/Furtschellas The Corvatsch AG accepts SBB Halbtax half-fare travel MIT every 15 minutes cards, SBB GA travel cards (50% discount), Reka checks,

Swiss Passes, Swiss Flexi Passes and SBB Junior Cards. WIR AKZEPTIEREN 21.12.13 – 14.02.14 08:15 16:00 17:00 REKA 15.02.14 – 21.04.14 08:15 16:15 17:20 Children ride for free with the Junior Card if accompanied by an adult. Bring your dog – it’s free of charge!

All prices indicated in CHF are subject to change. 7 8 TICKET PRICES SKI PASSES TICKET PRICES SKI PASSES

AREA DAY TICKETS FLEXIBLE MULTIPLE-DAY PASS MULTIPLE-DAY PASS all domains of the Upper Engadin all domains of the Upper Engadin A Y C CORVATSCH DAYS A Y C DAYS A Y C Station Surlej day pass 73.– 49.– 24.– 2 144.– 96.– 48.– 3 of 4 218.– 145.– 73.– Station Sils 1/2-day pass (from 11.45 a.m.) 60.– 40.– 20.– 3 208.– 139.– 69.– 4 of 5 282.– 188.– 94.– afternoon pass (from 2.15 p.m.) 44.– 30.– 15.– 4 268.– 179.– 89.– 5 of 6 341.– 227.– 114.– 5 324.– 216.– 108.– 6 of 8 384.– 256.– 128.– CRISTINS (Ski lift) 1/2-day pass (from 11.45 a.m.) 29.– 22.– 17.– 6 365.– 243.– 122.– 7 of 9 430.– 287.– 143.– 1 day 34.– 29.– 22.– 7 410.– 273.– 137.– 8 of 10 473.– 315.– 158.– 2 days 55.– 49.– 39.– 8 451.– 301.– 150.– 9 of 11 512.– 341.– 171.– 9 488.– 325.– 163.– 10 of 12 545.– 363.– 182.– 10 519.– 346.– 173.– 11 of 13 574.– 383.– 191.– CORVIGLIA day pass 73.– 49.– 24.– 11 547.– 365.– 182.– 12 of 14 600.– 400.– 200.– 1/2-day pass (from 11.45 a.m.) 60.– 40.– 20.– 12 571.– 381.– 190.– afternoon pass (from 2.15 p.m.) 44.– 30.– 15.– 13 590.– 393.– 197.– Days to choose until the end of the winter 14 604.– 403.– 201.– season 2013/2014 in the Upper Engadin DIAVOLEZZA day pass 62.– 42.– 20.– 15 614.– 409.– 205.– 5 348.– 232.– 116.– LAGALB 1/2-day pass (from 11.45 a.m.) 52.– 35.– 17.– 18 698.– 465.– 233.– 1 0 584.– 389.– 195.– 21 768.– 512.– 256.– afternoon pass (from 2.15 p.m.) 37.– 25.– 12.– Public transport included morning pass (from 1 p.m.) 52.– 35.– 17.– 30 877.– 585.– 292.– Public transport + 50% special included MUOTTAS MURAGL day pass 45.– 30.– 15.– FAMILIES One or both parents pay the official tariff 1/2-day pass (from 11.45 a.m.) 39.– 26.– 13.– Eldest child up to age 17: pays child or youth tariff, second child up to age 17: receives 30% discount on child or youth tariff, each further child up to age 17: travels free of charge ZUOZ day pass 52.– 39.– 25.– Validity Valid for 5 to 14 days multiple-day passes. For people living in the same household (proof required) 1/2-day pass (from 11.45 a.m.) 44.– 33.– 22.– afternoon pass (from 2.15 p.m.) 35.– 26.– 17.– ENGADIN PASS A Y C all facilities in the Upper Engadin in winter and summer A = Adults (18+) Y = Youth (13–17) C = Children (6–12) 1 year, valid until 31.10.14 (advanced sale until 30.11.13) 1045.– 697.– 348.– 1 year, valid until 31.10.14 (from 01.12.13) 1100.– 733.– 367.– COMMENTS AREA DAY TICKETS • Resort passes are personal and non-transferable 2 years, valid until 31.10.15 2027.– 1351.– 676.– • Full-day, half-day, morning and afternoon passes are only • valid in the individual resorts, and public transport is not included 3 years, valid until 31.10.16 2829.– 1886.– 943.– • Children under 6 years of age travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult Public transport + 50% special included (only in winter) (excluding Aela, Cristins, Celerina Provulèr, San Spiert, Survih, Müsella and Bügls)

GENERAL COMMENTS COMMENTS PASSES • Ask for Snowcare insurance when you buy your ski pass at the mountain transport ticket offices. • Passes are personal and non-transferable Protect yourself from the costs involved in a skiing or snowboard accident for CHF 5.– per day • Children under 6 years of age travel free of charge when accompanied by an adult • Data carrier (ENGADINcard): price: CHF 10.–. The card can be reused. The card can be returned to (excluding Aela, Cristins, Celerina Provulèr, San Spiert, Survih, Müsella and Bügls) an issue point for a refund provided it has not been damaged • 50% special (50% off on 1 to 14 days): Kitzbühel, Livigno, Bormio, S. Caterina Valfurva, • No refund for ski tickets in cases of poor weather or snow Ski Gstaad, Scuol, Samnaun, Val Müstair, Casaccia, Bivio, Bergün, Spindlermühle CZ, Atzmännig • Conditions, loss, departure, breakdown or non-operating of lifts and facilities • Valid at the following resorts in Upper Engadin: Aela, Furtschellas, Corvatsch, Cristins, Suvretta, • No reduction for SBB GA and half-fare cardholders. Junior and Granchildren Cards are not valid Corviglia, Piz Nair, Marguns, Celerina Provulèr, Muottas Muragl, Survih, San Spiert/Languard, • Prices in CHF. Price and service specifications are subject to changes. The General Terms Diavolezza, Lagalb, Müsella, ski lifts Zuoz and Bügls of Business are available at every mountain transport ticket office and at • Public transport: Maloja–Cinuos-chel/Brail, Samedan–Pontresina, St. Moritz–Alp Grüm, www.engadin.stmoritz.ch/agb-en Bever–Spinas (2nd class Rhaetian Railway, the night bus is not included)

All information at www.engadin.stmoritz.ch/rates-winter

9 10 SKI AND SNOWBOARD SLOPES AND FREERIDE

CORVATSCH TIPS

Early birds can carve down from the Corvatsch peak towards the Fuorcla Surlej accompanied by the day’s first sunbeams.

Late risers can enjoy the day’s last sunbeams and the view over the Upper Engadin lake scenery at the Giand’Alva.

Bad weather skiers can opt for good visibility conditions and the great slopes SNOW FUN AT UP TO 3,303 METERS of the Furtschellas descent. Enjoy the snow fun with over 1,500 meters of altitude differences, Fast skiers can measure their speed 120 km of slopes and a lot of powdery trails. The Corvatsch is the on the free speed-skiing course at the mountain for snow sport lovers in search of the best slopes, the best Osteria Rabgiusa in Furtschellas. snow and the longest trails.

The snow sports area of the Cor- the ‘star of the ski mountains’ for vatsch extends from Sils to Silva- 50 years. plana and on to St. Moritz. Snow athletes can enjoy 120 km of slo- For athletes and families pes set in the fantastic Engadin The 15 transportation facilities of winter scenery with plenty of free both mountains bring an important ride areas in between. diversity to the area. The Corvatsch and its station magically attract The star of the ski mountains slope carvers and deep powder The altitude and the northern expo- snow lovers. The smooth Furtschel- sure provide phenomenal slope las, however, is a well-kept secret conditions from mid-November to for families and people seeking the beginning of May: they are the tranquility and enjoyment. reason why the Corvatsch has been 11 12 HAHNENSEE SLOPE SNOW SAFARI

DREAM SLOPE: HAHNENSEE THE SNOW SAFARI EXPERIENCE

The difficult black run leading from the Giand’Alva to Hahnensee ‘Experience’ the Upper Engadin in the truest sense of the word. and further on to St. Moritz Bad is one of the Engadin’s dream slopes. Snow athletes can do just that on the snow safari – a tour of the Upper Engadin ski areas. The Hahnensee slope has wide- the Corvatsch – and also very po- open, steep slopes at the begin- pular because of the view of the The safari begins in Sils. Starting safari continues, going from Cor- ning and a snowy fairytale forest Engadin lakes. in Furtschellas, the route heads viglia to Marguns and down to at the end. A dream for true snow towards the top of the Corvatsch at Celerina. athletes! A restaurant for halfway down 3,303 m above sea level. Skiers and snowboarders can re- … from St. Moritz to Pontresina High above the seas store their strength in the Restau- From Sils to St. Moritz … After a bus ride the Lagalb slopes The 9-km long descent is the final rant Hahnensee awaiting them From the top of the Engadin, the will captivate you. At the end you highlight after an exciting day on halfway down the trail. descent goes through Hahnensee will be rewarded with a 10 km long and leads to St. Moritz Bad. On the glacier run from Diavolezza to the other side of the valley, the snow Morteratsch.

Slope opening The snow safari in figures From mid-December to mid-April, depending on snow At least 99 km of slopes, 6,666 m of altitude differences conditions and avalanche hazards. and 22 possible rest stops.

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SNOWPARK

Beginner‘s line: 4 kickers, 4 jib elements Medium line: 3 kickers, 16 jib elements Pro line: 3 kickers Half-pipe: 7 m high, 140 m wide Bag jump: 15 m x 15 m (at cost: CHF 5 per day) Ride the complete park starting from approx. mid-January Half-pipe: starting from approx. mid-February

TAKE OFF AND HAVE FUN

Half-pipe und bag jump, kinked rail and kicker line ... The ones who get a tingly feeling in their bellies when they hear these words are in the right place at the Corvatsch.

Whether it’s a 7 m high half-pipe, a boarder, using a board or two skis, pro kicker, many different jib obsta- the main goal is to have fun. cles, a mini park, an air-filled bag jump or a wall ride, the Corvatsch At the Mandra ski lift strives to cover all different types of The park lies beside the Mandra ski the freestyle fun. lift right next to the Murtèl middle station. The kicker and rail park con- A park for everyone sist of three lines (beginner, inter- Anyone who thinks skiing and snow- mediate and pro). In addition, there boarding on neatly groomed slopes is a half-pipe (7 m high, 140 m long), is boring can let off steam in the a bag jump for a smooth landing and Corvatsch’s snow park. Whether a chill-out area. you are a pro, a local hero or a fun

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SNOW SHOEING

Departure: Furtschellas middle station Destination: Osteria Rabgiusa ENJOY NATURE’S TRANQUILITY Hiking time: approx. 1–1.5 h (one way) Distance: 1.8 km (one way) A snowshoe hike on a marked trail above the Engadin lake scenery is The path is marked with purple poles something you can only experience on the Corvatsch. Get equipment at: Furtschellas SOS middle station Package 1: Cable car ride up and down The snowshoe hiking path starts at beginners and all those who want and snowshoe rental: CHF 36.00 the Furtschellas middle station to have a safe and relaxed snow- Package 2: Cable car ride up and down, snowshoe (2,312 m high). At first it goes shoeing experience. rental and lunch in the Osteria Rabgiusa: CHF 49.00 through the ski area, but soon Dates: 21.12.2013 – 21.04.2014 branches off into the peace and Panoramic view (if the snow and weather conditions are good) solitude of the Engadin’s alpine The view of the Engadin lake Booking: + 41 (0)81 838 73 74, [email protected] landscape. This trail is ideal for scenery that goes from Maloja to those in search of tranquility and St. Moritz is worth the hike. The pristine nature. path ends at the Osteria Rabgiusa (2,440 m high), where one can Well-marked enjoy piadine, pizzas and other The path is marked with purple specialties. The new sun terrace poles and is plowed with a trail is the ideal place to look back on groomer. The hike is suitable for the experience.

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SNOW NIGHT

Every Friday in December/January (starting from approx. the 06.12.2013) from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. THE FASCINATION OF NIGHT SKIING Last ascent to mountain top: 12.40 a.m. Every Friday in February/March/April Descend Switzerland’s longest illuminated slope and party with (until 04.4.2014) from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. friends far into the night – Friday night just got even more fun! Last ascent to mountain top: 1.40 a.m. Illuminated slopes: 4.2 km Every Friday from 7 p.m. the Cor- and have a snack between exhila- Night bus every hour in all directions vatsch stands in the ‘spotlight’ as rating descents. Fees: Switzerland’s largest illuminated Adults: CHF 25.00 slope (4.2 km). Party in the Hossa Bar Children: CHF 15.00 After a day of skiing, people meet (up to the age of 12 years) Eat at the middle station up at the legendary Hossa Bar, Groups: CHF 20.00 (min. 15 persons) Stop at the Restaurant Murtèl at the where the party continues with Gastronomic packages: middle station to take a breather shaking hips. CHF 45.00, includes Snow Night Ticket and fondue fun (min. 2 persons) VIP SNOW NIGHT Please note: The regional ski pass is not valid for the Snow Night. The Corvatsch’s Snow Night can be booked for private groups. Freshly Loyalty card: Come to Snow Night groomed slopes for you and your friends – is there anything better? 4 times and your 5th time is free. Create your own program, for example, with an aperitif in the cable car. Book from Saturday to Thursday starting from 7 p.m. (price upon request)

19 20 Piz Roseg 3,937 m Piz Bernina 4,049 m Piz Scerscen 3,971 m Biancograt

NICE VIEWS FROM THE CORVATSCH 3,303 TOP OF ENGADIN

www.corvatsch.ch 61 62 50 YEARS CORVATSCH 50 YEARS CORVATSCH

THE CORVATSCH CHRONOLOGY

1963: Opening of section 1 in Surlej–Murtèl (23 March) 1963: Opening of section 2 in Murtèl–Corvatsch 50 YEARS CORVATSCH MOUNTAIN RAILWAYS (8 December) 1979: Opening of the Curtinella ski lift After section two of the Corvatsch mountain railways became opera- (with access to Furtschellas) tional on the 8 December 1963, the skiing and hiking mountain was 1981: Rebuilding of section 1 made entirely accessible. 1982: Rebuilding of section 2 Since the Corvatsch was made en- is the equipment: skis and pants 1985: First time artificial snow is used tirely accessible 50 years ago, the have gotten wider and our hair is 1991: Opening of the new restaurant at the number 3,303 stands for the high- now tucked into a helmet. Murtèl middle station est point of the Eastern Alps ac- 1992: Construction of a four-seater chair lift cessible by cable car. Since then, Summer skiing in Alp Surlej more than 55 million visitors Until the beginning of the 1980s 1997: The new cable car in section 1 have been transported up the pan- things were very busy in terms of goes into operation oramic ski mountain. ski sports on the Corvatsch glacier. 2001: First Snow Night (14 December) On the best days, three glacier ski 2007: The Corvatsch and Furtschellas mountain A mountain for athletes lifts transported up to 340,000 ski stations merge and become the Corvatsch AG The Corvatsch has been an ath- guests every summer. Due to the 2008: The new cable car in section 2 lete’s mountain since the beginning glacier recession, the ski lifts had goes into operation and has remained true to that spir- to be shut down in summer 1992. 2009: The Corvatsch snow park is built it. The only thing that has changed

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PANORAMA RESTAURANT 3303 HOSSA BAR

There’s no place else where you can eat so close to the heavens – at least The après ski meeting point on the Corvatsch! Cool drinks and hot parties not between Zurich, Milan and Vienna. The Panorama Restaurant is situated at are guaranteed ever y day and ever y Friday night during the Snow Night. But 3, 3 0 3 m above sea level and is the highe s t elev ated re s t aur ant of the E as ter n the small and tasty menu is also tempting. The heated tent of the Hossa Bar Alps. Indulge in the regional cuisine and the unique view. is not far from the chairlift of the Alp Surlej valley station.

Reservations T +41(0)81 838 73 60, [email protected] Reservations T +41(0)81 838 73 62, [email protected]

MURTÈL MIDDLE STATION LA CHÜDERA

T he self-ser v ice re s t aur ant is the linchpin of the skiing re sor t. T he re s t aur ant The La Chüdera restaurant on the Furtschellas is a real insider’s tip: enjoy the offers pizza, fast-food meals, a giant salad buffet and many other culinary magnificent view of the lakes and the mountains, homemade pasta in the Stübli, delight s . Inside the bis tro the snow athlete s power up w ith snack s and cof fee. classic dishes like Bratwurst and Rösti (sausage and potatoes) in the self service The sun terrace is a perfect spot for lazing around. area and a cozy coffee lounge. Remo Eschle and his team will surprise you.

Reservations T +41(0)81 838 73 83, [email protected] Reservations T +41(0)81 838 73 55, [email protected]

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KUHSTALL RESTORANT ALPETTA

Where cows are kept in summer, people dine in winter. The Kuhstall (literally The rustic and cozy hut awaits the athletes in the middle of the Chastelets slope. the ‘cow barn’) at the Furtschellas descent is unique and also a little bit crazy Host Dorigo, an Engadin local, serves tasty regional meals, such as grill – just like the restaurant’s host Freddie Zwimpfer. In the daytime he dishes up specialties, meat dishes from his own hunting, polenta prepared in a big pot, hearty meals and in the evening he serves gourmet dishes and plays party and fine wines. sounds. Don’t miss out on the Kuhstall experience! Reservations T +41(0)81 828 86 30, [email protected] Reservations T +41(0)81 838 73 73, [email protected]

OSTERIA RABGIUSA STÜVETTA GIAND’ALVA

The big sun terrace of the Osteria Rabgiusa got even more welcoming this past The Stüvetta Giand’Alva offers regional dishes such as barley soup, the Bündner winter. It was renovated and equipped with a windscreen last summer. The Plättli (a selection of cold meat) or Pizzoccheri (buckwheat tagliatelle). When ideally located ski hut between the Furtschellas and the Corvatsch is the place the weather is good, the cozy terrace invites visitors to linger for a while. The for all those who are looking for tranquility or need a little snack. perfect stop before the Hahnensee run!

Reservations T +41(0)79 422 12 94, [email protected] Reservations T +41(0)79 962 48 92

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RESTAURANT HAHNENSEE SPECIALS

This slope, located in a calm place, is probably the nicest run of the Engadin. Loyalty card The Hahnensee slope leads to St. Moritz Bad and is truly a dream – just as ex- As a reward for their loyalty, our guests receive a small gift. Guests who buy quisite as the hearty cuisine of the Restaurant Hahnensee. The view of the 9 meals of the day or meals worth CHF 20.00 get the 10th meal for free. The mountains of the Engadin is especially captivating. loyalty card is only valid and available in the following restaurant establish- ments of the Corvatsch and the Piz Nair (Corviglia ski area in St. Moritz): Reservations T +41(0)81 833 36 34 Panorama Restaurant 3303, Middle Station Murtèl, La Chüdera, Osteria Rabgiusa, Stüvetta Giand’Alva, Hossa Bar, Panorama Restaurant Piz Nair (St. Moritz), Lej da la Pêsch (St. Moritz)

More information T +41(0)81 838 73 73, [email protected]

Evening events & incentives You will never forget the Corvatsch – especially if you link it to private celebrations, company anniversaries or incentives. Along with an amazing natural backdrop, visitors can choose between the Panorama Restaurant 3303, the Murtèl middle station, the Hossa Bar and the Kuhstall, the ‘gourmet barn of fame’.

More information T +41(0)81 838 73 73, [email protected] MOUNTAIN HOUSE FUORCLA SURLEJ Helicopter sightseeing The mountain hut is located in one of the most beautiful places of the Engadin. One of the Grisons’ few mountain airstrips is located at the mountain station The view of the famous Piz Bernina (4,049 m) and the Piz Roseg (3,937 m) of the Corvatsch. Experience helicopter sightseeing to or take off from the is moving. The Fuorcla Surlej is a great place to kick back with a cool beer and Corvatsch platform. Book your exclusive experience here: some snacks. Swiss Helicopter T +41 (0)81 852 35 35, www.swisshelicopter.ch Heli Bernina T +41 (0)81 851 18 18, www.helibernina.ch Reservations T +41(0)81 842 63 03

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FIS SLOPESTYLE SKI WORLD CUP ENGADINSNOW

The world’s best free skiers meet in the Corvatsch snow park for the The north face of the Corvatsch is well known among the freeride second time. The World Cup takes place on March 14 & 15, 2014. community. At the beginning of February they ride the steep face simultaneously. A show jumping course with jumps Engadin, where they will provide and rail elements: that’s real slope- action and airtime in the Corvatsch From February 6 to 9, 2014 the best and the better one qualifies for the style. For the first time this young snow park. freeriders meet on the Corvatsch, next round. freestyle discipline will be part of in order to ride the ‘north face’ at an the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Freestyle happening angle of 55 degrees. Who has the flow? In mid-March the snow conditions The jury reviews the choice of lines From Sochi to the Engadin on the Corvatsch are still ideal. Parallel freeride contest and the flows in the steep ascend- After the season highlight in Sochi Get excited for the big freestyle The Parallel Freeride Contest takes ing slope. Nevertheless the security (Russia), the slopestyle athletes happening. place during the 12th annual En- and the difficulty of the jumps are travel to the FIS World Cup in the gadinsnow. Two skiers or snow- also kept in mind. boarders start at the same time

Program FIS Slope style Ski World Cup Program of the 12th annual Engadinsnow Friday, March 14, 2014: Men and women’s qualifications February 6 & 7, 2014: Freeride World Qualifier Saturday, March 15, 2014: Men and women’s finals February 8 & 9, 2014: Parallel Freeride Invitational Sunday, March 16, 2014: reserve day

31 32 PIZ NAIR HOTEL SKI PASS INCLUDED

PIZ NAIR – OUR PARTNER ON TOP OF THE WORLD HOTEL SKI PASS INCLUDED

The Piz Nair is the local mountain of St. Moritz and, at 3,057 m above Stay in the same hotel for two nights and get your ski pass for CHF sea level, it is the highest point of the Corviglia ski area. The Piz Nair 25.00. The unique offer is valid in more than 100 hotels of the holiday Mountain Railways company, including two restaurants, is a partner destination Engadin St. Moritz. of the Corvatsch AG. Guests that stay more than one taurants and unique and authentic The Panorama Restaurant on the Lej da la Pêsch The mountain night in one of over 100 participat- natural surroundings. Piz Nair spoils its guests with a restaurant Lej da la Pêsch is always ing hotels get their ski pass for CHF magnificent view and an excellent an ideal place for a stopover when 25.00 per person per day. The offer Public transport included cuisine. Enjoy specialties from the coming from Piz Nair or Fuorcla is valid for the entire stay and all The offer also includes free public Grisons, homemade soups and Grischa. Try the different types of Upper Engadin Mountain Railways. transport. The ‘Hotel Ski Pass in- cakes and special meals for chil- spaghetti, hearty mountain meals cluded’ offer is valid from October dren. On the large sun terrace the or tempting desser t s on the quiet 350 km of slopes for CHF 25.00 19, 2013 to May 25, 2014. Engadin mountain surroundings sun terrace or in the cozy restau- Thanks to the ‘Hotel Ski Pass includ- are even more impressive. rant with chalet ambiance. ed’ offer, snow athletes can enjoy Booking and information 350 km of immaculately groomed Engadin St. Moritz Information Information slopes, 3 snow parks, 57 mountain T +41(0)81 830 00 01 T +41(0)81 833 08 75 T +41(0)81 833 08 78 railways facilities, 34 mountain res- www.engadin.stmoritz.ch www.piznair.ch www.piznair.ch

33 34 E-COMMUNICATION SHOP AND SKI SCHOOL

E-COMMUNICATION SHOP AND SKI SCHOOL

Responsive Design Just in time for the Corvatsch AG’s Intersport Rent-Network Visit the modern rental 50th anniversary, the company is proud to present its location in the main hall of the valley station in Surlej. Engadin – St. Moritz new website. ‘Responsive Design’ is the slogan of the Rent anything you need: from slope carvers, snow- new concept and implies optimized contents that are T +41 (0)81 838 73 37 boards, ski poles and ski shoes to powder skis and presented according to every medium (computer, tablet [email protected] avalanche equipment. or smartphone): www.rentnetwork-engadin.ch www.corvatsch.ch Also open during Snow Night The ample shop also sells accessories like helmets, Corvatsch App The Corvatsch also comes in a ‘pocket- gloves, goggles and sunglasses. The shop and the size’ offline version. The new Corvatsch app contains news, rental location are open daily during the same information about facilities and slopes, an interactive map opening hours as the Corvatsch railway station and of the slopes, GPS positioning, a tracking function, web- also on Friday evening during Snow Night. cams and many other features. Available for iPhone and Android smartphones. Swiss Ski School Corvatsch Whether you take group, private, ski or snowboard Facebook Visit our profile on Facebook and let us know what lessons, the Ski School Corvatsch is a professional you like about the Corvatsch and what you have experienced provider when it comes to all kinds of snow sports on the mountain. The Corvatsch AG has two Facebook pro- lessons. The Cristins ski lift near the valley station in T +41 (0)81 838 50 55 files, one for the entire ski area and one for the snow park: [email protected] Surlej is ideal for beginners and has a big children’s www.facebook.com/corvatsch3303 www.skischule-corvatsch.ch playing area. www.facebook.com/CorvatschFreestylePark

35 36 AGENDA AGENDA

WINTER 2013/14

16.11.2013 06.02. – 09.02.2014 SEASON OPENING VALLEY STATION SURLEJ ENGADINSNOW www.engadinsnow.com 21.12.2013 SEASON OPENING VALLEY STATION SILS 09.03.2014 MARATHON BRUNCH AT 3,303 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL 06.12.2013 FIRST SNOW NIGHT OF THE SEASON 14. – 15.03.2014 FIS SLOPESTYLE WORLD CUP 07.12.2013 CORVATSCH ANNIVERSARY DAY 12. – 13.04.2014 SWISS FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS 28.11. – 18.12.2013 www.swiss-ski.ch ‘SONNTAGSBLICK’ – CARVING FUN 18. – 21.04.2014 31.12.2013 3RD CORVATSCH EASTER EGG HUNT NEW YEAR’S EVE SNOW NIGHT 21.04.2014 January 2014 END OF SEASON AT THE VALLEY STATION IN SILS SNOW NIGHT WITH LIVE CONCERT 04.05.2014 17. – 19.01.2014 END OF SEASON AT THE VALLEY STATION IN SURLEJ MYSTIC FREERIDE-SAFETY CAMP www.mysticfreeride.com Changes of programs remain reserved. See further events and information at: www.corvatsch.ch

37 38 TERMS AND CONDITIONS (EXTRACT): BUS LINES/LEGAL NOTICE Linie 7 bis Zernez Cinuos-chel Staziun 960 Scuol / Veraina Chapella Verbundplan La Resgia Tickets for travel and subscriptions: All tick- compensation in addition to the price of the S-chanf Cinuos-chel – Brail ets for travel and all subscriptions are per- ticket for travel. If the price of the ticket for Linie 7 bis Zernez Cinuos-chel Bahnhof sonal property and are non-transferable. On travel and the loss compensation fine are Staziun 960 Scuol / Veraina Chapella 7 request, they must be shown to mountain not paid immediately the offender shall be Verbundplan La Resgia Pizzet Aguêl railway staff. Tickets for travel and subscrip- required to pay an additional CHF 50.– ad- S-chanf Cinuos-chel – Brail Pradels tions are only valid during the day and dur- ministration fee. Any misuse of tickets for Bahnhof Parc Naziunal Zuoz7 Posta ing public opening hours with the exception travel, in particular the use of personal sub- Pizzet Sumvih Aguêl Staziun Pradels of scheduled evening travel on the Muottas scriptions by persons other than those hold- Parc Naziunal ZuozChaunt da CruschPosta Muragl funicular. Purchase constitutes a ing the subscription, or the use of tickets for Sumvih Staziun contract whereby the rights and obligations travel which have been manipulated in any Chaunt daMadulain Crusch Vih contained within the general terms and con- way shall result in the immediate confisca- Madulain Vih Madulain La Punt Plaz ditions shall be accepted. tion of the ticket, including data carrier, Madulain Krone Müsella La Punt La Punt Chamues-chKrone Müsella Plaz Partenaris engadin mobil La Punt Chamues-ch Chamues-ch without compensation of any kind and the Chamues-ch Partenaris engadin mobil 940 Changes to prices and services: The Enga- journey shall be considered as travel with- 940 Post Post Filisur - ChurFilisur - Chur din St. Moritz Mountain Pool expressly re- out a valid ticket. The use of services provid- Spinas Bever Spinas Bahnhof Bahnhof MüsellaBever Müsella serves the right to make changes to de- ed by the mountain railway company (e.g. Spital Quadratscha Spital scriptions of services and price details both facilities, ski slopes) without a valid ticket Survih Chesa Planta Post Survih Quadratscha online as well as in brochures and price lists for travel shall be reported to the police. The Marguns Chesa Planta Samedan Post for the duration of the contract. ticket-holder should keep their ticket in a Central Marguns Bahnhof Samedan safe place in order to minimise the possibil- Sper l'EnCentral Ariefa Bahnhof Suspension of transport services: According ity of misuse. Should the ticket be used in an Celerina / Mouttas Muragl to weather conditions and for safety rea- illegal manner the company is permitted to Schlarigna Sper Golf l'En Pontresina Ariefa sons, mountain railway services may be re- confiscate the ticket and render it void. The Bahnhof 1 Mouttas Muragl Corviglia Celerina / Trais Fluors Alp Languard duced or suspended entirely. This shall not right to take legal action is hereby reserved. Schulhausplatz Bären Cresta Palace Punt Muragl Schlarigna Talstation Godin SportpavillonSchlossgarage Pontresina entitle ticketholders to compensation of any All customers shall produce identification at Kulm Cresta Kulm Golf Rondo kind. This shall also apply to disruptions to the request of mountain railway employees. Bahnhof 2 1 Punt Ota Sur Corviglia Post Alp Languard service e.g. in the case of a technical fault or Trais FluorsPunt Muragl St.Moritz Dorf 9 Staz Schulhausplatz Bären Palü a power failure. The ENGADINcard: The ENGADINcard is a Cresta CelerinaPalace Staz Punt Muragl Talstation Godin SportpavillonSchlossgarage Kulm Klinik GutHauptpost Morteratsch, Rondo data carrier which provides contact-free ac- Cresta KulmBahnhof Bahnhof Abzweigung Lagalb 5 6 2 Surovas Bernina Suot Bahnhof Compensation in the case of illness or inju- cess to facilities and ski slopes. The card is 3 Reithalle Bernina DiavolezzabahnPunt Ota Sur Post Caspar Kath.Kirche Bernina ry: Multi-day tickets valid for 2 days or more, issued against a deposit of CHF 10.–. The Badrutt Punt Muragl Lagalbbahn Via Youth Hostel St.Moritz Dorf 9 Staz as well as annual subscriptions shall be re- ENGADINcard can be returned to any point Segantini Aruons Via Salet Palü Museum Bad Post Giand'Alva Le Prese Sonne Celerina Staz funded on a pro-rata basis upon presenta- of purchase and exchanged for CHF 10.–, 90.701 Morteratsch, Signal Klinik GutHauptpost Diavolezza Livigno Abzweigung Lagalb tion of a doctor’s note from a doctor in the provided the card is undamaged and is re- Belaria Bahnhof Bahnhof 5 6 90.705 St.Moritz Bad Surovas Bernina Suot Bahnhof region. In the case of refund this shall be turned within 72 hours of the expiry of any 3 Signalbahn Reithalle Ospizio BerninaAlp Grüm Bernina Diavolezzabahn based on the day the ticket was presented ticket or subscription. After the 72-hour re- Somplaz Campingplatz Poschiavo – Tirano 950 Caspar Kath.Kirche Bernina and not the day of the accident, at the earli- turn period, the ESMP is no longer required Champfèr Badrutt Schulhaus Lagalbbahn Via 1 Samedan – PontresinaYouth – St. Moritz Hostel Bahnhof – Guardalej est the first day on which the subscription to honour the return of the CHF 10.– deposit. Julier – Chur Segantini Aruons Via Salet St.Moritz Bad – Corvatsch (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) Bad Post Giand'Alva Le Prese 90.181 Museum Post was not used. After the end of the current The data carrier can be used multiple times BrückeParkplatzCorvatschbahn 2 Lagalb* – DiavolezzaSonne * – Pontresina – Celerina – Mandra 90.701 Signal Silvaplana St. Moritz Dorf – Sils – Maloja (*nur Winter)Diavolezza season refunds shall no longer be possible. and in some cases, also in other regions. Livigno 3 OrtsbusBelaria St. Moritz Seglias Surlej Sils/Segl Maria 4 St.Moritz Bahnhof – St. Moritz Bad – Sils – 90.705 Maloja – (ChiavennaSt.Moritz – Lugano) Bad Lost and forgotten tickets for travel: If you A complete copy of the general terms and Signalbahn Ospizio BerninaAlp Grüm Sils/Segl Baselgia Corvatsch have forgotten your ticket or annual sub- conditions is available at all mountain rail- 5 Samedan – Celerina – St. Moritz Dorf – Silvaplana Somplaz Campingplatz(vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) Poschiavo – Tirano 950 2 Posta Furtschellasbahn scription pass, then please buy a new ticket way ticket offices and online at www.enga- Dotturas 6 Chamues-ch – Samedan – Celerina – St. Moritz Dorf – San Lurench Schulhaus at any one of the ESMP ticket offices. Upon din.stmoritz.ch. Subject to possible changes. Plaun da Lej Champfèr Bad – Corvatsch – Furtschellas – Sils (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) 4 1 Samedan – Pontresina – St. Moritz Bahnhof – Guardalej 7 Chamues-ch – Madulain – Zuoz – S-chanf – Parc Naziunal* – presentation of the forgotten ticket and con- CapolagoJulier – Chur Cinuos-chel – Brail – Zernez (*nur Sommer)St.Moritz Bad – Corvatsch (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) FurtschellasPost firmation of which trips it has been used for, Corvatsch AG 90.181 9 St. Moritz Dorf – Bahnhof – Signalbahn – Youth Hostel BrückeParkplatzCorvatschbahn 2 Lagalb* – Diavolezza* – Pontresina – Celerina – Posta Maloja (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) you will receive a full refund for the extra Via dal Corvatsch 73 Silvaplana Mandra St. Moritz Dorf – Sils – Maloja (*nur Winter) Chiavenna 90.604 Anschlusslinien ticket purchased at any of the ESMP ticket CH–7513 Silvaplana ab St. Moritz Bahnhof Halt in St. Moritz Bad Post, Champfèr Schulhaus, Silvaplana Post, 90.631 3 Ortsbus St. Moritz Lugano { Sils/Segl Maria Post, Sils/Segl Baselgia Dotturas und Maloja Posta Bahnlinien, Rhätische Bahn Seglias Surlej offices (minus a loss compensation of CHF Soglio 90.632 Sils/Segl Maria Bergbahnen 4 St.Moritz Bahnhof – St. Moritz Bad – Sils – 15.–). There shall be no refund or replace- T +41 (0)81 838 73 73 Maloja – (Chiavenna – Lugano) ment of lost tickets for travel with the excep- F +41 (0)81 838 73 10 Sils/Segl Baselgia Corvatsch 5 Samedan – Celerina – St. Moritz Dorf – Silvaplana tion of subscriptions with a photograph. (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) LEGAL NOTICE: Editor: Corvatsch AG, Design and graphic design: SPOT Werbung [email protected] 2 Posta Furtschellasbahn Dotturas 6 Chamues-ch – Samedan – Celerina – St. Moritz Dorf – (St. Moritz). Photography: GianSan Lurench Andri Giovanoli/ kmu-fotografie.ch, Max Weiss, Travel without a valid ticket/misuse: Anyone www.corvatsch.ch Plaun da Lej Bad – Corvatsch – Furtschellas – Sils (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne) using mountain railway services without a Marc Weiler. Text: Franco4 Furger. Translation: Jessica Zuan. Changes in prices and services remain reserved. 7 Chamues-ch – Madulain – Zuoz – S-chanf – Parc Naziunal* – valid ticket for travel shall be required to Capolago Cinuos-chel – Brail – Zernez (*nur Sommer) Furtschellas immediately pay a fine of CHF 150.– as loss © September 2013, Corvatsch 9 St. Moritz Dorf – Bahnhof – Signalbahn – Youth Hostel Posta Maloja (vgl. Saisonfahrpläne)

39 Chiavenna 90.604 Anschlusslinien40 ab St. Moritz Bahnhof Halt in St. Moritz Bad Post, Champfèr Schulhaus, Silvaplana Post, 90.631 Lugano { Sils/Segl Maria Post, Sils/Segl Baselgia Dotturas und Maloja Posta Bahnlinien, Rhätische Bahn Soglio 90.632 Bergbahnen