The Via Grischuna climbs about 9'000 metres in altitude on the seven stages from Davos to St. Moritz. The fact that such dimensions can be found in Grisons may come as a surprise at first glance, but at second glance it becomes clear that the local mountains don’t need to hide from any summit in the world.
On the contrary: wide, rocky valleys, crystal-clear lakes and gleaming white glaciers make Grisons’ mountain-world one of the most beautiful ones on the planet. The wild and romantic landscape, that the Via Grischuna leads through, takes the breath away of even the best trail runners.
First, with the call-bus to the Vereina mountain inn. At the beginning, it's a cosy walk over lush green pastures, but already the first ascent to the Jöri lakes is a real challenge. Highlights of today are the two passes Jöriflüelafurgga and Flüela Pass. From here, you descend to the mountain inn in Dürrboden.
With the ascent to the Scaletta Pass, you overcome about half of the difference in altitude of today's stage right at the beginning. Then you keep the altitude and walk high above the Val Funtauna to the crystal-clear mountain lakes of Sella da Ravais-ch. A wide valley leads you to Chants. Those with tired legs can shorten the trip from here with the Taxi Alpin - for fit runners, the plateau above Val Tuors offers a harmonious end to today.
The first kilometres lead along the Albula line past the lakes Lai da Palpuogna and Lais digl Crap Alv, then you descend in serpentines into Val Bever. The turquoise-blue river Beverin accompanies you on the last kilometres to the mountain inn in Spinas.
The trail to the Chamanna Jenatsch climbs steadily at first, and the last few metres up to the highest SAC hut in Grisons are a real challenge. The views on the Fuorcla d'Agnel and Fuorcla digl Leget passes are breathtaking. A long trail leads you from here down to Bivio.
An old Roman mule track leads you up to the Septimer Pass. From here, you set off for the summit climb, which takes you high up onto Piz Lunghin. Afterwards, you descend into the Engadine. You reach the Via Engiadina and cross the Heidi village Grevasalvas. Today's destination: Sils-Maria.
The trail winds upwards through the forest in countless serpentines. Once you have crossed the tree line, views of the lakes of the Upper Engadine await you. The highlight of today is the Fuorcla Surlej with a breathtaking panorama of the glaciers of the Bernina Group. A steep descent is followed by a gentle finish through the Val Roseg to Pontresina.
First up to Alp Languard and then in a long curve on a high trail to the Segantini Hut. This is followed by a steep descent through Val Muragl and an unhurried cool down walk through the Stazer Forest to St. Moritz.
approx. 23 km
1'200 m
1'235 m
Day
9
Departure or extension
Tour character
Experienced trail runners will enjoy this tour. In each of the 7 stages of the Via Grischuna, you will overcome over 1'000 metres of altitude. The steep ascents and descents in alpine terrain require absolute sure-footedness and experience. Excellent physical condition is required for this tour.
Registration required for the Klosters – Vereina bus. Costs not included in the tour price.
Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Information
Arrival/Parking/Departure:
Parking at the valley station of the Madrisabahn in Klosters, no reservation necessary
Return journey by train, duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Travel Documents
Travel documents "digital"
In future we will reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the SwitzerlandMobility app. We will provide you with further information online. In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
On the way, you can easily find your way with the SwitzerlandMobility app and other freely accessible aids. Background information and all other documents are delivered electronically and can be downloaded to your mobile phone in advance.
Let us know if you don't want to do without maps. We will send them to you free of charge.