Excursions (Graubünden)

Feel the curative powers of water in the Albula valley from Europe's second most concentrated sulphur springs - with views of the mountains as an added bonus.

There are 153 Swiss Alpine Club Huts. Worldwide unique!
Accommodation for 9,500 people at various altitudes. All unique.

A large sun-terrace and winter garden. Magnificent panoramic views of the mountains. La Diala is a Rhaeto-Romanic name and means "Fairy". The Mountain Restaurant La Diala is the starting point of winter hiking tours: To Alp Darlux and farther up to the Snowhill Bar above Alp Darlux.

Starting point of paraglider flights. The Snowhill Park (Funpark) is next door. The winter hiking trail leads to the south and is very sunny.

The sun-terrace is found between the house and the stable. A peaceful and quiet location, where you will experience congenial, cheerful hospitality. It was in the village of Latsch that the first Heidi film was shot in 1952.

A large sun-terrace and winter garden. Magnificent panoramic views of the mountains. La Diala is a Rhaeto-Romanic name and means "Fairy". The Mountain Restaurant La Diala is the starting point of winter hiking tours: To Alp Darlux and farther up to the Snowhill Bar above Alp Darlux.

Feeding goats, petting goats, drinking goats' milk and eating goats' cheese ....! An interesting visit to Geissenpeter awaits you and your family. Children will love to move among the four-legged friends.

Ever seen a roe-deer, deer or an ibex "live"? You'll have the opportunity to do so in the Surses. Those who prefer not to go looking on their own, can join one of the guided game observation groups.

The first recorded pilgrimage to Ziteil (2434 m above sea level) took place in 1580.

There is nothing more delightful that taking a dip in a cool lake on a warm summer day.

With snowshoes at your feet, you will experience the hills, forests and snow-covered mountains in a very different manner.

'Alp' restaurant at 1,600 metres with views across Oberhalbstein. Specialities include fondue, raclette, Roggi's grilled open cheese sandwiches, special coffees. Easily accessible from the Savognin chairlift and from Parsonz (also by car), in winter only on foot or with skis. Schlittada: Snow-scooter pick-up service with toboggan hire, headlamp, fondue or raclette fun, followed by an evening toboggan descent to the village.

Self-service restaurant. In addition, there is the cosy restaurant "Steiva" with waiter service. Igloo bar boasting lounge chairs.

In the middle of the skiing area. Catered à la carte restaurant with a sun-terrace, as well as self-service. The toboggan run is nearby. Shuttle service for our guests by means of the Snowliner.

From the bed to the ski run! That is easily accomplished at Mountain House Radons, located at 1,900 metres a.s.l., in the middle of the skiing area.

We pamper you with delicious Swiss specialties. You may want to try one of our homemade Swiss Rösti specialties.

Ski lodge and holiday accommodation steeped in tradition. Filling breakfast buffets, delicious Graubünden specialities for lunch and home-made gateaux for dessert; no guest leaves the table hungry here. Directly alongside the Radons – Savognin ski slope.

From the bed to the ski run! That is easily accomplished at Mountain House Radons, located at 1,900 metres a.s.l., in the middle of the skiing area.

Winter hike from Savognin up to Riom and from there up to the hamlet of Tigignas

Would you like to spend a little time on your own, relax and enjoy yourself? Allow our child carers to look after your children while you enjoy the peace and quiet.

To be a clown once, or perhaps to learn how to juggle - who would not want that? In our Pinocchio Children's Circus children become circus pro's.

Every year in October a "Fun & Action Camp" is dedicated to providing fun and games for an entire week.

Alp Flix is one of Europe's most important high moorlands with a breathtaking panorama. Snowshoe hikes in a picturesque landscape can easily be combined with fine dining.

Unforgettable mountain holidays for the entire family at Switzerland's only children's hotel. Adventure outings such as looking for gold, visit to the Belfort ruin with Andi Triet, childcare, playmates guaranteed.

Look for animal tracks, read the clouds, experience the sun's energy, throw fir cones, identify the skins of regional animals - a real family experience. You can do different sections of the Globi Trail on "The diversity of nature in Lenzerheide": there are 14 stopping places to explore. Hire out a Globi rucksack with a quiz. On two special days in summer, the walk is escorted by Globi himself.

Right through the picturesque Albula valley from Preda down to Bergün 2.5 hours (or the other way...), past fascinating civil engineering structures of the Rhaetian Railway. Information plaques situated at prominent vantage points explain the construction and route of the roller-coaster-like railway line.
The signposted trail will soon continue on to Filisur and will also be completed by the railway and local museum in Bergün.

The pioneering efforts of man and nature in the Albula valley can be discovered at 13 information stops dotted along the Pioneer’s Trail. The trail leads to the Crap Furò pinnacle, the geographical centre point of Graubünden. The trail route can be walked from Surava to Alvaneu Bad, or back to Surava via Plang digls Bovs. pdf containing interesting information online (German only).

Historical-geological mountain walk from the Julier Pass across the Fuorcla digl Leget to Bivio. Crossing the border from continent to ocean, which once divided Africa and Europe here. The loanable Exploratour bag contains explorer’s tools like a geologist’s hammer, hydrochloric acid and magnifying glass, as well as a manual containing instructions for experiments and observations to do with area’s geology and flora – every walker will become a scientist.

For 7km along the Albula, the Landwasser and the Schaftobelbach river. Visitors are acquainted with the emotion-afflicted element of water as it serves to provide for tranquility and relaxation, exploration and activity, research and inspection. Water accordingly becomes experienceable sensuously in its many diverse facets in the cultural landscape. Walking time for the Alvaneu Bad round tour: 2 hours.

Father Alexander Lozza from Marmorera (1880–1953) was the priest in Salouf, a notorious poacher and an exceptionally gifted Romanic poet. An easy walking trail from Savognin to Stierva, bordered with 13 Romanic poems by the father, complete with German translations. Magical scenery with neat villages. Savognin (1200m) to Stierva (1375m): 4.5h, return by Postbus.

Over 100 different flowers, medicinal plants and Alpine herbs are specifically marked on the adventure trail that leads from Somtgant (chair lift summit station, 2102m) towards Laritg. A theme pamphlet is available from Savognin Tourism.

The Historical Rail Path follows the route of the Albula railway, a classic among alpine crossings. It affords you a close look at the many impressive constructions that keep the train on track in the ever-changing terrain.

There are so many legends and historical tales associated with this building, its inhabitants, and its destruction in 1499. The castle was the ancestral home of the barons of Vaz. It is located on the trading route from Chur via Lenzerheide into the Landwasser valley, going all the way to Davos and then over the Albula Pass into the Engadin. It is a cultural monument of national importance, protected by the state. In recent years, the ruined castle has been restored at great expense and made into an accessible attraction for the general public.

This church in the municipality of Alvaschein is one of the oldest sacred buildings in Switzerland. The present building dates from 800 AD. It was part of a monastery which was then dissolved in 1154 - there is no longer any trace of the other buildings. Characteristic of the Carolingian style of church architecture are the three apses which have remained intact here in Mistail.

This church in the municipality of Alvaschein is one of the oldest sacred buildings in Switzerland. The present building dates from 800 AD. It was part of a monastery which was then dissolved in 1154 - there is no longer any trace of the other buildings. Characteristic of the Carolingian style of church architecture are the three apses which have remained intact here in Mistail.

At the snowsports school in Savognin children take centre stage!

A walk with information panels on the first Heidi film made and its history. On a wide natural road from Stuls to Runsolas, followed by a walking trail to Falein, and a descent to Filisur. Views across the villages in the upper Albula valley. "Zvieri" (salsiz, cheese, coffee) at the Heidi hut every Wednesday in summer. Bookings at Bergün Tourism. 3.5 hours towards Filisur, 4 hours in the opposite direction.