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Bergün - Val Tuors - Kesch Hut SAC

Medium
10 km
5:00 h
1144 mhd
1 mhd
Bergün - Val Tuors - Kesch-Hütte SAC (oua_64369151_image)
Bergün - Val Tuors - Kesch-Hütte SAC (oua_64367868_f0246be_profile)

Ascent to the Keschhütte through the beautiful Val Tuors.

There is a parking lot at Plan Tizolas. Those arriving by public transport must allow 30 minutes to walk to the starting point of the tour or order the local Mountain Tours transport service on tel. 078 680 35 00

Technique
Fitness
Highest Point  2623 m
Lowest Point  1479 m
Best Season
Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez
Start
Bergün
Destination
Kesch Hut SAC
Coordinates
46.634914, 9.767436

Details

Description

From Bergün / Bravuogn (1364 m) on the little road (cleared in winter up to the bend at P. 1473) into Val Tuors as far as Chants (1823 m). Continue on the alpine path to the southeast and cross the bridge at P. 1833, then through the forest to P. 1951. Continue east to the hut.

Tour description Vital Eggenberger / SAC Tourenportal

Safety Note

Please note the current avalanche situation . www.slf.ch

Equipment

Equipment

  • Ski helmet
  • Sports goggles
  • Sunglasses
  • 2 pairs of gloves: light, breathable and windproof for the ascent, normal ski gloves for the descent
  • scarf
  • Headgear (under the helmet) with moisture transportation
  • Multi-layer clothing with moisture transport
  • Lightweight waterproof and windproof ski jacket
  • Additional warm jacket
  • Long, warm technical socks (insoles if necessary) and a change of socks
  • Lightweight waterproof and windproof ski touring pants
  • 20-28 liter (touring) backpack
  • Lip balm (SPF 30+)
  • Sufficient provisions and drinking water
  • First aid kit with blister plasters
  • Blister plaster
  • Bivy sack/survival bag
  • Rescue blanket
  • Headlamp
  • Pocket knife
  • Signal whistle
  • Cell phone
  • Cash
  • Navigation device/map and compass
  • Emergency contact details
  • identity card

Technical equipment

  • Touring ski boots
  • Touring bindings to match the ski boot
  • Skins suitable for touring skis
  • skis
  • (telescopic) ski poles
  • Avalanche equipment: avalanche transceiver, avalanche probe, avalanche shovel
  • crampons
  • Rescue equipment for crevasse rescue
  • Alpine touring harness
  • Light ice axe
  • Rope suitable for alpine touring
  • Avalanche airbag rucksack

This equipment list does not claim to be exhaustive and only serves as a suggestion of what to pack.

For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your equipment.

Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain any prohibited items.

Directions

Public Transport

Arrival by public transport only possible to Bergün station. Then 30min. Walk to the starting point of the tour.

The local cab service Mountain Tours will be happy to take you to the starting point. Tel. 078 680 35 00

Travel Information

Take the car to Bergün and then drive towards Latsch/Val Tours. You can park for free at the Val Tours junction in winter.

Parking

There is a free parking lot in Plan Tizolas in winter.

Waypoints

Kesh-Ducan region
Nature reserve Bergün Filisur
Kesch-Ducan region
Between the Porchabella glacier at the foot of the imposing Piz Kesch and the Kesch hut lies a constantly changing glacier forefield. It fascinates through its silence, rocks and the dynamics of the water.
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Kesch-Hut SAC (oua_26769725_image)
Mountain Hut Bergün Filisur
Kesch-Hut SAC
Culinary delights on the Kesch hut SAC 2'625 m above sea level.
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Val Tuors (oua_24885086_image)
City Bergün Filisur
Val Tuors
The starting point to Tuors is Bergün. In a northeasterly direction, the side valley of the Albula Valley stretches for about 7 kilometers to Chants, where it divides into two further side valleys. To the Val da Ravais-ch and Val Plazbi. Up to the Ravais-ch - lakes you climb another 5 kilometers; to the very back of Plazbi at the foot of the imposing Piz Üertsch there are still about 4 kilometers from Chants.
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Berghaus Piz Kesch (oua_98022041_image)
Restaurant Bergün Filisur
Berghaus Piz Kesch

In Val Tuors in Chants lies the Berghaus Piz Kesch. You can reach the Berghaus on foot, by car, bike or by alpine bus.


Summer operation only.

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Grillstelle Val Tuors (oua_7849165_image)
Fireplace Bergün Filisur
Grillstelle Val Tuors

The barbecue area is located at the small lakes Tizolas in Val Tuors.

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The Porchabella Glacier and the Kesch Hut around 1900.
Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur
Energieweg 08: Eisschmelze und dreiste Hirten
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Porchabella 6
Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur
Porchabella 6: Camilla und Camille

The escape from the Ständehaus zu Klosters with subsequent confusion of Elis about Appolonia, Camilla and Camille.

Travelling radio play Porchabella

- Bird of Freedom: In eight listening experiences you will learn what happened here 300 years ago on the hike from Chants up to the Porchabella Glacier?!

The audio file can be found at the back of the pictures.

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Porchabella 5
Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur
Porchabella 5: Im Keller vom Ständehaus

Appolonia Cleric falls silent and becomes Camilla.

Travelling radio play Porchabella

- Bird of Freedom: In eight listening experiences you will learn what happened here 300 years ago on the hike from Chants up to the Porchabella Glacier?!

The audio file can be found at the back of the pictures.

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Porchabella 7
Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur
Porchabella 8: Porchabella

Camilla calls, and the called ones come up.

Travelling radio play Porchabella

- Bird of Freedom: In eight listening experiences you will learn what happened here 300 years ago on the hike from Chants up to the Porchabella Glacier?!

The audio file can be found at the back of the pictures.

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Porchabella 2
Leisure/Service Bergün Filisur
Porchabella 2: Der Wind dreht sich

What did Elis actually lose on the glacier? Where does it come from?

Travelling radio play Porchabella

- Bird of Freedom:In eight listening experiences you will learn what happened here 300 years ago on the hike from Chants up to the Porchabella Glacier?!

The audio file can be found at the back of the pictures.

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