Cuvers: the solitary ski route from Zignau

Difficult
7 km
3:40 h
1559 mhd
0 mhd
Aufstieg über Waldlichtungen
Spuren im Schnee

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Skitouren im Gegenlicht

Despite the low altitude of the starting point Zignau, the route can often be done down to the valley floor thanks to the northern exposure. Those with good stamina can experience a truly solitary route with lots of powder here.

Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  2424 m
Lowest Point  866 m
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Start
Zignau
Destination
Zignau
Coordinates
46.741939, 9.006223

Details

Description

From Zignau (879 m above sea level) it starts soon behind the village. You can calmly walk in via the alp road. You repeatedly come out of the forest and continue uphill across larger forest clearings. At Stavel la Platta you are already almost 1000 meters higher than at the start. In the area of Alp Nadels Dadens, you can rest a bit on the plateau before reaching the final slope of the summit ascent at Cauma. This NE slope becomes increasingly steeper and must be well assessed. After about 400 meters of elevation gain, the broad summit ridge will soon come into view. The view of the Tödi group and countless other peaks is very impressive. 

The descent takes place via the ascent route.

Hidden Gem

The northern exposure requires a lot of patience after fresh snowfall. In return, you often get the best powder here.

Safety Note

Ski and snowshoe routes in unsecured terrain require good knowledge of avalanche risk assessment and route planning. Furthermore, a complete safety equipment must always be carried – regardless of the current avalanche danger.

We recommend the APP and WhiteRisk website for preparation and planning of the route.

For carefree enjoyment, we recommend our mountain guides and snowshoe hiking leaders of Surselva.

List of guides

Equipment

See safety notes

Directions

Zignau-Sur Plattas-Acla Marin-Rost-Alp Nadels-Cauma-Summit-Descent via the ascent route

Directions

Public Transport

Few offerings and difficult to coordinate with the route.

Travel Information

From Ilanz or Disentis to just before Zignau. Turn into the village of Zignau at Garage Riedi. 

Parking

Limited parking options in the village. Please park considerately.

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