Péz da Vrin with snowshoes

Difficult

8.8 km

6:05 h

1138 mhd

1132 mhd

Fantastische Gebebirgslandschaften bei der Alp Ramosa

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In the rear Lumnezia, you ascend from Vrin to the local mountain of the village. Depending on conditions, the summit area can be quite alpine. The alpine ambiance soon makes you forget the effort.

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Highest Point 2557 m

Lowest Point 1420 m

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Start

Vrin or Sogn Giusep

Destination

Vrin or Sogn Giusep

Coordinates

46.655833, 9.099172

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Description

The GPS track shows a circular route, but we recommend it as an out-and-back. That means either starting in Vrin (public transport connection) or from Sogn Giusep by car.

The route from the village of Vrin is somewhat more demanding near the summit. You climb directly over the alpine meadows of Prada and reach Alp Dado after about 500 meters elevation. It then becomes more demanding in terms of avalanche risk as steep slopes must repeatedly be traversed or you move within the influence area of steep slopes. The ascent to the summit is fairly steep and requires good walking technique. Space at the highest point is limited, but the panorama is certainly not. You can either descend along the ascent track or take the route via Sogn Giusep. The downside is that you have to walk finally along the valley road.

The ascent from Sogn Giusep requires arrival by car. This route is somewhat easier but still has some steeper sections. Up to the height of Stavel Liung, it goes over alpine meadows—just right for warming up. Continuing over Puozas up to below the summit. The summit ridge is regularly blown free of snow. Theoretically, you could now descend via Alp Dado. However, if you have your car in Sogn Giusep, you must solve this logistical problem.

The temptation to descend via Alp Cuolm is great. However, this area is a wildlife protection zone and closed from 01.12. to 15.04. Please strictly observe this!

Hidden Gem

This route is long and alpine for a snowshoe hike. Those with sufficient technique and fitness will experience a magnificent route.

Be sure to take a walk through the village of Vrin, awarded the Wakker Prize.

Safety Note

Ski and snowshoe hikes in unsecured terrain require good knowledge in assessing avalanche danger and tour planning. Furthermore, a complete safety kit must always be carried - regardless of the current avalanche danger.

We recommend the WhiteRisk app and website for preparation and planning of the tour.

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

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Directions

From Vrin

Vrin - Alp Dado - Stavel Sura - Summit - Descent via ascent route

From Sogn Giusep

Sogn Giusep - Stavel Liung - Puozas - Summit - Descent via ascent route

Directions

Public Transport

From Ilanz by post bus to Vrin, recommended. Some services continue to Sogn Giusep (reservation required)

During the winter season, the post bus on the Ilanz – Vrin line as well as other lines throughout the Lumnezia municipality can be used free of charge by everyone.

Travel Information

From Ilanz to Vrin

If you choose the route from Sogn Giusep, you continue over a narrow road to Sogn Giusep.

Parking

Vrin: Parking at the schoolhouse. Somewhat hidden, from the village center turn left near the restaurant Casa Leon.

Sogn Giusep: There is an official parking lot below the small village.

Waypoints

Bus Station Surselva

Vrin, vitg

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Church Surselva

Church Nossadunna e Sogn Gion Battesta, Vrin

In the furthest village in Val Lumnezia, a colorful southern tower points the way to the church. The imposing building was erected at the end of the 17th century by Antonio Broggio from Roveredo in Misox. The forces are high in almost the entire church, which is an exception. It is highly probable that the chapel was built on a pre-Christian place of worship.

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Chapel Surselva

Chapel Sontgissima Trinitad, Vrin/Cons

The small chapel towers above the hamlet of Cons. It is an unpretentious chapel with a three-sided, recessed chancel facing north-east.

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Chapel Surselva

Chapel Sogn Giusep, Vrin/Sogn Giusep

The small chapel faces south-east and has the same layout as the Holy Trinity Chapel in Cons. It is located on an old place of worship, the powers are high and neutral and of the highest vibrational level.

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Public Facility Surselva

Mehrzweckhalle, Vrin

The local architect Gion A. Caminada designed the multi-purpose hall of Vrin together with the Chur engineer Jürg Conzett. The hall is located on the edge of the slope and adjoins the brick school complex.

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Attraction Surselva

Stiva da morts /Totenstube, Vrin

The mortuary borders on the cemetery and parish church in Vrin. The "Stiva da morts" is more than just a parlour: it offers the possibility of retreat on the one hand and communality on the other. The "Stiva" offers space for the dead and the living. With its novel sequence of rooms, the mortuary makes a change in the way death is dealt with possible in the first place.

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Public Facility Surselva

Ställe und Schlachthof von G.A. Caminada, Vrin

In 1998 Vrin received the Wakker Prize for the exemplary classification of new agricultural buildings in the villagescape. Because of their decentralized location outside the village, the local architect G.A. Caminada was looking for ways to give the buildings a reference to the core village. He found them in the material: of course in the ubiquitous wood, but also in the quarry stone, which can be found everywhere in the village.

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Restaurant Surselva

Ustria Tgamanada

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Grocery Store Surselva

Volg Vrin

The Volg shop is located on the main road approximately in the middle of the village. A postal agency is integrated in the store. It is a social meeting place for locals and tourists.

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Butcher Shop Surselva

Stizun Mazlaria Vrin

The Stizun Mazlaria is located at the Post Square in Vrin. Here you will find a wide range of organic bud specialties from our own butcher's shop.

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