Vanatsch

Medium
11.6 km
3:30 h
1118 mhd
1093 mhd
Letzter Aufstieg - Gipfelhang
Auf den ersten Metern bei Cavorgia

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Wald - da müssen wir durch

Now very popular not only among locals. (SAC-WS)

Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  2473 m
Lowest Point  1355 m
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Start
Cavorgia
Destination
Vanatsch
Coordinates
46.67525, 8.794809

Details

Description

Starting from the small mountain village Cavorgia, which is still inhabited year-round, the route goes first over open terrain and later on a snow-covered forest road to Mises Grond. The following ascent through the forest can be somewhat tedious. In fresh snow, we sink between tree stumps and roots; if there’s little snow, we get tangled up in them. At the hut in Riada, a steep section follows that must be assessed well. Once we clear this section, it becomes "chocolate" and the deep view greatly compensates us for all our effort. Below the summit, we reach the end of the broad ridge. Then follows the summit slope, whose northwest ridge is sometimes completely blown out. Today we easily reach the summit with skis, otherwise a ski depot would have to be made. There would still be plenty of room for more sports enthusiasts up here, but we enjoy being alone.


For the descent, we choose the variant into Val Nalps. For this, we continue southwards over the ridge to point 2478. Perfect slopes await us, an unlit short tunnel, and a leisurely run on the snow-covered road.


Variant 1: Along the ascent route, a delight in powder or slush (normal route)


Variant 2: Over the snow-covered ridge further to point 2478 and then in an easterly direction into Val Gierm. (At the lowest part, there are alder bushes)

Hidden Gem

For the descent over the Nalps reservoir, it is advantageous to leave a second car in Surrein.

Safety Note

The forest between Mises Grond and Riada is somewhat tedious both on the ascent and the descent.

Directions

From Cavorgia we ascend over open fields to the edge of the forest. Here we follow the designated route through a piece of wildlife sanctuary. After the Mises Grond, a short steep ascent through the forest to La Riada. After the also steep slope above the huts, we follow the broad ridge to the summit slope. If the ascent ridge is snow-free, we make a ski depot here.

Directions

Public Transport

By train from Andermatt or from Chur via Disentis to Sedrun


45 minutes walk to Cavorgia. Or by taxi to Cavorgia

Travel Information

By car or from Chur via Disentis to Sedrun. Turnoff to Cavorgia. 4x4 recommended. The Oberalp Pass is closed in winter.

Parking

Limited parking possibilities near the chapel.

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