viaMala Alta: Wergenstein - Cufercalhütte SAC

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10.5 km

3:35 h

1138 mhd

243 mhd

viaMala Alta: Wergenstein - Cufercalhütte SAC (oua_806538336_ab81ee1_profile)

Classic ski tour in the Beverin Nature Park: This moderately difficult tour starts in the mountain village of Wergenstein (1487 m) and leads over sun-drenched slopes to the idyllically situated Cufercalhütte SAC at 2385 m above sea level.

With around 900 to 1000 metres of ascent, the route is ideal as the first stage of a multi-day tour and offers wide views of the Val Schons. Depending on the conditions, ambitious skiers have the option of extending the tour via the challenging Gelbhorn (Piz Mellen). Enjoy the high alpine silence and the stop in the simple, unattended hut!

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Highest Point 2583 m

Lowest Point 1489 m

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Start

Wergenstein

Destination

Cufercal Hut

Coordinates

46.626497, 9.407838

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Description

The starting point of this classic ski tour in the Beverin Nature Park is the mountain village of Wergenstein at 1487 m above sea level. With a view of the Val Schons, we begin the ascent over open, sun-drenched slopes and sparse forest sections.

The route to the Cufercalhütte is physically demanding, but without major technical difficulties. With around 900 to 1000 meters of ascent and a walking time of about 3.5 to 4.5 hours, it is a moderately difficult day tour.

Depending on the snow and avalanche conditions, the mountain guides choose the optimal route into the high alpine silence:

Normal route via Alp Nurdagn (WS – little difficult): The steady ascent over the slopes above Dumagns and Nurdagn is the most popular and more direct approach to the hut.
Sporty variant over the Gelbhorn (ZS – Quite difficult): For participants in good shape, there is the possibility to include the challenging Gelbhorn (Piz Mellen, 3036 m) in the tour. This variant is rated as ZS and requires very good fitness (over 1500 m elevation gain) and safe conditions.

After reaching the upper high valley, often characterized by the striking Lai Pintg, the final ascent to the Cufercalhütte SAC at 2385 m above sea level follows. It is located on a beautiful pasture terrace at the southern foot of Piz Calandari and offers a magnificent view of Piz Tambo after the ascent.

Safety Note

A ski tour in high alpine terrain requires in-depth knowledge of how to use avalanche emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and observance of the current avalanche bulletin.

The ski and snowshoe routes are to be understood as general directions. Depending on the conditions, ascent and descent routes have to be adapted. Walking routes in alpine terrain requires good physical condition, serious preparation and technical knowledge of mountain sports. The ascent of the described routes is at your own risk. For safe mountain sports, Viamala Tourism recommends training under expert guidance or a guided ski tour by trained mountain guides.

Plan your tour in advance
Check the avalanche situation and weather conditions the day before and shortly before the start
Check your safety equipment and material before you start

Liability claims of any kind against Viamala Tourism and against the authors are excluded.

Equipment

Ski touring equipment
Safety equipment
- Avalanche transceiver (functional)
- Probe
- Shovel
- If necessary, air bag
Emergency pharmacy
Mobile phone

Directions

Public Transport

By public transportWergenstein is well connected to the public transport network.

Train: Take the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) or the SBB to Thusis station.

Postbus: From Thusis, take the Postbus in the direction of Mathon / Wergenstein. The Wergenstein stop is located directly in the village. Please check the current timetable as connections may be limited on weekends or in low season.

Travel Information

By car:

Take the A13 (Chur–San Bernardino) to the Thusis Süd / Schams / Zillis exit. Then follow the cantonal road (Schamserbergstraße) in the direction of Lohn / Wergenstein.

Plan your journey with Google Route Planner.

Parking

For the viaMala Alta, it is recommended to park either in Zillis at the Nislas car park, or in Thusis for the Marktwiese car park to buy a weekly parking ticket from the municipality.

Waypoints

Bus Station Viamala

Wergenstein, Dorf

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Church Viamala

Wergenstein Reformed Church

The Reformed Church in Wergenstein is a listed Protestant Reformed church.

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Tourist Information Center Viamala

Center da Capricorns

The Center da Capricorns in Casti-Wergenstein on the Schamserberg is home to several organisations and services. The project was initiated by the Fundaziun Capricorn, which runs the local hotel and restaurant and promotes sustainable tourism. An exhibition provides information about the nature park and the ibex.

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Event Venue Viamala

Rock crystals from professional radiator Wolfgang Josché

Local professional spotlight Wolfgang Josche offers excursions in summer and exhibits his most beautiful specimens at the following three locations: Centre da Capricorn in Wergenstein, Hotel Fravi in Andeer and in the Splügen Alpine dairy.

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Day Spa Viamala

Wellness area “La Calma”

The new wellness area of the Hotel Restaurant Capricorns in Wergenstein am Schamserberg.

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Restaurant Viamala

Hotel Restaurant Capricorns

The Capricorns hotel was sensitively renovated during the summer months in 2011. This led to the historical building being upgraded. The ambience of the rooms with their original furnishings from the nineteen-thirties could be kept.

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Museum Viamala

Capricorn exhibition

The capricorn exhibition in the Center da Capricorns in Wergenstein imparts exciting and interesting information about the king of the Alps. The ibex was reintroduced 60 years ago in the region of the nature park and there are now about 300 animals.

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Bus Station Viamala

Wergenstein, Lavanos

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Lake Viamala

Lake Lai Grand and moorland

The idyllic Lai Grand (Romansh for large lake) is located in the Anarosa area behind the Nurdagn Alp (agritourism offer with catering and overnight accommodation) at 2386 m. ü. M. on the "Via Capricorn" mountain hiking trail in the direction of Farcletta digl Lai Grand.

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