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Media docuMentation froM the fairy-tale Mountain world

Summer highlights from the world of the she-devil and the raven

The fairy-tale mountain scenery is looking its best in its summer attire. The meadows on Corvatsch and Diavolezza are lush green and flower-filled, there are appealing hiking and cycling trails for all abilities and the restaurants serve treats to suit all tastes.

The fairy-tale mountain world in summer 2020After an almost three-month lockdown, the fairy-tale mountain world was able to start the summer season on the Diavolezza on 6 June. „The early end to the winter season and the implications of the coronavirus-related measures have presented us with enormous challenges. So we are all the more delighted to be able to welcome locals and visitors to our mountains again,“ asserts Markus Moser, Chairman of the Board of Corvatsch AG and Diavolezza Lagalb AG.

In accordance with the latest Federal Council decision on 1 July 2020, masks will become compulsory on public transport and consequently also in cable cars from Monday, 6 July 2020. This means that the cable cars operated by Corvatsch AG and Diavolezza Lagalb AG will only be allowed to transport visitors who are wearing face masks; this stipulation applies to all persons aged twelve years and older. From Monday, 6 July, face masks will be availab-le for purchase from the ticket windows of the Corvatsch, Furtschellas and Diavolezza cable cars for CHF 1/each.

Summer operating timesDiavolezza: 6 June – 16 October 2020 Corvatsch: 20 June – 16 October 2020 Furtschellas: 27 June – 16 October 2020

Covid-19Safety measuresCorvatsch AG and Diavolezza Lagalb AG have implemented the safety measures recommended in the guidance from Seilbahnen Schweiz (Swiss Ropeways Association). In addition, the cabins are regularly disinfected with a highly effective hydrogen peroxide spray. „We are also appealing to our visitors to show responsibility and cooperation,“ emphasises Markus Moser.

Clean & SafeCorvatsch AG and Diavolezza Lagalb AG take protecting visitors, locals and employees very seriously and have therefore produced three safety protocols (covering cable cars and customers, restaurants, and employees and outside companies) for which they have been awarded the „Clean & Safe“ label by the Swiss Tourist Office for the „Cable cars, restaurants and accommodation“ sectors. The measures described in the safety protocols have been implemented scrupulously to ensure that people are protected in all areas where we provide services.

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Summer on Corvatsch: perpetual ice and glittering lakesIn fables, the raven is often thieving and sly. But our Corvatsch (the Romansh word for „raven“) steals only one thing: our hearts. The summer sports area nestles between the lakes of the Upper Engadin valley and the wor-ld-famous Bernina range, and it offers some amazing experiences.

The Water Trail is one of the hiking highlights on Corvatsch. The circular walk starts from the Furtschellas midd-le station and passes by six small alpine lakes. At Lejin Rhodonit there is a picnic area with two well-equipped barbecue places. The mountain fairy „Mara“ and the elf „Furbaz“ accompany our youngest guests along the way. The free „Plitsch and Platsch“ booklet, available from the Furtschellas valley station, is full of fun and games for children, and tells an exciting story about the Water Trail.

The somewhat shorter and easier „Rabgiusa“ circular walk takes you straight to the Lejin Malachit lake where you join the Water Trail.

Walkers who enjoy fine food will love the Via Gastronomica: it‘s an easy walk, with culinary stops at selected restaurants and, as the icing on the cake, fantastic views of the mountains and lakes of the Upper Engadin. The treats for your taste buds begin with a fortifying breakfast or a tasty starter at the La Chüdera restaurant. Accompanied by panoramic views of the lakes, you walk from La Chüdera into the Val Fex. At the Hotel Sonne Fex, you enjoy your main course. From the Hotel Sonne Fex, you continue via Fex Platta and down the steep gorge to Sils Maria. There, the charming Hotel Seraina puts the finishing touch to your culinary experience with a homemade dessert.

Creature comforts are also catered for at the two mountain restaurants. At the highest restaurant in Grau-bünden, Restaurant 3303 on Corvatsch, it‘s all about sweetcorn. The typical Valtellina dish „Polenta Taragna“ is just one of many sweetcorn specialities. And of course, there are plenty of other delicious things for anyone who doesn‘t feel like eating corn. The La Chüdera restaurant on Furtschellas is something of an insiders‘ secret for gourmets. The sheltered sunshine terrace is a particularly lovely place to treat yourself. In front of the La Chüdera restaurant is a children‘s playground.

Corvatsch cable car, 2nd Section| Water Trail on Furtschellas | Corvatsch top station with Restaurant 3303 | Hiking on Fuorcla Surlej | Furtschellas gondola cable-car with views of the Upper Engadin lakes (from left to right).

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Summer on Diavolezza: a stone‘s throw from the giants!The realm of the beautiful she-devil is sometimes called the „Ballroom of the Alps“. As you gaze all around from Piz Palü (3900 m) to Piz Bernina (4049 m), you can see that the metaphor is no exaggeration. To stand amid these mountain giants is to experience a truly amazing natural spectacle.

If you are fit and sure-footed and have a good head for heights, you can venture on to the „via ferrata“ on Piz Trovat, a fixed-rope climbing route offering both an easier and a more difficult option. Another highlight is a guided glacier walk from the Diavolezza top station over the mighty ice masses of the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers, then down to the RhB railway station in Morteratsch. On the spectacular glacier trek, mountain guides lead you up, secured with crampons and ropes, through the impressive „Cambrenabrüche“ crevasses to Crap Pers at the foot of Piz Palü. Surrounded by the most extensive mountain range in the eastern Alps, you are immersed in the fascinating world of glaciers.

At the top station, you‘ll find a Cairn Garden and the Snow Climb Point. On our viewing platform overlooking the „Ballroom of the Alps“, there is now a SWAROVSKI OPTIK ST Vista telescope available for you to use, free of charge.

The Sass Queder, at 3065 metres above sea level, is the location of the highest barbecue site in Europe. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to walk to the Sass Queder from the mountain inn. At the mountain inn, you can book the „Magical Fire above the Clouds“ experience – a picnic rucksack packed with food to cook on the barbecue, salad and other delicacies, and even firewood: it’s all you need for a relaxed picnic with fabulous panoramic views.

At the mountain inn itself, you can not only enjoy a fine meal but also stay the night. After your evening meal, you’ll be able to enjoy uninterrupted views of the mountains at night and the starry sky. Or, if you‘re feeling romantic, even gaze at the stars from the outdoor hot tub at nearly 3000 metres above sea level.

Diavolezza mountain inn with terrace | Viewing platform in front of the mountain inn | Double room in the mountain inn | Piz Trovat via ferrata | Relaxing in the hot tub | Alpine panorama from the terrace with Piz Palü, Bellavista and Piz Bernina with the Biancograt ridge (from left to right:).

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About the fairy-tale mountain scenery:What a combination! Corvatsch, the big raven. Smart, breathtaking and free as a bird. Diavolezza, the she-devil. Passionate, icy hot and devilishly beautiful, like flames in the snow. And Lagalb, the white lake. Unspoilt, magni-ficent, perfect for adventures on water and ice. In June 2017, the three mountains merged to form the fairy-tale mountain scenery of the Upper Engadin.

The three cable cars are all in the Upper Engadin, located around the famous Bernina massif with the 4049 m high Piz Bernina at its heart – the only 4000 m peak in the Eastern Alps. On the western side of the Piz Bernina towers the mighty Corvatsch, while the gentler Diavolezza and Lagalb – the sports fans‘ favourite – are to the east. The villages of Sils, Silvaplana, St Moritz and Pontresina are part of this fairy-tale mountain scenery, along with the Bernina Pass. The cable cars run for 365 days a year, for seven months in the winter for skiers and then for five months in the summer – offering breathtaking views of the Piz Bernina from different perspectives.

ContactCorvatsch AG | Via dal Corvatsch 73 | CH-7513 Silvaplana | T +41 81 838 73 73 media@corvatsch.ch | www.corvatsch.ch

Diavolezza Lagalb AG | Talstation Diavolezza | CH-7504 Pontresina | T +41 81 838 73 73 media@corvatsch.ch | www.diavolezza.ch