Snowshoe walks in the canton of Graubünden

The sun-drenched winter landscape in Graubünden is a true Eldorado for snowshoe hikers. A total of 937 snow-covered mountain peaks, 150 idyllic valleys and 615 icy lakes await you in this typically Swiss mountain and highland region. This popular winter sports region offers a wide variety of trails and snowshoe tours at different altitudes. From 1,000 metres up to the majestic four-thousand-metre Piz Bernina, everything is on offer. The levels of difficulty range from easy to medium to difficult tours.

Experienced snowshoe hikes in Graubünden

If you are less experienced in snowshoeing, it is advisable to take part in a guided snowshoe hike. Often the trails are not clearly signposted or lead through game reserves that are not allowed to be entered. With a guide who knows the area, you will always discover the snow-covered nature on the safe side and can enjoy your snowshoe tour without any worries.

This scenic snowshoe hike is particularly suitable for beginners or families. The snowshoe tour, which is classified as "easy", is relatively short (3.8 kilometres) but offers fantastic views, as the impressive formations of the Rätikon mountains accompany you at every turn during the snowshoe hike. In addition, you can fortify yourself along the way with delicious Swiss cuisine in two cosy mountain inns, the "Sulzfluh" and the "Alpenrösli".

On this medium-difficulty Panora snowshoe tour, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the plateau around the Dreibündenstein. The impressive 360° panorama on the historically important Dreibündenstein has even earned a UNESCO certificate. In good weather conditions, the view from Piz Beverin üover Tödi, Calanda and the Rätikon massif extends into the breathtaking mountain ranges of Lenzerheide, Arosa and Davos. The ascent from Chur is made easier by taking the Brambrüeschbahn from Chur for the first 1,000 metres of ascent.

Graubünden is a true Eldorado for winter sports fans. A whole 49 ski areas are waiting to be discovered. Whether small and tranquil or with an international flair, there is something for everyone and, of course, a wide network of picturesque snowshoe tours awaits you.

Among the most prominent winter sports areas in Graubünden are:

• Andermatt - Sedrun
• Disentis
• Arosa Lenzerheide
• Bivio
• Brigels Waltensburg Andiast
• Corvatsch - Furtschellas
• Davos - Klosters - Parsenn

Smaller and particularly family-friendly ski areas can be found in Heidiland. The cradle of the stories about Johanna Spyri's eponymous novel heroine.

Would you like to experience the breathtaking glacier world of Grisons under a full moon? From St. Moritz you can climb the mighty Bernina with the famous Räthische Bahn. Many legends and myths surround the mystical railway line through the glittering mountains at night, which will be told to you by the train attendants during the journey. At 2,091 metres, a delicious fondue is served in the "Alp Grüm". On the return journey, the train lights are switched off and you experience the wintry full moon panorama with atmospheric classical music.