Greina “Alpin” - The demanding one

Closed
Difficult
53.2 km
21:45 h
3699 mhd
3699 mhd
Greina Hochebene
Die Medelserhütte nach dem Umbau von 2023

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Die Medelserhütte
Alpine, exciting and challenging. That's how you could describe this exclusive hut tour. It leads across the frequently visited Greina plateau as well as along rarely used alpine paths.
Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  2702 m
Lowest Point  1260 m
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Start
Tenigerbad (Val Sumvitg)
Destination
Tenigerbad (Val Sumvitg)
Coordinates
46.689959, 8.956828

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Description

The journey to Val Sumvitg on the “Bus alpin” is fantastic in itself. At the “Tenigerbad” bus stop, sightseeing soon comes to an end. Without breaking in, the route now climbs steeply over the Alp Vallesa to the Medelserhütte. The hut is known for its phenomenal sunsets.

The second day takes the alpine hikers over the Lavaz glacier, which is often completely covered and largely free of crevasses, and on over the Fuorcla Sura da Lavaz to the Passo della Greina. Now you can enjoy the Greina plateau to the full as far as the Terri hut.

The third day begins with the “Punt la Greina” suspension bridge. Once you have crossed it, you can now take on the ascent to the Diesrut Pass in your hiking boots. The descent via Puzzatsch is then just a bonus. The reserved Alpin bus is waiting here, or another hour's walk to the overnight accommodation in Vrin.

On the fourth day, it gets lonely again. Hardly anyone knows the hiking trail over Alp Cavel and Fuorcla da Cavel. The landscape here is particularly barren and quiet. The idyllic mountain lake Lag Grond might invite you to take a very short refreshing dip. Could be! If you haven't yet had a “knee-snapper”, you might get one on the final descent. From the small Cugn Sut hut onwards, the altitude metres just melt away. But now you've almost made it. In three kilometers you are back in Tenigerbad. Happy and perhaps a little tired.

Geheimtipp

-It is essential to book the alpine bus in Val Sumvitg (1st and 4th day) and possibly from Puzzatsch to Vrin in advance. Cell phone reception is often not available on the tour.

-If you only want to spend three days on the trail, you can end the tour in Vrin and take the post bus back to Ilanz.

-If you are looking for a rustic overnight stay before or after the start of the tour, you will find it in the Ustria Val Sumvitg.

-Attention Bus alpin Val Sumvitg: Only runs twice a day, only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Outside the timetable on request: GreinaBus GmbH, Surrein, Tel. 079 150 66 66. Price on request.

Sicherheitshinweis

The tour should not be undertaken in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes are frequent in the mountains. If a rain front or similar approaches during the hike, you should turn back in good time.

Ausrüstung

Good hiking boots with a good tread, clothing suitable for the weather (rain jacket), first aid kit, drink, food, possibly hiking poles, hut sleeping bag.

Directions

Tenigerbad (Val Sumvitg) - Alp Vallesa - Medelserhütte - Glatscher da Lavaz - Fuorcla Sura da Lavaz - Passo della Greina - Terrihütte - Suspension bridge - Pass Diesrut - Puzzatsch - Vrin - Alp Cavel - Fuorcla da Cavel - Tenigerbad (Val Sumvitg)

Ascent/descent, distance, hiking time

Day 1: 1600/400 metres, 12 km, 5.5 hrs.

2nd day: 740/1000 metres, 13 km, 4-5 hrs.

3rd day: 400/1150 metres, 11 km, 4 h

4. Day 1: 1300/1500 metres, 17 km, 7 hrs.

Directions

Public Transport

Approach and return Val Sumvitg:

RhB line 920 Chur - Disentis, stop Rabius /Surrein

Please do not make reservations during the tour, as cell phone reception is often not possible.

Attention Bus alpin Val Sumvitg: June 24 to October 08, 2023: Only twice a day, only Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Outside the timetable on request: GreinaBus GmbH, Surrein, Tel. 079 150 66 66. Price on request.

Anreise Information

Directions Sumvitg/Rabius

Via Chur A3/A13 via Flims - Ilanz, continue in the direction of Disentis. Drive to Sumvitg or Cumpadials or Rabius (Bus alpin stops)

Parking

Sumvitg/Rabius

Public parking spaces in Sumvitg and Rabius near the school and in Sumvitg village center. There is a charge for parking at Sumvitg railroad station.

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