Ski tour: Segneshütte - Ofen

Medium
8.9 km
2:20 h
774 mhd
773 mhd
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Scenic ski tour in high alpine terrain with an overwhelming view of the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.
Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  2872 m
Lowest Point  2100 m
Best Season
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Start
Segneshütte
Destination
Ofen
Coordinates
46.867516, 9.239618

Details

Description

From the Segneshütte parallel to the piste to the mountain station Grauberg and via Su Crap to the Grischsattel. From there in southern direction over the ridge to the Ofen (2872 m.a.s.l.). Downhill via ski slope La Siala - Nagens to Flims.

Geheimtipp

From the Grauberg top station, follow the signposted snowshoe trail (no. 211 Unesco tour) to point 2441. Then in continuously steeper terrain up to the Grischsattel.Take a look at the UNESCO visitor pavilion next to the Segneshütte to learn more about the formation of the Alps and the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sicherheitshinweis

Legal notice - Disclaimer / DisclaimerSki and snowshoe tour

A snowshoe and ski tour leads into unsecured terrain. The tours are partly not signposted or maintained. It is up to each tour participant to fully equip themselves and to inform themselves about the snow and avalanche conditions before the tour. Flims Laax Falera Management AG accepts no liability.The time given is a guideline in good conditions for reasonably experienced tourers. Times given for snowshoe tours can vary greatly depending on conditions, equipment and physical condition. Plan enough time and start early for the planned tour!This tour description and the marking in the terrain do not constitute a tour recommendation. Every decision to go on a tour is the sole responsibility of the individual tourer. We strongly advise you not to undertake a tour in bad weather and visibility conditions (fog, snowfall, etc.) or if there is an increased danger of avalanches. Attention spring conditions: From about March and generally on warm and/or very sunny days, tours must be completed early.Inform yourself before each tour about the current snow and avalanche situation www.slf.ch/lawinenbulletin We recommend ski and snowshoe tours in alpine and high alpine, unsecured terrain, with a mountain guide.

It is up to each tour participant to fully equip themselves and to inform themselves about the snow and avalanche conditions before the tour. Flims Laax Falera Management AG accepts no liability.

Ausrüstung

The question about the right equipment for ski touring is not easy to answer! It depends on the season and weather conditions as well as the type and duration of the tour. Furthermore, the difficulty and sea level and other factors have to be considered! Basically: as little as possible, as much as necessary! 

Hardware

touring ski

Tour binding

Skins for the skis

Sticks (at best telescopic sticks with large plates that prevent sinking into the deep snow)

Crampons

Backpack with a capacity of 25 to 35 liters and attachment options for skis or snowboard 

Weatherproof winter clothing

Touring jacket (e.g. soft and/or hard shell)

Warm touring pants, which are wind and water resistant (e.g. soft or hard shell pants)

Functional ski underwear

Fleece Jacket

Ski socksThick and thin gloves

Browband and cap

Sunglasses 

Food & DrinkWater

(at least two to three liters per person)

Thermos flask with warm drink

Several smaller meals (e.g. nuts, energy bars, chocolate, banana)

Glucose 

Miscellaneous 

Sunscreen products with high sun protection factor

Detailed map material

Compass

Altimeter

Clock

Headlamp

Spare batteries

Cell phone

First aid kit 

Emergency equipment

Avalanche transceiver (LVS)

Probe

Shovel 

Directions

Flims - Segneshütte - Grauberg - Grischsattel - Ofen

Directions

Public Transport

Train to Chur, then post bus to Flims Bergbahnen stop.

Anreise Information

By car Motorway A13 from Zurich, exit 18 to Disentis/Mustér/Ilanz/Flims.

Parking

750 parking spaces in parking garage Flims Bergbahnen (Stenna Center)

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