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| Vals | ||
| Canton | Grisons | |
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| Residents | 1.007 (2018) | |
| height | 1,252 m | |
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Vals is a Swiss Municipality in the canton GrisonsThe GR behind Vals stands for Graubünden and serves to distinguish the municipality from other localities with the same name.
background
The only thermal spring in the Canton of Graubünden is located in Vals. The 30 ° Celsius warm spring promotes iron-containing water. It is located in the Valsertal, which is still a German-speaking island in the otherwise Rhaeto-Romanic Surselva. This is due to the fact that Walsers from the area around Zermatt settled here in the 13th century. However, traces of settlement from the Bronze Age have also been found.
getting there
By plane
Train / bus
Since there is no railway line in the Valsertal, in Ilanz on the Post bus be transferred. When traveling from Zurich you have to take the narrow-gauge Räthische Bahn in Chur to get on the line Chur - Ilanz - Disentis change to Ilanz change to the Postbus.
In the street
The highway A13that from St. Margrethen over Chur further into Ticino must be left at the Reichenau exit. Continue on the main road 19 above Flims to Ilanz. There the Valserhochtalstrasse branches off, via which one reaches Vals.
mobility
A gondola lift leads from Vals to the Gadastatt. Danger! In summer, the train runs in so-called convoy operation (interval), so the timetable must be observed.
Tourist Attractions
- Vals is probably the best preserved Walser settlement in the canton of Graubünden.
- The Therme Vals belongs to the 7132 Hotel (formerly Hotel Therme). The futuristic building from 1996 was designed by the architect Peter Zumthor built and therefore also attracts architecture enthusiasts. The thermal bath is only open to non-hotel guests between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., it is strongly recommended that you make a reservation. The pool is closed between the beginning of April and the end of May.
- in the Gandahus from the 16th century is the Walser Museum.
- At the back of the Valsertal, where the valley is divided into the Läntatal and Canaltal, there is one at the exit of the Zervreila valley floor Arch weight wall with a crown length of 500 m and a maximum height of 150 m Zervreila Lake with a maximum sea level of 1862 meters above sea level. A post bus drives from Vals up to the Zervreilasee.
- from Zervreila Lake can be in a less challenging hike to the Guraletschsee to be ascended.
- At 3402 meters high Rheinwaldhorn, which is the highest peak of the Adula massif, rises from the Valser Rhine. A total of around 50 peaks around Vals beckon to be conquered by mountaineers. Rare minerals are repeatedly found throughout the area. The most prominent peak, however, is the pyramid-shaped peak of the Zervreilahorns (2898m).
activities
- In summer there are many well-marked hiking and mountain hiking trails.
- Of course, the 50 or so peaks are a worthwhile destination for mountaineers.
- In winter they offer Sportbahnen Vals AG a small but nice ski area with three ski lifts and a children's lift, which is located above the Gadastatt, which in turn can be reached by cable car. The ski area is quite snow reliable, as the ski lifts are above 1800 meters above sea level. M. are located, the three ski lift sections reach up to 2951 meters above sea level. M. below the Dachberg. The valley run to Vals at 1250 meters above sea level. M., is only for experienced skiers (black slope).
| Surname | phone | Altitude |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Σ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vals ski area | 41 (0)81 935 14 38 | 1,252 - 3,000 m | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 29 km |
- There is also a Winter hiking trail between Gadastatt and Zervreila about moss and frunt. From Zerveila there is a shuttle bus or a sledge connection to Vals, depending on the road conditions. The winter hiking trail has no steep inclines and a walking time of two hours is to be expected.
shop
- as Vals comes the mineral water widespread in Switzerland Valser water, The trucks that bring the Harassen to the railroad station in Ilanz are sure to come across on the access road.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 7132 Hotel (formerly Hotel Therme), Thermal bath. Tel.: 41 (0)58 713 20 00. The largest hotel in Vals, which also includes the thermal baths.Price: Double room from CHF 225 p.p. including breakfast.
- Hotel Rovanada, opposite the thermal bath. Tel.: 41 (0)81 935 13 03. Price: Double room from 65.- CHF p.p. including breakfast.
- Hotel Alpina, at the village square. Tel.: 41 (0)81 920 70 40. Price: Double room from CHF 80 per person including breakfast.
- Schnider B&B, opposite the thermal bath. Tel.: 41 (0)81 935 15 32. Each room is decorated differently.Price: Double room from CHF 80 per person including breakfast.
- Hotel Valserhof, above the village center. Tel.: 41 (0)81 935 13 12. Price: Double room from CHF 90 per person including breakfast.
- Hotel Glenner, Valléestrasse 132 (in the center of the village). Tel.: 41 (0)81 935 11 15. Price: Double room from CHF 85 per person including breakfast.
- Edelweiss Inn, at the village square. Tel.: 41 (0)81 935 11 33. Price: Double room from CHF 49 per person including breakfast.
- Hotel Capricorn, at the valley station of the mountain railways. Tel.: 41 (0)81 935 13 33. Price: Double room from CHF 88 per person including breakfast.
- SAC Länta Hut, below the Rheinwaldhorn. Tel.: 41 (0)81 935 17 13.
trips
- Val Lumnezia
Practical advice
- Information and tourism office, Poststrasse 45. Tel.: 41 (0)81 920 70 70, Fax: 41 (0)81 920 70 77, Email: [email protected].
literature
Web links
- http://www.vals.ch - Official website of Vals
