Corvatsch 3303 Diavolezza 2978 Lagalb 2893
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FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
Contents FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
The location
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Corvatsch, Diavolezza, Lagalb – three mountains, three fabulous beings
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Corvatsch, the raven – clever, breathtaking, free as a bird
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Diavolezza, the she-devil – passionate, icy hot, devilishly beautiful
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Lagalb, the white lake – magnificent, unspoilt, a breath of adventure
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Partners
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Contact
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Publishing information
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Nancy
Frankfurt a. M.
5h 45min 7h
Stu gart
6h 15min 7h
4h 30min 6h 30 min
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München
FRANCE
4h 6h 30min
Memmingen
Salzburg
DEUTSCHLAND Belfort
Friedrichshafen
Basel 3h 30min 4h
Albula Pass
St.Gallen
Zürich
Besançon
2h 40min 3h
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Lausanne
SUISSE
Landquart
1h 30min 2h
Bern
St. Moritz
2h 40min 4h
Pontresina Julier Pass
Zernez
Silvaplana
Ofen Pass
Flüela Pass
Lake Silvaplana
Julier Pass
Engadin St.Moritz
Maloja Pass
Bernina Pass
Lake Sils
Bernina Pass
Sils Lago Bianco
Maloja Pass
Bolzano / Bozen
Chiavenna
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Tirano
Lugano 2h 40min 3h 40min
5h 30min 5h
Innsbruck
Vereina
SVIZZERA Genève
Landeck
LIECHTENSTEIN
Chur
Luzern
Samedan
ÖSTERREICH
SCHWEIZ
Vicosoprano Poschiavo
Lecco
Brescia 3h 15min 6h
Bergamo Milano
2h 50min 6h
3h 4h 45
Diavolezza
Verona 3h 50min 6h 30
I TA L I A Torino 4h 6h 50min
Genova 4h 10min 7h
Bologna 4h 40min 6h 30min
Nice 6h
ACTION Corvatsch Park/Snow Park Snow Night/VIP Snow Night Hahnensee run Snow Safari Panoramic walks Water Trail/Fairy-tale Trail Glacier Walk
FINE FOOD
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Panorama Restaurant 3303 La Chüdera Murtèl middle station Hossa Bar Kuhstall Ustaria Rabgiusa Via Gastronomica
RELAXATION Snowshoe trails Panoramic Trail Hahnensee Trail
Lagalb
ACTION Glüna Plaina moonlit skiing Diavolezza glacier run Val Arlas ski touring hit Piz Trovat I and II climbing experiences Morteratsch Glacier Tour
FINE FOOD Bellavista panoramic restaurant Piz Alv Pizzeria and Cafeteria "Magical Fire" package
RELAXATION Jacuzzi at 3,000 m. Viewing platform Berghaus Diavolezza Bernina Glaciers World of Adventure Sass Queder winter walk
Corvatsch
Diavolezza
ACTION La Rösa ski tour Steepest prepared ski slope in Graubünden Undulating slopes for freeriders Ice skating on Lago Bianco
FINE FOOD Restaurant at the Lagalb top station Restaurant at the Lagalb valley station
RELAXATION Retro charm at 2,893 m. Unspoilt scenery Walks to Lago Bianco and Lago Nero
Corvatsch 3303 Diavolezza 2978 Lagalb 2893 Corvatsch, Diavolezza, Lagalb
Three mountains, three fabulous beings FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
What a combination! Corvatsch, the large 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, magnificent, perfect for adventures on water and ice. In June 2017 they all merged to form the fairy-tale mountain scenery of the Upper Engadin. Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Lagalb became partner companies. Corvatsch AG acquired two new sister cable cars on the Bernina Pass. The new joint logo reflects this combination: the individual triangular logos, each containing the symbol of a fabulous creature, are combined with the Swiss cross to create an image of mighty, fairy-tale mountain scenery. Whether it is winter or summer, whether you are in search of ac on, fine food or relaxa on – in the fairy-tale mountain scenery of Corvatsch, Diavolezza and Lagalb, everyone will find what they are looking for.
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CORVATSCH FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
Corvatsch _ the raven
The great summer a rac on is the 80 km of footpaths with views of perpetual ice and the lakes, and the Corvatsch Glacier Walk.
CLEVER, BREATHTAKING, FREE AS A BIRD
In fables, the raven is often thieving and sly. Foodies will also find everything they could hope for. At the Panorama Restaurant 3303, you can dine closer to the heavens than anywhere else. La Chüdera is an insiders' tip for gourmets. Along the way, you will be tempted by the delicacies on offer at the Murtèl middle sta on, the Kuhstall and Rabgiusa, while the Hossa Bar, the hot spot for the après-ski crowd, serves its food Americanstyle.
Our Corvatsch steals only one thing: our hearts. Exhilarating skiing in powder snow. Happy hours of endless sunshine at 3,303 metres above sea level. Culinary highlights that know no bounds. If you are looking for adventure, this is the place for you: in winter there is the Corvatsch Furtschellas skiing area, with 120 km of perfectly prepared slopes, a Snow Park including flow line and bag jump, Snow Night, off-piste descents and the legendary Hahnensee run.
So let's go – strap on your skis, lace up your hiking boots. Up, up and away to Corvatsch.
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Strap on your skis or lace up your hiking
right next to the Murtèl middle station in the heart of the skiing area. The set-up includes kicker lines and rails of all degrees of difficulty, for old and young, beginners and pros.
boots: on Corvatsch there is always something going on. Adventures for young and old in winter With 120 km of ski slopes, everyone is bound to find their favourite, and the powder snow slopes, steep channels and cliff jumps will keep every freerider happy too. The best thing is that, because of the altitude and the many north-facing slopes, the lure of the powder continues when elsewhere people are just skiing on corn snow.
Every Friday evening, night becomes day on Corvatsch when Switzerland's longest floodlit ski slope (4.2 km) opens for night skiing. For breaks to catch your breath and fortify yourself between thrilling descents, there is the Restaurant Murtèl at the middle station, and after the skiing, everyone meets up in the legendary Hossa Bar, where the party continues with a swing.
The Corvatsch Park is one of the biggest snow parks in the Alps. This is where anyone who thinks that skiing or snowboarding on perfectly prepared slopes is just too boring can let their hair down. The entrance to the park is
You could even enjoy your own exclusive Corvatsch Snow Night: throughout the winter season, you can book a VIP Snow Night on any day except Friday.
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This fabulous mountain is also the ideal starting point for ski touring. There are classic challenges like Piz San Gian and Chapütschin.
covered about 88 km of ski slopes – with 16 restaurants for possible refreshment stops. Sunshine and perpetual ice in summer There are countless hiking highlights in the fairy-tale mountain scenery of Corvatsch, with views of stunning 3,303-metre high peaks and the lakes of the Upper Engadin. One of those is the Water Trail. This two-and-a-half hour circular walk takes you from the Furtschellas middle station past six crystal-clear alpine lakes. If you want to, you can even have a barbecue on the way. And for our youngest visitors, there is a booklet of fairy tales to entertain them on this family-friendly walk.
Long, steep and spectacular – that is the nine kilometre-long Hahnensee run from Corvatsch to St. Moritz Bad. The run begins on steep-sided slopes and ends in a fairy-tale forest. Once you have mastered it, you will want to do it again and again. The Hahnensee run is also part of the Snow Safari which starts in Sils and takes you via Furtschellas to Corvatsch at an altitude of 3,303 metres. Then, after the Hahnensee run, it continues on the other side of the valley into the Corviglia region. There, you will visit Piz Nair and Trais Fluors before taking the long run down to Celerina. By the end, you will have
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One summer attraction in the Engadin is the Corvatsch Glacier Walk. From the Corvatsch 3303 top station, it takes visitors just 20 minutes to walk to the Corvatsch Glacier. The "Glacier Zone", which measures about 8,000 m², offers winter fun in mid-summer – and plenty of space for snowball fights. Loads of fun for families and the young at heart.
Highlights WINTER Corvatsch Park/Snow Park Snow Night/VIP Snow Night Hahnensee run Snow Safari SUMMER Panoramic walks Water Trail/Fairy-tale Trail Glacier Walk
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Real culinary highlights are to be found at the Panorama Restaurant 3303. This is the highest restaurant in Graubünden. Hardly anywhere else can you dine so close to heaven! The restaurant at the summit of Corvatsch is as impressive for its excellent meat dishes as it is for its superb views of glaciers and lakes. The chefs use only fresh ingredients that are locally sourced where possible. On Sundays in summer, guests can enjoy a lavish brunch, with fairy-tale views included for free.
In winter, the Murtèl middle sta on and the big self-service restaurant are the hub and focal point of the skiing area. In summer, too, Murtèl is a popular starting point for hikers, who need to fortify themselves beforehand with Älplermagronen (alpine macaroni), Bratwurst sausage or a platter of cold meats. A highlight in winter is the Kuhstall restaurant. By day, the host serves up delicious, simple dishes. In the evening, there are sophisticated gourmet menus (13 Gault Millau points) and party sounds.
La Chüdera, the mountain-top restaurant on Furtschellas, is an insiders' tip for gourmets. Its à-la-carte restaurant, sunshine terrace and coffee bar make it an inviting place to spend some time in summer or winter. In summer, there is a playground and a mini pe ng zoo to entertain the children.
The Ustaria Rabgiusa, the idyllically located ski hut between Furtschellas and Corvatsch, tempts its visitors with Italian specialities like flatbread and polenta dishes. The Hossa Bar, a popular après-ski venue, serves cool cocktails,
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hosts a great party every Friday and fires up the barbecue regularly for burgers, chicken wings and genuine hotdogs.
for dinner on the mountain with views of the Upper Engadin by night.
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Last but not least, visitors are especially partial to the Via Gastronomica. You choose your own walking route from the Furtschellas middle station into the Val Fex. Three restaurants form your fixed stopping points. You have your first course at La Chüdera, your main course at the Hotel Sonne Fex in the Val Fex and finally enjoy your dessert at the charming La Passarella on the beautiful village square in Sils Maria. If you only pick at the culinary offerings like a little bird, you have noone to blame but yourself!
ALL YEAR AROUND Panorama Restaurant 3303 La Chüdera Murtèl middle sta on WINTER Hossa Bar Kuhstall Ustaria Rabgiusa SUMMER Via Gastronomica
The mountain restaurants on Corvatsch and Furtschellas can also be booked in the evening,
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Breathe deeply and relax. Corvatsch is the
well-maintained mountain hike takes you in about four hours from the Corvatsch middle station to Sils. Another classic walk is the Hahnensee Trail from Corvatsch to St. Moritz Bad.
perfect place for relaxation, too. Snowshoe trekking in the silence of nature On Furtschellas, snowshoe trekkers have a choice of two marked trails. The Lake Trail leads from the Furtschellas middle station to the Ustaria Rabgiusa and back. Experience the beauty of nature with magniďŹ cent views of the Engadin lake landscape. The Peak Trail begins at the Furtschellas top station and winds down through a virtually untouched winter landscape to the Ustaria Rabgiusa.
Highlights WINTER Lake Trail snowshoe trekking Peak Lake Trail snowshoe trekking SUMMER Panoramic Trail Hahnensee Trail
Sweetly scented summer meadows In summer you can hike high above the lakes of the Upper Engadin, through sweet-smelling alpine meadows with views of the icy slopes and rocky crags of Corvatsch: the Panoramic Trail boasts some truly outstanding views. This
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you go to bed, dream of the silence of the mountains, the starry sky or your close encounter with the summit tomorrow.
DEVILISHLY BEAUTIFUL, DIVINELY MYSTERIOUS
Once the last cable car has gone back down
Sleep closer to the heavens at 3,000 m above sea level The Berghaus Diavolezza has comfortable double, twin or four-bed rooms and also offers accommodation for groups. With its special packages, you can enjoy some devilishly unforge able moments, summer and winter.
to the valley, peace returns, up at 3,000 m above sea level. Gaze out in wonder now from behind the big glass windows of the mountain restaurant, and you will be enchanted by the tranquil evening atmosphere and the unique play of the light. Enjoy a delicious evening meal at the Berghaus Diavolezza and then, when
DIAVOLEZZA FAIRY-TALE MOUNTAIN SCENERY
Diavolezza – the she-devil PASSIONATE, ICY HOT, DEVILISHLY BEAUTIFUL Many years ago, Diavolezza, the beau ful she-devil lived high up on the mountain. Now and again, hunters would find her, follow her – crazed with love – and fall to their deaths. So it was with young Aratsch, after whose death, Diavolezza wailed pitifully: "mort ais Aratsch" – "Aratsch is dead". Her cry gave the Morteratsch Glacier its name. So the story goes.
In summer, the plateau overlooking the "Ballroom of the Alps" – including the glaciers, Piz Palü and Piz Bernina – is bound to provide some heavenly moments on the she-devil's mountain. Climbing fans love the two via ferrata routes, Trovat I and II. You will also find plenty of people with a burning passion for the Morteratsch Glacier Tour and the "Magical Fire above the Clouds" experience. Do not forget the jacuzzi at 3,000 metres and the Bernina Glaciers World of Adventure, with audio tour and the Snow Climb Point.
If you like to feel the heat, summer or winter, then the realm of the beautiful she-devil is the place for you. In winter, keen winter sports fans can warm up nicely on the glacier or moonlit runs, on a ski tour or a winter walk.
The panoramic restaurant Bellavista at about 3,000 metres and the Pizzeria Piz Alv at the valley station are the culinary hot-spots. You certainly won't get your fingers burnt with a day on Diavolezza.
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You also have to be quite sure-footed and fit to do the Morteratsch Glacier Tour. This guided glacier hike takes you from the Diavolezza top station over the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers and gives an insight into the phenomenon of about five billion tonnes of ice moving slowly down the valley over a total distance of twelve kilometres.
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When the Glüna Plaina, the full moon, shows the softness of its light, the Diavolezza mountain restaurant invites you to a summit dinner followed by moonlit skiing. A simply "fabulus" experience, as they say in Romansch. Fantastic, indeed.
45 minutes of winter fun on the pistes Switzerland's longest marked glacier run extends for no less than ten kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to go down the Diavolezza glacier run via the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers right down to the snout, finishing up just in front of the sunshine terrace of the restaurant at the Morteratsch RhB station, the Rhaetian Railway then stands ready to take adventurers right back to the Diavolezza car park.
Climbing and glacier walking in summer The first via ferrata in the Engadin takes climbers up to Piz Trovat in two hours. With its 500 steps, one ladder and one rope bridge, it offers an easy but impressive climbing experience, with stunning views. The more difficult via ferrata is the Piz Trovat II. That requires a lot of strength and stamina and is intended for experienced climbers. The equipment for climbing tours can be hired from the Diavolezza valley station.
The Val Arlas touring hit is regarded as one of the best freeriding routes anywhere. From Diavolezza Firn you go past Piz Trovat to the Sass Queder, where there is always a route for powder snow experts, whatever the weather conditions.
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Highlights WINTER Diavolezza glacier run Val Arlas ski touring hit Glüna Plaina moonlit skiing SUMMER Piz Trovat I and II climbing experiences Morteratsch Glacier Tour
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All the best dishes from the she-devil's
flames on Diavolezza will be something to remember for a long time.
kitchen can be found, summer and winter, on the menu of the Bellavista panoramic restaurant. The main focus is on traditional recipes from the Graubünden and Veltliner regions.
Highlights ALL YEAR ROUND Bellavista panoramic restaurant
In winter, it is hard not to be tempted into the Piz Alv at the valley station for speciality teas, coffees and light snacks, mornings and afternoons. At lunchtime they serve crispy pizza from the glowing oven.
WINTER Piz Alv Pizzeria and Cafeteria SUMMER "Magical Fire" package
The hottest culinary experience of the summer is "Magical Fire above the Clouds". If you book the “Magical Fire” package, you will be given a picnic hamper filled with delicious treats and then, after walking for about forty minutes, you will reach Europe's highest barbecue site at 3,066 m above sea level. The glow of the
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Icy hot relaxation in the snow A jacuzzi at 3,000 metres – how cool is that! The whirlpool tub takes centre stage on the sunshine terrace of the Berghaus Diavolezza and envelops you in a luxuriously warm 41 degrees, summer and winter. You can enjoy the views of the Bernina massif and the Piz Palü for as long as you like – until a waiter brings you a snow-white bathrobe. For more active relaxation, you can set out from the Diavolezza mountain inn to do the Sass Queder winter walk. From here, the stunning views extend as far as the Austrian and Italian Alps.
Glacier views in summer In summer, on the viewing pla orm of the Berghaus Diavolezza , the snouts of the Pers and Morteratsch glaciers lie at your feet. In the Bernina Glaciers World of Adventure, you can travel through the exciting history of the Diavolezza on an audio tour or clamber up to the five-metre high Snow Climb Point for a summiteers' photo.
Highlights ALL YEAR ROUND Jacuzzi at 3,000 m. Viewing pla orm Diavolezza mountain inn Bernina Glaciers World of Adventure WINTER Sass Queder winter walk
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The steep descents and undulating slopes are a paradise for freeriders: Lagalb on the Bernina Pass is the Engadin mountain for connoisseurs. The black slope is exactly what daredevils are looking for. The first section just below the top station is the steepest slope in the Alps. This leads to the middle section, which is the steepest prepared ski slope in Graubünden. Depending on your proficiency, it may not just be the magnificent views of the fairy-tale mountain scenery that take your breath away here!
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Lagalb – the white lake
With its fantastic views of Lago Bianco, into the Poschiavo valley and further south into the Valtellina, the Lagalb skiing area is an insiders' secret. The Lagalb cable car is a bit like a time machine: as you rise up to 2,893 metres above sea level, you feel you are going back into the past. The charm of Lagalb lies in its remoteness. There is plenty of variety on its slopes – right through from December to early April. Creature comforts are catered for in high season (the cable car only runs in winter) by two restaurants full of traditional charm. Another highlight is the ski touring route from the top station down to La Rösa in the Poschiavo valley below. It is an insiders' tip that the locals really love.
UNSPOILT, MAGNIFICENT, THRILLING
Deep, unfathomable and so beautiful: lakes play a central role in many fairy-tales. There is a particularly striking one at the top of the Bernina Pass, where the Lagalb peak is located: the Lago Bianco, from which Lagalb takes its name and which you can see from the top station. It is impossible to say when the region around the Bernina Pass is more beautiful, in summer or in winter. In summer, the lake glitters white with the meltwater from the glacier. In winter, when it is frozen, it is black and shimmering. Ice skating on the famous black ice of Lago Bianco is a unique natural experience.
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Highlights WINTER Steepest prepared ski slope in Graubünden Undula ng slopes for freeriders Ice ska ng on Lago Bianco
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The restaurants at the Lagalb valley and top
Welcome to the time machine. Up at 2,893
sta ons are only open in winter. You will love their homely charm, the hearty Swiss food and delicious desserts. The interiors are reminiscent of travelling back in time through the history of ski tourism. Surrounded by the natural beauty of fairy-tale mountain scenery, Lagalb is a magical place for an excellent lunch, whether you enjoy it in the rustic restaurant or out on the sensational sunshine terrace. For a day full of adventure and the wonders of nature, this is the place.
metres, time seems to have stood still. The cable car was built in the 60s and it still looks more or less the same as it did then. The remoteness of Lagalb certainly has its charms. After all, what could be more restful than to escape our modern world for a while? And where better to relax than at the top station with its magniďŹ cent views down into the Poschiavo valley? In summer you can breathe freely on a trip to the milky white Lago Bianco or a walk to the black and brooding Lago Nero.
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WINTER Restaurant at the Lagalb top sta on Restaurant at the Lagalb valley sta on
WINTER Retro charm at 2,893 m. SUMMER Walks to Lago Bianco and Lago Nero Unspoilt scenery
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Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
Grand Hotel Kronenhof
TRADITION AND PIONEERING SPIRIT SINCE 1855
A WARM WELCOME FROM THE "GRANDE DAME" OF THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN THE ENGADIN – SINCE 1848
The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, regarded as the The very special combination of magic, luxury
birthplace of winter sports tourism, is situated in the heart of the village at 1,856 metres above sea level, with stunning views of Lake St. Moritz.
and nature make the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina quite unique. The listed neo-baroque building is one of the most important 19th century hotels in the Alps, and among the best luxury and wellness hotels in the world. Modern comforts are combined with the charm and ambience of times gone by. Enjoy food from all around the world in three restaurants, and restore the natural equilibrium in the over 2000 m² Kronenhof Spa.
The hotel’s modern, 5-star superior luxury amenities and the warm welcome it offers are what make it so special. Choose from a range of Italian and local Engadin specialities and other delicacies from prize-winning gourmet cuisine in the restaurants. The Kulm Spa covers an area of 2,000 m² and offers an extremely wide range of wellness treatments.
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Corvatsch AG Via dal Corvatsch 73 CH-7513 Silvaplana T +41 81 838 73 73 info@corvatsch.ch www.corvatsch.ch Diavolezza Lagalb AG Talstation Diavolezza CH-7504 Pontresina T +41 81 838 73 73 info@diavolezza.ch www.diavolezza.ch
Legal no ce Editor: Corvatsch AG. Photography: Gian Giovanoli, Fabian Gattlen, Romano Salis, Andrea Badrutt, Max Weiss, Anna Jann, Robert Boesch, Daniel Martinek. Graphic design and text: Ferris Bühler Communications GmbH. Print: Tipografia Menghini SA, Poschiavo. © April 2017, Corvatsch AG.
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