Winter Activities in and around Guarda
(valid from mid-December 2007)
Children’s’ Ski Lift:
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.30pm – 4.30pm; free of charge; List of bookable ski teachers available at Guarda Tourism or at www.guarda.ch.
Ice Rink:
Thanks go to the children of the village for their cooperation in (At the schoolhouse) keeping the ice clean. Free of charge.
Curling:
Information at the Hotel Meisser, Tel: 081 862 21 32
Sleigh Run:
Start of the sleigh run is atPlan dal Nöf. An easy 20 minute walk (Plan dal Nöf from Guarda post office. Length of sleigh run: 2.5km – Guarda Post Office) Further information on sleigh hire available at Guarda Tourism.
Cross-Country Ski Track:
At the River Inn: cross-country ski route from Giarsun to Maloja (70km); can be easily combined with train. Cross-country ski maps and passes are available at Guarda Tourism.
Horse-drawn sleigh:
Information from Mr. Jachen Schlegel, Tel: 081 862 24 74
Winter Hiking Trails and
Snow Shoe trails:*(Warning)
Map of winter hiking paths available from Guarda Tourism or at Snow Shoe trails
www.guarda.ch. Please do not leave trails, keep in mind the danger of avalanches, and note the nature protection zones. The animals need their rest in winter too!
NEW!!! Schellenursli
New! Now there’s a Schellenursli Trail especially for winter.
The Winter Hiking Trail: Schellenursli Winter Hiking Trail map is available at Guarda
Tourism or at www.guarda.ch.
Swiss Alpine Club (SAC): *(Warning)
The ideal destination for an excursion (2½ hours from Guarda). Well-maintained, comfortable cabin with delightful kitchen. Starting point for many mountain hiking and ski routes. Serviced from 26/12/07 – 6/01/08 and 1/02/08 until mid-May 2008, for information and reservations contact
Mrs. Franziska Baumgartner.
Tel: 081 862 23 22
Rhaetian Railways:
Train tickets available at the post office or at Guarda Tourism.
Skiing Instructor:
Arno Prevost
Chasa 103
081 862 24 75/barn 081 862 23 59
1 hour CHF 70.00
2 hours CHF 130.00
4 hours CHF 250.00 (half day)
Hilda Ritz
Chasa 110
081 862 22 94
1 Std. CHF 50.00
only in Guarda
* Warning! Check the current snow and avalanche situation before every hike, particularly in the surroundings of the Val Tuoi. The avalanche bulletin can be obtained by dialling the number 187, or over the internet at www.slf.ch. Guarda Tourism takes no responsibility for accidents.
