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Scenic nature and culture trip from Grisons to Ticino
Pathless to the panoramic mountain Pizzo Coroi

The Greina plateau was included in the federal inventory in 1996 as a protected zone because of its exceptional and unique diversity of biotopes. It belongs to the landscapes and natural monuments of Switzerland with national importance. It is one of the few still natural, contiguous areas in Switzerland. This is partly due to its remoteness. Only after a hike of several hours does one reach the lonely high mountain landscape. It is an absolutely treeless area and in the vast natural landscape the eye finds hardly any clues to spatial distances. The plateau is about six kilometers long and one kilometer wide at 2200m above sea level.

We will cross the Greina starting in the Rhaeto-Romanic Val Lumnezia in the north (Canton Grisons) and the Italian-speaking Blenio Valley as destination in the south (Canton Ticino).

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Program*

Day 1: Puzzatsch 1667m - Pass Diesrut 2428m - Camona da Terri 2171m

From the meeting point Vrin with the alpine cab to our hiking starting point at Puzzatsch 1667m. Via the alp Diesrut we reach the pass Diesrut 2428m. In good visibility conditions we are greeted on the way by the highest mountain in the area, Piz Terri 3149m with its magnificent, sharp-edged summit pyramid from afar. From the Diesrut pass, the Greina plateau lies at our feet and our goal for the next day, Pizzo Coroi, is visible. Descent to Plaun la Greina / Piano della Greina and over the 65m long suspension bridge to Camona da Terri 2171m.

Walking time: approx. 4 hours | Ascent: 850Hm | Descent: 350Hm | Distance: 6.5km

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Day 2: Camona da Terri 2171m - Pizzo Coroi 2784m - Passo della Greina 2354m - Pian Geirett 2021m

Along the Muot la Greina we dive back into the Greina plateau and traverse it, entering the Ticino at Crap la Crusch. We will hike our viewpoint Pizzo Coroi 2784m pathless over the eastern side with a view of the southern valleys with Lago di Luzzone. On the summit an excellent view awaits us, weather permitting. Descent follows the same route to Crap la Crusch, where we continued our Greina traverse. At Passo della Greina 2354m we finally reach Ticino and descend to Pian Geirett 2021m - Val Camadra TI.

With the alpine cab we reach Olivone.

Walking time: approx. 7 hours | Ascent: 850Hm | Descent: 1000Hm | Distance: 15.5km

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Requirements

Conditional:          Demanding.

                               Condition for long day trips with overnight luggage.

                               Condition for the indicated hiking time (without breaks), meters of ascent and descent as well as kilometers.

Difficulty level:      T3 - Demanding mountain hiking

                               Without trails on the Pizzo Coroi; otherwise on well-maintained trails.

                               No fear of heights for a 65m long suspension bridge.

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​​Meeting point and travel dates*

Meeting point:          9.20 h Vrin Posta

Public transport:       9.19 h Arrival Vrin,vitg from Ilanz train station, departure 8.35 h

                                              Train station departures: ZH 6.38 / St. Gallen 6.25 / Basel SBB 5.33 / Lucerne 5.35 / Berne 5.29 h      

                  foreseen 16.30 h in Olivione (17.09 departure bus to Biasca)

Since the start and end points are in different places, it is recommended to travel by public transport.

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Services and price

Services:       Management and organization

                      Interesting facts about culture and nature

Price:            200.- CHF with 4 - 6 participants
                     180.- CHF from 7 participants

                     The amount has to be transferred in advance..

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Exclusive:      Journey / return

                      Two transfers with the alpine cab: Vrin - Puzzatsch and Pian Geirett - Olivione

                      Meals on the way (picnic) for 2 days

                      Overnight stay at hut with half board (please indicate special food requests and allergies when registering)

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Equipment list:        The equipment list will be sent with the registration confirmation.

Group size:              The hike will take place with a minimum of 4 participants.

General terms & conditions: With the registration the valid GTC’s are valid.

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Registration

Registration must be made no later than 3 days before the tour at 12 noon by e-mail, mail (received by hike leader) or phone.

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*Final data - time and place - concerning the program, meeting point and travel dates will be checked again with the public transport connection a few days before the realization of the tour and can possibly be adapted accordingly.

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