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Test report Obersaxen-Mundaun-Val Lumnezia
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Obersaxen-Mundaun-Val Lumnezia
Total result: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Test Obersaxen-Mundaun-Val Lumnezia
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Obersaxen-Mundaun-Val Lumnezia
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The Obersaxen ski resort is the largest ski resort in Surselva and the sixth largest in Graubuenden (Grisons).
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
1110 m (Valley 1200 m - Mountain 2310 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
18
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 4 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 4 ← 2
There are runs of all difficulty levels available. The varied runs lead over tree-free, wide slopes, but also through the forests in the lower area. There is something for everyone here. The 4 Peak ski area (Piz Mundaun, Hitzeggen, Stein and Piz Sezner) is very recommendable.
Runs/slopes
Total 120 km
Easy
60 km
(50 %)Intermediate
40 km
(33 %)Difficult
20 km
(17 %)
Longest run
15 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Public race course with time measurement
In addition to a modern 6 person chair lift with bubbles, there are four detachable lifts. In order to access the entire ski resort, you must ride on some 3 person chair lifts and older t-bar lifts.
Number of ski lifts
18
Total capacity
21020 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
18.8 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
8
6
4
Additional
2
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There is 100% snow-making capability on the connection from Obersaxen to Val Lumnezia and on one run from Stein. Otherwise, snow is made on select valley runs. Snow-making is not done on a large portion of slopes that are reliant upon natural snow.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
276 Snow canons
20 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
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The slope preparation is very good.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The nearest expressway is about 30 km away. There is usually sufficient free parking at all of the valley stations.
Access via Autobahn A13 St. Margrethen-Bellinzona, Ausfahrt Reichenau
- Sesselbahn Valata-Cuolm Sura (Surcuolm), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 28 km · approx. 34 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Skilift Misanenga-Untermatt (Obersaxen), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 30 km · approx. 38 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Skilift Chummenbühl (Obersaxen), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 30 km · approx. 36 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, free of charge
- Sesselbahn Vella-Triel (Vella), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 31 km · approx. 37 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Sesselbahn Meierhof-Kartitscha (Obersaxen), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 31 km · approx. 38 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Winter Closure
The Oberalp Pass is closed in the winter. There is limited motorail train service from Andermatt to Sedrun.
The Oberalp Pass is closed in the winter. There is limited motorail train service from Andermatt to Sedrun.
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the Obersaxen ski resort very well. All lifts, slopes, prices, some restaurants and other information are included. It would be helpful if the names of the slopes and specific lift information could be added.
The trail map depicts the Obersaxen ski resort very well. All lifts, slopes, prices, some restaurants and other information are included. It would be helpful if the names of the slopes and specific lift information could be added.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The sign-posting is good and it is easy to find your way. More sign-postings at some of the intersections would be helpful.
The sign-posting is good and it is easy to find your way. More sign-postings at some of the intersections would be helpful.
They place a high value on an intact environment and practice soft tourism.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
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The personnel is friendly and helps guests boarding the t-bars.
There are nice restaurants and mountain huts throughout the ski resort. Many are not even shown on the trail map but could be a real secret tip.
17 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Restaurant Wali
At the Wali valley station
Gourmet restaurant with service and sun terrace as well as a self-service restaurant.
Mountain hut tip
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Meinrad's Hitta
On run 24 to Gischniga
Probably the coziest hut in Obersaxen with bar and sun terrace. Daily grill specialties and special fondue every Thursday evening (reservation required).
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Tegia-Bar
On run Nr. 40 towards Triel
Cozy and very sunny hut. Also recommendable for Après Ski.
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It is generally more of a calm atmosphere in Obersaxen and Val Lumnezia. There are nice places for a little Après Ski on the valley runs, such as the Tegia-Bar or the Wisis Puera-Bar. Otherwise, you can end your ski day on one of the sun terraces.
Most of the small communities offer accommodations directly on the slopes. The majority are holiday apartments and 2-3 star hotels.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are some accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Obersaxen
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In Valla, Valata Kartitscha and on Chummenbuehl, there are lifts and children's areas for the children. The ski resort is generally very family and child friendly.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski school for children
- Playground / park
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There is a practice lift or an easy run at all valley stations. Beginners can therefore ski almost the entire ski area. However, the connection between Val Lumnezia and Obersaxen is not suited for beginners. The runs on Piz Sezner are recommendable, but can only be accessed by taking the chair lift from Stein down towards the valley - it's worth it though.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Separate lift ticket for beginners / point ticket
Ski schools on-site
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Not only the 20 km of difficult runs are a paradise for advanced skiers, but also the many freeriding and deep snow areas that can be found everywhere in the ski resort.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- very many freeride / deep snow areas
- some mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 120 km
Difficult
20 km
(17 %)Most difficult run
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Nr. 2 Carlo Janka run · Length 1 km · Altitude difference 340 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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In addition to the Snowpark Plitschès, there is also a natural halfpipe at the Wali chair lift.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- very many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Snowpark Plitschès
The snowpark is located at the Plitschès t-bar lift and offers everything you'd expect from a snowpark.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- Halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 30 km
There are cross-country trails in Obersaxen, Mundaun and Lumnezia that are prepared when there is enough snow. They are located at about 1300m altitude.
Conclusion
Freeriding areas on the Piz Sezner, Stein and Piz Mundaun, beautiful panorama view
No snow-making on the upper slopes, slow feeder lift from Valata
Test Report issued on 2011-03-09
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