The Madrisa circuit begins in Klosters Dorf. From there, the gondola to Madrisa, the new Schaffürggli chairlift, and the Madrisa drag lift are used to reach about 2500 m. From the Madrisa ski area, you cross eastwards to Schlappinerjoch (2203 m) and then descend northwards into the Valzifenztal. Through this valley, you reach Gargellen (1420 m) in Montafon (Austria). Using the chairlift (Schafbergbahn) and ski lift (Kristallbahn), you rise again to about 2200 m. After a short northward descent along the valley run to Gargellen, there is a roughly 45-minute ascent to the St. Antönier Joch. Touring equipment is required for this ascent.
A beautiful descent through Alpeltitälli to St. Antönien completes the Madrisa circuit. What is a wonderful 3-day tour in summer can easily be experienced in one day in winter.
After a well-deserved break in one of the cozy restaurants in St. Antönien, post buses drive to Küblis. From there, you can take the Rhaetian Railway back to Klosters Dorf.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Anyone going off-piste acts entirely at their own risk and is outside the liability of the mountain railways. The yellow-marked freeride slopes are secured but not prepared or controlled. They may only be ridden when open. We recommend checking the open slopes, the SLF avalanche bulletin, and the weather forecast. All liability is excluded.
This freeride route is to be understood as a general directional guide. Depending on conditions, descent routes must be assessed and adjusted by yourself. No guarantee can be given for the accuracy, completeness, and currentness of the information.
Freeriding in open terrain is at your own risk. Every freerider and tourer is strongly advised to prepare thoroughly, plan the route, and obtain current information on snow and avalanche conditions. Avalanche report and snow info: www.slf.ch
Any liability is excluded for accidents resulting from the use of the published information and route indications.
In case of doubt, accompaniment by experienced mountain guides is strongly recommended: www.bergfuehrer-davosklosters.ch
Roadbook
Klosters, Madrisabahn
Parkplatz Madrisa Bergbahn
Klosters, Dorf
Schlappiner Joch
Schlappiner Joch
Madrisahütte
Teich
Vergaldner Wäldle
Vergaldner Wäldle
Der Schafberg in der Römerzeit
St. Antönier Joch.
Grillplatz / Feuerstelle Furra, Gafia St. Antönien
Grillplatz / Feuerstelle Holzboden St. Antönien
St. Antönien, Meierhof
Grillplatz / Feuerstelle Steinbockspielplatz St. Antönien
St. Antönien, Platz
E-Auto Ladestation St. Antönien
St. Antönien, Abzw. Michelshof
Mountaineering village St. Antönien
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to Landquart, then transfer to the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) towards Davos Platz. Get off at Klosters-Dorf. Caution: Trains towards Scuol-Tarasp do not stop at Klosters-Dorf!Directions
Coming from Zurich / St. Margrethen, leave the A13/E43 motorway at Landquart heading towards Landquart, Davos, Vereina. Drive on the A28 to Klosters Dorf.Parking
Sufficient paid parking spaces are available at the mountain railways. If you want to leave your car overnight, be sure to contact the mountain railway.Coordinates
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Equipment
We recommend the avalanche training center before departure.
At Jakobshorn near the Fuxägufer mountain station in Davos, the correct use of the avalanche transceiver (LVS) can be practiced under realistic conditions. The training area consists of a 100 x 100 m zone on moderately steep terrain, representing a realistic avalanche cone. Use of the training area is free of charge. You must bring your own LVS and avalanche probe.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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