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Madrisa circuit

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    The Madrisa circuit has been considered a classic ski route for decades. This cross-border, technically easy day route takes you from Switzerland to Austria and back. In just under seven hours, you can expect an impressive natural experience with fantastic descents on varied slopes.
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    Distance 24.9 km
    7:20 h
    2,776 m
    2,490 m
    2,615 m
    1,137 m

    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

    Round-trip tickets are available directly at the valley station of the Madrisa cable cars in Klosters.
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    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Lowest point
    1,137 m
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    Safety information

    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 Dorf - Madrisa Mountain Station - Schlappinerjoch - Valzifenztal - Gargellen - Schafberg - St. Antönier Joch - Alpeltitälli - 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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    46.884491, 9.875752
    DMS
    46°53'04.2"N 9°52'32.7"E
    UTM
    32T 566722 5192700
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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.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    24.9 km
    Duration
    7:20 h
    Ascent
    2,776 m
    Descent
    2,490 m
    Highest point
    2,615 m
    Lowest point
    1,137 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Cableway ascent/descent Insider tip Summit route

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