Vals
Vals is a village and valley in Graubunden, in the Surselva district.
Understand
Get in
The closest train station is in Ilanz, with trains from Chur. From there a postal bus runs hourly to Vals (36 minutes).
Get around
Vals is manageable on foot. During the winter season, there is a free shuttle bus running through the village.
See
Zervreilasee is a damned lake up the valley its glacial blue surface reflects the surrounding mountain scape, taking in the impressive Zervreillahorn.
- 🌍 Valser water visitor centre, ☎ +41 81 920 77 70, e-mail: valser.wasserwelt@cchellenic.com. M-F 10:00-11:30 and 14:00-16:00, free guided tour on W 10:00. This is where the Valser brand mineral water is bottled. Free.
Do
- Hiking
- 🌍 7132 Thermal baths (Therme Vals), ☎ +41 58 7132 010, e-mail: therme@7132.com. July-April 11:00-20:00. The thermal baths in Vals are known especially for their architecture, made of local quartzite and designed by Peter Zumthor. Fr. 80/45 with/without guest card.
- 🌍 Vals 3000 (25 km, 6 lifts), ☎ +41 81 935 15 50. A rather small ski resort made up of mostly t-bar lifts. Day pass Fr. 49/25 for skiing and Fr. 21 for pedestrians.
Buy
Eat
- 🌍 Silver restaurant, ☎ +41 58 713 20 00. W-Su from 19:00. Two Michelin star restaurant. Fr. 225.
Drink
Sleep
- Hotel Alpina, Dorfplatz, ☎ +41 81 920 70 40, e-mail: info@alpina-vals.ch. From Fr. 80.
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