Tours
GREINA
Just a stone's throw away from the Greina, the Terrihut SAC is situated slightly elevated on a hill. The Plaun la Greina plateau is a unique, untouched mountain landscape with untamed streams and soft cotton grass fields - a landscape at 2200 m above sea level which charm lies in its vastness and openness.
The plateau is listed in the Swiss Federal Inventory of Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance due to its exceptional variety of biotopes.
Due to its fauna, the Greina has been declared a federal hunting ban area Piz Vial-Greina. In the Greina marmots and capricorns say goodnight to each other!
There are numerous springs whose water flows northwards into the Vorderrhein via the Rein da Sumvitg and thus into the North Sea, or southwards via the Ri di Motterascio and the Brenno into the Ticino, the Po and the Adriatic Sea.
The Greina plateau is the border between weather, water and culture.
There are five accesses to the Greina: three from the Grisons side and two from Ticino. In addition to the Terrihut, the Capanna Motterascio and the Capanna Scaletta are also located close to the plateau. From the Medelserhut there is an attractive, direct crossing with a slightly alpine character. All of this opens up a wide range of possibilities for putting together a three- to four-day tour.
FROm HUT TO HUT
There are various ways to visit the Greina Plain and the Terrihut as part of a multi-day tour. Here are just a few selected suggestions:
around the Surselva: Kronenwanderung “Crowns Hike”
This circular hike takes you to the seven mountain huts of the Surselva in 12 stages. Over a distance of approx. 130 km, you’ll hike past glaciers, through picturesque mountain villages and secluded valleys. In places, the route requires a good sense of direction and a high level of fitness (T4). The tour can also be enjoyed in selected stages, as you’ll frequently pass through areas with public transport links.
through the Greina into Ticino
From the Terrihut in Grison, you can reach the Scalettahut (2’205 m above sea level) in Ticino in just 2½ hours. However, it’s worth allowing a little more time to discover the beauty and unique features of this extraordinary landscape. Have you been to Pizzo Coroi (see below)? Have you marvelled at the great stone arch, the Arco della Greina? After a day full of new impressions, an overnight stay in the cosy Scalettahut is highly recommended. From there, the route continues the next day along the “Steinbockweg” (T4-) to the Capanna Bovarina (1’870 m above sea level). The following day, the Via Alta Crio takes you to the Lukmanier Pass, or you can head east into the Val Camadra towards Campo Blenio.
to the wonderful Medelserhut SAC
The “old home” of the Terrihut’s wardens can be reached via two varied routes in a day’s hike: the Medelserhut (2’524 m above sea level) at the panoramic Fuorcla da Lavaz.
A red-and-white marked trail (T3) leads north-west from the Terrihut, first down into the Val Sumvitg, then, after a steep climb across the expansive Alp Lavaz, up to the high-altitude Medelserhut. On warm summer days, you can take a refreshing dip in the Lai Encarden (2’515 m above sea level) just before you reach the hut. Or, in autumn, you can pick blueberries from the numerous bushes lining the path.
For experienced hikers, the route marked in blue and white (T4) from the Terrihut to the Medelserhut is a good option. This takes you first along the Greina Plain over the Passo della Greina (2’355 m above sea level). At P.2378, take the path heading north. You will soon catch a glimpse of the Arco della Greina to your left before the route climbs, at times steeply, up to the Fuorcla sura da Lavaz (2’702 m above sea level). In the alpine terrain, the path downhill over or along the Lavaz Glacier is poorly marked. The scree slopes are often pathless. A good sense of direction and sure-footedness are recommended; glacier equipment is not required. After a final 300-metre climb, you’ll reach the Medelserhut and can enjoy the panoramic views from the hut terrace. We generally recommend planning this route only between mid-July and October, as snow can make the path difficult at other times of the year. The hut teams at the Terrihut and Medelserhut can provide you with information in advance of your hike.
Summit conquerors will also get their money's worth:
Piz Coroi (2’785 m above sea level)
Pizzo Coroi is a suitable destination in summer (T3) and winter (L/ WS+) to admire the Greina plateau in its entirety.
In summer, the ascent begins at Crap la Crusch. From there, the route follows no defined path for about 1 hour and 15 minutes across grassy and schist ground to the summit, which is marked by a large cairn. To reach it, first cross the Motterascio stream and then ascend in a westerly direction to P.2441. From there, the route continues partly along a narrow path in a south-westerly direction to the summit.
A traverse towards the Scaletta Hut is possible, but requires sure-footedness.
Piz Terri (3’149 m above sea level)
The summit of the Terrihütte's namesake is a popular destination for alpine hikers (T4+): Piz Terri (3’149 m above sea level) offers a magnificent view after climbing the sharp-edged summit pyramid. In winter, it is advisable to have crampons in your rucksack for the last section (ZS/ ZS+).
Looking for an idea for a hike in summer?
Here you can find numerous tips and ideas: