thomas zoellner (TomZ)
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Taking the time to reach this "secret" valley high above Flims was truly rewarding! What majestic and imposing scenery - with clear skies, the peaceful setting offers some of the most spectacular experiences the swiss alps can offer! At the mouth of this valley sits a simple but superb restaurant at the trailhead of a private road, one can only reach this either by walking in or taking the public transportation!
Sitting outside in February on the sheltered southside basking in the sun on comfortable chairs and benches, the kitchen serves a small but delicious dishes and beverages at great value, the service is superfriendly and not overwhelmed, even when all seats were taken! The valley the heaven for crosscountry sking and that explains why there is a small crowd up here on a wonderful Saturday in February! Not to compare with the massive scale and infrastructure of alpine skying, cross-country skying is a "soft" alpine sport that deserves all the compliments, as it does not tax the environement with with noisy croweds in the thousands romping among massive infrastructure and maintains respects for the natural beauty and is in harmony with these wonderful mountains! It is a great athletic activity that does not require tremendous equipment and clothing (like alpine skying) and is absolutly perfect for all ages and stamina, the pace is set by the individual to match the need and the energy challenges of each skier! Decided to come back for a week next winter, as the Berghaus offers simple lodging as well! Already looking forward to this.