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Exkursion Gletschervorfeld Porchabella
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When glaciers go, wilderness returns! – An excursion to the Porchabella glacier forefield. Discover the peculiarity of this place on a 2-day hike.
Description
Date
05.10.2025, 16:00 Uhr bis 06.10.2025, 16:00 Uhr
Price
Price information will follow.
Ort
Bushaltestelle Tuors Chants, Bergün/Bravuogn
Organizer
Infostelle Parc Ela
The retreat of the glaciers is not only changing the impressive landscape of the Alps – it is also creating something new: fascinating habitats for plants and animals that settle in these young, untouched areas. One of these special places is the glacier forefield of the Vadret da Porchabella in Parc Ela. Here you can experience the quiet change of nature up close. Due to its unique dynamism and ecological importance, the area was named "Water of the Year 2025" by Aqua Viva – the Swiss water protection organisation.
Learn more about what makes this area so special on the guided 2-day hike. On the first day, you will climb to the glacier forefield and then on to the Kesch Hut SAC, where you will spend the night. The next day, the guide will take you through the exciting glacier forefield and past picturesque mountain lakes.
Much has been written and researched about glaciers – from their formation to their disappearance. But nothing replaces the direct experience of the dramatic changes on the ground. On this excursion we visit an impressive example of a glacier forefield where the change is visible and noticeable.
Leader: Christian Gloor, Parc Ela Guide and federal. Certified hiking guide
Learn more about what makes this area so special on the guided 2-day hike. On the first day, you will climb to the glacier forefield and then on to the Kesch Hut SAC, where you will spend the night. The next day, the guide will take you through the exciting glacier forefield and past picturesque mountain lakes.
Much has been written and researched about glaciers – from their formation to their disappearance. But nothing replaces the direct experience of the dramatic changes on the ground. On this excursion we visit an impressive example of a glacier forefield where the change is visible and noticeable.
Leader: Christian Gloor, Parc Ela Guide and federal. Certified hiking guide
Information
Requirements
Mountain hike (T2-T3), partly pathless in the glacier forefield (not exposed).
Route Day 1
Ascent from Chants to the Kesch Hut with a detour to the glacier forecourt, walking time (without breaks) approx. 3 h | 6 km | ↑ 800 m | ↓ 20 Hm
Route Day 2
Depending on the weather:
Large tour through the glacier forefield in the direction of Porta d'Es-Cha and then direct descent to Chants Walking time (without breaks), approx. 4 h | 10 km | ↑ 350 m | ↓ 1200 Hm
or
Short tour through the glacier forefield and return via the picturesque mountain lakes (Lai da Ravais-ch) and descent to Chants Walking time (without breaks), approx. 4.5 h | 13 km | ↑ 250 m | ↓ 1100 Hm
Mountain hike (T2-T3), partly pathless in the glacier forefield (not exposed).
Route Day 1
Ascent from Chants to the Kesch Hut with a detour to the glacier forecourt, walking time (without breaks) approx. 3 h | 6 km | ↑ 800 m | ↓ 20 Hm
Route Day 2
Depending on the weather:
Large tour through the glacier forefield in the direction of Porta d'Es-Cha and then direct descent to Chants Walking time (without breaks), approx. 4 h | 10 km | ↑ 350 m | ↓ 1200 Hm
or
Short tour through the glacier forefield and return via the picturesque mountain lakes (Lai da Ravais-ch) and descent to Chants Walking time (without breaks), approx. 4.5 h | 13 km | ↑ 250 m | ↓ 1100 Hm
Dates
Route Day 1
Ascent from Chants to the Kesch hut with a detour to the glacier forefield, Walking time (without breaks) approx. 3 h | 6 km | ↑ 800 m | ↓ 20 Hm
Route Day 2
Depending on the weather:
Large tour through the glacier forefield in the direction of Porta d'Es-Cha and then direct descent to Chants Walking time (without breaks), approx. 4 h | 10 km | ↑ 350 m | ↓ 1200 Hm
or
Short tour through the glacier forefield and return via the picturesque mountain lakes (Lai da Ravais-ch) and descent to Chants Walking time (without breaks), approx. 4.5 h | 13 km | ↑ 250 m | ↓ 1100 Hm
Ascent from Chants to the Kesch hut with a detour to the glacier forefield, Walking time (without breaks) approx. 3 h | 6 km | ↑ 800 m | ↓ 20 Hm
Route Day 2
Depending on the weather:
Large tour through the glacier forefield in the direction of Porta d'Es-Cha and then direct descent to Chants Walking time (without breaks), approx. 4 h | 10 km | ↑ 350 m | ↓ 1200 Hm
or
Short tour through the glacier forefield and return via the picturesque mountain lakes (Lai da Ravais-ch) and descent to Chants Walking time (without breaks), approx. 4.5 h | 13 km | ↑ 250 m | ↓ 1100 Hm
Meeting place
Arrival by public transport
Busalpin: Line 90.592, Bergün/Bravuogn - Val Tuors
Outward journey: Bergün from 1:16 p.m. / Return: Val Tuors Chants from 4:10 p.m.
CHF 12.00/trip or CHF 6.00/trip with GA or Half-Fare travelcard
Arrival by car
Access to Val Tuors (unpaved road) and parking are subject to a fee. (Important: Use the central ticket machine at the entrance to the valley. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Kesch car park to the meeting point.)
Busalpin: Line 90.592, Bergün/Bravuogn - Val Tuors
Outward journey: Bergün from 1:16 p.m. / Return: Val Tuors Chants from 4:10 p.m.
CHF 12.00/trip or CHF 6.00/trip with GA or Half-Fare travelcard
Arrival by car
Access to Val Tuors (unpaved road) and parking are subject to a fee. (Important: Use the central ticket machine at the entrance to the valley. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Kesch car park to the meeting point.)
Veranstaltungsort
Bushaltestelle Tuors Chants, Bergün/Bravuogn
Val Tuors, Chants, 7482 Bergün/Bravuogn
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