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Paradise in the Alps Unrivalled views and unforgettable impressions, that is what the village Flims, situated a half hour’s drive from the city of Chur in the Grison alps, is known for. Located in the heart of the region is the Hotel des Alpes. TEXT: HOTEL DES ALPES, TRANSLATION: THOMAS SCHROERS
The region, known as the ‘white arena’ in winter, transforms itself into a paradise for mountain and outdoor enthusiasts in the summer. Hikers, as well as trail runners or Nordic walkers, can make perfect use of the endless paths. Climbers will discover exciting, challenging routes in the more than 3,000-metre-high mountains. Furthermore, cyclists are offered plenty of opportunities; racing cyclists and mountain bikers like the region for its diverse routes; downhillers and free riders adore its trails. The ‘Never End’ and the ‘Runca’ downhill trails are particularly known all over Europe. Cross-country and touring riders can ride for many hundred kilometres on signposted routes over mountains, through forests and down in the Rhine Valley and the idyllic Caumasee makes for perfect relaxation. Although the modern three-star hotel does not look like it, it is one of the traditional 60 | Issue 40 | July 2016
buildings of the city. The first Hotel des Alpes was built in the same spot in 1912. The current building was constructed in 1971 and has been renovated throughout the years – lastly in 2015. Today, visitors are met by individually designed standard and superior apartments. All rooms feature a balcony and many of them look at the impressive mountain scenery of the Flimser Stein. With its own swimming pool and sauna, the hotel has its own wellness area. Naturally, visitors can use it without any cost. The hotel’s own restaurant, il forno, offers market-fresh Italian, Mediterranean and seasonal cuisine on a daily basis. One particular highlight is their pizza, which comes right out of the wood-lighted oven (il forno). The dishes are complemented by a diverse array of wine, including the special house wine Mandurino Primitivo
Main image: Hotel. © Hotel des Alpes Top left: Restaurant. © Dolores Rupa Left: Room. © Hotel des Alpes Below right: Bathroom. © Hotel des Alpes Bottom right: Swimming pool. © Dolores Rupa
di Manduria, which is certified with the Bioknospe. In the summertime, the hotel offers a multitude of activities for cyclists. Mountain bikers and racing cyclists for example can place their precious vehicles in the secured bicycle cellar and further profit from various special offers. www.hoteldesalpes.ch