Language trail around Valchava
Senda da las linguas
On the language trail
The scenic circular trail leads in 3 to 4 hours along an «Aual» from Valchava to Sta. Maria. The way back is on the opposite side of the valley, across meadows, fields and through sparse forests. At each listening station, a seat invites you to pause and discover the language and field names.
Hiking route
Here's the hiking route...
The audio guide
The bilingual audio pieces take Romansh field names as their subject for sonic and narrative miniatures. The audio pieces can be enjoyed with the «Hearonymus» app or the QR codes along the path. The «Senda da las linguas» was created by the artists Annette Schmucki, Reto Friedmann and Gianna Olinda Cadonau for the 50th anniversary of the Chasa Jaura Valley Museum. Linguistic and musical contributions were made by David Spinnler, Eva Nievergelt, Andri Steiner and Curdin Janett.
Download the audio guide
The «Hearonymus» app guides you from audio station to audio station. We recommend headphones for the best listening pleasure!
Enjoying the «Senda da las linguas» from home
Sponsors and patrons
The «Senda da las linguas» would not have been possible without the active support of numerous sponsors and patrons. The Biosfera Val Müstair would like to thank: Annemarie Hitz Foundation, BATA SCHUH Foundation, Cumün da Val Müstair, Ernst Göhner Foundation, Foffa Conrad AG, GKB CONTRIBUTION FUND, Hotel Central la Fainera, Hugo Looser Foundation, Lia Rumantscha, Luzi Willi Foundation, Oertli Foundation, Raiffeisenbank Engiadina Val Müstair, Società ad ütil public Val Müstair, SWISSLOS/Promoziun da la cultura Chantun Grischun, TESSVM, Verein Pro Val Müstair.