Chalet Nidus Montis

Classic Swiss Farm House nestled in a charming cow farming hamlet at an altitude of 1500 metres. The interior of Chalet is a balance of classic Alpine tradition and rustic chic. It sleeps 8 with an additional children´s bunk-bed, and makes for the perfect mountain escape, both for those looking for ski and hiking adventure or those simply wanting a relaxing break.

The large spacious sitting room provides ultimate comfort and alpine style, with antique toboggan coffee table, sheep skin topped stools, and traditional wood burner, it makes for a wonderful ‘apres ski´, relaxation, reading, gaming and pre-diner drinks room.

Vintage ski posters, leather chairs and antique pine cupboards complete the traditional stylish ambiance within the bedrooms. Two of the four double bedrooms have the option to change to twins. There is a bathroom and a shower room.

The dining room features a large English oak table with comfortable beech chairs, adorned with brass candle stick holders, antique pine furniture and traditional wood burner, along with a plentiful array of fondu sets to cater for larger parties. The kitchen is simple and well equipped to cater for any number of guests. Its wood burner/stove adds alpine charm and authenticity for those mid-winter ‘stove-prepared´ hot chocolates. Electric hobs and oven are available for conventional catering. Situated in the outstandingly beautiful ‘Beverin Nature Park´, once more home to the majestic ibex and covering 370 square kilometres, the hamlet of Wergenstein offers excellent access to a vast area of superb and exciting ski touring and hiking trails.

Guests have access to the entire Chalet. The ground floor (double bedroom, shower/WC, bunk room & sofa bed) is not internally connected to the main chalet.

Winter:
It is within a 40 minute drive to the world class resorts of Lenzerheide (now connected to Arosa) and Flims – both in excess of 220kms of ski runs. A 20-30 minute drive will get you to three small but simply delightful family orientated resorts; Tschappina, Sarn and Splugen. A popular marked toboggan run from the village (& neighbouring village of Mathon) both end up in the village of Donat, 500 metres away in the valley floor. All villages are on the bus route. Peaceful Wergenstein being the terminus.

Summer:
In the summer months there is excellent alpine fishing in many surrounding rivers, dams and high altitude lakes – your host will be happy to share his passion and local knowledge to get you started. Mountain biking, boulder climbing (The Magic Wood - largest bouldering field in Europe - Ausserferrera) can all be worked in to your itinerary.

Plenty of wonderful swimming destinations from wild lakes to swimming pools. Your choice will include remote icy-cold high altitude lakes to fully serviced, child friendly, crystal clear emerald blue lakes in the vallies (e.g. Surettaseen, Splügen; Lai da Vons, Sufers; Caumasee, Flims). Canyoning in the Viamala Gorge or white water rafting adventures are also available in the Upper Rhine with tours taking you through the highly dramatic Rhine Gorge.

Within a 40 minute drive you can be teeing off from two heavenly situated Golf Courses; Alvaneu Bad Golf Course and Lenzerheide Golf Course.

The Chalet is 2.7 km from the famous "viaSpluga" hiking route (Thusis to Chiavenna, Italy).
Stop at the Andeer Aqua Spa before returning from a day´s downhill skiing, ski touring, golfing or mountain biking, and treat yourself to a hot spring soak, sauna and massage.

The Capricorns Hotel in the village offers a first rate restaurant and a fun lively bar.