51. Schlitteda Champfèr

Saturday, January 9, 27

9:15 a.m.

Champfèr – St. Moritz Celerina

The Schlitteda is an old Engadin custom: a festive sleigh ride with couples in splendid traditional Engadin costumes on decorated Engadin sleighs pulled by horses.

At 9:15 a.m., the journey begins with the artistically painted and carved sleighs through the wintery landscape of the Upper Engadine. The festive Engadine costumes worn by the women and the traditional men's costumes with tailcoats or coats and tricorn hats give the parade its unmistakable character.

Itinerary for Saturday, January 9

09.15 a.m.

Departure of the Schlittena train at the Willy farm, Champfèr

Along Lake Champfèr to Surlej

Lej Nair - Olympic Ski Jump - St. Moritz

10.15 a.m.

Stop at Hotel Sonne, St. Moritz , aperitif

11:15 a.m.

Continue through Stazerwald to Celerina

12.15 p.m.

Lunch at the Saluver restaurant in Celerina

2.30 p.m.

Continue through the Stazerwald forest - Lake Stazersee - Meierei - Lake St. Moritzersee

3:20 p.m.

Drinks at the circus field

3.50 p.m.

Return trip via the Lej Marsh to Champfèr

4.15 p.m.

Arrival at Willy Farm, Champfèr

Note: Due to snow conditions, minor, spontaneous route changes may occur.

Schlitteda

On Saturday, January 9, the public " Schlitteda " Ball will begin at 10:00 p.m. at the Hotel Bellavista in Surlej. The Trio Chasper, Patrick, and Urs will provide musical entertainment throughout the evening.

About the Schlitteda

Even before the February sun peeks over the snow-covered mountains, the young men in Champfèr and Silvaplana get to work. They get the sledges out of their hiding places and prepare them for their little journey. Once the sledge is attached to the horse, they slip into their tails and top hats and set off to meet their wives. The Schlitteda has been a tradition in the Upper Engadin for 200 years. In the past, the sleigh ride was the equivalent of an engagement; if a woman was invited, the man meant business. Today, such a liaison is not a prerequisite for participation. Nevertheless, the women still take the front seat, while the men stand behind them and hold the reins of the horse firmly in their hands as they drive the sleigh through the snow-covered winter landscape with the delicate tinkling of bells.