Ramozhütte

The Ramozhütte is a mountain hut owned and operated by the Arosa section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It is located in the Plessur Alps in the Swiss canton of Graubünden at an elevation of 2,293 metres, at the foot of the Erzhorn on an extension of that peak's southeast ridge, in the Welschtobel/Alp Ramoz area above Arosa. The hut lies within the municipality of Albula/Alvra (Alvaneu before 2014). It serves as a base for climbs in the mountains around the Aroser Rothorn and the southwestern part of the Strela chain. The name Ramoz derives from the Latin "trimodiu" (mill funnel), referring to the terrain's downward-narrowing shape. Several routes lead to the hut. The usual starting point for the ascent is Isel below Arosa, from which the long Welschtobel valley takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. From Innerarosa, the hut can be reached in about 4 hours via the Erzhorn saddle (2,743 m) on a blue-and-white marked mountain trail. From Alvaneu, the route via the Furcletta takes 4.5 hours. The most scenic approach to Alp Ramoz is from Altein Tiefenberg via the Leidfluefurgga-Murterus. The Ramozhütte has a long history. As early as February 1893, the Rhaetian section of the SAC applied to the Arosa spa association (today Arosa Tourism) for a subsidy to build an Alpine Club hut at the foot of the Rothorn in the Welschtobel. Although 500 Swiss francs were evidently approved immediately and a further 300 Swiss francs were to be raised, the hut was not built as planned in 1895 for unknown reasons. In 1911, the municipal council of Alvaneu proposed converting the existing shepherd's hut on Alp Ramoz into accommodation for visitors and likewise hoped for financial support from the Arosa spa association. The latter welcomed the project in principle and asked to see sketches and a budget, but the plan was not carried out for the time being. It was not until 1921 that the idea was taken up again by the Arosa hunters' association (Jägerverein Arosa). It drew up a project to add a storey to the shepherd's hut. To secure financing, the association succeeded in obtaining 1,000 Swiss francs from the Arosa ski club, granting it co-ownership in return. After detailed review, the two associations agreed not to convert the shepherd's hut but to build a new hut with 17 beds nearby, which was completed in 1921. The work was done by members of the ski club, the hunters' association and the Arosa gymnastics association as voluntary labour. Timber from a house in the Prätschwald near Langwies was used. The SAC also contributed 500 Swiss francs towards the cost. In 1924 the ski club took over the hut as sole owner and extended it further in 1931. In March 1945 the old Ramozhütte, by then owned by the SAC, was destroyed by an avalanche from the Guggernellgrat. The enormous pressure of the avalanche swept the roof and mattresses into the nearby Welschtobel. The SAC then decided to build a new hut with 32 beds that same year on the other side of the stream, somewhat higher and safe from avalanches, at a cost of 52,000 Swiss francs. The foundations of the destroyed old building, right next to the mountain trail, still survive. In the summer of 2005, SAC members carried out a comprehensive renovation of the Ramozhütte. The hut records 500 to 600 overnight stays each year, most of them in summer.

The Ramozhütte is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Section Arosa, located in the Plessur Alps in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, at 2,293 metres above sea level at the foot of the Erzhorn on the south-eastern ridge of that peak, in the Welschtobel/Alp Ramoz area above Arosa. The hut lies within the municipality of Albula/Alvra (until 2014, Alvaneu). It serves as a base for ascents of the mountain group around the Aroser Rothorn and the south-western Strela chain. The name Ramoz derives from the Latin 'trimodiu' (mill funnel), referring to the terrain's shape that narrows below. The history of the hut goes back to the late 19th century. In February 1893, the Rätia Section of the SAC applied to the Arosa spa association (today Arosa Tourismus) for a subsidy to build an alpine club hut in the Welschtobel at the foot of the Rothorn. Although CHF 500 was apparently granted immediately and another CHF 300 was to be raised otherwise, the hut could not be built as planned in 1895 for unknown reasons. In 1911, the Alvaneu municipal council suggested converting the existing herders' hut on Alp Ramoz into tourist accommodation and also sought a contribution from the Arosa spa association. The latter welcomed the project in principle and requested a sketch and estimate, but the plan was not carried out for the time being. It was not until 1921 that the idea was taken up again by the Jägerverein Arosa (Arosa Hunters' Association). It drew up a project to build on top of the herders' hut. To secure financing, the association successfully applied to the Skiclub Arosa for a contribution of CHF 1,000 and in return granted it co-ownership rights. After thorough examination, the two associations agreed to build a new hut with 17 sleeping places in the immediate vicinity instead of converting the herders' hut; it was built in 1921. The work was done as voluntary labour by members of the Skiclub, the Jägerverein and the Turnverein Arosa. Wood from a house in the Prätschwald near Langwies was used. The SAC also contributed CHF 500 towards the costs. In 1924 the Skiclub took over the hut as sole owner and expanded it further in 1931. In March 1945 the old Ramozhütte, by then owned by the SAC, was destroyed by a snow avalanche from the Guggernellgrat. The enormous air pressure of the avalanche carried the roof and mattresses into the nearby Welschtobel. The SAC then decided to build a completely new hut with 32 places in the same year for CHF 52,000 at an avalanche-safe location slightly higher on the other side of the stream. The foundations of the destroyed old building next to the mountain trail are still present today. In summer 2005, the Ramozhütte underwent extensive renovation by SAC members. The hut records between 500 and 600 overnight stays annually, the majority of which fall in the summer season.

• 2005

  Extensive renovation of the Ramozhütte by SAC members.

• 1945

  The old Ramozhütte is destroyed by a snow avalanche; SAC builds a new hut with 32 places for CHF 52,000.

• 1931

  The hut is further expanded by Skiclub Arosa.

• 1924

  Skiclub Arosa takes over the hut as sole owner.

• 1921

  Jägerverein Arosa and Skiclub Arosa build a new hut with 17 sleeping places.

• 1911

  Alvaneu municipal council suggests converting the existing herders' hut on Alp Ramoz into tourist accommodation.

• 1893

  Rätia Section of the SAC applies to the Arosa spa association for a subsidy to build an alpine club hut in the Welschtobel.

A traditional Swiss Alpine Club mountain hut serving hikers and climbers in the Plessur Alps, offering simple overnight accommodation with 500–600 overnight stays per year.

• Mountain hut accommodation

  Overnight stays in a high-alpine hut with 32 sleeping places.

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