Schams

The Schams (Romansh: (Val) Schons) is a section of the Hinterrhein valley in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

The highest peaks on the Western side are the Pizzas d'Anarosa (3000 m), the Bruschghorn (3056 m) and the prominent Piz Beverin (2998 m).

Higher up the Schamserberg, at around 1500 m altitude, with a better view of the surrounding mountain, are Lohn, Mathon and Wergenstein.

This changed dramatically in the late 20th century, especially in accessible places, such as Zillis and Andeer and the Val Ferrera.

Access by public transport is provided by the fast bus from Chur to Bellinzona (which stops in Zillis and Andeer).

The Schams north of Andeer . In the top left, the ruins of Cagliatscha Castle
Wall-paintings and inscriptions in Andeer, written in Sutsilvan , about the beautiful valley of Val Schons