Arosa

Leaving Chur, the road to Arosa gains height quickly before settling into the long curves of the Schanfigg valley. The ascent passes through a succession of villages, including Castiel, St Peter and Langwies, giving the journey a rhythm that belongs to a lived-in mountain valley. Across roughly 27 kilometres, the road links those settlements to the resort above, with bends arriving far more often than any simple map suggests.

The effort changes along the way. After the harder opening, much of the middle section climbs more gently, with small descents interrupting the overall rise. The final approach above Litzirüti asks for firmer work again as the road winds towards Arosa. That alternation makes the ride feel longer and more varied than its overall gradient implies. The finish is a mountain town, with the satisfaction of having followed its valley road all the way up.