Vorab, Mountain summit in Glarus Alps, Switzerland.
Description
Vorab is a summit in the Glarus Alps reaching 3,028 meters between the cantons of Glarus and Graubünden. Steep rock faces drop sharply from its northwestern side toward the Elm valley.
History
Winter sports infrastructure began developing in 1979 with a platter lift installed near Glarner Vorab. The mountain then became an important part of the broader Flims-Laax-Falera ski region.
Culture
The mountain marks the border between German-speaking and Romansh-speaking regions of Switzerland. This linguistic divide shapes how communities on each side maintain their distinct traditions.
Practical
A modern gondola system transports visitors to the mountain terrain, providing access to winter sports and summer mountain activities. Be prepared for changing alpine weather and bring appropriate gear for whatever season you visit.
Did you know?
The mountain actually has two distinct peaks: Bündner Vorab at 3,028 meters and Glarner Vorab at 3,018 meters sitting just apart from each other. Each peak anchors the boundary of its respective canton in a natural way.
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