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Every inch of the landlocked Switzerland is a sight to behold. World-famous for its untouched nature and Alpine wonders, it’s the perfect location for your week-long hiking holidays. Based in the Engadin Valley, you’ll have plenty of time to follow sky-reaching trails at a leisurely pace. Start looking forward to the Swiss National Park, the oldest one in the Alps, quaint Swiss villages, high resort town St. Moritz, Bernina Massif, sparkling Upper Engadine lakes, and much more. With two cozy and luxurious hotels as your base, replenishing your energy levels won’t be an issue—especially combined with delicious local dishes.
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Meet your guide and your group in Zernez, a village in the Swiss National Park. Your accommodation for the next three nights will be Hotel Crusch Alba, where you’ll also have a welcome dinner and a briefing with your guide. Make sure to arrive by 5 pm to settle into the hotel.
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A train ride along the Inn Valley takes you to Guarda and Ardez, two charming villages above the Inn Valley. Guarda is a quiet place best known for Schellen-Ursli—a famous children’s story set in Guarda. Ardez, a Romanesque village, is towered over by the Steinsberg Castle. You’ll hike up to Alp Murtera Daduora on well-maintained paths. Here you can enjoy the view over the Lower Engadin Valley and experience alpine farming, flora, and fauna. You’ll have enough time to ramble through the two villages, after which you’ll head back to your Zernez hotel.
Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking: 4 hours
Elevation: +550 m, – 730 m / +1,805 ft, -2,395 ft
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Today you’re hiking through the Swiss National Park on clearly marked trails. The ascent and descent is a bit steep today, but it all pays off when you see the views. The park was founded in 1914 and is the oldest national park in the Alps. Here you’ll find untouched Alpine landscape, colorful flora, and—if you’re lucky—deer, chamois, and marmots. Return to your Zernez accommodation.
Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
Hiking: 5 hours
Elevation: +720 m, – 890 m / +2,362 ft, -2,920 ft
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Head to the Bevertal, a quiet valley with an old larch forest. The hike goes up steeply at first, then between mountain peaks over a pass. The descent brings you to St. Moritz—you’ll witness the view of Piz Corvatsch and Piz Bernina, the highest mountain of the Eastern Alps. You’re spending the next three nights in Bever Lodge, an elegant wooden hotel.
Distance: 7.5 km (4.6 miles)
Hiking: 4 hours
Elevation: +700 m, – 800 m / +2,297 ft, -2,625 ft
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Follow a path leading through millennia of geological history. The Bernina Massif, its impressive glaciers, and its world-famous peaks, such as the Piz Bernina and Piz Palü, are some of the most spectacular panoramas in the Alps. Sometimes you’ll walk on moraine or behind moraine towards the mighty Morteratsch glacier and Biancograt glacier. Retreat to your Bever Lodge.
Distance: 13 km (8 miles)
Hiking: 5 hours
Elevation: +720 m, – 650 m / +2,362 ft, -2,133 ft
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Take the oldest funicular in Graubünden up to Muottas Muragl, the most incredible view of the valley, St Moritz, its lakes, and the Bernina Massif. Both the artist Segantini and Nietzsche were inspired by the landscape, and you’ll also have a chance to hike to the Segantini Hut, where the great artist created his unforgettable paintings. Continue hiking on the high trail. You’ll reach the sunny Pontresina with a chairlift. Return to Bever for your final night in the Swiss Alps.
Distance: 8.5 km (5,3 miles)
Hiking: 4 hours
Elevation: +540 m, – 690 m / +1,772 ft, -2,264 ft
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Have a hearty breakfast and pack up. You can either return to Zürich Airport or spend more time exploring Switzerland—let us know what you decide, we can help make arrangements!
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The itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather and at the discretion of the guide. The hiking days will be discussed with the group the evening before. There will be an option for having more relaxed days during the week and resting at the hotel.
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