Bivio: lakes, passes and pure nature

Historic passes, imposing summits, shimmering lakes, alpine pastures, fascinating geology, shady forests, an amazing diversity of alpine flowers… A hotel-based week of varied hiking amidst the breath-taking scenery of Parc Ela, the largest natural park in Switzerland and a unique biotope to explore on foot. We stay in the very comfortable and welcoming Hotel Post in Bivio, a small village situated on the historic Julier and Septimer pass routes. I look forward to sharing this wonderful region with you! Guided by David Erard.

Type of hiking

• 6 days of guided hikes (Monday to Saturday), with discovery of the local flora and fauna, geology, history and culture.
• Hikes at level 3*, for enthusiastic walkers on good form; max. 1000‒1200 m up and down and 3‒7 hours’ walking per day (excluding breaks).
• Technical level: mostly T2 (Swiss Alpine Club grading), with rare short sections at T3.

Meet at the hotel in Bivio on the evening of Tuesday 14th, July.

Examples of day tours

Choice will depend on the local weather conditions and capacities of the group.

• Alp Flix: from the shady forest paths of the Veia Surmirana over the Kanonensattel to Alp Flix; discovery of this high plateau and unique biotope, with its meadows, moorland and lakes.
• Spectacular pass route into the Engadine: over a rocky, alpine pass high above the turquoise Engadine lakes; down to the lakeside via the charming hamlet of Grevasalvas.
• Bleis Muntaneala: a steep climb to a less-frequented peak, offering panoramic views in all directions.
• Geological tour: steep green pastures, wild rocky landscapes, a cool lake at 2700 m; discovery of geological history as we pass rock formations from the Tethys ocean and ancient African continent.
• Three-pass circuit: from Bivio via the Valletta da Beiva and scenic Lake Columban to Fuorcla da la Valletta, perched high above the valley of Avers and Walser village of Juf; high-level traverse to Forcellina with its green serpentinite rocks; descent to the historic Roman Septimer Pass and back to Bivio.
• Val d’Err circuit: beautiful calm valley with a rich flora (fire lilies, edelweiss, orchids), surrounded by 3000-m peaks (Piz Mitgel, Piz d’Err, Piz Ela).

Price and booking

CHF 1500 per person  (min. 6, max. 10 participants), including: 6 days’ guided hikes; 6 nights’ accommodation in double rooms with half-board (4-course dinner). Hotel Post. www.hotelpost-bivio.ch

Price excludes: transport (except with Ela Card), insurance, picnic lunches, drinks, single-room supplement. Please allow about CHF 30 for possible additional minibus transport.

Booking deadline: 14 June 2026.

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