Val Poschiavo — a hidden gem!

FULLY BOOKED! An ideal hiking week for early autumn, based in a comfortable hotel in the charming, Italian-speaking town of Poschiavo with its lovely market square, historic buildings and rich cultural heritage.

Highlights

Sassal Mason with its panoramic views of the Palü glacier and Val Poschiavo; the idyllic turquoise Lake Saoseo surrounded by larches taking on their autumn colours; the glacier garden «Marmitte dei Giganti» at Cavaglia; a rocky climb to an alpine peak high above the Bernina Pass; and the mountain church of San Romerio perched on a terrace above Lago di Poschiavo.

Type of hiking

• 5 days of guided hikes (Monday to Friday), with discovery of the local flora and fauna, geology, history and culture.
• Hikes at level 3*, for experienced, surefooted hikers not suffering from vertigo; 750‒1100 m ↑↓ and 5‒6.5 hours’ walking per day (excluding breaks).
• Technical level: mostly T2 (Swiss Alpine Club grading), with some exposed sections at T3.

Meet at the hotel on the evening of Sunday 5 October.

Price and booking

Price per person: CHF 1340 (min. 5, max. 8 participants), including: 5 days’ guided hikes; 6 nights’ accommodation in twin rooms with half-board (3* hotel); free use of most local buses and trains.

Price excludes: transport (except as mentioned), insurances, picnics/lunches, drinks.

Booking deadline: 24 August 2025.

This tour is currently fully booked, but don’t hesitate to contact me if it interests you — I will add your name to a waiting list and keep you informed if a place becomes available. A lot can change between now and next summer!

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