Valposchiavo: from the Bernina Pass to Tirano

Day 1 A first highlight awaits you right at the meeting point on the Bernina Pass. The highest station is not only the highest point of the four hiking days, but also the location of an oversized camera obscura. The camera obscura captures the unique landscape and the fragile ecosystem in a very special way. The snapshot will get you in the mood for the coming days shortly after the welcome by the guide, before you hike along the shore of Lago Bianco, on the route of the Via Valtellina, to Alp Grüm. Here, on this lodge high above the Val Poschiavo, you will spend a pleasant evening and a quiet night.

Day 2 After a hearty breakfast, the route leads past the picturesque Lagh da Palü to Cavaglia. Visit the glacier garden, which is known for its typical alpine vegetation and rich flora, but also for the special glacier mills. The guide will tell you more about the vegetation and you will hike through the new gorge path created in 2021 and marvel at the bizarre rock formations. You will later reach Poschiavo by RhB. Learn more about the cultural heritage, traditions and history of the valley, as well as the pizzocheri. This culinary delicacy from Valposchiavo is made from buckwheat flour. Try it out for yourself under expert guidance.

Day 3 In the morning, a walk takes you through the picturesque alleyways of the Borgo di Poschiavo. Learn more about the cultural heritage, traditions and history of the valley. The bus takes you comfortably up the steepest metres before a beautiful high trail leads high above the main valley to San Romerio. The place could hardly be more idyllic for an overnight stay. The Bongulielmi family will give you a friendly welcome at the self-sufficient and therefore 100% sustainable mountain guesthouse and conjure up a delicious meal straight from the garden in front of the house.

Day 4 Freshly strengthened by a typical Puschlav alpine breakfast, the trail leads out of the valley on the Via Valtellina. From the late Middle Ages until the end of the 18th century, this traditional mule-train route connected Upper Italy with the Lake Constance region. Particularly important was trade of wine over the route. Across the border, the trail leads into Valtellina. The last meters down to Tirano are eased with the ride in the bus. Then it is time to say goodbye to the fascinating region. Compared to the muleteers in the past, you may now stretch your legs and take a leisurely train ride back to the north.