100% Valposchiavo

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. (Walking time without rests: 2.10 h, distance: 7.2 km, ascent/descent: 285/390 meters).

Day 2 After a fortifying breakfast, the trail leads past the picturesque Lagh da Palü to Cavaglia. Visit the Glacier Garden, which is famous for its typical alpine vegetation and rich flora, but also for the special glacier mills. The guide tells you more about the vegetation and you walk through the gorge path, newly created in 2021, where you can admire the bizarre rock formations. Then you reach Cadera through the sparse mountain forest and ride with the RhB the last meters down to Poschiavo. Here the hotel "Vecchio Monastero" welcomes you, a quiet place in the middle of the village center. (Walking time without rests: 2.30 h, distance: 8.3 km, ascent/descent: 80/850 altitude meters).

Day 3 A morning walk takes you through the picturesque alleys of Borgo di Poschiavo. Learn more about the cultural heritage, traditions and history of the valley and also the Pizzocheri. This culinary delicacy from Valposchiavo is made from buckwheat flour. Try it yourself under expert guidance. Either comfortably by train or bus or a bit more strenuous on foot, the way leads to San Romerio in the afternoon. The place for an overnight stay could hardly be more idyllic. The Bongulielmi family will welcome you in the self-sufficient and therefore 100% sustainable mountain inn and create a delicious dinner, directly from the garden in front of the house. (Walking time without rests: 3 h, Distance: 7.2 km, Ascent/Descent: 700/250 altitude meters).

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. (Walking time without rests: 3.30 h, distance: 10.5 km, ascent/descent: 200/1175 meters).