Do I need to be very fit for this hike?

You should have good basic fitness. Expect 5–7 hours of walking per day with ascents and descents, but no technical climbing is required.

Yes! Single travelers are welcome – a single room surcharge applies

Is luggage transfer included?

Yes, your bags are picked up each morning and delivered to your next hotel

What is the accommodation like?

Comfortable 3★ hotels and one night in a 4★ hotel, with breakfast daily

Can I book flights through you?

: Yes, we can arrange flights for an additional handling fee, or you can book them yourself.

Swiss Bear Trek: Hike the Via Alpina through the Alps

Cost

Includes

• 5 nights in 3★ hotels
• 1 night in a 4★ hotel (Bever)
• Daily breakfast
• Luggage transfer between hotels (1 bag per guest, up to 20 kg)
• Detailed route maps, descriptions & tourist information
• GPS data & access to offline GPS app
• 24-hour local and international service hotline

Excludes

• Flights to/from Switzerland
• Tourist tax (if applicable)
• Handling fee (€20)
• Travel insurance
• Meals not mentioned

Overview

The Via Engiadina trek is a week-long, high-altitude hiking adventure through the heart of the Swiss Alps. You’ll walk along the legendary Inn River, born from more than 800 glaciers at Maloja Pass, passing turquoise lakes, idyllic villages, and the majestic Bernina mountain range. With luggage transfers, charming hotels, and maps provided, your time is free to enjoy the mountains at your own pace.

Highlights

• Start in Maloja Pass, where the Inn River begins
• Walk through Silvaplana and glamorous St. Moritz
• Admire the sparkling glaciers of the Bernina range
• Explore charming villages like Bever and Zuoz
• Experience the Swiss National Park, untouched for 100+ years
• Discover hidden valleys like Val Trupchun with rich flora and fauna
• Comfortable stays in 3★ and 4★ hotels, with breakfast included

Day 01 :

Arrival in Maloja

Check in to your cozy hotel in Maloja, surrounded by Alpine charm. Spend the afternoon wandering through the village or enjoying the peaceful lakeside views – the perfect warm-up for your hiking journey.

Day 02 :

Maloja → St. Moritz

Step into Heidi’s world at Grevasalvas village, perched high above the valley. Descend to Sils, continue past shimmering Lake Silvaplana, and follow the trail to chic St. Moritz, where mountain grandeur meets world-famous glamour.

Day 03 :

St. Moritz → Bever

Climb above St. Moritz along scenic trails near Piz Padella. Pause at Alp Muntatsch to soak in sweeping views before descending to the authentic village of Samedan, then continue to Bever for an overnight stay in a charming 4★ hotel.

Day 04 :

Bever → Zuoz

Ascend along Crast Mora, crossing stone steps, forests, and mountain plateaus. Pass streams and alpine gorges, then descend into the fairy-tale village of Zuoz, known as one of the most beautiful in the Engadine Valley

Day 05 :

A Circular Walk in the Swiss National Park

A short bus or train ride takes you to S-chanf. From here, hike into the pristine Val Trupchun, home to wildlife like ibex, chamois, and marmots. A true paradise for nature lovers, this walk offers the pure essence of untouched Switzerland.

Day 06 :

Zuoz → Zernez

Follow forest trails lined with pine and larch. Pass picturesque Engadine villages, cross the Punt Ota brook (dividing Upper and Lower Engadine), and finish in Zernez, the gateway to the Swiss National Park

Day 07 :

Departure

After breakfast, check out and say goodbye to the Alps. Extend your stay if you wish to enjoy more of this Alpine wonderland.

Via Engiadina – The Alpine Dream Hike Along the Inn River

Duration

Group Size

Via Engiadina – The Alpine Dream Hike Along the Inn River