Day 1: Arrival

Independent arrival in Pontresina in the Upper Engadine, approx. 5 km from St. Moritz; underground car park at the hotel for a fee; on arrival, pick-up from Pontresina railway station (included); alternatively, travel to Samedan station and take a taxi from there to the hotel (approx. 6 km; avoids changing in St. Moritz and saves at least 30 minutes).

Day 2: Walk to St. Moritz

The hotel in Pontresina sits at 1800 m; to ease in on your first day, take an easy walk to the village of St. Moritz, enjoy a stroll and coffee in the centre at Hanselmann or Hauser on the Ring, then loop around Lake St. Moritz and return to the hotel in Pontresina (approx. 4 hrs, approx. 190 metres of ascent).

Day 3: Along the Via Engiadina to Maloja

Take the Postbus to Sils-Baseglia, then a gentle climb on the high-level Via Engiadina to the Heidi village of Grevasalvas and further up to Blanca; with fine views over the lake landscape, finally descend to Maloja and stop at a traditional inn, then return to the hotel by Postbus (approx. 4 hrs, 370 metres of ascent).

Alternatively, continue along Lake Maloja on an even path via Isola to Sils-Maria and from there take the Postbus back to the hotel (+2 hrs).

Day 4: Muottas Muragl – Alp Languard high-level trail

Ride the funicular up to Muottas Muragl. The almost level high-level trail, one of the most beautiful and panoramic in the Upper Engadine, leads to Alp Languard, with magnificent views of the icy towers of the Bernina range and the Upper Engadine lakes. After a stop at the uniquely situated Paradieshütte, walk to the top station of the chairlift and glide gently down to Pontresina (approx. 3½/5 hrs, 470/660 metres of ascent).

Day 5: Marmore and the Fex Valley

Take the Postbus to Sils-Maria, make a short ascent to the little church at Crasta, then follow the trail above the valley floor into the Fex Valley as far as Curtins; from there, climb a delightful contouring path to the Marmore viewpoint, continue after a short break to the Furtschellas top station and stop for refreshments, then take the cable car down and from Sils return by Postbus to the hotel (approx. 4 hrs, 550 metres of ascent).

Day 6: Bernina-Express - Bernina Pass and Diavolezza

Take the Bernina-Express to Bernina Pass station, walk along Lago Bianco to the valley station of the cable car, then ride up to Diavolezza at 3000 m with superb views of the Bernina ice world; after a stop at Berghaus Diavolezza, take the cable car back down to the valley station and return by bus or train to Pontresina and the hotel (approx. 4½ hrs, 60 metres of ascent).

Day 7: Celerina and Samedan panoramic trail

Ride the chairlift from Celerina up to Alp Marguns station, then follow a magnificent panoramic path at around 2500 m to rustic Alp Muntatsch above Samedan; after a stop, descend on forest paths to Samedan or Celerina and return by Postbus to Pontresina and the hotel (approx. 5 hrs, 410 metres of ascent).

Day 8: Homeward journey

Homeward journey independently; rail travellers will be taken to Pontresina railway station.

Walking week in the Upper Engadine based in Pontresina, the neighbouring village to St. Moritz. Self-guided, moderate walks with no alpine experience or head for heights required. Panoramic trails between lakes and the Bernina range, including the Via Engiadina, Muottas Muragl-Alp Languard and the Fex Valley, plus an excursion on the Bernina Express to Diavolezza. Stay at the family-run Hotel Albris at 1800 m, with its own bakery and good cuisine. Sauna, Sanarium, steam room, solarium and gym included. All mountain railways, lifts, buses and the Rhaetian Railway in the Upper Engadine included.

Tourist tax payable locally.