Hike between Italy and Switzerland
Guided hiking holiday

Sat, Sept 5, 2026 (Day 1)

Travel from Milano to Sondrio

Starting off in Italy, we will travel sustainably by train to Sondrio in the Italian wine-producing valley of Valtellina. Sondrio's historic town center testifies to the cultural and commercial role it has played over the centuries. A walk in the surrounding hills and a taste of local wines will cap off the day.
Meet at Milano Centrale Station after lunch
Travel by train to Sondrio (14:20-Milano Centrale Sondrio 16:40) - Check in at hotel
Walk through the town center and on to the surrounding terraced vineyards
Wine tasting and dinner at a local restaurant
Transfers: Train (approx 2.5 hrs)
Walk: +300 m, - 300 m, 6-8 km
Night in Sondrio

Sun, Sept 6, 2026 (Day 2)

Sondrio-Tirano-Sankt Moritz

After a train transfer to Tirano, we travel on the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway across the Bernina Pass and into Switzerland's Engadin Valley and Sankt Moritz. An afternoon hike around the valley's lakes will introduce us to the region.
Train transfer Sondrio-Tirano (30 mins) - Train ride Tirano-Sankt Moritz (2.5 hrs)
Check in at hotel
Afternoon hike in Sankt Moritz: Lej de San Murezzan and Lej da Staz
Dinner in Sankt Moritz
Hike: +70 m, -70 m, 7 km
Night in Sankt Moritz

Mon, Sept 7, 2026 (Day 3)

Hike to Chamanna Boval

After a short train ride, we hike deep into the Bernina massif, reaching a mountain lodge scenically located above a glacier
Train transfer to Morterasch (30 mins) 
Out-and-back hike Morterasch-Chamanna Boval
Train back to Sankt Moritz
Hike: +600 m, -600 m, 10 km
Transfers: Train (30 min each way)
Night in Sankt Moritz

Tue, Sept 8, 2026 (Day 4)

The Engadin Valley

Today's hike is all about views: green forests, blue lakes, shining white peaks
Hike Sankt Moritz-Alp Suvretta-Silvaplana
Local bus transfer
Dinner on own in Sankt Moritz
Hike: +540 m, -540 m, 11.6 km
Transfers: Local bus
Night In Sankt Moritz

Wed, Sept 9, 2026 (Day 5)

Across the Muretto Pass into Italy

After a short transfer by public bus to the village of Maloja, we cross into Italy on foot, along paths long used by traders
Public bus from Sankt Moritz to Maloja
Hike from Maloja to Chiareggio across the Muretto pass
Private transfer from Chiareggio to Rifugio Zoia, Campo Moro
Dinner and overnight at Rifugio Zoia
Hike: +950 m, - 1100 m, 14 km
Transfers: Public shuttle bus (approx 30 mins); private transfer (approx 1 hr),
Night at Rifugio Zoia

Thur, Sept 10, 2026 (Day 6)

Rifugio Carate Brianza (with optional ascent to Rifugio Marinelli)

Our goal today is to reach the two huts at the foot of the Italian route to Piz Bernina. We will cross conifer forests and meadows and admire shining peaks reflected in alpine lakes.
Out-and-back hike to Rifugio Carate Brianza and possibly to Rifugio Marinelli
Dinner and overnight at Rifugio Zoia
Hike +750 m, -750 m, 10.4k (additional hike to Rifugio Marinelli: +400 m, -400 m, 5.3k, for a total of +/1 1150 m, 15.7k)
Night at Rifugio Zoia

Fri, Sept 11, 2026 (Day 7)

Sentiero Glaciologico Marson

Today's hike will immerse us fully into the past and present of the region's glaciers
Short transfer to Alpe Gera. Hike to Rifugio Bignami and on to Sentiero Glaciologico (options A, B, or C of the Sentiero Glaciologico, depending on weather and group conditions)
Hike: Maximum +1150 m, - 1150 m, 14 km (options A, B, or C depending on conditions)
Transfer: Private transfer to and from the trailhead (10 mins)
Night at Rifugio Zoial

Sat, Sept 12, 2026 (Day 8)

Hike to Rifugio Cristina

Our last hike will take us to a beautiful summer pasture surrounded by meadows, from where we will bid farewell to the valley's peaks. In the afternoon, we return to Sondrio, completing our loop around Piz Bernina
Hike from Rifugio Zoia (2000 m) to Alpe Prabello and Rifugio Cristina (2226 m) and to Largone (1770 m)
Private transfer from Largone to Sondrio
Dinner and overnight in Sondrio
Hike: +700 m, -700 m, 10 km
Night in Sondrio 

Sun, Sept 13, 2026 (Day 9)

Return to Milano and departure

After a leisurely breakfast, train transfer to Milano Centrale. Flights should leave no earlier than 4 pm from Milano Malpensa or Milan Bergamo, 3:30 pm from Milano Linate; trains from Milano Centrale no earlier than 12:15 pm [the earliest train from Sondrio to Milano Centrale may allow departures approximately two hours earlier)
Train Sondrio-Milano Centrale and independent departure
Transfer: Train Sondrio-Milano (2.5 hrs)