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TR AVEL TIP:
The Engadin hiking experience
HIKIN
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in Engad In the om r f s ight 3–5n / .– 75 CHF 7 DBL in n o s per
THE HIGHLIGHTS Glaciers close enough to touch
Stop off in the Swiss National Park
Your first hiking stage heads off from the
From the mining region of Val Mingèr (Miners’
Corvatsch middle station as far as the picturesque
Valley) to the nature reserve that has been left
Val Roseg. Here you can enjoy a spectacular
to its own devices – where the last bear in
panoramic view across a gigantic arena composed
Switzerland was sighted in 1904 and where
of ice and cliffs – a silent witness to the last Ice
today numerous red deer can be observed – here,
Age. TIP: in the Val Roseg, you can complete the
Mother Nature shines in all her splendour!
final stretch more comfortably with a traditional local horse-drawn carriage.
“Don't even think about dormitories: Here, you pick up your hiking map at reception and the kitchen staff have already taken care of your sandwiches... And if the weather's bad, you won’t have to worry about alternative routes, just lay back and spend a little more time in your hotel’s spa”
A view of the Engadin Lake Plateau On the second stage you’ll go from Pontresina via Lej Muragl as far as Muottas Muragl. A wonderful panoramic trail with unbelievable views of the Engadin lakes and Bernina massif. TIP: Keep your eyes peeled! With a bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the Grisons’ emblematic ibex – or maybe even a herd of them!
David Streiff Corti, Journalist NZZ
In the footsteps of Schellen-Ursli The next two stages take you past typical Engadin villages. High above the Inn river you’ll come across the Lower Engadin village of Guarda – welcome to the home of Schellen-Ursli, the hero of a popular Swiss children’s book! Guarda is not only steeped in history but is also an architectural gem! www.privateselection.ch
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