Walking in the Lower Engadine

Day 1: Arrive in Scuol

Arrive in the charming town of Scuol, located in the Lower Engadine region. Below are just a selection of the many walks that are available in and around Scuol.
Overnight Hotel Altana or Hotel Belvedere, Scuol (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 2: Ofenpass to Fuorcla Funtana da S-charl (16KM/10MILES)

This walk begins at over 2,000m where you'll climb a little above that, followed by mostly flat paths and gentle ascents. You'll pass through woodland and across extensive pastures, where you're sure to see herds of cattle and hear the ringing of their bells. You walk through the important Arvenwald, the wood of Swiss Stone pines (also called Arolla pines, Latin name Pinus Cembra) which is the highest wood in Europe. The walk finishes in S-charl, a charming small village at the start of the road, full of older buildings, where you return by bus to Scuol.
Overnight Hotel Altana or Hotel Belvedere, Scuol (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 3: Tarasp Fontana to Kurhaus Tarasp (15KM/9.5MILES)

From Tarasp Fontana the walk is all downhill or flat, there is an alternative route giving an uphill finish as you get nearer Scuol. You'll pass through the tiny village of Florins, a little gem, and as you descend there's a marvellous Swiss-scape of a view across the Inn valley and beyond.
Overnight Hotel Altana or Hotel Belvedere, Scuol (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 4: Tschlin to Vna (16KM/10MILES)

This walk starts in the beautiful and peaceful village of Tschlin, rising through woodland and remote upland meadows to descend the hillsides below Piz Arina to the smaller village of Vna. We recommend spending some time in Tschlin to explore the long, cobbled main street, full of beautiful houses with Romansch inscriptions.
Overnight Hotel Altana or Hotel Belvedere, Scuol (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 5: Zernez to Guarda (12KM/7.5MILES)

Begin by taking a train from Scuol to Zernez where you'll embark on a gentle, pleasant walk along the valley floor between Lavin and Guarda. You'll walk amongst mountains and forests with river meadows as you follow some of the Via Engiadina trail to Guarda.
Overnight Hotel Altana or Hotel Belvedere, Scuol (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 6: Tarasp Fontana to Sur il Foss (17KM/11MILES)

Explore Switzerland's only National Park - Parc Naziunal Svizzer. Take the bus from Scuol to Tarasp where you gradually ascend with views of the picturesque Tarasp Castle behind you. Walk through luscious forest, bushland, some baron areas which can be eerily beautiful. Deer come to this area as the National Park is protected; if you listen carefully you may hear the calling sounds of the deer and if you are very lucky you might even catch a glimpse!
Overnight Hotel Altana or Hotel Belvedere, Scuol (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 7: Guarda to Ardez (13KM/8MILES)

A very beautiful walk with lots of interest and variety of scenery. However, this at high level and so we include several options for low level walking if weather predictions are unfavourable. Lower level walks are also beautiful! The route starts in the area made famous in the children’s classic story ‘Schellenursli’ and follows part of the trail with numerous illustrated information signs.
Overnight Hotel Altana or Hotel Belvedere, Scuol (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 8: Depart Scuol

Say fond farewells to Scuol as you depart on the train.