Christine Page says...
Found service good even when I had trouble doing API as fault with Swiss air!
Read reviews »
Switzerland: The Bernese Oberland
The Lower Engadine is one of the most popular destinations for the Swiss to take their holidays, which must say something when they have such a choice! An exceptional variety of walks await discovery in the Engadine Valley and its many remote side valleys. The lower areas of the Engadine feature deep green meadows against a backdrop of bare, rocky mountains free from snow in summer. Wildflowers carpet the slopes while rivers sparkle as they meander through. Head north up the valley however, and a dramatic change meets the eye. Here the landscape has all the attributes of the high Alps where snow caps the peaks and glaciers fill crevasses. The river Inn thunders through tight gorges and cataracts carrying the foaming, white melting snows. In addition, walk in Switzerland's only National Park, a vast chunk of highland wilderness with protected flora and wildlife. To complement the varied natural landscape, undoubtedly some of the most beautiful and romantic of all Swiss villages cling to mountain slopes enjoying the very best views and providing stunning places to stay. Walking possibilities are endless leaving every walker with a great desire to return for more.
This area is the heartland of Switzerland's fourth official language - Romansch which will often be heard especially in the small villages. However Swiss German is spoken by everyone and English as in other areas of Switzerland is widely spoken. A different language brings different culture, architecture and culinary specials all unique to the Romansch speaking area. The river Inn flows through the valley on its way to the Danube, alternately flowing though deep gorges and wide-open meadowland grazed by bell ringing cows. The area is also host to Switzerland's only National Park.
We have chosen Scuol for our centre for walking in the Lower Engadine not only because it is the hub of the local bus and train routes, radiating to all areas of the Lower Engadine, but it is a charming town of the region. There is an old part of the village with beautifully renovated traditional houses. The River Inn runs around the village on its way to Austria. Scuol is famous for its spa and mineral waters bubbling from 5 fountains in the town. This is now represented by the famous Bogn Engiadina with its complex of six pools both indoor and outdoor, saunas solariums, steam room and massage area.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Say fond farewells to Scuol as you depart on the train.
This single-centre holiday is based at the following hotel. If you'd like to extend your stay here, or upgrade your room, just let us know at the time of booking.
To find out more call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or email sales@headwater.com
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 0044 1606 720199 or email us at sales@headwater.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
Everyone who goes on a Headwater holiday will be emailed a link to our post-holiday questionnaire where they can give us an honest assessment of all aspects of their holiday - everything from how quickly we answer the phone to how clean the hotels were - plus an overall rating and comments about their holiday.
Any feedback collected is posted to our website, so that people can make an informed decision based on past experiences before heading off on holiday. We don’t edit the reviews, the only thing we do is proofread them and alter any typos, where necessary, to ensure they are easy to read for everyone. All reviews will be published (except in certain extreme circumstances), and a member of the Headwater team will respond to any constructive criticisms/comments under the reviews, at their discretion. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of our holidays, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers.
Found service good even when I had trouble doing API as fault with Swiss air!
The wide variety of walks allowed us to choose according to conditions. The free access to bus train and chairlift made it all very simple. The Belvedere was exceptional with very interesting meals. There was direct access to a very large swimming area with a variety of temperatures, water jets and saunas.
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night self-guided walking holiday includes:
Single-centre accommodation in and hotels
All breakfasts and dinners
Comprehensive route directions provided prior to departure
Flight inclusive package includes rail tickets between Zurich airport and Scuol, plus a Swiss Half Fare Card
How to book:
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' or 'check availability' button below.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'check availability' button below.
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
1st Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
2nd Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
3rd Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
4th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
5th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
6th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
7th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
8th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
9th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
10th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
11th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
12th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
13th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
14th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
15th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
16th Jun 2024 | US$2020 | Tour only: US$2020 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
17th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
18th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
19th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
20th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
21st Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
22nd Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
23rd Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
24th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
25th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
26th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
27th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
28th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
29th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
30th Jun 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
1st Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
2nd Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
3rd Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
4th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
5th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
6th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
7th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
8th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
9th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
10th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
11th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
12th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
13th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
14th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
15th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
16th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
17th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
18th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
19th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
20th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
21st Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
22nd Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
23rd Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
24th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
25th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
26th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
27th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
28th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
29th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
30th Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
31st Jul 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
1st Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
2nd Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
3rd Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
4th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
5th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
6th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
7th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
8th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
9th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
10th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
11th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
12th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
13th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
14th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
15th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
16th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
17th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
18th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
19th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
20th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
21st Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
22nd Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
23rd Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
24th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
25th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
26th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
27th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
28th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
29th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
30th Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
31st Aug 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
1st Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
2nd Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
3rd Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
4th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
5th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
6th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
7th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
8th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
9th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
10th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
11th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
12th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
13th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
14th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
15th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
16th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
17th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
18th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
19th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
20th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
21st Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
22nd Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
23rd Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
24th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
25th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
26th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
27th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
28th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
29th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
30th Sep 2024 | US$2120 | Tour only: US$2120 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
1st Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
2nd Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
3rd Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
4th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
5th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
6th Oct 2024 | US$2415 | Tour only: US$2415 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
7th Oct 2024 | US$2415 | Tour only: US$2415 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
8th Oct 2024 | US$2415 | Tour only: US$2415 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
9th Oct 2024 | US$2415 | Tour only: US$2415 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
10th Oct 2024 | US$2415 | Tour only: US$2415 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
11th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
12th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
13th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
14th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
15th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
16th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
17th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
18th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
19th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
20th Oct 2024 | US$2065 | Tour only: US$2065 | Check availability |
Check availability |
The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Solo travellers
Please call for details and prices
Children
Please contact us for child prices.
Holiday type
Self-guided walking Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Daily Departures from 1st Jun 2024 to 20th Oct 2024, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All breakfasts and dinners
Other details
Flight inclusive package includes rail tickets between Zurich airport and Scuol, plus a Swiss Half Fare Card (50% off all public transportation in Switzerland, including most mountain railroads; valid for one month).
This holiday does not include any flights or rail.
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button above.
If you need further information before you book simply complete our Holiday Enquiry Form and a member of our sales team will get back to you.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'Check availability' button below.