Adventourus Active Vacations

   Your tour guide greets you in Engadin. You travel on together to Zernez and over the Ofen Pass to Valchava. Meeting point at 16.00 hrs for welcome aperitif in the hotel. We familiarise ourselves with the area during a relaxed walk around the village and then enjoy our evening meal in the hotel.

Hike: 3h30

We walk directly from Hotel Central in Valchava somewhat above the valley in the direction of St. Maria and Müstair. On this raised path we have constant fascinating views of the lower part of the Val Müstair and the Alps and mountains above it. After a visit to a farm, our walk takes us right along a dashing waterfall and back down to the valley floor and Müstair. We learn a great deal on a tour through the famous monastery of St. Johann and the museum. There is some time left for a wander through Müstair before we head back to Valchava with the post van.

Day 3: Beautiful alpine walk and visit to the old ore mines

We take the post van up to the Ofen Pass and walk up a slight incline in the direction of «Il Jalet». An almost level path leads us in a wide bend beneath the Piz Daint to the alpine region of Juf Plaun and on to the «Minieras», the old mines where ore was extracted in an exhausting process. Anyone who wishes can enter the mine with a knowledgeable, local guide. Helmets and headlamps are provided. After a relaxing lunchtime break we continue on to Alp Buffalora and back onto the Ofen Pass «Süsom Givé».

We walk directly from Valchava into the romantic tributary valley of Val Vau, on rambling paths and unmade tracks up to around 1800m above sea level. On the way we enjoy a special type of lunch, before we continue on our way to Sta. Maria by foot. In Sta. Maria we visit a beekeeper and learn about the Müstairer bees and how the sweet Val-Müstairer honey is made.

Hike: 2h30

The post van brings us to the height of the Umbrail Pass, where the Swiss tollhouse stands. Once here, we take to an old pack trail and walk the serpentine route to the Dreisprachenspitze, with its imposing views of the Ortler region and the fascinating Italian Stelvio national park. In Rifugio Garibaldi we enjoy a typical lunch at over 2800 metres in a small Italian family-run restaurant. In Sta. Maria we visit the «Tessenda», a hand weaving establishment that weaves traditional patterns and modern designs.

Hike: 3h30

Our walk today starts in «Lü», the highest political district in Europe. We follow the «Senda Val Müstair» path to the Alp Campatsch and farther on up, high above the valley floor to the region where the famous bear left its tracks. We enjoy the magnificent alpine flora, the
Swiss stone pines that flourish in this region, and delight at the splendid views down into the valley. In the evening there is an opportunity to visit the valley museum «Chasa Jaura» in Valchava.

Hike: 4h30

Before returning home, there is an opportunity to walk along the Rom creek and enjoy a final wander. After this richly varied week you can certainly say that you have gotten to know the beautiful Val Müstair!
Individual onward journey, e.g. continue on to the South Tyrol and to Venice, or return to Engadin.

PRICE & DETAILS

DEPARTURE DATES:

TBA

Guarantted departures with a minimum of just 2 persons!! Maximum 18 participants.

- 7 nights in 3*** hotels, in a double room with private facilities

- Buffet breakfasts and 3-course dinner each day (+2 lunches)

- Welcome and farewell drinks

- Gratuities in hotel / restaurants

- Guided hiking

- Trips by post van (half charge discount basis)

- Transfer by minibus as per the programme

- Entrance tickets and tours as per the programme

- English and German-speaking travel guide/hiking guide

- Extensive travel documentation

- Tour of monastery and Müstair Museum

MODERATE: The daily walking times will range between approx 1 ½ and 4 hours, with an average altitude of approx. 2000-2200m.
Paths: On hillside and rambling paths. Ascents and descents of up to 850/1320m altitude. Surefootedness and reasonable condition is essential.

Hiking times can vary depending on the weather and makeup of travel groups.