Eurotrek Alpine: Alta Via Val Malenco
Eurotrek Alpine: Alta Via Val Malenco
Arrival in Maloja
The settlement of Maloja lies just below the pass of the same name. Take in the marvellous panoramic views and enjoy a restful night’s sleep before setting off tomorrow.
Maloja – Chiareggio
Today begins with a hike up to the Lägh da Cavloc lake in the Forno valley. Shortly afterwards, the trail, once an old mule track that connected the Valtellina and Engadine valleys, climbs steeply up to the Muretto Pass and the border with Italy. On the Italian side, the paths down to Chiareggio are easy to negotiate.
You leave Chiareggio along a wide hiking trail that takes you steadily upwards through the forest. After a break at the scenic Lago Palù, the path climbs steeply up to the Bocchel del Torno pass, where stunning views of the surrounding peaks open up before you.
However, Lago Campo Moro, the destination of today’s stage, still seems illusive … but never fear! You’ll eventually find it hidden behind a hilltop. A long descent leads down to the valley floor, and you’ll pass numerous Alpine pastures until you reach the lake’s retaining wall. Your overnight stay will be at Refugio Zoia.
Rifugio Zoia – Poschiavo
As you leave the Alpine pastures behind you today, the landscape becomes more barren and rocky during your ascent to the Campagneda Pass. This hike takes you past a variety of pretty little lakes until you reach the top of the pass and press on to the Pass da Cancian and, in turn, the Swiss border.
As the descent to Poschiavo is quite challenging, you can look forward to being reunited with your luggage, enjoying a tasty dinner and a restful night’s sleep when you arrive.
Departure or Extension
Tour character
Mostly easy mountain hikes (T2-T3 on the SAC scale). The tours follow easy paths and red and white marked hiking trails throughout. A good level of fitness is required for the longer stages and you will need to be sure-footed to negotiate the high passes. Please also note that you’ll need your passport or national ID card for entry into Italy.
| Season Saison 1 31.08.2024 - 15.09.2024 Daily arrival | Season Saison 2 29.06.2024 - 30.08.2024 Daily arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Eurotrek Alpine: Alta Via Val Malenco, 5 days, CH-GRAMP-05X | ||
| Base price | 715.- | 799.- |
| Packed lunch | 59.- | 59.- |
| Surcharge single room | 115.- | 115.- |
Category: Mid-range hotels (3x) and mountain inn (1x) Rifiugio Zoia with en suite shower/toilet
| Season Saison 1 Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 Daily arrival | Season Saison 2 Jun 29, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 Daily arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| Maloja | ||
| Extra night/BB | 125.- | 125.- |
| Surcharge single room | 40.- | 40.- |
| Poschiavo | ||
| Double room p. P. | 109.- | 109.- |
| Surcharge single room | 40.- | 40.- |
Included:
- Overnight stays incl. breakfast
- Half-board in Chiareggio and the Rifugio Zoia mountain inn (2x)
- Luggage transfer Maloja-Poschiavo
- Subsidy for arrival by train
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents (x1 per room)
- Navigation app and GPS data available
- SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
- Service-Hotline
Note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Arrival/Departure:
- Arrival in Maloja using public transport.
- Departure from Poschiavo using public transport.
Further information:
- Overnight stays at the Alpine huts require suitable sleeping bags.
- We recommend that you take a look at the SAC Mountain and Alpine hiking scale for a better evaluation of the level of difficulty.
- Please note that there will be no luggage transport to each individual Alpine hut. Your baggage will be transported directly from the arrival location to the departure location.
Arrival by train:
Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10 from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.
On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.
Travel documents "digital"
We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.
In advance you will receive a package of documents with the following contents:
- Your travel program
- Luggage tags
- Description of how to use the app
- Any vouchers
- Detailed program with map sections
The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you additionally to find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.
