Experience the adventure of a five-day trek in Grisons
This trek requires good physical condition and sure footedness. It is rated T3 on the Swiss Alpine Club’s scale of difficulty, and is fully signposted.
Duration: 5 days
Experience
5-day trek in Graubünden
This trek takes you from Samedan in the Upper Engadine to Soglio on the Italian border of the Val Bregalia. It is a 4-day hike, averaging 15 km per day, with a vertical drop of 3,700 meters. Overnight stays are in mountain hotels, with the exception of one night in the Jenatsch Alpine Club hut at the top of the Val Bever, a magnificent wild valley and one of the largest in the region.
The highest point of the trek is the Col d’Agnel at 2982 m. The route stops at Juf, Switzerland’s highest village, before descending over the Septimer pass to Soglio by post bus.
Day 1
Samedan – Spinas
The trek departs from Samedan station in the early afternoon. The train journey to Upper Engadine is already an unforgettable experience. A final equipment check and we’re off to Spinas, at the entrance to Val Bever, a 2-hour walk away, where we’ll spend our first night. A comfortable inn awaits us.
Day 2
Spinas – Jenatsch hut
A short day’s walk awaits us to reach this hut at an altitude of almost 2650 m. We cross a magnificent forest of arolla pines to find ourselves alone in the Val Bever. After a climb of around 800 m, we reach our evening lodge.
Day 3
Jenatsch hut – Ospizio La Veduta
Early morning departure for the Col de la Fuorcla d’Agnel, at 2982 m altitude, the highest point of the trek. The geology of the area offers spectacular reliefs and colors. A long descent to the Col du Julier, where we spend the night. A short day’s walk.
Day 4
Col du Julier – Juf
In the morning, we set off for Bivio to reach the Stallerberg pass, at an altitude of almost 2,600m. We descend to Juf, Switzerland’s highest village, and check into the Hotel Bergalga, overlooking the sumptuous valley of the same name, a marmot paradise.
Day 5
Juf – Soglio
Departure at dawn for the longest of the stages, which will take us to Soglio in the Italian Grisons, where we’ll spend the night at the Palazzo Salis, a hotel with the Swiss Historic Hotels label. Departure the following morning for a smooth return to Earth!
Equipment
What’s the right equipment?
Accommodation is provided each day, making for a much lighter backpack.
However, the following equipment is mandatory
Backpack with hip belt
Tried-and-tested trekking boots
Sunglasses, headwear, sunscreen
Rain jacket for trekking
Down jacket for evenings
Lightweight gloves
A pair of trekking pants, convertible, or not
Container for 1.5 liters of water per person
Sleeping bag liner
Toiletries and change of clothes kept to a minimum
Price
CHF 1400 / Person
The price includes half-board accommodation for 4 nights and guiding; not included are any transport costs during the trek, the midday picnic and evening drinks.
Testimonials
They share their adventures with us
Hikers in groups, families, couples or solo: everyone leaves with a smile on their face.
Jean Rémy takes us on snowshoes to the heights of Grimentz in the direction of La Brinta. At the edge of the forest, we were shuffling through deep snow and admiring the nearby peaks. It was a wonderful discovery, away from the ski slopes.
Thanks to his meticulous preparation, Jean Rémy led us with ease on snowshoes through the Risoud forest above Le Brassus for over 6 hours. The atmosphere was magical. A memorable day that we wouldn’t have experienced on our own.
Jean Rémy organized a wonderful snowshoe walk in the Risoud forest. We really enjoyed the fondue stop in a woodcutter’s hut, followed by a visit to the Astroval astronomical observatory. Very original and much appreciated.
Thank you so much!
Jean Rémy organized a wonderful snowshoe walk in the Risoud forest. We really enjoyed the fondue stop in a woodcutter’s hut, followed by a visit to the Astroval astronomical observatory. Very original and much appreciated.
Thank you so much!
Introduction to snowshoeing between Tignousa and the Hotel Weisshorn in a grandiose setting. We discovered the flora and some of the birds of the Swiss Alps. My warmest thanks to Jean Rémy for his guidance, kindness and professional advice.
Jean Rémy took us on a week-long dream trek in the Grisons. He organized a route of varying difficulty, adapted to our level. The images and thrills of the magnificent landscapes are still fresh in our minds.
Jean Rémy led us on a wonderful hike into the heart of the Entlebuch Biosphere : from Restaurant Stäldeli high above beautiful alpine meadows, through high moors and sparse forests to the almost alpine looking summit of Schafmatt. Jean Rémy knows trees, flowers and birds as well as geology and geography. A true and interesting hike. Merci !
I’ve hiked the Salève countless times. But I rediscovered this mountain thanks to Jean Rémy’s skilful narration, mixing rock history, ammonite fossils and anecdotes about 19th-century Geneva geologists. Thank you JR for a thrilling hike!
Eating a fondue in front of a breathtaking panorama, then spending the night in a tent at 2000 meters, is a pure dream. Thanks again to Jean Rémy for organizing this event and sharing his knowledge of mountains, flowers and geology in a timeless setting.
Gallery
Images of the trek in Graubünden
This trek allows you to travel light. All overnight stays are in top-quality, tested accommodations.
FAQ
Answers to your frequently asked questions
A 5-day trek requires good physical fitness, optimal weather conditions and simple but effective logistics.
If weather conditions persistently deteriorate 24 hours before departure, the trek will be canceled and reimbursed. If the weather deteriorates during the trek, alternatives are put in place to ensure comfort and safety. Every morning, a weather check is carried out to confirm the start of the stage.
Each stage is planned with an exit point in case of emergency: shortened itinerary, roads accessible at a convenient distance, contact by telephone or radio always possible, 1st aid equipment on hand.
It’s better, but not compulsory. What’s important is that you’re in good basic physical condition, and that you’re able to climb an average of 750 meters per day, with pleasure! Then, as the days go by, you’ll settle into a rhythm of walking that’s perfect for regenerative contemplation!
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