ITINERARY DAY 1: ZUOZ  Travel independently to Zuoz, the first vantage point from which you can see the high, glaciated peaks of the Upper Engadine. Rest in a marvelous, old-world hotel centrally located on Zuoz’s main street. DAY 2: ZUOZ  Enjoy a warm-up day to one of our favorite high mountain huts above Zuoz. The views of the Palu and Bernina massifs to the southeast are superb. Descend near the old Albula Pass road to La Punt or Chamues-ch for transport back to Zuoz. Distance 6 to 12 miles. Elevation gain 2880 ft. DAY 3: ZUOZ TO PONTRESINA  Transfer to one of the Upper Engadine’s greatest attractions, a funicular with arguably the finest vista in the Alps. Traverse to one of the highest hikeable summits in the region. Stop for delicious soup and otherworldly views. Descend to Pontresina and a warm and welcoming inn in a quiet section of the village. Distance up to 9 miles. Elevation gain up to 3414 ft. DAY 4:  PONTRESINA   Hike out of Schlarigna, made famous as the finish village of the renowned Cresta Run, perhaps the world’s most famous bobsled course. Wander into remote and rarely traveled terrain behind the summits of Las Tres Fluors and beneath the rocky Piz Ot. Descend to Samedan for transport back to Pontresina. Distance 9 miles. Elevation gain 3350 ft. DAY 5: PONTRESINA TO SILS MARIA  Begin with a gentle ascent up one of the Alps’ most pristine valleys, a region carved by glaciers over the millennia. We’ll hike all the way to the head of the valley where a charismatic hut rests on the edge of a moraine adjacent to a quickly receding glacier. Descend to Sils Maria and another superb old-world hotel. Distance 12 miles. Elevation gain 2800 ft. / loss 3000 ft. DAY 6: SILS MARIA  There are numerous hikeable summits surround Sils Maria, and we will choose among them for today’s itinerary. Enjoy views of the wild and spectacular Val Bregaglia to the south, a region characterized by massive granite walls emerging from lush valleys on the Italian border. Return to Sils Maria hotel. Distance 8 miles. Elevation gain 3220 ft. / loss 2775 ft. DAY 7: SILS MARIA TO SOGLIO  High above the Val Bregaglia we ascend to a pass above our final destination, Soglio, one of the most charming villages in the world. We descend into Soglio through numerous rustic, but still active, tiny farms and hamlets. Enjoy your last night in Soglio dining on local specialties and watching the alpenglow embrace the granite spires of the Bregaglia. Distance 7.25 miles. Elevation gain 1168 ft. / loss 2286 ft. DAY 8: DEPART 57 "We love your personal knowledge of the areas, the great hotels and food and the helpfulness of your staff. I have used many of the major Adventure Travel companies and think you guys are the cats meow!" – Peter G. TRIP RATINGS Challenging hiking up to 12 miles with ascents up to 4,800 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 3+ / 4 COMFORT 4/ 4 3+ / 4 TERRAIN *All ground transportation between Zuoz and Soglio included during tour. Luggage transfer daily. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. ITALY Soglio Zuoz Piz Palu Piz Ot Las Trais Fluors St. Moritz Piz Lunghin Sils Maria Lake Sils Lake Silvaplana Piz Languard Piz Bernina SWITZERLAND Pontresina Piz Padella MODERATE TO CHALLENGING HIKING