EASY TO MODERATE HIKING ITINERARY DAY 1: SCUOL  Transfer from Zurich by train to the ancient Roman spa village of Scuol. Relax in the curative thermal mineral baths before meeting your guides and group for dinner. Overnight in a charming inn in two converted seventeenth century patrician homes. DAY 2: SCUOL TO GUARDA  Ride the Motta Naluns cable car and enjoy a level walk to a beautiful summer alp called Prui. Descend into the Val Tasna and enjoy a picnic surrounded by stunning larch pine and majestic peaks. Continue to the ancient hill town turned artist colony, Guarda. Distance up to 12 miles. Elevation gain 1300 ft. / loss 2970 ft. DAY 3: GUARDA TO ZUOZ  A short train and van transfer takes us to the tiny whistle stop S-chanf. Enter the mysterious Val Trupchun as we climb deep into the only Swiss National Park. Our highpoint and picnic spot is a secluded and protected wildlife viewing station were we watch the majestic Steinbock and fanciful Chamois play. Return to S-chanf for a quick transfer (or walk) to historic Zuoz. Distance 8 miles. Elevation gain / loss 1800 ft. DAY 4: ZUOZ TO PONTRESINA   Climb to the Segantini hut and enjoy the finest views of the Engadine. Overnight in Pontresina, home of the twelfth century mountain church, Santa Maria, adorned with frescoes dating from the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. Distance up to 8 miles. Elevation gain up to 1500 ft. / loss 3300 ft. DAY 5: PONTRESINA TO SILS MARIA  A moderately strenuous day through larch forests and high meadows provides a sensational opportunity to view the sparkling lakes of the Engadine. Have lunch at an alpine lake, the Hahnensee, followed by a spectacular lakeside walk to Sils Maria. Overnight in a grand, old world hotel. Distance 10.5 miles. Elevation gain 2500 ft. / loss 2560 ft. DAY 6: PIZ LUNGHIN  The most strenuous day of the trek is to the Piz Lunghin (summit optional). The lake below the summit is one of the finest viewpoints of the stunning, steep terrain of the Bregaglia. Return to Sils and our memorable accommodations. Distance 8.5 miles. Elevation gain up to 3540 ft. / loss up to 3401 ft. DAY 7: SILS TO SOGLIO  Strike out on a rough-  hewn Roman road; an ancient path connecting long-  deserted farming hamlets of the Val Bregaglia. The magnificent granite spires of the Bregaglia tower all around as you wind your way into Italian-speaking Soglio, one of the most beautiful and well-  preserved historic villages located anywhere in the Alps. Distance 7.25 miles. Elevation gain 1168 ft. / loss 2286 ft. DAY 8: DEPART 29 "We quickly realized that working with Ryder Walker made the trip so easy. There is no way we could have found all the right hotels and planned out a related series of hikes by ourselves. We are very happy we chose Ryder Walker. We signed up for a comfort level of 4 out of 4 and were more than pleased with the accommodations that were reserved for us!" – John C. *All ground transportation between Scuol 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. TRIP RATINGS Moderate hiking up to 12 miles with ascents up to 3,540 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 2+ / 4 COMFORT 4/ 4 2/ 4 TERRAIN Scuol Guarda Zuoz Sils Maria Soglio SWITZERLAND ITALY St. Moritz Pontresina Las Trais Fluors Piz Ot Piz Languard Piz Lunghin Piz Bernina Piz Palu