Walking Holiday Switzerland - Lower Engadine

The Lower Engadine is one of the most popular destinations for the Swiss to take their holidays, which must say something when they have such a choice. It is surprisingly not so well known to walkers from overseas. This area is the heartland of Switzerland’s fourth official language – Romansch which will often be heard especially in the small villages. However Swiss German is spoken by everyone and English as in other areas of Switzerland is widely spoken. A different language brings different culture, architecture and culinary specials all unique to the Romansch speaking area. The River Inn flows through the valley on its way to the Danube, alternately flowing though deep gorges and wide open meadowland grazed by bell ringing cows. The area is also host to Switzerland’s only National Park. 

We have chosen Scuol for our centre for walking in the Lower Engadine not only because it is the hub of the local bus and train routes, radiating to all areas of the Lower Engadine, but it is a charming town of the region. There is an old part of the village with beautifully renovated traditional houses. The River Inn runs around the village on its way to Austria. Scuol is famous for its spa and mineral waters bubbling from 5 fountains in the town. This is now represented by the famous Bogn Engiadina with its complex of six pools both indoor and outdoor, saunas solariums, steam room and a massage area.

An exceptional variety of walks await discovery in the Engadine Valley and its many remote side valleys. The lower areas of the Engadine feature deep green meadows against a backdrop of bare, rocky mountains free from snow in summer. Wild flowers carpet the slopes while rivers sparkle as they meander through. Head north up the valley however, and a dramatic change meets the eye. Here the landscape has all the attributes of the high Alps where snow caps the peaks and glaciers fill crevasses. The river Inn thunders through tight gorges and cataracts carrying the foaming, white melting snows. In addition, walk in Switzerland’s only National Park, a vast chunk of highland wilderness with protected flora and wildlife. To complement the varied natural landscape, undoubtedly some of the most beautiful and romantic of all Swiss villages cling to mountain slopes enjoying the very best views and providing stunning places to stay. Walking possibilities are endless leaving every walker with a great desire to return for more.

Walk Grading

Self guided - Easy Moderate & Challenging

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Lower Engadine (Scuol)

Included			Not Included
ü	7 night’s accommodation		û	Lunches & drinks with meals (Altana Hotel also includes packed lunch)
ü	7 breakfasts		û	Travel Insurance (required)
ü	7 dinners
ü	Route notes & walking map
Optional Extras
Ø	‘With flights’ includes typical flight prices from London to Zurich, rail tickets between Zurich and Scuol, plus a Swiss Half Fare Card. Flights from many local airports are also available (exact price for your dates available on request)
Ø	Train travel from London St Pancras is available. Second class return tickets are typically £386 or first class tickets are available with a typical additional supplement of £166 (exact prices for your dates are available on request)

All prices valid for 2023

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights half board* in a shared twin/double standard room. 

Altana *** 

Dates		With Flights	Own Flights
30-May	16-Jun	1459	1179
17-Jun	30-Jun	1579	1299
01-Jul	31-Aug	1529	1249
01-Sep	31-Sep	1579	1299
01-Oct	21-Oct	1529	1249

Belvedere ****  

Dates	With Flights	Without Flights
30 May – 15 July	1629	1349
16 Jul – 23 Sep	1729	1449
24 Sep – 21 Oct	1799	1499

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This map is for illustration purposes only and we cannot be held responsible for its accuracy.

Belvedere - 4 Star

Altana - 3 Star

Availability Information

Available from the middle of May to the end of October which a chance of snow affecting the first 4 and last 4 weeks. The wild flowers in June are quite exceptional. The high altitude tends to moderate summer heat in July and August.

Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit. 

When to book your walking holiday in Switzerland - Walking in the Lower Engadine

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