www.stc.co.uk
switzerland travel centre
A Swiss Railway company
The sunny and alpine ‘Val Mustair’ on the outermost edge of Switzerland, is one of the most stunning alpine valleys in Switzerland. The wonderful walks in the midst of an imposing mountain panorama, are said by the locals to be enriching for the body, soul and spirit.
Key facts
- Escorted tour with tour guide- Group size 2-20 participants
- Grade A-B
- Daily walking time from 1h30 - 4h
- Start / End Valchava
- Terrain: Partly high alpine above tree line, partly mountain slopes, meadows, pine forests
| Day 1: | Flight from UK to Zurich and rail transfer to your base resort of Valchava, where you will spend the next 6 nights. |
| Day 2: | We walk directly from our hotel in Valchava and head up above the valley in the direction of Sta. Maria and Mustair. Enjoy fascinating views of the lower part of the Val Mustair. |
| Day 3: | We take the postal bus up to the ‘Ofen Pass’. An almost level path leads us on to the Minieras, the old mines where ore was once extracted in a complicated process. |
| Day 4: | Today we walk directly from Valchava into the romantic tributary valley of Val Vau, on rambling paths and unmade tracks up to around 1800m above sea level. |
| Day 5: | From the Umbrail Pass we take and old pack trail and walk the serpentine route to the Dreisprachenspitze, with its imposing views of the Ortler region. |
| Day 6: | Our walk today starts in Lu. We enjoy the magnificent alpine flora, the Swiss stone pines that flourish in this region, and marvel at the splendid views down into the valley. |
| Day 7: | Return rail transfer to Zurich airport for your flight back to the UK. |
Accommodation
All hotels are small family-run, typically Swiss hotels with a warm welcome. All hotels used are of a 3 star standard and have private facilities.
All hotels are small family-run, typically Swiss hotels with a warm welcome. All hotels used are of a 3 star standard and have private facilities.
Departures: 25 July, 8 August, 5 September 2010
Price: £ 1,087
Price includes: Flights, airport taxes, carbon offset contribution (see climate care), 6 nights in 3-star accommodation with breakfast and dinner plus 2 meals, 2nd class rail transfer from and to airport and half fare card, English speaking tour guide, detailed hiking itinerary.
Payment by credit card:
A charge of 1% up to a maximum of £ 15 will apply when paying by credit card (Diners Card cannot be accepted). No charge will be made for debit cards.
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