Category: Hiking & mountain tours

Andalo lies on the Paganella plateau between the Brenta Dolomites and Lake Garda and is a popular family ski and hiking area. From the summit of the Paganella at 2,125 m the view stretches far across the Brenta to Lake Garda. In summer, bike trails and the nearby Lago di Molveno beckon.HighlightsViewpoint summit Paganella (2,125 m)View…

Cogne is one of the finest gateways into the Gran Paradiso National Park. Through the Valnontey side valley, trails lead into the realm of ibex and chamois, and near the hamlet of Lillaz the Cascate di Lillaz waterfalls tumble over several tiers. In winter Cogne is a well-known cross-country skiing centre.HighlightsGateway into the Gran ParadisoCascate di Lillaz waterfallsIbex…

At around 1,900 m, the Lago di Sorapis glows an unreal turquoise thanks to fine glacial flour and can only be reached on foot. The popular hike from the Passo Tre Croci leads over partly exposed, cable-secured sections to the lake at the foot of the Sorapiss walls. Swimming is not allowed, to protect it.HighlightsUnreal turquoise glacial lakeHike from…

At 2,236 m, the Passo Giau is considered one of the most beautiful Dolomite passes and is ringed by striking peaks such as the Ra Gusela and the Nuvolau. The winding pass road is popular with motorcyclists and cyclists; from the top, scenic hikes with all-round views of the Ampezzo Dolomites start.HighlightsOne of the most beautiful Dolomite passesPeak backdrop Ra…

The Lötschental is considered one of the most unspoilt high valleys in the Alps. Long reachable only by mule tracks, it preserved old customs such as the terrifying Tschäggättä masks of carnival. Today trails and the Lötschberg open up the valley before the backdrop of the Bietschhorn and glaciers.HighlightsUnspoilt valley landscape and customsTschäggättä carnival masksHigh trail with glacier viewsKühmatt pilgrimage siteGood to knowLocationnorthern…

First at 2,168 m above Grindelwald is an adventure mountain set against the backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The First Cliff Walk, a walkway suspended from the rock face, and attractions such as the First Flyer and Trottibike complement classic high-altitude hikes. A popular destination is the mountain lake Bachalpsee.HighlightsFirst Cliff Walk on the rock faceView of…