Holidays in Vinschgau/Val Venosta

The Piz Cavalaccio/Chavalatsch (2.763m), a beautifully situated mountain of the Fallatsch ridge, between the Passo dello Stelvio and the Val Müstair, offers one of the most beautiful summit views of the Vinschgau Valley. Next to the summit cross is a former Italian customs hut, which now serves as a relay station for radio amateurs in the Vinschgau Valley. This rewarding mountain hike has no difficulties worth mentioning. The paths are very gentle and there are no exposed or difficult parts. Since the described ascent is via the sun-exposed side, an ascent at the warmest time of day may be avoided.

This trail is mostly snow-free and offers a magnificent view of the opposite Monte Tramontana mountains with the Stelvio National Park and the snowy Ortler group.

A wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and the Schlinig valley, which makes every mountaineer's heart, beat faster.

The refuge Sesvennahütte can be reached by the mountain station of the chairlift Watles.

A beautiful tour to the Swiss peak Piz Terza, where you can enjoy the view of the mountains and valleys on a large summit plateau with a simple wooden cross. 

This leisurely winter hike along an Alpine and farm trail leads to the Untere and Obere Stilfser Alm Alpine farms. Hikers follow a gentle forest trail through snowy meadows and forests to the Obere Stilfser Alm Alpine farm (2,077 m).

A famous peak on the border between Graubünden and Vinschgau, which is one of the most beautiful panoramic peaks in the upper Vinschgau. However, an absolute head for heights is the prerequisite for reaching the summit.

Perched above Sulden/Solda, the Schaubachhütte mountain hut serves as the starting point for high Alpine tours around the Ortler in winter and summer alike. Beginning at the Sulden cable car valley station, this demanding winter hike follows a gently inclined forest trail on the way up to the hut at an elevation of 2,581 m.

Looking to fill your lungs with wonderfully pure air amidst wild and romantic scenery? You’ve come to the right place! This circular Alpine pasture hike in the heart of Stilfserjoch National Park starts at the “Fragges” wildlife reserve, leading through forests and Alpine meadows to the Prader Alm Alpine farm and the Furkelhütte mountain hut. In the untamed surroundings of Stilfserjoch National Park, quiet hikers have every chance of experiencing the local wildlife.

A beautiful ski tour with a rewarding destination: fantastic views of the Ortles and the Königsspitze.

Easy and family-friendly tour in the Matschertal valley to the Matscheralm Alpine Pasture, which is below the Pleres Spitze peak.

Summit tour with picturesque panorama - the 360-degree panorama rewards you for the long ascent.

The “Sesvennascharte” is located in the middle of a beautiful landscape, surrounded by fascinating mountain scenery.

The tour to the Watleskreuz leads along a comfortable path through the wintry landscape. Here, above all, the beautiful mountain scenery becomes a highlight for the winter hiker.   

Rewarding mountain peak to the east of St. Valentin/S. Valentino. From the Hasenlift to the north of St. Valentin follow the signs to "Großhorn" and the path signposted no. 6, initially through a larch forest followed by a gentle climb eastward to the foot of the mountain. Turning right, continue on the path through the very steep forest up to the "Bergl" at 2,176m. Continue on the path signposted no. 6, leaving the forest behind, to the summit of the Großhorn peak. The summit offers amazing views of the upper Vinschgau valley, the Malser Haide, Haidersee Lake and Lake Resia, in addition to the high mountains of the Sesvenna group and the peaks of the Ortler Group. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.
Alternative: Use the path signposted no. 6A over the Grauner Alm alpine pasture.

This tour is one of the "easier" ski tours in the Mazia valley. Especially in drifting snow, however, this tour should not be underestimated. But it is always worthwhile: at the end of the steep summit slope you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view.

This three-thousand-metre peak in the Oetztal Alps at the back of the Matscher Valley offers a magnificent view of the Planeil and Matscher Valley

The hike up to Monte Glurns begins at the parking lot behind the Glurns/ Glorenza parish church and reaches Mount Glurns via the Glurns Alpine pastures, at a height of 2,395 meters. Although the mountain is per se not a particularly challenging, it is well worth the trip, since the trail traverses a scenic natural setting through woodlands, meadows and pastures. Inexperienced climbers should not attempt this tour without a mountain guide.

The hike begins at the car park (1,729 m) of the Rescher Alm mountain pasture in the Rojental valley. The car park is on the right side of the street. From here you follow trail no. 4 for about an hour to the Rescher Alm mountain pasture at 2.000 m (refreshments available). Continue past the pasture, along the military path, until trail no. 5 branches off to the left. This leads up to the summit of the Piz Lad at 2,180 metres. This mountain lies between Austria, Italy and Switzerland. It promises a wonderful view of the Lake Resia as well as the Grüner See and Schwarzer See in Nauders. The border triangle is 700 metres to the north, below the summit cross, at 2,180 metres. Back to the valley you can take the ascent route or the southern ridge towards Grubenjoch. Shortly before, the path leads down to the left in hairpin bends and joins the ascent route halfway. Magnificent views in all directions and with some luck you can see some ibexes.

From the hamlet of Rojen/Roja the route heads north-west along a wide, fenced-in stepped path about 100m high. The path signposted no. 10 leads above the meadows into a gentle landscape featuring hay barns and the last cultivated meadows. After the fork, the path heads north up to the Äußere Scharte. From here enjoy a great panorama of the Lower Engadine. Continue on the wide ridge towards the north-east and you reach the summit with its wonderful views. The descent follows the same route as the one going up.

The hut is a popular hiking destination, a pleasant place to rest and look out, and an important base for hikers who're on the way to the Ortler north face. From the sun terrace you have a wonderful view of the imposing Ortler mountains. The Reschensee lake and the Haidersee lake also seem close enough to touch.

A beautiful high-altitude hike recommended from early summer until late autumn. Starting from Graun/Curon, follow the path signposted no. 5 until you reach the Rossbödenalm alpine pasture (not open to the public). Follow the path signposted no. 4 up to the Pedroßsee lake, then on to the Valzerschartl to the Gschweller lakes and the barracks. On the south ridge of the Nauderer Hennesiegl peak, the track descends to where the path divides. Continue on the left until you reach the path signposted no. 1 in the upper Melagtal valley. The descent is along the path signposted no. 1, steep at first, through the secluded Melagtal valley down to Melag/Melago, from where you can take the bus back to Graun.
Note: The hike can also be started from Melag. There are no refreshment opportunities along this route.

This route leads along a well laid out Glacier Educational Trail (Gletscherlehrpfad) with fantastic panoramic views of the Weißkugelhütte mountain hut.

Easy family hike along fragrant alpine meadows with play stations and impressive mountain panorama

This hike takes in sections of the historic Alpine crossing route, heads past the prehistoric settlement of “Gaschlin” and leads all the way to the rustic mountain village of Stilfs. Up here in the mountains, where they like to say that even the chickens wear crampons, visitors are certain to find the surroundings utterly charming. Be sure to explore the museum “Der Einstieg”, which tells the story of how the village came to be and explores the history of mining in former times.