ItalyItaly SwitzerlandSwitzerland demanding hard Loop

Bernina Trek

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117 km Length
approx. 6 days Duration
6.400 m Elevation gain
6.400 m Elevation loss
2.848 m Highest point
Jun–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Bernina Trek

Difficulty
Length 117 km
Elevation gain 6.400 m
Elevation loss 6.400 m
Highest Point 2.848 m · Fuorcla Pischa
Lowest Point 1.016 m · Poschiavo
Round Trip Yes
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

117 km
6.400 m
6.400 m
Fuorcla Pischa
2.848 m
Poschiavo
1.016 m

Best time to go

June – October
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About the trail

The Bernina Trek runs for a length of 117 kilometers through Italy and Switzerland.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and hard and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Bernina Trek.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in managed huts.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Bernina Trek

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Not suitable for people with fear of heights!
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Bernina Trek

Arrival

You will arrive to Bernina Trek via Samedan Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 1 hours.

Departure

Departure from Bernina Trek is via Samedan Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus. Takes about 1 hours.

Accommodation

  • in managed huts

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Bernina Trek

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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Bernina Trek

ItalyItaly
SwitzerlandSwitzerland

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