Bernina Trek

Italy Italy
Switzerland Switzerland

Worth knowing

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 not 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.

Facts about Bernina Trek

Difficulty
Length
117 km
Elevation gain
6.400 m
Elevation loss
6.400 m
Highest Point
Fuorcla Pischa / 2.848 m
Lowest Point
Poschiavo / 1.016 m
Round Trip?
Yes
Walk in both directions?
Yes
117 km
6.400 m
6.400 m
Fuorcla Pischa
2.848 m
Poschiavo
1.016 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Bernina Trek
  • in managed huts
Solitude on the Bernina Trek
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

The best time to hike the Bernina Trek is:

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Arrival to the Bernina Trek

You will arrive via Samedan Airport.

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

Departure from the Bernina Trek

Departure is via Samedan Airport.

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

Map and elevation profile of the Bernina Trek

What else you should know about the Bernina Trek

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