Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Pontresina by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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Between Pontresina and Celerina this signposted snowshoe trail takes you through the enchanting, snowy Forest of Staz and across moorland clearings covered in deep snow.
4km
110m
70m
1h 30mTour published by:
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| Pontresina (09:01) | |
| R19 (2m) | |
| Punt Muragl Staz (09:03) |
Snowshoe hike through the winter landscape around the small holiday resort of Preda along old muleteer paths, visit Switzerland’s most beautiful spot, the Lai da Palpuogna, and follow the trail through snowy pine forests.
5km220m220m2h 5m
Landscape: Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Pontresina, Bahnhof (08:45) | |
| 602 (16m) | |
| Celerina, Cresta Palace (09:01) |
| Celerina (09:08) | |
| IR38 (20m) | |
| Preda (09:28) |
The ascend leads from Lake Sils through unspoilt mountain forest and across glades to an altitude of 2,036 metres. The views of Lake Sils, the majestic mountains, the largely untouched Val Fedoz, the Val Fex and the wintry Upper Engadine are captivating. Head back through mountain forest via the boathouse to Sils Maria.
6km300m300m2h 50mTour published by:
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| Pontresina (09:01) | |
| R19 (10m) | |
| St. Moritz (09:11) |
| St. Moritz, Bahnhof (09:18) | |
| 604 (16m) | |
| Sils/Segl Maria, Posta (09:34) |
There is an easy snowshoe-hike through the virgin snow of the Cavaglia alpine plateau that is only accessible by rail in winter. Ideal for a family outing, it traces the paths trod by hardy railway pioneers and the builders of the first electrical utilities.
4km100m100m1h 30mLandscape: Onto an alp,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Pontresina (09:04) | |
| RE9 (53m) | |
| Cavaglia (09:57) |
Snowshoe tour starting in Lavin, right on the Inn River. The trail climbs through the lovely forests of the Engadin, enters the side valley and crosses the Aua da Zeznina creek. Beautiful Alp Zeznina is your interim destination before you return to the valley.
8km440m440m3h 50mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Pontresina (09:05) | |
| R15 (1h 1m) | |
| Lavin (10:06) |
Snowshoe hike on the ski training slope at Bergün and on to the Bergünerstein, which once impeded travel from Filisur to Bergün. The route back goes by the edge of the forest with views of the railway village of Bergün, the Val Tuors and the Albula.
5km280m280m2h 30mTour published by:
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| Pontresina, Bahnhof (08:45) | |
| 602 (16m) | |
| Celerina, Cresta Palace (09:01) |
| Celerina (09:08) | |
| IR38 (38m) | |
| Bergün/Bravuogn (09:46) |
A beautiful snowshoe tour above Guarda – Schellen-Ursli's village – with its richly decorated Engadine houses. This circular route takes you across open terrain and some stretches of forest up to the viewing pulpit at Alp Sura.
5km460m460m3h 10mTour published by:
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| Pontresina (09:05) | |
| R15 (1h 5m) | |
| Guarda (10:10) |
| Guarda, staziun (10:11) | |
| 851 (8m) | |
| Guarda, cumün (10:19) |
Hiking through snow-covered fields up to the Alpenrösli mountain restaurant and back to Klosters Platz. This beautiful snowshoe hike with gorgeous views is a treat both for the eyes and for the palate.
4km320m320m2h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Pontresina (09:05) | |
| R15 (58m) | |
| Sagliains (10:03) |
| Sagliains (10:05) | |
| RE4 (21m) | |
| Klosters Platz (10:26) |
This snowshoeing tour shows impressively what violence avalanches can have: it leads to the Val Meltger hut, which was built twelve meters above the ground because of the snowmass. Lonely forest trails and a panorama to Mon and Stierva are further highlights of the trail.
6km300m300m2h 40mTour published by:
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| Pontresina, Bahnhof (08:45) | |
| 602 (16m) | |
| Celerina, Cresta Palace (09:01) |
| Celerina (09:08) | |
| IR38 (1h 6m) | |
| Tiefencastel (10:14) |
| Tiefencastel, staziun (10:20) | |
| 182 (10m) | |
| Lantsch/Lenz, Biathlon Arena (10:30) |
On the sunny slopes high above the Inn valley the snowshoe route, which is fairly steep at the outset, leads through open country from Ramosch to Vna, and then back again through woodland.
8km600m600m4h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Pontresina (09:05) | |
| R15 (1h 20m) | |
| Scuol-Tarasp (10:25) |
| Scuol-Tarasp, staziun (10:30) | |
| 921 (16m) | |
| Ramosch, Fermada (10:46) |
