Swiss Alps to Italy's Lake Como Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Luxury Hotels
Swiss Alps to Italy's Lake Como Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Luxury Hotels
2026: Aug-Sep 2027: Jun-Sep
High Peaks, Lakes & Luxuries from St. Moritz to Varenna
Switzerland’s wild east will surprise you with its flair for romance. And why not, when glittering Italian lakes are the next-door neighbors? This is the border-hopping Alpine adventure you never knew you needed.
Highlights
- Embark on bucket-list hikes across the towering Engadine Alps, whose gauzy light inspired Chagall, Segantini and others
- Switzerland’s signature network of ski lifts and gondolas connect you to trailheads and mountaintop belvederes
- Locals might greet you with a warm “Allegra!” in the heartland of Romansch, the endangered native Swiss language still spoken by about 60,000 people
- Stroll along the promenade lined by pastel-colored houses in historic St. Moritz
- Wander the hidden country paths of glitzy Lake Como and take in views of the lake’s misty cliffs from the crumbling towers of a medieval castle
Start Chur, Switzerland
End Milan, Italy
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Welcome to Switzerland’s canton of Graubünden, where vineyards, glaciers and three languages coexist within forty square miles • A high-altitude chairlift takes you to the start of your first hike • Enter the isolated realm of Romansh, the closest living language to Latin • Trek up the grand shoulders of Piz Scalottas (Scalottas Peak), either the short way on a heart-pumping climb or the long way on a panoramic ridge trail • Learn to make hearty local specialties with old-school cooking appliances and a cauldron over an open fire—this interactive dinner at our cozy village hotel is not your average cooking class.
Nights 1-2
A homey but elegant hotel built into several buildings of an isolated hamlet. The cozy traditional rooms are converted chambers of 300-year-old houses, resulting in a uniquely warm and cultural Swiss experience. (spa)
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Days 3-4
Make for the Engadine region via the World Heritage route of the historic Bernina Express, which weaves through tunnels and across soaring viaducts • As you travel, take in the land that inspired painters such as Segantini and Marc Chagall • From the heath-strewn mountaintop of Muottas Muragl, catch your first glimpse of the twin jewels of Lake St. Moritz and Lake Silvaplana • Stroll the lanes of elegant St. Moritz • Hike high above the Engadine Valley on a soaring panorama trail • Our elegant St. Moritz hotel serves up exquisite Italian specialties like fresh burrata and pasta made in-house—after all, Italy is less than ten miles away!
Nights 3-4
With shutter-framed windows and fairy-tale spires set against the looming backdrop of Piz Rosatsch, this gleaming getaway delivers just the blend of cozy and sleek you would expect from a St. Moritz grand hotel, let alone a Kempinski family member. (pool, spa)
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Days 5-6
Benvenuti in Italia! On the shores of Lake Como, hike past magnificent villas, colorful gardens and castle ruins to Varenna • Climb the towers of a medieval castle and learn about this area’s history fraught with battles and vying kingdoms • Hop a ferry to the western shore of Lake Como and our stunning lakeside retreat for the night • Relax in a unique hotel pool which floats in a dock atop the lake • Toast to our mountain adventure as golden hour lights up the lake • On your final morning, choose to relax in a chaise lounge or wander the streets of Bellagio before jumping in the shuttle that will drop you off in elegant Milan.
Night 5
This property in the historic heart of lakeside Cadennabia was once the 19th-century Hotel Britannia, but former guests will scarcely recognize it after its multimillion-dollar remodel to become the newest member of Marriott's luxury EDITION hotel family. Chic interiors, a massive spa and a unique floating pool all invite you to relax into the Riviera lifestyle. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
While the hotels on this trip offer outstanding service and amenities, please note that not all of them are equipped with air-conditioning. Despite the region’s temperate climate and cool nights, guest rooms can occasionally become warm during peak temperatures.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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