Embark on a circular route in the scenic Venosta Valley in Italy’s South Tyrol
Explore this stunning part of Italy’s South Tyrol, the beautiful Venosta Valley, or Vinschgau in German.
If you can call the stunning distant view of the high mountains your constant companion, then you are on a hiking tour through the beautiful Vinschgau. Time for a break? Quaint alpine huts, historic mountain villages and traditional cuisine with lots of delicacies make a break from hiking all the more tempting.
Let your eyes fall over the lush green valley and immerse yourself in the living traditions in the picturesque South Tyrol.
This hiking tour takes you from Mals via Schulderns to Burgeis and St. Valentin through the enchanting South Tyrol. Every day something new, another exciting natural backdrop is waiting to be discovered by you. In addition to blooming alpine pastures, inviting huts and an impressive glacier world, the crystal-clear mountain lakes sparkle. Simple switch off your thoughts and become one with nature. The here and now counts on this hiking trip and you should enjoy it to the fullest.
What do I pack? Sturdy shoes won’t go wrong on the route through the beautiful Vinschgau. During the eight days you always hike on well-developed paths, but you have to factor in longer climbs and walking times of up to five hours. If the legs do give up, individual stages can be shortened by bus or train.
Have you already fallen in love with the South Tyrolean Vinschgau Valley and can’t wait to start your hiking trip: Then book yourself happy now!
Highlights of the Vinschgau Valley Hiking Tour
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Vinschgau Valley Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Mals
Discover the alleyways of this tranquil Vinschgau market town and marvel at the numerous towers in the sunniest place of South Tyrol.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mals
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Hike to Churburg Castle
Along the most beautiful Waalweg-paths you ascend into the mountaineers village of Matsch, gurgling watercourses accompany your route. Walk via the old castle ruin and the boldly laid out ‘Leitenwaal‘ you reach the prehistoric excavation site Ganglegg. In the afternoon the pretty village of Schluderns welcomes you with its proud Churburg Castle, one of the best-preserved castles in South Tyrol.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Schluderns
Distance: 5 hours, 18 km distance, 800 m ascent, 950 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Hike to a UNESCO monastery
After a visit to Glurns, the smallest town in the Alps, you ascend high up into the ‘Stilfserjoch‘ national park. Past the nature experience ‘Wooden-Xylophone‘ you walk through the primal fir tree forest and reach the idyllic mountain village of Taufers, the Romanic ‘Haufendorf‘ is characterized by houses huddling densely together along the steeply rising mountain sides. Today you are less than a kilometer away from the Swiss state border, a short hike takes you to the neighboring country and the famous UNESCO monastery Müstair.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Taufers
Distance: 4 hours, 10 km distance, 450 m ascent, 150 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Walk the famous Tellajoch ridge
Today is the biggest stage of your hiking week. Walk past traditional mountain farms you ascend to the ridge Tellajoch, where an impressive mountain world reveals itself to you with a panoramic view on the 360°viewing platform. The descent leads you down to Schlinig, from there a short bus ride takes you to Burgeis. For a shorter tour to Burgeis we recommend the so-called ‘Stundenweg‘ via the hamlet Schleis.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Burgeis or surroundings
Distance: 6.5 hours, 14 km distance, 1,400 m ascent, 900 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Explore Sesvenna Hut
Enjoy a relaxing day of rest or embark on a beautiful loop tour past the Schliniger Alp to a roaring waterfall. Situated amidst some of the highest mountain giants, only a stone’s throw away from the Swiss border, the quaint hut ‘Sesvenna Hütte‘ awaits and tempts you to take a break. Explore the adventure path Watles, before gliding leisurely by cable car back down into the valley.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Burgeis or surroundings
Distance: 4.5 hours, 11 km distance, 650 m ascent, 200 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Glaciers and Lakes
From Prämajur through shady forests all the way to the Brugger-alp, where we highly recommend you sample traditional Vinschgau delicacies. Enjoy the view onto the glacial world of the Ortler-Mountains during your descent to Plagött and onwards to St. Valentin, where we recommend a stroll along the lakeside of the glistening Lake Haidersee.
Overnight Location: Hotel in St. Valentin
Distance: 4 to 4.5 hours, 12 km distance, 350 m ascent, 600 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Walk through meadows to Planeil
Across the largest alluvial fan of the Alps, the ‘Malser Haide‘, you proceed across blooming meadows and past sleepy farmhouses uphill into the little mountain village of Planeil. Listen to the dabbling of the Punibach-stream and allow your glance to wander over the vast valley below you. A short bus ride takes you back down to the valley to Mals.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mals
Distance: 4 hours, 11 km distance, 450 m ascent, 350 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure or extension
Depart Mals today!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.
2023 Departures:
The departures are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from June 9th to September 24th, 2023.
- Single room: from $1,025 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $875 USD*
2024 Departures:
The departures are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from June 7th to September 22th, 2024.
- Single room: from $1,125 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $925 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.
Book NowAccommodation on Vinschgau Valley Hiking Tour
This tour is based beautiful 3-star hotels and country hotels. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel Zum Hirschen in Mals ★★★
This comfortable hotel is located conveniently close to the bars and restaurants. Enjoy free wifi!
Hotel Saldur in Schluderns ★★★
Located just steps away from Castel Coira, this hotel is full of South Tyrolean hospitality.
Hotel Chavalatsch in Taufers ★★★
This family-run hotel offers cozy rooms, friendly atmosphere and great amenities to make your stay comfortable.
Hotel Das Moriggl in Burgeis/Mals ★★★
Enjoy your stay in this romantic hotel with well-equipped rooms and beautiful views.
Hotel Stocker in St. Valentin ★★★
Comfortable and convenient, Hotel Stocker is a great option for a stay in St. Valentin.
Hotel Zum Hirschen in Mals ★★★
This comfortable hotel is located conveniently close to the bars and restaurants. Enjoy free wifi!
What’s Included in the Vinschgau Valley Hiking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included, as well as one descent via cable car at Watles. This tour will require several public bus transfers (some of them are optional to shorten the hiking distances) that are not included in the itinerary price, to be paid on the spot (Schluderns – Glurns, Schlinig – Burgeis, Burgeis – Schlinig, Prämajur – Burgeis, Burgeis – Prämajur, Planeil – Mals), approx. EUR 10 per person.
Also Included
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Not included
- Any personal transfers or transportation (except
- Getting to the trailhead and getting back from where the trail ends
- Airport transfers
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Transfers to and from the trailhead
- Tourist tax (paid locally)
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
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