Activities
Hiking
With more than 250 kilometres of marked hiking trails, the Valposchiavo offers tourists the opportunity to discover breathtaking landscapes while practising physical activity, in order to disconnect from routine and recharge batteries.
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Cavaglia with its glacier garden, Selva with its idyllic churches, the viewpoint at Alp Grüm, the crotti at Sassal Mason and last but not least Val di Campo with its turquoise lakes are just some of the magnificent
places that make Valposchiavo such a unique destination.
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The best period for hiking is between May and October.
Snowshoe hiking
The cold season offers tourists the opportunity to explore Valposchiavo on snowshoes, admiring snow-capped peaks, frozen lakes and snowy woodlands. The fairytale landscape and the muffled atmosphere will ensure a unique experience.
For its guests, the Hotel Altavilla provides snowshoes and snow poles (extra fee), as well as avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe (CHF 10.- per day).
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For those interested, we also offer the possibility of registering for our snowshoe weeks.
Mountain biking
Fun is guaranteed in Valposchiavo! The extensive network of mountain bike trails stretches over 100 km, from the Bernina Pass to Tirano, from Poschiavo to the Valtellina vineyards, or into the protected area of Val di Campo.
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All trails are perfectly integrated into the natural heritage of the Valposchiavo, with minimal interventions and a particular eye for the sustainability of the area.
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Equipment
For its guests, the Hotel Altavilla has available:
- 2 City-Bikes free of charge
- 2 City E-Bikes: CHF 10.- half-day, CHF 20.- full-day
- Helmets
- Mountain bikes e E-Mountain bikes (extra charge)
- Bike storage room
- Washing of biker clothing
Trails
If you still haven't chosen your itineraries, take a look at the list of bike trails suggested by Valposchiavo Turismo and start fantasising about your next adventures!
The available trails present different difficulty levels, therefore we recommend getting well informed before embarking on your mountain bike adventure!
Family activities
Not only hiking and mountain biking: Valposchiavo is the ideal place to spend your family holiday. From the Glacier Garden to the indoor swimming pool, minigolf and much more. In Valposchiavo, a wide range of adventures and sensory experiences for the little ones await you.
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Everything is done in close contact with nature, to break away from the routine and take a break from daily stress.
Guest card
With a minimum stay of 2 nights at the Hotel Altavilla, you are entitled to the special All Inclusive Guest Card. The benefits you can enjoy include transport services, cultural events and sports or recreational activities.
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Thanks to the All Inclusive Guest Card, you will be able to make the most of your stay in Valposchiavo without wasting time buying or reserving your trips and activities individually.
