In stages from Binntal to Bosco Gurin, stages 1 to 5.

The Gottardo Walser Trail - the central movements southwards and eastwards:
In the Middle Ages, people from the Upper Valais emigrated in all directions. They founded around 150 high-altitude settlements in the Alpine region, which are now considered Walser villages. On the "Walserweg Gottardo" we explore the central part of this amazing movement. It was only possible thanks to daring and special cultural techniques. This long-distance hike leads from the Binntal valley into the Italian Val Formazza (Pomatt), to Bosco Gurin (TI), into the Bedretto valley, over the Gotthard Pass (UR) and into the Surselva (GR). Experience these breathtaking panoramas, blooming mountain landscapes and hearty encounters with us along the Walserweg Gottardo.

The "Gottardo" section of the Great Walser Trail connects Valais - the homeland of the Walser people - and Graubünden. Over 17 stages, it crosses the cantons of Valais, Uri, Ticino and Graubünden as well as the Piedmont region bordering the Binntal to the south with Ager (Valle Antigorio) and the Pomatt (Val Formazza).

On these days, we take the route of stages 1 to 5 under our feet.

This long-distance hike is aimed at hikers who can enjoy daily ascents and descents of between 700 and 1200 meters in altitude, walking distances of 10 to 12 km and walking times of 5 hours on average.


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