Paradis & Pischa

The route can be walked well in both directions, each with its own distinct character, but it is definitely very worthwhile to take a break at the Paradis hut to enjoy an Engadin cake and a magnificent view. From the municipality and cultural center, the tourist information center in the heart of Pontresina, walk to the church of Santa Maria and follow the Röntgen path uphill. In spring and early summer, you may occasionally encounter herds of ibex along the path – with such a charming zigzag path through the coniferous forest, you can understand why the animals love this place! When the open pastureland below Alp Languard is reached, follow the path up an ascending ridge to the Paradis hut. Take your time to look around here before walking past the crystal-clear Lej Languard and then ascending to Fuorcla Pischa. The rocky landscape up here is unexpectedly vast yet self-contained, with shallow glittering small lakes here and there. Take your time on the steep descent into Val da Fain, while the Piz Bernina looks across on the right. Although the Bernina Diavolezza station would be a good endpoint for this walk, if you still feel energetic, you can also walk down the Bernina valley on the marked trail, via Morteratsch, back to Pontresina instead of taking the train.

More information
Engadin Tourism AG
Via Maistra 1 
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01 
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch 
Internet: www.engadin.ch 

From Pontresina, the Alp Languard chairlift leads up to Alp Languard. 

Municipality and Cultural Center, Pontresina - Church of St. Maria - Alp Languard - Paradis Hut - Fuorcla Pischa - Val da Fain - Diavolezza valley station