Walks in the Engadine – Switzerland

In this guidebook Kev Reynolds describes 100 of his favourite walks and treks in Switzerland's Engadine, Val Bregaglia and Val Bernina.Tucked away in the south-east corner of Switzerland, the Engadine is a region of sublime lakes and mountains, pretty alpine villages and the country’s only national park.

‘Within the 303 pages there are 100 routes covering the area in and around the Swiss Engadine, from Scuol in the north-east to the Val Bregaglia in the south-west. This includes the Swiss National Park, St Moritz, Pontresina and the area surrounding Piz Bernina… This little book is a mine of information, with the latest web sites listed along with mountain huts, tourist information centres and the maps needed… All in all this is an excellent guide – buy it if you’re going to the Engadine.’

(John Gillham, TGO)

‘The first edition of Kev Reynolds’ book was published all of 17 years ago and quickly became the standard reference. ... The routes are chosen with a particular feature as the destination - a lake, an alp, an unspoilt hamlet (of which there are many) or a glorious mountain pass. … Reynolds grades all the walks and includes a handy route index, so no matter where you are based you can plan daily walks to suit your taste and abilities. … And with direct flights from Ireland to Switzerland now, what’s stopping you?’

(Martin Joyce, Walking World – Ireland)

‘Walks in the Engadine is well-presented, well-written and well-illustrated [and] has you reaching for your telephone to book the next available flight to Zurich. … The Engadine is a wonderful area, full of chocolate-box scenery, immaculately maintained guest houses and hotels [and] is a walker’s paradise. … I would highly recommend this walking guide. It is small and rugged, thoroughly comprehensive and a joy to read. It gives you itchy feet just holding it and, as a guide to Switzerland’s only national park, is a must for every bookshelf.’

(Richard Villar, The Leader)

'There's good travel information, including the latest web sites, mountain huts, buses, trains, tourist information centres and the maps needed.
As with all Kev Reynolds books on the Alps this is thoroughly reliable and well researched. If you're going to the Engadine buy this.'

(Bootprint Magazine, August 2005)