Bernina Trek classic (7 stages)

Madulain - Chamanna d'Es-cha - Albulapass - Fuorcla Crap Alv - Val Bever - Chamanna Jenatsch - Pass Suvretta - Suvretta da San Murezzan - Silvaplana - Surlej - Corvatschbahn - Murtèl - Fuorcla Surlej - Chamanna Coaz (closed summer 23 due to renovation) - Lej da Vadret - Chamanna da Tschierva - Val Roseg - Pontresina - Morteratsch - Chamanna da Boval - Morteratsch - Bernina Suot - Bernina Diavolezza - Val Minor - Fuorcla Minor - Plan da li Tegi - La Rösa - Val da Camp - Rifugio Saoseo - Plan - Aurafreida - Urezza - Poschiavo

Hiking/trekking shoes with a good sole profile, trekking poles, weatherproof clothing (rain pants, jacket and cover), good functional clothing including change of clothes for up to 7 days trekking tour, personal documents (IDs) and cash, small travel first aid kit (including medicines and emergency blanket), toiletries (possibly earplugs), hut sleeping bag, possibly camera, pocket knife, map and GPS device, mobile phone, sun protection, headlamp, depending on season: gaiters, hat and gloves, day provisions such as energy bars (can also be bought in the valley or on the huts), at least 1.5 L water bottle, possibly string.

This equipment list is primarily meant as a packing aid, it is not complete. It is advisable to concentrate on the essentials on a multi-day hut tour. The stages are long; the heavier the backpack, the slower you progress and the faster you get tired. The equipment must be adapted to individual demands, weather and duration.

The paths are located at altitudes of over 2900 m above sea level, consisting of both field paths and mountainous hiking trails. The paths are marked according to Swiss hiking trail standards: red-white-red, the stage destinations are indicated on yellow signposts. Very good fitness is required for tours up to 9 hours and up to 1650 meters ascent. Good surefootedness and fear of heights are necessary.

In short: The Bernina Trek classic has medium difficulty (mostly T2) and medium to hard fitness requirement.

There are very good connections from all over Switzerland and abroad to Chur, from Chur with the Rhaetian Railway to the starting point Madulain (or into Engadin and Puschlav). In Engadin there is also a good and extensive public transport network (Engadinbus and/or RhB), which takes the hiker to the next stage town or can shorten the stage.

Since in early June there is often still a lot of snow and at the end of October most SAC huts are no longer staffed, the best time to complete the Bernina Trek is from the end of June to early October

On the multi-day trek there are some sights, including:
- Chamanna d’Es-cha with the oldest stucco ceiling of a SAC hut (from 1934)
- the Julier area (Chamanna Jenatsch) with its impressive geology
- the lake landscape of the Upper Engadin
- the (almost) permanent panoramic view of the Bernina region with well-known giants like Piz Palü and Piz Bernina including the world-famous Biancograt
- the section of stage 6 (Pontresina to Lagalb), covered by the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) on the UNESCO World Heritage route
- the lovely and warm Puschlav with its unique Italian atmosphere and inviting piazza.