Possibly the most stunning season for hiking!

For us, autumn is the most beautiful season for hiking – the autumnal colours can be simply amazing!

Our favourite areas for autumn are the Dolomites, in Italy and Engadin in the south-east of Switzerland. These regions have an abundance of larch trees which are so colourful in autumn.

And the best time to go? Well, it can vary, but the most colourful weeks are often the final 3 weeks of October.

But do take care if the snow arrives early…

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Punte de Rocurto – Lago Federa – Cinque Torri – Punte de Rocurto

On this beautiful hike you will visit Lago Federa - possibly one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites. You'll then hike across a lovely high plateau and finally end below the Cinque Torri to watch climbers scaling the vertical walls. This hike is a stunner!

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Hiking Track 437, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Province of Belluno, Italy
Region
Veneto, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
7 hours
Distance
17.9 km
Ascent
960 m
Difficulty
2
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Zernez – Chamanna Cluozza – Fuorcla Murter (2545m) – P3

Every year we look forward to the annual autumnal hike in the Swiss National Park in Graubünden. And this year was one of the best - simply stunning... a highly recommended hike!

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Starts at
Zernez
Ends at
Park area P3
Region
Graubünden, south-east Switzerland
Time
6 hours
Distance
13.5 km
Ascent
1520 m
Difficulty
3
135

Tre Croci – Lago Sorapis – Forcolla Marcuoira – Tre Croci

A glorious hike deep in the Sorapis range of mountains to the beautifully turquoise Lago Sorapis. It is then followed by amazing views from the Forcolla Marcuoira before a final stroll through extremely pretty larch woods.

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Passo Tre Croci, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Province of Belluno
Region
Veneto, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
5.5 hours
Distance
7.9 km
Ascent
790 m
Difficulty
4
136

Lago Antorno – Tre Cime – Forcola de le Col de Medo – Lago Antorno

This wonderful hike goes all the way around the Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen). Best is to start from lower down at Lago Antorno allowing you to enjoy the lake and also wander through stunning larch forests enjoying even more amazing views.

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Lago Antorno, Auronzo di Cadore, Province of Belluno
Region
Veneto, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
6.5 hours
Distance
18.1 km
Ascent
900 m
Difficulty
3
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Guarda – Chamonna Tuoi – Furcletta (2734m) – Alp Valmala – Ardez

Stunningly beautiful and lonely hike from Guarda through the Val Tuoi and over the Furcletta pass. The hike then follows Val Tasna to return to Ardez. Highly recommended in autumn!

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Starts at
Guarda
Ends at
Ardez
Region
Graubünden, south-east Switzerland
Time
7 hours
Distance
21.2 km
Ascent
1187 m
Difficulty
3
137

Lago di Braies – Kuehwiesenkopf – Grünwaldalm – Lago di Braies

A wonderful hike to Kuehwiesenkopf, a less known peak above the Lago di Braies. To the south you'll enjoy wonderful views over the Dolomites and to the north views over Pustertal and beyond. Perfect!

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Pragser Wildsee, Prags, South Tyrol, Italy
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
5.5 hours
Distance
13.8 km
Ascent
905 m
Difficulty
2
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Vna – Fimberpass (2609m) – Heidelbergerhütte – Fuorcla da Tasna (2807m) – Alp Laret – Ftan

A long but simply stunning hike crossing over 2 beautiful passes - Fimberpass and then Fuorcla da Tasna. This hikes possibly best done over 2 days with an overnight in the Heiderlbergerhuette

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Starts at
Vnà
Ends at
Ftan, Scuol
Region
Graubünden, south-east Switzerland
Time
11 hours
Distance
31.4 km
Ascent
1769 m
Difficulty
4
131

Monte Lema (1619m) – Monte Tamaro (1962m)

This hike along the broad ridge between Monte Lema and Monte Tamaro is one of the most stunning hikes in Tessin. You'll enjoy glorious views to the Lake Lugano and Lago Maggiore and even to the highest point of Switzerland - Dufourspitze.

Time of year
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Starts at
Monte Lema, Miglieglia
Ends at
Alpe Foppa, Rivera
Region
Tessin, south Switzerland
Time
6 hours
Distance
13.54 km
Ascent
892 m
Difficulty
2
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Moos – Monte Elmo – Helm (2434m) – Hornischegg (2550m) – Moos

One of the most beautiful hikes of the year. To the left are amazing views of the Austrian alps and to the right are the Dolomites. Stunning! Get to the Dolomites and do this one!

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Moos
Region
South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
8 hours
Distance
24 km
Ascent
1333 m
Difficulty
2
134

Malga Ra Stua – Lago Gran de Fosses – Seekofel hut – Malga Ra Stua

Wonderfully diverse, this walk visits the beautiful Lago Gran de Fosses, the Seekofel hut, the Sennes hut and the Fodara Vedla hut. The views throughout are the hike are simply stunning - definitely add this hike to your to-do list!

Time of year
Summer, Autumn
Circular hike from
Malga Ra Stua, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Province of Belluno
Region
Veneto, the Dolomites, Italy
Time
6 hours
Distance
16.5 km
Ascent
800 m
Difficulty
2
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