The Smugglers Tour
A circular hike following the smugglers’ route from South Tyrol to Switzerland.
In the past century, tons of cigarettes, saccharin, and coffee were smuggled from Switzerland into South Tyrol. During the hardships of the post-war period, this provided many people with a vital means of survival. To bypass strict border controls, smugglers had to take increasingly daring routes. Follow in the footsteps of the smugglers and experience the breathtaking landscapes of the upper Vinschgau, Lower Engadin, and Val Müstair, just as awe-inspiring today as they were back then.
Included Services:
4 overnight stays with breakfast
1 overnight stay with half board in a mountain hut dormitory
1 overnight stay with half board
4 luggage transfers (no luggage transfer to the Sesvenna Hut)
Hiking map
Detailed description of the stages
Map excerpt of the route
Service number during the tour
Guest card for the Swiss Postbus
from Euro 753,00 per person
(accommodation in double room/shower/WC)
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN MALS
DAY 2 - STAGE 1 - MALS / SESVENNAHUT
Distance approx. 15,4 km
DAY 3 - STAGE 2 - SESEVANNAHUT / SCUOL
Distance: approx. 20,9 km
DAY 4 - STAGE 3 - ETAPPE SCUOL / OFENPASS - TSCHIERV
Distance: approx. 13,7 km
DAY 5 - STAGE 4 - OFENPASS - TSCHIERV / TAUFERS
Distance: approx. 21 km
DAY 6 - STAGE 5 TAUFERS / MALS
Distance: approx. 18,4 km
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