Itinerary
- Day 1
Mals
You'll arrive in Mals and check into your 3-star hotel or inn. The town itself is worth exploring, with quiet alleyways and old towers scattered throughout. Mals sits in South Tyrol's sunniest valley, so take some time to wander around and get your bearings before settling in for the night.
Landmarks Mals 
- Day 2
Mals
Start early on the Waal path hiking toward Matsch, a small mountaineering village set higher in the valley. You'll pass watercourses and see old castle ruins along the way. Later, continue on the Leitenwaal trail to reach the prehistoric excavation site at Ganglegg. In the afternoon, head to Sluderno and check out Churburg castle, which is one of South Tyrol's best-preserved fortifications.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike on the Waal paths to Matsch
- Visit prehistoric excavation site of Ganglegg
- Explore Churburg castle in Sluderno
Landmarks Matsch Ganglegg Sluderno Churburg - Day 3
Mals
Begin the day in Glurns, the Alps' smallest town, then travel to Stelvio National Park. You'll hike through an old-growth spruce forest and pass a wooden xylophone nature experience before reaching Taufers mountain resort. After that, take a short hike across into Switzerland to visit the UNESCO-listed Müstair Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Glurns, the smallest town in the Alps
- Hike through Stelvio National Park
- Explore Taufers mountain resort
- Hike to UNESCO Müstair Monastery (Switzerland)
Landmarks Glurns Stelvio National Park Taufers Müstair Monastery - Day 4
Mals
This is the week's main hiking day. Climb past traditional mountain farms up to Tellajoch, where you'll reach a viewing platform with 360-degree views across the valleys. Then descend to Slingia and grab a short bus ride to Burgusio. If you prefer something shorter, there's an easier 'hour trail' route through Schleis village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Tellajoch with 360-degree panorama platform
- Bus transfer to Burgusio
Optional Activities
- Alternative shorter 'hour trail' via Schleis village to Burgusio
Landmarks Tellajoch Slingia Burgusio Schleis - Day 5
Mals
Take it easier today with a rest day or choose a circular hike around Schliniger Alm toward a rushing waterfall. The rustic Sesvenna hut is a good lunch stop before you check out Watles adventure mountain. End the day by taking the chairlift back down into the valley rather than hiking the full descent.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circular hike past Schliniger Alm to waterfall
- Cable car downhill from Watles
Optional Activities
- Rest day instead of hiking
- Visit Sesvenna hut for meal
Landmarks Schliniger Alm Sesvenna hut Watles - Day 6
Mals
Hike from Prämajur through shaded forest to Bruggeralm, where you'll taste traditional Venosta specialties. The descent to Plag ött gives you views of the Ortles glacier, then continue on to St. Valentin. Before finishing, take a walk around Haidersee lake to enjoy the water and surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike from Prämajur through forests to Bruggeralm
- Descent through Ortles mountains to Plagött
- Walk along Haidersee lake shores in St. Valentin
Optional Activities
- Taste traditional Venosta delicacies at Bruggeralm
Landmarks Prämajur Bruggeralm Ortles mountains Plagött St. Valentin Haidersee - Day 7
Mals
Cross the Malser Haide, the Alps' largest alluvial cone, walking through meadows filled with wildflowers and past quiet farmsteads. You're heading up to Planeil, a small village set back in the mountains. The Punibach stream runs alongside parts of the route, and you'll have views down into the valley. A short bus ride brings you back down to Mals to finish.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike over Malser Haide to Planeil
- Bus transfer from Planeil to Mals
Landmarks Malser Haide Planeil Punibach stream - Day 8
Departure
Have breakfast and prepare for departure. Your week in the Venosta Valley concludes, and you'll head out from Mals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
