Route
You travel to Arosa and use it as a base for excursions to Chur, the Rhine Gorge and Sankt Moritz. All routes start and end in Arosa.
Pace
You stay in one place and head out from there each day. Each day includes an activity or excursion, along with time to explore on your own in the village or the mountains.
Highlights
Arosa and the bear sanctuary, Chur with its old town and the Rhine Gorge where you take to the water. The train journey to Sankt Moritz is also part of the trip.
Accommodation
You stay at Hotel Valsana in Arosa, close to hiking trails and lifts that quickly take you higher into the mountains.
Profile
For travellers who enjoy being active in the mountains and want to take different excursions from one fixed base.
Day 1: Arrival in Arosa
You'll travel by car or train to Arosa, where you'll check into Hotel Valsana for five nights. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and take a short walk through the village or along the lake a few minutes from your hotel.
Day 2: Exploring with the Arosa Card
Today, with the Arosa Card, explore the area by cable car, train and mail bus free of charge. Take the gondola to Weisshorn for your first view of the surrounding peaks, or hike to the Arosa Bärenland, a bear sanctuary at 2,000 meters elevation that provides shelter for rescued bears from poor conditions. Along the way, you'll pass alpine meadows, wooden bridges and fresh streams.
Day 3: Day trip to Chur
Via a scenic train ride you descend to Chur, Switzerland's oldest city. Together with a guide, you'll explore the car-free old town, full of winding alleys, squares and well-preserved facades. Between walks there is time for lunch on a cozy terrace. For an extra view, take the hiking trail to Haldenhüttli, where you can look out over the Alps and the valley above the city.
Day 4: Kayaking in the Rhine Gorge
Today a sporty adventure awaits. From Arosa you will take the train to Versam, where you will explore the Rhine Gorge by kayak with an experienced guide team. In small groups you will sail through the spectacular scenery of steep cliffs, turquoise water and quiet stretches of river. Afterwards there is a barbecue on the bank, a relaxing end to an active day.
Day 5: With the Glacier Express to Sankt Moritz
A trip through Switzerland is not complete without a ride on the Glacier Express. You board in Chur for a journey to Sankt Moritz, which takes you past deep gorges, high viaducts and mountain villages in about three hours. Along the way you will enjoy the views thanks to the panoramic windows of your comfortable carriage. After arriving in Sankt Moritz, you will have time for a short exploration before returning to Arosa.
Day 6: Return home
After breakfast, check out and depart for home, or travel on to your next Caractère destination in Switzerland or northern Italy.
Frequently asked questions about this trip to Arosa
Do you need a car for this trip?
No, you can do this trip without a car. Trains and cable cars take you to the different locations.
What does a typical day look like during this trip?
After breakfast you leave for an excursion or activity. In the afternoon you return and still have time to do something in Arosa.
Is this trip suitable for children?
Yes, there is enough variety such as cable cars, short walks and the bear sanctuary.
What should you bring for this trip?
Bring hiking shoes and clothing for changing weather conditions. In the mountains, the weather can change quickly.
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