Trekking in the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps : Tour of the Silvretta, the Prattigauer Hohenweg and the Ratikon Hohenweg plus 12 day routes

Here, the snowfields and glaciers of the Silvretta give way to the dramatic limestone ridges and grandeur of the Rätikon. Easily accessible from the Swiss resort of Klosters, this corner of the Alps rewards the adventurous trekker with outstanding scenery and a genuine sense of remoteness far from the crowds. This guidebook describes three major hut-to-hut treks of 5 to 7 days, plus 12 additional day routes suitable for trekkers with some alpine experience. Choose from the challenging and remote Tour of the Silvretta (90km/56 miles) with its high glacial passes, the moderate Prättigauer Höhenweg (59km/37 miles), or the spectacular Rätikon Höhenweg (65km/40 miles) traversing dramatic limestone ridges. Extend your mountain experience with day routes ranging from 3 to 11km (2–7 miles), taking 2–5 hours to complete and passing some of the finest high mountain terrain, including routes between the Wiesbadener, Tilisuna, Carschina, Schesaplana, and Douglass Huts. Navigate with confidence using sketch maps for all routes and detailed guidance on recommended map sheets. Discover iconic summits including Piz Buin, dramatic peaks like Schesaplana and Sulzfluh, and charming villages such as Lavin, Guarda, and St Antönien. The book includes comprehensive practical information on mountain huts, transport, equipment, mountain safety, wildlife, and alpine flowers. The treks are best tackled from late June to the end of September when high passes are clear of snow and all mountain huts are open. From the glaciers of Piz Buin to the limestone ridges above Brand, this is the essential companion for hut-to-hut trekking in one of the Alps' most rewarding and least-visited border regions.