Swiss Alps Yoga & Alpine Adventure: Pontresina Hiking and Wellness Escape

The week runs from the Allegra Hotel in Pontresina, a village tucked into the High Alps and sheltered from the wind by the Bernina Massif. Mornings usually start with yoga before heading out, and the guided days are full: one day you take the cable car up to Diavolezza for the glacier viewpoints, another you go to Muottas Muragl, one of the best vantage points above the lakes. There's a full day on the UNESCO railway to Poschiavo, an Italian-speaking town of medieval architecture, and another day out to Sils with a boat across the lake to Isola. Hiking through the Alpine trails and meadows is the backbone of the trip — that's what people remember.

Between the guided excursions there are two open days. You can use the Bellavita Spa (included with your room), take a mountain bike out on the Alpine trails — electric bikes are available too — or book a horse-drawn carriage through the Val Roseg Valley. Nothing is scheduled on those days unless you want it to be, so you can shape them around how you're feeling.

The retreat is run in partnership with Andreas and Ulrica, who split their time between Northern Iceland and Pontresina and know the area well. They lead the guided excursions. Past guests have mentioned how much they packed into the week — one wrote about seeing glacial lakes, snowy peaks at 10,000 feet, and a small Italian village, and not wanting to go home afterwards.

Accommodation is at the Allegra Hotel. It's centrally located and modern, and the direct spa access is a real perk after a day of hiking. Breakfast, lunch, and four dinners are included; the other dinners are left open so you can try other places in Pontresina or St. Moritz. Most people fly into Zurich and take the train to Pontresina — the rail journey itself is part of the experience.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at Hotel Allegra - Daily breakfast and lunch - 4 dinners - Guided excursions to Muottas Muragl, Diavolezza, Poschiavo, and Sils/Isola - UNESCO Bernina railway tickets - Boat trip on Lake Sils - Daily yoga sessions - Access to Bellavita Spa (indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, steam, relaxation room)

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Dinners on free evenings - Optional activities (mountain biking, horse-drawn carriage) - Personal expenses - Gratuities