It takes just a few minutes by chairlift to travel up to the Alp Languard. As well as featuring a panorama platform, the area is home to large numbers of ibex and is a veritable hiking paradise. From the terrace of the Restaurant Alp Languard there are fantastic views of the Bernina area. The Val Languard is renowned as the home of the largest colony of ibex. With binoculars and a trained eye, interesting species of birds and marmots as well as ibex can regularly be seen.

The 7-kilometer panorama trail between Muottas Muragl and Alp Languard is worth a special mention, as it is virtually level and features the charming Munt da la Bês-cha mountain restaurant half-way along. The total walking time is approximately 2 ½ hours. The path can also be walked in the other direction (Alp Languard-Muottas Muragl) but the views are not quite so attractive. It is possible to purchase a round-trip hiking ticket ("Panorama trail ticket" ascent Punt Muragl–Muottas Muragl and descent Alp Languard–Pontresina, or vice versa).

Panorama trail ticket Muottas Muragl/Languard

This adventure nature trail leads over the "Schafberg" mountain above Pontresina and includes 15 information boards over a distance of 9 km. These are designed to raise awareness of climate-related natural phenomena in the Alps. Focusing on rapid climate warming, the nature trail also provides information on the causes and global consequences of the greenhouse effect. The boards also indicate attempts at solutions and possibilities for action.

More information on the virtual climate trail (in German only):
www.klimaweg.ethz.ch

Book in German on the climate nature trail (available from the Municipality Pontresina and Pontresina Tourist Information).

Pontresina Tourismus
Kongress- und Kulturzentrum Rondo
Via Maistra 133 
CH-7504 Pontresina
Tel. +41 81 838 83 20
E-mail

• The Georgy Hut is located below the Piz Languard at 3200 m a.s.l. and is the highest mountain hut in the Engadin. Both the publican and the guests are particularly impressed by the unique views of the surrounding mountain landscape. It is also possible to stay overnight in a multi-bed dormitory if you register in advance.
  www.georgy-huette.ch
  
  
• The Paradis-Hütte or Paradise Hut is located in the heart of one of the largest ibex colonies on the Piz Albris. Simple dishes are available – try Pia's delicious and freshly baked cake (please make reservations in advance: Tel. +41 79 610 36 03).
  
  
• The Restaurant Alp Languard is a really cosy venue, has a unique panorama terrace, and offers cleverly implemented alpine cuisine.
  www.sporthotel.ch/alp_languard
  
  
• The Restaurant Munt da la Bês-cha (German: "Lower Schafberg") is located above Pontresina on the route leading to the Alpine Path. The restaurant offers small Engadin delicacies, home-made rhubarb cake, and fantastic views, every day.
  www.schafberg.ch
  
  
• The Segantini Hut towers high above the lake plateau on the Schafberg. The hut was once the creative workshop of the famous painter Giovanni Segantini but now serves local specialities – home-made barley soup is the favourite.
  www.segantinihuette.ch