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Freetrail Camp - Graubünden, Switzerland

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Zürich, Switzerland / Aug 6 - 12, 2027

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About this trip

Welcome to the Freetrail Switzerland Trail Camp. Seven days of trail running through Graubünden, Switzerland, August 6–12, 2027, hosted by Dylan Bowman and Ryan Thrower of Freetrail and operated by Rogue Expeditions.

Trail Running Adventure

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At a glance

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About this trip

Friday, August 6, 2027

Saturday, August 7, 2027

Sunday, August 8, 2027

Monday, August 9, 2027

Tuesday, August 10, 2027

Wednesday, August 11, 2027

Thursday, August 12, 2027

Friday, August 6, 2027

Day 1 - Arrival in Switzerland and Welcome

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Arrive in Guarda, Welcome Drinks, and Trip Briefing

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Arrival in Switzerland

Welcome to Switzerland! We'll gather in Zurich before setting off on a scenic 3-hour transfer into the mountains, with a stop along the way to stretch your legs.

Arriving in the fairy-tale village of Guarda, we'll get settled into a family-run hotel housed in a beautifully preserved 17th-century Engadine building that's welcomed guests since 1893. We'll gather for a welcome toast and briefing on the week ahead before sitting down to dinner.

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Meisser Lodge

Check inFriday, Aug 6, 2027

Check in at Meisser Lodge (family-run since 1893) upon arrival in Guarda.

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Saturday, August 7, 2027

Day 2 - Guarda Valley Run and Chamonna Tuoi

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Guarda Valley Run to Chamonna Tuoi

DateSaturday, Aug 7, 2027

After a Swiss breakfast buffet, we'll run out the front door and immediately start climbing into a high alpine valley beneath Piz Buin — the peak distinguishing the border between Switzerland and Austria.

There's a stop for coffee and dessert at the Chamonna Tuoi, a CAS mountain hut tucked at the valley's end, before the group floats back down to Guarda on what we're sure will be the most enjoyable trails you've ever run in the mountains! The afternoon is yours to explore the village and hotel, with a three-course dinner served back at our hotel.

Run: Up to 11 miles / 3,100 ft +/-

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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Meisser Lodge

Sleep at Meisser Lodge.

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Sunday, August 8, 2027

Day 3 - Transfer to Pontresina and Inn River Shakeout Run

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The Inn River Run

We'll check out of our hotel and drive to today's run start, a scenic and winding ride that sets the tone for the day ahead. A shakeout run along the Inn River will help with easing into all of the high-value miles we have for you the rest of the week.

From there we continue on to our hotel nestled in the historic town of Pontresina, where more apéritifs await. Enjoy an evening on your own along Pontresina's lively Hauptstraße filled with great restaurants and cafes or choose to explore one of the nearby towns of Silvaplana or St. Moritz.

Run: Up to 5 miles, +400ft / -1,400ft

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner OYO)

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Transfer to Pontresina

Departure
Guarda
Destination
Pontresina

1-hour transfer to Pontresina after the Inn River Shakeout Run

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Hotel Steinbock

Check inSunday, Aug 8, 2027
Check in at Hotel Steinbock after transfer to Pontresina.
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Monday, August 9, 2027

Day 4 - Mountains, Forests, Valleys, & Glaciers

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The Pontresina Loop

DateMonday, Aug 9, 2027

Today we get to run right out the front door again on a route with plenty of variations to suit the group — from a chairlift-assisted start that trims about half of the climbing, to shorter lollipops all around a green-pastured valley with towering peaks and glaciers in the background and along the edge of thick forests with sweeping views over the towns below. It's a choose-your-own-adventure kind of day with no wrong choices!

After lunch on the terrace of our hotel, spend the afternoon recovering at the spa or exploring town before regrouping for dinner.

Run: Up to 10 miles / 2,700 ft +/- with shorter variations available

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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Hotel Steinbock

Sleep at Hotel Steinbock.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2027

Day 5 - Val Roseg and Transfer to Vals

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The Roseg Gletscher Descent

DateTuesday, Aug 10, 2027

If your legs are getting tired from all the climbing, you'll love what we have for you today! After an early breakfast and checking out of our hotel, we'll ride the cable car up into the mountains where we'll descend into a glacial valley with views of Piz Bernina — Graubünden's tallest peak, which lies right between Switzerland and Italy. Stop for pie and cake at the mountain restaurant along the way before a celebratory packed lunch at the trail's end.

From there it's a scenic drive to the tucked-away and remote village of Vals - our final stay on this adventure.

Run: 13.2 miles, +800 ft / -3,800 ft or 8 miles, +300 ft / -3,300 ft

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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Transfer to Vals

Departure
Pontresina
Tuesday, Aug 10, 2027
Destination
Vals

2.5-hour transfer to Vals after the Roseg Gletscher run.

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Hotel Alpina

Check inTuesday, Aug 10, 2027
Check in at Hotel Alpina after transfer to Vals.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2027

Day 6 - The Zerfreilahorn and Therme Vals

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Zervreilahorn Run

DateWednesday, Aug 11, 2027

Finish out a strong week of running in the Swiss Alps with a gentle out-and-back amongst what's known as "The Matterhorn of Graubünden." Go out until your're content and turn around whenever you like.

The afternoon belongs to Therme Vals, one of the world's most celebrated thermal baths, just a short walk from the hotel and yours to enjoy for as long as you'd like - you earned it! We'll close out the week with dinner and an awards ceremony to celebrate the trip.

Run: Up to 9 miles and 1,000 ft +/-

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Afternoon at Therme Vals

DateWednesday, Aug 11, 2027

Afternoon at Therme Vals - one of the best bath houses in the world

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Farewell dinner

DateWednesday, Aug 11, 2027

Farewell dinner and our very special awards ceremony!

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Hotel Alpina

Sleep at Hotel Alpina.

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Thursday, August 12, 2027

Day 7 - Departure and Transfer to Zurich

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Morning Transfer to Zurich Airport for Departure

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Morning transfer to Zurich Airport

As our Swiss alps adventure comes to an end, we'll make the 3-hour transfer back to Zurich for your departure flights home.

Map of the trip locations

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A. Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport, 8058 Zürich, Switzerland

B. Guarda

7545 Guarda, Switzerland

C. Hotel Meisser

Hotel Meisser, Dorfstrasse 42, 7545 Guarda, Switzerland

D. Chamonna Tuoi

Chamonna Tuoi, 7546 Guarda, Switzerland

E. Pontresina

7504 Pontresina, Switzerland

F. Hotel Steinbock

Hotel Steinbock, Via Maistra 219, 7504 Pontresina, Switzerland

G. Roseg Glacier

Roseg Glacier, 7504 Pontresina, Switzerland

H. Vals

7132 Vals, Switzerland

I. Hotel Alpina

Hotel Alpina, Poststrasse 44, 7132 Vals, Switzerland

J. Therme Vals

Therme Vals, 7132 Vals, Switzerland

K. Zervreilahorn

Zervreilahorn, 7132 Vals, Switzerland