The season for this holiday is:
19 December 2020 - 28 March 2021
7 nights: 19 December 2020 - 28 March 2021
Start varies according to travel method* | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Adults |
|---|---|
| 19 Dec - 27 Dec 2020 | £1895 |
| 02 Jan - 10 Jan 2021 | £1425 |
| 16 Jan - 17 Jan 2021 | £1475 |
| 23 Jan - 24 Jan 2021 | £1545 |
| 30 Jan - 07 Feb 2021 | £1695 |
| 13 Feb - 14 Feb 2021 # | £1975 |
| 20 Feb - 28 Feb 2021 | £1695 |
| 06 Mar - 07 Mar 2021 | £1545 |
| 13 Mar - 21 Mar 2021 | £1395 |
Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus flights (usually, but not always, from London) and onward travel as described.
Included travel: British Airways or Swiss Heathrow-Zürich (1h45) (hold luggage included; timings vary, please call for details), connecting journey by rail & bus from Zürich Airport (4h10) & walk (0h05)
A supplement is payable for a single room – see 'Additional prices' below
Prices are subject to availability and flight supplements may apply. Book early for Christmas, New Year and school holidays. We can also book different flight routes (see flight section below). Please contact us to discuss any pricing implications.
7 nights: 19 December 2020 - 28 March 2021
Start varies according to travel method* | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Adults |
|---|---|
| 19 Dec - 27 Dec 2020 | £1920 |
| 02 Jan - 10 Jan 2021 | £1525 |
| 16 Jan - 17 Jan 2021 | £1575 |
| 23 Jan - 24 Jan 2021 | £1645 |
| 30 Jan - 07 Feb 2021 | £1795 |
| 13 Feb - 14 Feb 2021 | £1995 |
| 20 Feb - 28 Feb 2021 | £1795 |
| 06 Mar - 07 Mar 2021 | £1645 |
| 13 Mar - 21 Mar 2021 | £1495 |
Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus Eurostar and onward rail services from London St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford, plus any transfer to the hotel as described below (see 'Rail option from London' section).
A supplement is payable for a single room – see 'Additional prices' below
Prices are subject to availability and supplements may apply. Book early for Christmas, New Year and school holidays.
Room upgrades (supplement per room per night)
| Hotel Privata, Sils | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single room: 19 Dec - 28 Mar 2021 | £35 | |
| Superior: 19 Dec - 28 Mar 2021 | £40 |
Travelling from the UK
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen - Zurich (via Frankfurt) | Lufthansa |
| Aberdeen - Zurich (via Paris) | Air France |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Birmingham - Zurich | Swiss |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Bristol - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh - Zurich | Swiss |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| London City - Zurich | British Airways, Swiss |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Heathrow - Zurich | British Airways, Swiss |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Manchester - Zurich | Swiss |
| Manchester - Zurich (via Frankfurt) | Lufthansa |
| Manchester - Zurich (via Munich) | Lufthansa |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Newcastle - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Newcastle - Zurich (via Paris CDG) | Air France |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Norwich - Zurich (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
This list of alternative flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated above, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice if you would prefer to fly via a different route to the one included in our standard arrangements. A supplement may be payable for other flights.
Route on which prices are based
| Outward journey |
Departure time from London |
Arrival time at hotel |
|---|---|---|
| St Pancras–Paris–Zürich–Chur–St Moritz–Sils (Eurostar, TGV, regional rail & postbus, 11h45), walk from Sils bus stop (3 mins) | Approx 0755 Sat (it is not possible to travel from London on Sun) | Approx 2030 |
| Homeward journey |
Departure time from hotel |
Arrival time in London |
|---|---|---|
| Walk to bus stop (3 mins), Sils–St Moritz–Chur– Zürich–Paris–St Pancras (postbus, regional rail, TGV & Eurostar, 13h20) | Approx 0825 | Approx 2045 |
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Thank you especially for the recommendation to Muottas Muragl. The bus delivered us to the base of the funicular - which is spectacular and the sun shone so brightly that we had to wear sunhats all day! The views from the walks are quite magnificent and really encapsulate what Switzerland is all about. And the Philosophers' Path gave us plenty to mull over.
There were two days when we could not downhill ski due to high winds on the mountains. In the valley it was not that windy and we had wonderful long walks along the lakes and up to Val Fex etc. If you can't downhill ski, the walks were the next best thing.
The winter walking options from Sils is excellent as the valley is so wide and includes several frozen lakes. There are also valleys to explore which involve steeper climbs but there are lots of cafes enroute for a timely coffee or bowl of soup for lunch. The combination of flat and hill snow walking means you can choose your location according to the weather. We couldn't fault the Hotel Privata.
Thank you especially for the recommendation to Muottas Muragl. The bus delivered us to the base of the funicular - which is spectacular and the sun shone so brightly that we had to wear sunhats all day! The views from the walks are quite magnificent and really encapsulate what Switzerland is all about. And the Philosophers' Path gave us plenty to mull over.
There were two days when we could not downhill ski due to high winds on the mountains. In the valley it was not that windy and we had wonderful long walks along the lakes and up to Val Fex etc. If you can't downhill ski, the walks were the next best thing.
The winter walking options from Sils is excellent as the valley is so wide and includes several frozen lakes. There are also valleys to explore which involve steeper climbs but there are lots of cafes enroute for a timely coffee or bowl of soup for lunch. The combination of flat and hill snow walking means you can choose your location according to the weather. We couldn't fault the Hotel Privata.
Ski hire and passes for downhill skiing are very expensive but there is no need. This is a superb and beautiful area for cross-country skiing but also for walking with well signed and well prepared paths. No need for skis!
We enjoyed this holiday for winter walking very much. Lots of snow with excellent varied winter walking. Sils is a very good place to stay. The local postbus gives easy and free access to other villages, and provides a link to a ride on the Bernina Express. Excellent hotel and friendly people.
Inntravel holiday information was packed with both skiing/non-skiing information about the area and what to do.
The info was mostly accurate, but our Swiss friends had changed a little of the detail.
The suggested activities, beyond skiing, were excellent and certainly worthwhile doing especially as we had great weather.
We had a lovely break and hope to return to the resort again . The walking was excellent and the winter sun and a coffee shop at the end of each trail meant we had a lovely relaxing week. The hotel was warm, comfortable and welcoming. We used the free bus and train service regularly and explored the local area to the full.
This was one of the best winter walking/snowshoeing trips we have had for several years, helped of course by the weather (cold but sunny and plenty of snow). The area is perfect - we managed over 10 miles of walking or more on most days. If you have snowshoes there are plenty of opportunities to use them apart from the signposted trails. But don't bother to take them up Muottas Muragl - most of the "snowshoe trail" there just follows the winter walking path. Also this was the day when we encountered the largest number of other people, other walks were much quieter. We recommend the Fex Valley, the Roseg Valley (but be prepared for lunch to cost an arm and a leg at the hotel!) and also Val Forno from Maloja which was wonderfully quiet and scenic.
Hotel Privata and Sils are lovely - very convenient for travel to other areas in the Upper Engadine, but with a quiet, peaceful feel. We are very tempted to return in the summer for some more walking.
We travelled by train having signed a "no fly" pledge for 2020, with stop overs in Paris on the way and Zurich on the way back, which worked very well and was a relaxing way to travel. Given that even if you fly to Zurich there is in any case a fairly long train/bus transfer to get to Sils, we don't feel we missed out on convenience in any way.
Without any doubt Sils offers the winter snow walker and mountain lover an experience never to be forgotten and despite its close proximity to St Moritz it is a quiet and beautiful area to enjoy with many places to just sit down on a bench on the frozen lakes and soak up the stunning mountain scenery. Two visits to Muottas Muragl to explore the open plateau walking on prepared snow trails and enjoy the stunning views into the Engadine valley and to the closely surrounding mountains. Also an exceptionally beautiful and peaceful walk to the far end of the Fex valley again following prepared snow trails.
Highlights: Hotel Privata dinners. Walks in and around Valley Fex.
The Engadine is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places we have been. Sils is a lovely quiet, characterful village in contrast to the busyness of St Moritz. The hotel was full of guests who return year after year, several after being there as children now bringing their own children. The food was good and the staff were friendly and efficient. The area is quiet and you are soon on your own in the quietness of the beauty that surrounds the village. The Fex valley was wonderful to walk in and the trip up to the Muottas Muragl and then walking the Philosopher’s way was breath taking.
Sils is a beautiful area for winter walking with numerous cleared paths. We were lucky that they opened the paths across the lake at both Sils and Silvaplana when we were there. Although the connection from Zurich to the resort is a long one it was a straightforward journey with good connections. In fact the journey back via St Moritz to Chur was one of the highlights of the trip, a truly spectacular rail line. Be sure to do it in daylight! We allowed ourselves time to stop off in Chur a lovely old historic town.
A delightful, friendly family-run hotel in a well-positioned village. We went to Sils Maria for winter walking and were very happy with the range of options available. Free travel on the efficient network of buses around the valley opened up many possibilities; the "philosophers' walk" above Muottas Muragl and the wonderful Roseg valley from Pontresina were our two stand-out experiences.