Val Müstair Ride with Photo Documentation

Enjoy wild nature and remote valleys in the Southeastern Swiss Alps

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the lower Engadine on this two-day horseback adventure. Ride through dramatic mountain scenery, ancient pine forests and remote alpine valleys, crossing spectacular mountain passes with stunning views. Keep your eyes open for wildlife, chamois and the rare Bearded Vultures are inhabitants of these wild landscapes, enjoy peaceful picnic stops surrounded by rugged peaks and experience the beauty of the Swiss Alps from the saddle. Accompanied by Joanna, who is your english speaking guide and also this weekend for you with her camera, this ride is a true journey into the heart of the mountains.

Program

Riding

“The greatest happiness on earth is found on the back of a horse.” There’s truth to that—especially when riding out in the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Lower Engadin. Regarding the pace, this ride is more on the relaxed side, as we will mostly travel at a walk due to the mountainous terrain. Please be aware though that this tour is physically hard, with 6-7h riding time per day - you must be willing to ride all day long to take part in this ride.

This retreat is suitable from Riding Level 4.

Thanks to daily pasture time, the horses at San Jon are very balanced and gentle, allowing both intermediate and experienced riders to fully enjoy nature. The most common breed is the Swiss Freiberger, alongside others such as Haflingers, Arabians, Swiss Warmbloods, and more.

Almost all horses are trained in the classical English riding style and are ridden with a snaffle bit and a Western saddle.

The maximum rider weight is 80 kg, and wearing a helmet is mandatory.

Your Guide - Joanna

I’m Joanna - a horse girl at heart for as long as I can remember and a passionate traveller. Over the past years, I have spent around 17 months travelling the world, including many weeks and months working as a volunteer, guide, and photographer on ranches in Canada, Chile, Argentina, and Ecuador.

Since these experiences, I have been sharing the unique rides that I have personally experienced and wholeheartedly recommend through my own project, “Untamed Trails” - so far with a strong focus on South America. Cat and I share a passion for extraordinary riding experiences all over the world, which is how we met in 2025 and began working together. “Normally,” I work as a digital marketing specialist, making sure that Riding & Yoga retreats are seen and booked - and meanwhile, I’ve had the privilege of accompanying selected rides myself as a guide.

I’m incredibly excited to accompany this multi-day ride in the Engadin. This ride does not include yoga; instead, I will be there as your guide and photographer. For me, the joy of this experience is clearly at the heart of it all: if the participants smile as much on their horses as I do, then the journey has been a complete success.

Accommodation

San Jon – 1st night

San Jon is a dream for all horse lovers: around 80 horses graze peacefully on lush meadows. The riding stable is located far away from any civilization, surrounded by mountains and unique nature. Here you can switch off, relax, and at night gaze at the stars, accompanied by the soft snorting of the horses.

We sleep in cozy rooms directly at the riding stable. You can choose between a single or double room with a private shower. And the best part: from every room you can see the horse pastures!

Guesthouse XY

Luggage

Back to simplicity. On this trail ride, you take with you only what fits into your saddle bags. Anything you don’t need for the ride can be left at the ranch on Saturday and picked up again on Sunday.

Insurance and Terms & Conditions

Your place in the retreat is definitively reserved upon payment of a deposit of 400 CHF or 400 €. This amount is non-refundable in case of cancellation. The remaining balance is due no later than six months before the start of the retreat. The general terms and conditions of Reiten & Yoga apply.

We recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance, which may cover any contractually owed cancellation fees if necessary. If you do not already have such insurance, we recommend Allianz Travel Insurance: Allianz Travel Insurance. You can use it to insure any retreat of your choice. All information about the insurance can be found here.

Price & What’s included

1’300 CHF for 3 days / 2 nights per person in a single room
1’200 CHF for 3 days / 2 nights per person in a shared double room

Price includes tax.

You can also pay in Euro €.

Registration

1. Please fill out the form below completely.

2. Click on “SUBMIT”.

3. You will then receive an email with the information regarding the deposit. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, please contact us at hello@reitenundyoga.ch. Your spot will be reserved for 7 days after registration.

4. We check all incoming deposits every Wednesday. Once we have received your payment, we will get back to you with all further information. If no deposit is received within 7 days of your registration, your spot will be released again.
   

Waiting list

If the retreat is already fully booked, you will see the note “waiting list” next to the date. To join the waiting list, simply fill out and submit the form. You will then receive an email confirming that the retreat is full, but that you have been placed on the waiting list. If a spot becomes available, we will contact you immediately. Unfortunately, we cannot say in advance if or when a spot will open up.

If you have any questions, we are happy to help via hello@reitenundyoga.ch.

Registration Form

The retreat takes place in all weather conditions and requires a minimum of six participants. In case of very bad weather, the route may need to be adjusted.

Your place in the retreat is definitively reserved upon payment of a deposit of 400 CHF or 400 €. This amount is non-refundable in case of cancellation. The remaining balance is due no later than two months before the start of the retreat. The general terms and conditions of Reiten & Yoga apply.

We recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance, which may cover any contractually owed cancellation costs if applicable.