Horse Trekking & Autumn Getaway in Val Sinestra in the Swiss Alps

Let yourself be enchanted by the wild beauty of the Lower Engadin and join us on a two-day trail ride into Val Sinestra! We ride from San Jon through the stunning mountain landscapes of the Lower Engadin via Sent into Val Sinestra to the picturesque Zuort farm. On the next day, our route takes us to Vna and via Sur En along the Inn River back to San Jon. Riding, fresh mountain air, breathtaking views of the colorful autumn Engadin, relaxing in the natural sauna at Zuort farm, and making plenty of new connections create the perfect program for a long weekend where you can truly unwind…

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. This ride is more on the relaxed side, as we will mostly travel at a walk due to the mountainous terrain. We spend around 6 hours in the saddle each day.

Thanks to daily pasture time, the horses at San Jon are very balanced and gentle, allowing both beginners 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.

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.

Your Guide: Joanna

I’m Joanna, a lifelong horse girl at heart and a passionate traveler. In total, I’ve spent around 17 months traveling the world in recent years, including many weeks and months as a volunteer, guide, and photographer on ranches in Canada, Chile, Argentina, and Ecuador.

Through these experiences, I now share with my own project “Untamed Trails” the unique rides I have personally experienced and can wholeheartedly recommend - so far with a clear focus on South America. Catherine and I share a passion for extraordinary riding experiences around the world, and that’s how we met in 2025 and began working together.

“Normally,” I work as a digital marketing specialist ensuring that our Riding & Yoga experiences are seen and booked - and by now I also have the privilege of accompanying selected rides as a guide.

I am very much looking forward to accompanying this multi-day ride in the Engadin: on this journey there will be no yoga, you will be accompanied by me as your guide and photographer. For me, the joy of the experience is at the center of everything: if the participants are smiling in the saddle just as much as I am, then this 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!

Zuort Farm – 2nd night

At Zuort Farm, we sleep in rustic rooms with double beds (single occupancy possible), where even the fox and hare wish each other good night. Shower and toilet facilities are located on the corridor. Zuort Farm is a member of Swiss Historic Hotels and features a sauna.

Pictures from recent Val Sinestra Retreats

Get inspired!

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Price & What’s Included

Included in the price:

• 1x 2 day ride

• 2 nights accommodation (1x on San Jon and 1x on Hof Zuort)

• halfboard (2x breakfast and 2x dinner)

• 2x Lunch-Picnic

• 1x use of the sauna

• Guest Card Scuol/Valsot (free use of public transport in the lower Engadine valley)

• Photography during the trip (you receive a digital gallery with pictures of this adventure after the ride)
  

Not included in the price:
Transport to Scuol / San Jon, additional meals & drinks / personal expenses

Registration

1. Fill out the form below completely.

2. Click on “SUBMIT”.

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

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

Waiting list

If the retreat is already full, 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 become available.

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help via hello@reitenundyoga.ch.

Registration Form

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

Your spot in the retreat is definitively reserved with a deposit of CHF 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 getting a solid travel cancellation insurance, which may cover the contractually owed cancellation costs.