October 16, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Engadin Autumn Photography Trip
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The photo excursion in Engadin with landscape photographer Andrea Sanchini is a real highlight for every nature and landscape photographer. Autumn transforms the Engadin into a golden sea of colour. We hike through colourful forests, across idyllic mountain pastures and to picturesque lakes.
This trip will be led by: Andrea Sanchini who speaks English
Location
Where do we go?
Autumn is one of the most spectacular times to photograph the Engadin. Golden larch forests surround clear alpine lakes, the first snow may begin to appear on the high peaks, and the valleys of the Bernina Range are transformed by constantly changing light.
During this three-day photography workshop, we explore some of the most beautiful locations around St. Moritz, from the Morteratsch Glacier and Val Roseg to the reflective waters of Lej da Staz and Silsersee.
Trip highlights
What you can expect from this trip
- Arrival in St. Moritz & Sunset at Morteratsch Glacier
- Sunrise at Lej da Staz & Sunset in Val Roseg
- Sunrise at Silsersee & Final Session
See full itinerary here
Day 1
Arrival in St. Moritz & Sunset at Morteratsch Glacier
We meet at St. Moritz railway station at 14:30 on Friday afternoon and begin our photography adventure immediately.
Our train towards Morteratsch departs at 14:48. Luggage can be left at the luggage storage facilities at St. Moritz station, allowing us to travel directly to our first photography location. Check-in at the St. Moritz Youth Hostel will take place after the evening photography session.
After a short introduction and briefing, we travel to the Morteratsch Valley for our first session.
We walk through the valley towards the Morteratsch Glacier, surrounded by golden larch forests and the impressive peaks of the Bernina Range. The combination of glacier, mountains, streams and autumn vegetation provides a wide variety of photographic possibilities, from expansive alpine landscapes to more intimate compositions.
We remain in the valley for the final light of the day, photographing the glacier and surrounding peaks through sunset and blue hour.
This first session also introduces some of the main themes we will explore throughout the weekend: composition, working with changing mountain light, choosing focal lengths and learning how to simplify complex alpine landscapes.
After the photography session, there will be an opportunity for a quick dinner in the Morteratsch area before returning to St. Moritz.
We plan to take the 19:40 train, arriving at the St. Moritz Youth Hostel at approximately 20:45, where we check in for our stay.
Day 2
Sunrise at Lej da Staz & Sunset in Val Roseg
Our second day begins well before dawn.
Accommodation
Where do we stay?
We stay for two nights at St. Moritz Youth Hostel in single rooms, giving us one practical base for the entire workshop and convenient access to our photography locations.
The hostel provides a comfortable base for an active photography trip, allowing us to avoid changing accommodation and concentrate our time and energy on photography.
Included
- Two nights at St. Moritz Youth Hostel
- Single-room accommodation
- Photography guidance throughout the workshop
- Practical advice on camera settings, technique and composition
- Sunrise and sunset photography sessions
- Post-processing sessions
- In-depth image reviews and discussions
Not included
- Transportation by public bus
- Train and railway tickets
- Meals and drinks
- E-bike or bicycle rental
- Personal expenses
- Travel and photography insurance
- Camera equipment
Your instructor
Andrea Sanchini
Andrea SanchiniLanguage: English
Andrea Sanchini is a fine art landscape photographer based in Bern, Switzerland. Originally from Italy, he draws inspiration from the Swiss Alps, Romantic painting, and a lifelong passion for nature. Specializing in authentic, painterly images of alpine lakes, glaciers, and wild valleys, Andrea crafts his photographs with technical precision and natural light, without digital manipulation. His work has earned international awards, including the European Photography Award for Swiss Landscape (2025), and has been featured in the Natural Landscape Photography Awards art book.
