Soglio
I have almost always had a day visit to Soglio, but have never enjoyed an evening in this very special village, which is perched on a small plateau above the Bergell Valley. My itinerary planning only allowed for one night there, and of course, I might have had a night of storms or rain. As it was, it was an absolutely perfect 24 hours, with virtually no wind, warm but not excessive temperatures and clear skies. So lucky! The entire trip to Soglio from Zuoz is really memorable. First the blue or turquoise water of Lakes St Moritz, Silvaplana and Sils, and then the seemingly never- ending hairpin bends down into the valley. Once in the valley, you are treated to the prettiest little village, once again with the narrowest streets imagineable for the bus to manoevre through, virtually touching the beautifully decorated houses as it swings round the corners. At Promotogno, at the bottom of the hill leading to Soglio, it's time to change to a smaller bus, to negotiate the even tighter...