PONTRESINA & SILS MARIA: From the crosscountry skiing capital to the lakes of ENGADIN VALLEY
One of the best cross-country skiing destinations in the world: visit the two Swiss villages Pontresina and Sils Maria with me, join me on an adventurous hike through a winter wonderland and to a beautiful glacier, and explore Maloja Pass, one of the most beautiful passes to the Engandin Valley in Switzerland.
Here are the best things to do and the highlights for a visit of Pontresina, Sils Maria and the Engadin valley:
00:00 Intro to Pontresina & Sils Maria
00:55 Explore Pontresina and learn about its history and role as one of the most famous Cross-country skiing areas in the world
02:03 Like always: have cheese fondue when in Switzerland and buy the cheese in Pontresina!
02:36 Learn how to cross-country-ski on the lakes of the Engadin valley
03:13 Watch a Cross-Country-Skiing Worldcup Race
03:57 Go on an adventurous hike to Val Roseg and its beautiful glacier
08:48 Visit Sils Maria, the intellectual capital of the Engadin valley and Waldhaus Sils
12:15 Try (or watch) snowkiting on the lakes of the Engadin valley
13:19 Explore one of Switzerlands most stunning mountain passes: Maloja Pass
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Here’s hoping for a prosperous new year to anyone reading this.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you too!
In the lap of the serene white mountain,... The light of dawn awakens, her long, shining hair warms the blanket of ice... Colored elves appearing out of nowhere, slip and weave ideas and dreams... Only the long winding furrows they embroider stories and fables. In your hand, open!... Small winged beings announce the arrival of the new year, clothed in hope,... courage... Dreams and health beckon peace and full of joy... Tomorrow is another great day!. .. It's not the end, it's the beginning!...
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful poem for the end of the year!!! 😍 The book has spoken.
I grew up cross country skiing, this place would be heaven! Thanks!
I was lucky enough to visit the Engadine Valley and cross it on skis from Passo Maloja to Zuoz. She is really beautiful.
Mooie herinneringen aan Sils, met Erika en Peter onze Zwitserse vrienden. Helaas is Erika door een noodlottig ongeval in de bergen verongelukt 😍
“No money can buy the hugs we missed” will be my new motto for 2022. 👍 Thanks and safe journey and happy new year…
😁❤😁❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you❤❤
8:08 .. beautiful nice bird scene 💓👍
Lovely place indeed 👏😍✌️
Pontrecina sounds nice. But Sils Maria sounds magic. Such a wonderful movie as well. Clouds of Sils Maria. The snake is coming, watch out!
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a very good movie - clouds of sils maria. Pontresina is very nice though too!
Such stunning mountain and winter landscapes. Thank you for bringing such inspiring natural beauty to us, lazy homebound people.
Magnificent!
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻
Thank you LEA,for yours video. 👍👍👍
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
The drone footage was incredible
Awe inspiring! The cheese!! OMG that cheese shop looked amazing. Happy New Year! See you next year. 😁
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Best cheese shops in Switzerland! Happy new year to you!!!
Lea Loved this Video Lady!!! Wonderful! Skied there and the food and atmosphere was unbelievable!! Thank your for this Lady!!! I still LOVE your accent!!! As usual, another fantastic video Lady!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👋🙂
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - hope to see you next week back on the motorcycle
The show was absolutely spectacular you are so luck to be able to go there, beautiful x100. thank you so much !!. yes I will be joining you 2022 for your 2 wheel adventures wouldn't miss them for the world. ,I-am a 50 + yr. rider in the USA . have done my share of riding .
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Then I am very happy that you will join the adventures in 2022 !
Great chilled out vid :)
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And happy new year!
Now that’s winter defined. Love the white expanse. No snowmobiles. Only struggling noises from hikers and cross-country skiers. Lots of snow always reminds me of a fresh start and renewal. Perfect metaphor for 2022. See you in the new year! 🇨🇦
@sammayet9002
2 жыл бұрын
Stunning 🤩
@luisbraz-ruivo
2 жыл бұрын
Is there a New Year coming?
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this thoughtful comment - indeed a perfect metaphor. I wish you a happy new year and look forward of your travel virtually with me again here on the channel!
Wonderful glacier! Happy New Year 2022 everyone 🙏💖
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I wish you all the best! 🙏🏻
Our Canadian National Cross Country Ski team trains in our back yard, so I think we have a pretty nice area. But alas you win. The area where you are is truly spectacular. I would love to ride those roads in the summer time. You have a Happy New Year I look forward to your future motorcycle journeys. Especially on a -42C day like today. Stay warm.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Omg, that is cold!!! 🥶🥶🥶 Hope to see you back here on the channel in 2022 - happy new year!
Thank you for your wonderful videos that allows a South Carolina sixty eight year old boy a chance to see the beautiful places that you visit. I will definitely be a part of your travel crew in 2022. Happy New Year!
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, happy you enjoyed the snowy excursion as well! See you in 2022! Happy new year!
Das war tatsächlich ein Winterwunderland das du da gezeigt hast,eine Märchenlandschaft👍Man möchte bei diesen Bildern sofort dort hinfahren🤗 Ich wünsche dir einen phantastischen Start ins Jahr 2022, gesund bleiben 🍀und hoffentlich ein Jahr mit wieder mehr Normalität im Alltag. Liebe Grüße Leopold
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Das hoffe ich auch für uns alle! Normalität im Alltag und Abenteuer im nicht-Alltag. Und bitte kein Virus oder Krankheiten mehr! Danke, dass du immer dabei bist!
The way you show it, even that white stuff everywhere looks pleasant! 🤗 Have a stonker of a new year's eve! 🥳🤩
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - and because I know you meanwhile: next week we will be back on the motorcycle and no snow to be seen anywhere! Happy new year!
A beautiful way to end the season! Thank you for posting this final video of 2021.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for joining the snowy adventure. Happy new year and hope to see you next week in 2022!
The perfect silence of the mountain, with its brutal, admirable, great and perfect immensity. It makes us take a dimension of the beauty of the world. Thanks Lea, thank you so much for sharing these beautiful images. Greetings from Argentina.
Thanks Lea for Engadin Valley video. Seems that everywhere you look is a postcard view. Such a beautiful place . See you next Thursday. Dan. ✌️🇨🇦
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a really stunning place - but to be honest many parts of Switzerland are just postcard views. Happy new year to you and hopefully see you in 2022!
I just got finished watching both videos, what a very nice place. The scenery is beautiful. Now you need to go back in the summer, but on the Vespa….😉😘 Small villages usually have cool places to eat. Thanks for posting these videos. 👏👏👏
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
You are really sticking to the Vespa idea. Maybe I will do a Vespa video just for you next year! Happy new year, see you in 2022!
@redsorgum
2 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go 🤪😘
It's winter wonderland.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
⛷ Happy new year to you!!!
@GSrijder
2 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go happy newyear to you too. I wish you good health and many but especially safe kilometers so that we can enjoy your videos and stories here on KZread a lot
That was so very beautiful Lea. Amazing videography, music and narration as always. There is something very mesmerising about a snow-white scenery with the stark contrast of the vegetation and rocky mountains. Thanks for a beautiful trip. Looking forward to continuing the bike trip. Cheers
@lpete531
2 жыл бұрын
Cannot agree more, well said 👌🏾❄️
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I am looking forward too to continue the biking - hopefully as well soon in real life!!! I wish you happy 2022 and hope you will as well travel with me here on the channel next year!
Beautiful
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Oh those bird lovely. You did a good hike. 🥵
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
They are so cute! Happy new year!
Wonderful winter wonderland presentation Lea.
Now this is the best place for you enjoy timbersled Snow bike.. but no snow Bike seen here !
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to try that for sure!!!
Simply amazing that such beautiful places actually exist!! Thanks for taking us along Lea!!
Hola Lea hermoso video y tus augurios de un nuevo año te deseo el doble. Gracias por estar en mi vida. Disfruto mucho con tu viaje. Abrazo gigante. FELIZ 2022.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Feliz 2022 to you too!
That was a lovely episode. Thank you, Lea, for the beautiful scenery, your lovely demeanor and the interesting history lessons. This is one of my favorites of yours.
U r such a big hearted person u know .... 😇 sacrificing just for us by having the delicious cheese fondue all by yourself....hmmm, I really hope u enjoyed it as well ... 😁 ... I can already smell the cheese coming from your table .... 😋
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
This cheese fondue was a good one, I can tell you! Happy new year to you!!
@johncf5565
2 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go Happy New Year to you n families.... ride on n live life.....👍🏻☺
A most pleasant valley, videos, and shops. Amazingly hungry birds. Moving on to bikes and fine passes and roads. A wonderful series of videos and commentary. See you in 2022!
@edking755
2 жыл бұрын
Is your buy me a cup of coffee account broken?
Wow ..... so beautiful and peaceful! THANK YOU and Happy New year to you too. And yes I will stick around for your upcoming adventures. I am in the dead of winter at home so watching motorcycle adventures is my entertainment. THANKS for sharing !!!
Auch ich wünsche Dir einen guten Rutsch ins neue jahr und viel Glück und Gesundheit im Jahr 2022. Ich freue mich auf die schönen Videos im neuen Jahr. Lg Tony aus den Niederlanden🤗👍🍀🏍🧨✨
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Danke lieber Tony! Frohes neues Jahr und hoffentlich bis 2022 in alter Frische! Schön, dass du mit von der Partie bist!
Schönes Video Lea 👍vielen Dank, ich wünsche Dir einen guten Rutsch ins Neue Jahr 2022 und supeer Start!
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Das wünsche ich dir auch! Bis 2022!
Great video Lea from an old winter loving ski bum. I just got back from a day of counting birds for the Audubon Christmas bird count. It was snowing in the morning and 10% F or about -13 C it wormed up at noon when the snow had stopped and the sun came out. What a amazing day it was to be out side. I love it. I am going to go to the local ski hill for New Years tomorrow. Thank you for showing such beautiful video pictures of Switzerland in winter.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome! How many birds did you count? Never done something like that! 😳
@johnpagejr.7628
2 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go well we have not added them all up yet. I guess there where 30 some species.We counted a128 Canadian Geese in one park we also saw 6 Bald Eagles and many more birds. We count all day and do a small section out of a 15 mile diameter circle around a town. Sections are divided up between all the participants.
happy birthday to all🎉🎉🎉🙋♂️🏍🏍
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
And maybe as well happy new year! 🙏🏻🤗
Thank you very much for especially this video and that from last thursday. I have been in Engadin-Valley (Silvaplana and all around) always in late-summer-time, so this view of the majestic-winter-wonderland makes me cry again - as I Ialways did, when I left this valley. What Nietzsche said is so true and I felt the same - and this feeling is still in my heart. If you go there in summer: take the Albula-Pass... And Lea, You are right: Maloja-Pass makes this experience complete and round. All the best for You!!!
Both are looking to beautiful ❣️👌 U and Switzerland 😍
Awesome video!!!
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
You living a very beautiful life
Well thank you for "flying" me over that amazing scenery. Maybe one of the best places to spend new year? Wish you have a safe ride on. Got2go, right?
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes, Got2Go to the year 2022! Happy new year to you!
Love your bike video you the best
Very beautiful vistas. Thank you as well for your pleasant, calm yet witty narrative with bits of very useful information. Also great little bits of historic details you include. A happy 2022 to you guys too!
great video beautiful country , we ever see snow where i live in the USA
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
It really is 😍
Ill never get there but thanks for showing it.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for traveling with me!
How tempting it would be to play "Also Sprach Zarathrustra " in the opening scene? Looking forward to all new adventures including those not involving Richard Strauss - Happy New Year!
Great video looks very cold but very beautiful
Feliz año nuevo
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
To you too! 🤗
Thank you and happy 2022
Happy New Year. Beautiful place and video. Time to get back on bike now. Safe travels.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We will be back on the bike next Thursday!
Perfect
grrrrrreat stuff!!! much luv & happy new years!!! 💞 🤗
Big thumbs up... Beautiful, awesome and amazing.. Love the sunrise and sunset, Beautiful buildings and lovely snow, i can just imagine myself walking up the snowy track with fir tree's either side to my warm cosy log cabin.. I love the drone shots you are very good at flying the drone and the views are stunning.. Crosscountry skiing is something i could do, tho at a slow pace.. Love ya instagram too.. Look forward to 2022 and joining you on your adventures. Thank you for everything this year.. Big big hugs and A Happy New Year to you Lea ...
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for always traveling along! And see you in 2022 for many new adventures!!!
WOW it's amezing looks like i am dreaming to see a engadin valley and there pass to don't wake me up i am still there with you and i still with you to traveling in year 2022 and i hope coming new year is also a fantastic , awesome views with you to traveling around the world.good luck and wish you a very happy new year 2022.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
as always amazing.....lea
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Hi ya Lea & travel partner so sorry comment is a little bit late...it's me all over 😊 went out too a bikers house 🏠 for a couple of drinks..but hey you know what happened way way way too many just watching your awesome vid absolutely love it..really looking forward to seeing your new adventures thanks for showing me Switzerland 🇨🇭 outstanding happy 2022 🤗🍺👍🥰
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - and I hope you had a lot of fun at the bikers house! Have a drink for me too!
Lovely destination that Lea and yes I will be part of your adventures next year , look forward to the New Year and your next video X
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year! See you in 2022!
Happy new year to you too. Gelukkig nieuwjaar, ride safe.
Amazing landscape and the drone footage is stunning ....Happy New Year Lea!!
Beautifully done! And I almost thought I heard some bluegrass music strains in the background later in the video. Look forward to seeing Spain with you... Happy New Year, Lea!
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you too! See you next week in Spain then!
Beautiful sunrise at the beginning as was the rest of the video. If I ever had the means I would buy myself a home somewhere in the mountains and always have some food in my pocket for the birds! A great episode to end the year and be sure I’ll be following your adventures next year. Happy New year 🥂.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
That’s basically the life my parents live - they have a small cabin in the mountains and a bird house that is nearly as big as their cabin always stocked with seeds and food 😂 Happy new year and hope to see you in 2022
What a great way to end this less than ideal year with another beautiful video from Lea! Thank you for sharing this winter wonderland with us and have yourself a very Happy New Year!
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for joining the journey - and I hope we all have a fantastic 2022!
Saludos desde Ecuador
Beautiful. We're blessed to live in such an amazingly pretty country.
Happy new year. 🎄🎄🎄🦌🍷🍾🎂
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you too!
Thanks!
I've driven around those areas. Maloja pass, Julier pass, St.Morits, Bernina pass etc.
Happy New Year Lea, thank you for all your wonderful videos 💕
Good job dear keep it up 👍
Happy New Year 🎆🎆🎇🎇🎉🎉🧨🧨🧨🧨
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you too!
Happy New Year, Lea! Wishing you the best in 2022! See you next year! -Jimbo
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish you the same, see you in 2022!
Happy new year!.....
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
To you too, dear Antonio!
You in a car? Can't believe it. 😂Have a good slide into 2022 and very good new year, dear Lea. Look forward meeting you again.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, hope to catch up in 2022! And yes, i have to admit it, I am a warm weather motorcyclist! 😂
Sehr schönes Video und eine interessante Geschichte. Leider bin ich kein Fan von Schnee. Ich warte nächste Woche wieder aufs Motorrad und in die Sonne. Danke, Lea, und viel Glück im neuen Jahr.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank und frohes neues Jahr dir! Und versprochen: nächste Woche gibt es gar keinen Schnee mehr!
@edvanandel
2 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go 😘
Nice video... as always. Wish YOU a good start to a new year too. Wish you all the best.
Just recieved your book today :) looking forward to getting lost in the adventure. Happy New Year Lea
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you will like the read! Let me know what you think! And: happy new year to you!!!
Bom Ano 2022!
Happy new year Lea, adventure with you also 2022 !
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! See you in 2022 and happy new year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO YOU..
Feliz navidad 🎇 Lea
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Feliz Anos! 🙏🏻
@chema1546
2 жыл бұрын
Ok 👍👌 Lea
Happy New year 💐💐💐
A very good new year for you too Lea. Hope to watch more of your videos soon. Meanwhile I keep riding my bike in the Netherlands and Belgium.
I sure want to join in for next year. Happy new year, Lea
Dear Lea, Happy New Year for both of you. Thanks again and again for your great videos. UR often an inspiration to improve my own vid´s 😚
Ich wünsche dir ein fröhliches und glückliches Neuss Jahr zu. It’s very beautiful there. I visited several glaciers in the Alps and in Norway. I’ve been into two glaciers. One was on the Kleine Matterhorn at almost 3900m high. It had beautiful ice sculptures. Lötschental had a beautiful glacier but It’s been more than 2.0 years since I walked in that valley. I never go walking without water and something to eat; energy bar or something. Dutch people only can think of ice skating when they hear about a frozen lake. Julien and Majola pass, I visited several decades ago in summer.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
You saw how my ice skating went in the last episode - still a lot to improve 😂😂😂 Happy new year to you! Ich hoffe, du bist auch 2022 mit von der Partie!
@palantir135
2 жыл бұрын
@@Got2Go natürlich bin ich mit von der Partie. Ich bin gespannt was du für schöne Videos auf Lager hast.
Hi Lea. Greetings from Oz. Magic snow-capped scenery. What a winter-wonderland ! Looking forward to joining your adventures in 2022. Thank you.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Happy new year to you and see you in 2022!
What amazing scenery and beauty. You do such an amazing job with your videos. I would like to wish you and your traveling companion all the best in the New Year. Also to all your viewers may everybody's motorcycle travel dreams become a reality in 2022.🥰
Ah langlaufen :-) Assume you will be watching the traditional ski jumping on January 1st ;-)
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
That would be nice too - but I think I rather down try that 😂
What a stunning way to end 2021 and start 2022. It's a special eye that can bring so much beauty to your videos all the year. Looking forward to seeing more of your stories and stay safe and hope your family are OK. Happy New year.
Happy new year Lea.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, happy new year!
Loved this little Winter Wonderland sojourn. The best I could do was a London Christmas Lights video on my Kawasaki Z1000SX using a 360 camera 🤣 Happy New Year and I will definitely be looking out for the new adventures.
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
That’s not too bad too - at least a motorcycle was involved! Happy new year to you and see you hopefully in 2022!
Fantastique découverte des villages et montagnes suisses , encore des moments de bonheur ...de la lumière plein les yeux. Merci encore pour ce travail de professionnel . Belles fêtes à toi et tes proches...Amitié Didier
@Got2Go
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻