Villas in San Bernardino
San Bernardino suits skiers and walkers wanting a high Italian-speaking village, with the Confin ski area and moor lakes close by. The old pass road starts here too. Homes are small and few have a garden or pool.
- Villas
- 14
- From, per week
- £450
About San Bernardino
San Bernardino is a mountain village at 1,639 metres in the Misox valley, part of the municipality of Mesocco, and the southern entrance to the road tunnel that has kept the route open all year since 1967. Forests and moor lakes surround the village, and Italian is the language spoken. Homes sit close together in the village itself, mostly sleeping four and with one or two bedrooms. Winter brings the Confin ski area, cross-country trails and snowshoe paths around the village and Lake Isola; in summer there is hiking and biking, and the San Remo sports centre has tennis, mini golf and beach volleyball.
Is San Bernardino right for you?
- Best for
- Skiers and walkers wanting a small, high Italian-speaking village
- Not for you if
- You want a large ski area or a lively village after dark.
Near San Bernardino
Lago Moesola
The source of the Moesa river, reached on the circular walk that climbs the old Roman paved road to the pass.
Doss moor lake
A moor lake for a summer outing, along with Alp Pian Doss, known for its local specialities and Alpine panorama.
Rossa
A walk that ends at three historic chapels in Rossa, a change from the pass and lake routes.
Getting to San Bernardino
By car, the A13 reaches San Bernardino from Sargans in the north and Bellinzona in the south, and the road tunnel keeps the route open all year. Without a car, take a train to Chur or Bellinzona and then a postbus up to the village.
Villas in San Bernardino
5-star property
Home, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
0
0
ParkingWashing MachineInternet+4 more
3-star property
Larice
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
3
1
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£145
per night
2-star property
Panorama View 905
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
1
0
ParkingPoolSauna+6 more
from£64
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+10 more
from£118
per night
Alpine Apartments, (San Bernardino),
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherFridgeTV+1 more
Alpine Apartments, (San Bernardino),
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+2 more
Alpine Apartments, (San Bernardino),
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherFridgeTV
Alpine Apartments, (San Bernardino),
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherFridgeNon-Smoking+2 more
Aparthotel S-Bernardino SA, (San Bernardino),
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
2
0
DishwasherTerraceFridge+5 more
4-star property
Nido delle Alpi
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£114
per night
Aparthotel S-Bernardino SA, (San Bernardino),
San Bernardino, Misox, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherTerraceFridge+6 more
San Bernardino villa holidays: questions answered
Is San Bernardino good for skiing?
For a quiet winter, yes. The Confin ski area is the main option and is known for being snow-sure thanks to its altitude, with cross-country trails and snowshoe paths around the village and Lake Isola as well.
Is there a lake at San Bernardino?
Several. Lake Isola has snowshoe and cross-country trails around it in winter, Lago Moesola sits at the source of the Moesa on the way up to the pass, and the Doss moor lake makes another outing.
Can you walk the San Bernardino Pass from the village?
Yes. A circular route of 11.6 km from the village centre takes about four hours, with a height difference of 608 metres. It follows the old Roman paved road to the pass, reaches Lake Moesola and returns by the pass road. Check the route map before setting out.
Is Italian spoken in San Bernardino?
Yes. The village is in Graubünden, in the Misox valley (Valle Mesolcina), part of the municipality of Mesocco, and Italian is the language spoken there.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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