High tour Piz Medel

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    10.15 Disentis, railway station

    The meeting point is in Disentis at 10.15 am, to coincide with the train connection. From there we will travel together by Alpine taxi to Val Plattas.

  • Day 1

    800m

    Leisurely hut approach to the Camona da Medel. Short input on the crampons, some climbing and scrambling around the hut if desired. Otherwise we enjoy perfect cake with a magnificent view from the Medelserhütte.

  • Day 2

    700m

    1500m

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    Start together with the sunrise and in the light of the headlamps. After 1 hour we reach the glacier and fit crampons and ice axes. Via the impressive Glatscher da Medel we reach the pre-summit of Piz Medel and via its short ridge the main summit. The descent leads directly back down over the glacier and back to Val Plattas, from where we take a taxi back to Disentis.

• Requirements

  • Little prior knowledge is required.
  • Experience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain.
  • First experience with crampons.
  • Stamina for alpine tours with around 800 metres ascent and 1500 metres descent at a leisurely pace (~300m/h).

• Price and services

  • CHF 530.-
  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Including accommodation costs with half board.
  • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

• Material and equipment

  • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

Impressions: Piz Medel