Approximately 10:30 a.m., Diavolezza mountain railway valley station
Ski tour | Piz Palü with mountain guide
Piz Palü: experience one of the most beautiful ski tours in the Engadin! Majestic at 3899 metres with a panoramic view of the Bernina massif.
Technics
Endurance
We will spend two days on touring skis, on the first day we will acclimatise and already be out and about in the area around the Piz Palü, a possible tour could be the "Gemsfreiheit". There are many off-piste runs in this area with short ascents and magnificent descents. We spend the night in the Berghaus Diavolezza, where the service, cuisine and location are sensational (included in the price). From here we can see our destination for the coming day, the Piz Palü at 3900 metres above sea level. We go to bed early and get up early. In the dark and with headlamps, we descend to the Pers Glacier. We climb leisurely through the Cambrenabrüche, past imposing crevasses towards the ski depot at 3730 metres above sea level. From here we continue on foot to the eastern summit of Piz Palü, where we enjoy the view and our performance. The descent is also worthwhile: in addition to hanging glaciers, crevasses and a magnificent view, we guide you safely back to the valley through magnificent skiing terrain.
Procedure and meeting place
We will meet at the Diavolezza mountain railway valley station. If it is possible to travel by car, we can meet a little earlier.
We will go on a ski tour together in the area around Piz Palü and then check into our accommodation at the Diavolezza mountain inn. We will enjoy a delicious evening meal together and discuss the tour for the next day.
Before dawn, we set off in the light of our headlamps and spend an impressive day in the high mountains. After reaching the summit, we descend across the glacier to Morteratsch if conditions are good. Otherwise, we take the counter-ascent to Diavolezza and then make our way back down to the valley.
We conclude this tour together either at the Diavolezza mountain station or in the valley. With special memories, we each begin our journey home.
Requirements
- Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
- Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
- Condition for ski tours with around 1000hm at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
- Condition for 1000m of descent in different types of snow.
- Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.
Price and services
- CHF 890.-
- Rope team with 3 guests per mountain guide.
- Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
- Including overnight stay and half board.
- Excluding travelling expenses, train ticket, personal consumption.
Material and equipment
- For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us the whole time. Only pack the essentials.
- General material and packing tips we have also put together for you.
Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form.
Impressions: Ski tour Piz Palü
How to join us on skis up Piz Palü:
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Questions and answers about the ski tour to Piz Palü ?¿
What is Piz Palü?
Piz Palü is a triumvirate in the Engadin, in south-east Switzerland, on the border with Italy, right next to the Bernina Pass. Piz Palü consists of east, centre and west peaks. It is almost 3900 metres high and surrounded by the mountains of the Bernina massif (Piz Cambrena, Bellavista and Piz Bernina).
How long does the ski tour to Piz Palü usually take?
The ski tour to Piz Bernina usually takes 2 days. On the second day, you start early from the Berghaus Diavolezza and conquer the 1000 metres of altitude difference in around 3-4 hours. The descent on skis is quick and, if possible, you ski down to Morteratsch.
What level of difficulty can I expect on the Piz Palü ski tour?
The ski tour to Piz Palü leads through a wild, rugged glacier. The crevasses are different every year and the route has to be redesigned. This glacier zone is called "Cambrenabrüche". In addition, the last part of the summit ascent is around 40-45° steep. Here you go up on foot with crampons. On the ski tour scale, the ski tour to Piz Palü is quite difficult (ZS).
What equipment is recommended for the ski tour on Piz Palü?
For the ski tour to Piz Palü you need:
- normal ski touring equipment plus
- light crampons,
- Climbing harness,
- and pimples.
The mountain guide also has the following with him:
- Safety equipment such as ropes, slings and carabiners,
- Rescue equipment such as pharmacy, satellite messenger,
- Orientation material.
We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled, also compact as PDF.
Which route is recommended for the ski tour to Piz Palü?
The normal route up Piz Palü starts at the Diavolezza mountain station. From there, ski a few metres up to the Vadret Pers glacier and climb from here through the Cambrenabrüche to the shoulder of Palü. Here you make the ski depot and walk to the eastern summit of Palü. The descent roughly follows the ascent route. An additional ascent to the Gemsfreiheit and a long descent to Morteratsch are possible. It is also possible to cross the Palü and spend the night in the Rifugio Marco e Rosa.
When is the best time for a ski tour on Piz Palü?
The best time for a ski tour on the Piz Palü is from mid-March to the end of April. Only then is there enough snow on the glaciers and it is possible to walk safely on the rugged glacier.
Is there accommodation near Piz Palü?
The usual accommodation for the ascent of Piz Palü is the Diavolezza mountain inn. It is also possible to stay overnight in the Boval hut or the Rifugio Marco e Rosa.
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