High tour Piz Palü with mountain guide

We climb Piz Palü, one of the most famous mountains in Graubünden. Around 3900 metres above sea level in the middle of the Bernina massif. A spectacular experience in a very special atmosphere.

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Piz Bernina seen from the Palü.

Piz Palü lies 3900 metres above sea level in the middle of the Bernina Group. It is surrounded by imposing glaciers and steep rock faces. Thanks to the Diavolezza cable car, access to the massif is pleasant, and the Berghaus Diavolezza also offers a lot, the food and service are perfect. So we enjoy an evening together in the Berghaus and rise early in the direction of Piz Palü. The tour is perfect for every mountain enthusiast who has already gained some experience, the ascent is technically not very demanding, but the required physical condition is desirable.

We walk comfortably and enjoy the time together and the experience.

  • Mountaineers on the Biancograt on Piz Bernina
  • High tours on the Sustenhorn
  • Piz Palü seen from the Diavolezza

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      We will meet in the late morning at the Diavolezza valley station on the Bernina Pass.

    • Day 1 – Ascent of Diavolezza, arrival and preparations

      Approximately 11:15 a.m. Diavolezza valley station, Bernina Pass

      We take the cable car up to Diavolezza together. There we check into the mountain hotel and settle into our rooms. Then we go on a tour together and enjoy the fantastic backdrop of the Bernina with Piz Palü, Piz Bernina and the fine firn line of the world-famous Biancograt. In the evening, we fortify ourselves with a delicious supper for the next day.

    • Day 2 – Climbing Piz Palü

      1000 Hm

      1000 Hm

      approx. 3 p.m. Diavolezza valley station

      We start the day in the light of our headlamps. We enjoy the colours of dawn over the glacier and climb at a leisurely pace to the saddle. Here, the beautiful ascent to the summit awaits us. Using a short rope, we follow the beautiful firn ridge towards the east summit and then on to the main summit of Piz Palü. We enjoy the panoramic view before making our way back down. Back on the Diavolezza, we fortify ourselves with a refreshing drink and look back on our experience. We take the cable car back down to the valley at a leisurely pace, which is easy on the knees.

  • Requirements

    • Walking safely on steep terrain
    • Experience with walking on crampons
    • Stamina for an ascent of around 1300 metres in altitude

  • Price and services

    • CHF 690.-
    • Rope team with 3 guests per mountain guide.
    • Two days with mountain guide, including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Including accommodation costs with half board at the Diavolezza mountain inn
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

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.

Accommodation

Diavolezza mountain inn

Here you can enjoy a unique backdrop with views of Piz Palü and Piz Bernina with the famous Biancograt - atmospheric at dawn and in the glowing sunset. The cosy accommodation with comfortable beds, shower and warm hospitality rounds off the experience perfectly.

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Impressions: Piz Palü

    Piz Bernina seen from the Palü.
    Piz Palü seen from the Diavolezza
    Ascent to the Alphubel
    High tours on the Sustenhorn

This is how you come with us to the Piz Palü:

  • 9–10 July 2026, Thursday–Friday, 2 days
    Nur noch 3 freie Plätze, mit 3 weiteren Buchungen ist die Durchführung gesichert.
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    Curdin Winzeler
    CHF 690.-

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

High toursExperience in hiking and walking in pathless terrain. No previous knowledge of mountaineering necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

High toursYou know the basics of using ice axes and crampons. There are easy scrambling sections up to 1° difficulty.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

High toursYou have practice walking with ice axe and crampons. There are scrambling sections up to the 2nd level of difficulty.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

High toursYou have experience with ice axes and crampons and you can move efficiently on easy rocky terrain. There are scrambling sections up to the 3rd level of difficulty.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

High toursYou have extensive experience with ice axes and crampons. You move efficiently and safely in alpine terrain. Climbing routes up to the 4th level of difficulty.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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