We’ll cross the Bernina region via the Engadin’s impressive glaciers all the way to Italy!
Graubünden – Italy
Experience a spectacular ski traverse from the vast glaciers of the Engadin to the sun-drenched, wild and romantic Italian side of the Bernina massif. It is this southern flank in particular that captivates with its rugged alpine charm, breathtaking views of the south face of Piz Bernina and fantastic snow away from the main tourist crowds. We’ll be tackling routes at a moderate high-altitude ski touring level. As we’ll be staying in the same hut for two nights at a time, we’ll have plenty of time to spare on the days in between. This means we can savour the magnificent glacial landscapes to the full, with just a light day pack and without any time pressure. In the evenings, we plan the next day’s tour together and enjoy the hospitality with delicious meals in the huts. Look forward to a spectacular Alpine crossing that combines the vastness of the high Alps with an epic descent into Valposchiavo and a well-deserved ‘dolce vita’ on the southern side.
We’ll meet in Silvaplana-Surlej at the Corvatsch Bahn valley station. We recommend travelling by public transport. Anyone wishing to travel by private car must arrange suitable car park space themselves. Overnight parking is prohibited in outdoor car parks during winter due to snow clearance. Furthermore, our tour ends in Valposchiavo – the return journey by public transport to the starting point takes a long time from there, so it is more practical if you can travel directly home from there. After a brief welcome and an opportunity to get to know one another, we’ll take the cable car either to the Murtèl midway station or all the way up to the Corvatsch station.
After taking the Corvatsch cable car up the mountain, we set off on a magnificent off-piste descent before putting on our skins. Our destination is the spectacularly situated Chamanna Coaz (2,610 metres above sea level). On the way there, an exciting challenge awaits us: we tackle the rocky crux by sliding safely down a fixed rope. Once we arrive at the hut, we enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the Roseg Glaciers, which lie right at our feet.
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll set off on a leisurely ski tour from the hut up to one of the surrounding peaks. As we’ll be returning to the Chamanna Coaz in the evening, we’ll have plenty of time to really soak up the splendour of the glacier and the stunning mountain panorama. If we’re back early and some of the group still have energy to spare, we can split into a smaller group for a second tour and really burn off some energy. Those who prefer to take it easy can spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying cake and cappuccino in the cosy hut.
Today we’re off again! From Chamanna Coaz, we climb across vast glacial expanses up to the Fuorcla de la Sella (3,265 m above sea level). At the top of the pass, we cross the border and enter the Italian side of the massif. A completely new, wild mountain landscape opens up before us, offering impressive views of the imposing south faces of the Bernina Group. A fantastic descent finally takes us down to the cosy Rifugio Marinelli Bombardieri CAI, where an authentic Italian meal awaits us in the evening.
After breakfast, we’ll set off again today straight from the hut on a long ski tour in the mountains. Depending on the conditions and the group’s enthusiasm, we’ll be climbing either the beautifully shaped Sassa d’Entova (3,331 metres above sea level) or the striking Pizzo Malenco (3,438 metres above sea level). We find ourselves right in the heart of Italy’s glacial landscape, surrounded by magnificent scenery. As a reward for the ascent, thrilling descents await us in the shadow of the Bernina giants, before we round off the afternoon on the rifugio’s sun terrace.
For our final day, we’re setting our sights on another high-alpine destination. The choices are the majestic Piz Varuna (3,452 m above sea level) or Cima Fontana (3,070 m above sea level). After reaching the summit and taking one last panoramic view of the magnificent mountain landscape, the absolute highlight awaits us to round off the trip: an epic, long descent down into the picturesque Valposchiavo.
We round off our tour in Valposchiavo with many wonderful memories.
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.
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