Ski tour Piz Bernina | The king of the Engadin

Skiing together up the only 4000 metre peak in Graubünden - a fantastic tour!

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It towers high above the Pontresina Valley, surrounded by mighty glaciers and often covered in perfect snow well into spring. This tour is one of the most impressive high-altitude ski tours in the Alps. Technically varied, scenically unique and with a descent that will remain in your memory. We meet the day before at the Diavolezza mountain station, where we enjoy the evening atmosphere and the direct view of our destination for the next day. Early the next morning, we set off in the warm light of dawn and climb across wide glacier areas to the Fortezza ridge. This is overcome with easy but impressive scrambling before we reach the wide Bellavista terrace. From there, we continue through an imposing crevasse zone towards the summit – step by step up to the 4049 m high Piz Bernina. At the top, a moment of pure fascination awaits us: panoramic views, altitude, vastness. A real highlight for anyone who loves alpine challenges. The descent is no less impressive: sweeping and long, it winds its way down the glaciers to Morteratsch. A worthy conclusion to this magnificent tour.

Optional:
You are welcome to come along on the days before the Piz Palü. Perfect preparation for the Bernina ascent.

 

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      Late. 5 p.m., Diavolezza mountain restaurant

      We will meet at the Diavolezza mountain restaurant. If you wish to take the cable car, please take the last one at 5 pm at the latest.

    • Day 1 – Arrival at the Diavolezza mountain inn and dinner together

      We arrive at the Diavolezza mountain inn and catch one of those impressive views of the surrounding mountains, including Piz Palü and Bernina. Over a leisurely dinner, we get to know each other, discuss the next day and settle into our sleeping quarters.

    • Day 2 – Ascent of Piz Bernina and descent to Morteratsch

      1500 metres altitude

      2500 metres altitude

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      8 - 9 hours

      Together, we set off at dawn and head for our summit destination, Piz Bernina. The day begins in this special, quiet atmosphere, before the first rays of light touch the glacier surfaces. Step by step, we climb higher over wide, gently sloping firn fields and approach the impressive summit. We climb up the Fortezza ridge and reach the Bellavista traverse. Each metre of altitude opens up an even more magnificent panorama and increases the anticipation of reaching the highest point in the Eastern Alps. After the summit ascent, another big highlight awaits us: we glide over wide snow and glacier surfaces in a long, enjoyable descent down to Morteratsch – a worthy conclusion to this impressive Bernina tour.

    • Conclusion

      approx. 3 p.m. Morteratsch, railway station

      We conclude the tour together at Morteratsch railway station and travel home individually with wonderful memories of a beautiful tour.

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique (skins, hairpin turns).
    • You have experience with ice axe and crampons.
    • Condition for ski tours with around 1200hm at a normal pace (~300-350hm/h).

  • Price and services

    • CHF 835.-
    • Rope team with 2 guests per mountain guide.
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Including accommodation costs with half board
    • Excluding travel expenses, train tickets, personal consumption.

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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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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.

Ski toursSafe skiing on the black piste in the ski area. No previous knowledge of ski touring 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.

Ski toursFirst off-piste experience up to approx. 30° slope gradient. You have mastered the basic techniques of ski touring and have some experience of hairpin bends.

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.

Ski toursYou are confident in off-piste terrain up to a slope angle of approx. 35° and are proficient in hairpin bends in a variety of terrain. 

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.

Ski toursSafe skiing in steep off-piste terrain (up to approx. 40°), solid hairpin technique. First experience with rope manoeuvres, such as roping up on the glacier and abseiling.

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.

Ski toursYou are a very safe skier on steep, unsecured terrain. You are a master of hairpin turns in difficult conditions and have experience with rope manoeuvres and glacier equipment.

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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