Piz Bernina with Piz Palü
Climbing Piz Bernina, the only four-thousander in the Eastern Alps, is a must for every mountaineer! Piz Palü, which is considered one of the most beautiful glacier peaks, should also not be left out.
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Sporty
- Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
Private Tour
| 1 person | CHF 2990 |
| 2 people | CHF 1690 per person |
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 0m | 0m | 0km | 0 hours |
| 2 | 1200m | 200m | 9km | approx. 6-7 hours |
| 3 | 650m | 2300m | 13km | approx. 8-9 hours |
Day 1: Overnight stay at the Diavolezza 2972m
Get yourselves to the valley station of the Diavolezza cable car, then take this up to reach the Diavolezza hut. The mountain guide will meet you shortly before dinner at the hut.
Day 2: Traverse of Piz Palü 3901m
After a pleasant night at the Diavolezza, we start out early in the morning towards Piz Palü. We cross the flank of the Piz Trovat to the Fuorcla Trovat (pass). We ascend the Pers glacier to a firn shoulder, then a steeper slope to the east summit of Piz Palü 3882m. A narrow snow ridge leads across to the main summit of Piz Palü 3901m. Now we must climb up and over Piz Spinas to the Bellavista. We cross a broad glacier plateau on the Morteratsch Glacier to reach the Rifugio Marco e Rosa 3609m. In the midst of this unique glacier world we can enjoy a cool drink while we set our sights on tomorrow's destination.
Day 3: Ascent of Piz Bernina 4049m
By the light of our headlamps we climb up the ever steepening firn slope to reach the Spallagrat. Via this we reach the Piz Bernina 4049m in easy climbing. Now we stand on the highest peak in the canton of Graubünden - what a view. After a short rest at the summit we descend via the same route to the Rifugio Marco e Rosa, then continue to the Bellavista terrace. We continue over the Fortezzagrat - climbing and descending - to the Fortezza Glacier and on to Isla Pers. Here we can rest once more and enjoy the grandiose panorama. Finally we descend the Morteratsch glacier and the subsequent hiking trail which leads us safely back down to Morteratsch.
| Season | June - September |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 5:30pm Berggasthaus Diavolezza |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- 2 nights in bunk room with half-board
- Tea for the next day
- Summit Certificate
- Your expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
Backpack
- 25-30l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Windbreaker or GoreTex™ jacket
- Light windbreaker or GoreTex™ pants
- Mountaineering or hiking pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
- Beanie or headband
- Thermal underwear
- Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
- Crampon proof mountaineering boots
The basics
- Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
- Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
- Thermos flask, drink bottle
- Silk sleeping bag liner
- Headlamp
- Toiletries
- Identity card
- SAC / DAV permit (if you have)
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Earplugs (optional)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Harness
- Crampons with anti-snow plates
- Ice axe
- Helmet
General Information for Mountaineering School
Our team is here for you. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit us in our shop in Grindelwald. We are happy to help!
OUTDOOR - Mountaineering School Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland
Trip status for group courses
1-2 days before your tour or course we will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. We will contact you by phone with an update.
Minimum of participants (group tours)
As soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, we will send you a confirmation by email.
Cancellation
If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.
Equipment
Please refer to the equipment list for your tour or course. At our shop in Grindelwald, you can purchase technical equipment, mountain clothing, shoes, and backpacks. We also have technical equipment available for rent.
Clothing
Choose functional clothing that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Dress in layers so you can easily react to temperature changes. The range at our shop in Grindelwald is tailored to mountain tours and our expert staff are happy to advise you on the best clothing for your tour or course.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the offer. We recommend bringing bars, dried fruits, nuts, or a sandwich. The amount you will need to drink depends on your individual needs and the length of the tour. We recommend .75 -1.5 liters of water, warm tea, isotonic drinks, or whatever you prefer. We also recommend that you hydrate enough the day before, so your body is well prepared for the tour.
Huts
A mountain hut is not a hotel. Running water is not guaranteed and electricity is not available everywhere, so it is not always possible to charge batteries or phones. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with the hut.
Safety
Our tours and courses are led by IVBV certified mountain guides or mountain guide aspirants. We prioritise your safety by requiring regular training to ensure our guides have relevant, up to date knowledge. Outdoor is certified by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and our safety and emergency concepts are audited by this organization annually.
General terms of contract
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